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> Resto-Thread: '73 Marathon Blue 2.0
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post Sep 13 2020, 03:52 PM
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Almost forgot, the oil pressure light was intermittient for the drive home. Pulled over immediately to make sure oil level was good, temp was good and no leaks. Phoned a friend and
searched a bunch of threads and figured it was the oil pressure sender or the green/red wire to the sender was somehow grounding.

Sure enough the wire was disconnected so got my hand in there, reconnected it and all was good again. Luckily a simple fix.


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post Sep 13 2020, 03:52 PM
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Also the throttle is starting to stick a little bit and back off slowly. Need to verify accelerator cable tightness or maybe its wrapped too closely to the clutch cable from what I have been reading in other threads. Return spring and throttle body seem to be OK. More on this later.
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post Sep 13 2020, 04:22 PM
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Nice save on the oil pressure wire! and it's so close that I can smell it!
Really exceptional work...and patience. Wow.
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post Oct 13 2020, 09:58 PM
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Had the connectors on the driver's side, 4-pole door switch re-crimped which solved my dome light & fasten belt buzzer issue. Passenger side switch is bad, but have a NOS set on the way.

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Battery hold down was painted same color as the tray so went back to black.

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Next project after getting the radio install done was to deal with the lower dash. The one original to the car had one nasty crack. Went through the other two that were acquired and chose the best one and the best chrome strip. Needed to remove the oxidization and clean the trim before reinstalling. Nothing a Scotch Pad, Evapo Rust and Oxcylic Acid couldn't fix. Then had it redyed for freshening.

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Picked up my double wrapped wheel today. LOVE the feel, had the second layer wrapped on top of the original leather so its not too soft and of course stays "original" underneath. Shout out to @ValcoOscar for the prep and paint.


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Just need the Targa trim installed, emission & paint code decals affixed and then a hard core detailing.
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post Oct 13 2020, 10:09 PM
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Went for a solo drive Sunday, roof off, first real pleasure drive and can't wait to do it again now that SoCal driving weather is here! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif)



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post Oct 13 2020, 11:19 PM
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Super nice car, great color! Enjoy it...
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post Oct 14 2020, 01:55 AM
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Yehey! finally you installed a knee dash pad. Last time we test drove your car, I bang my left lower knee to the corner of the lower dash frame and had the bruise for atleast 2 weeks.

Car looks very beautiful with top off with mountain road scenery!
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post Oct 14 2020, 08:53 AM
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Fantastic - love that you're gettin it on the road!!
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post Oct 14 2020, 09:19 AM
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how do you like the wheel done like that? i have a nice original wheel but leather is marked from someone wrapping it before and its pretty hard. i would like a wheel thats a bit softer, easier to grab/grip so i am curious who you had wrap it for you and what you used leather wise over the other leather, also was $$ reasonable?

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QUOTE(914_7T3 @ Oct 13 2020, 11:58 PM) *

Had the connectors on the driver's side, 4-pole door switch re-crimped which solved my dome light & fasten belt buzzer issue. Passenger side switch is bad, but have a NOS set on the way.

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Battery hold down was painted same color as the tray so went back to black.

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Next project after getting the radio install done was to deal with the lower dash. The one original to the car had one nasty crack. Went through the other two that were acquired and chose the best one and the best chrome strip. Needed to remove the oxidization and clean the trim before reinstalling. Nothing a Scotch Pad, Evapo Rust and Oxcylic Acid couldn't fix. Then had it redyed for freshening.

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Picked up my double wrapped wheel today. LOVE the feel, had the second layer wrapped on top of the original leather so its not too soft and of course stays "original" underneath. Shout out to @ValcoOscar for the prep and paint.


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Just need the Targa trim installed, emission & paint code decals affixed and then a hard core detailing.
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post Oct 14 2020, 09:20 AM
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oh and i left off my original commend i wanted to make, that interior looks super!!!
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post Oct 14 2020, 09:39 AM
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I'm getting rather jealous. Your car looks beautiful and is (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif)

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post Oct 14 2020, 09:59 AM
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QUOTE(DRPHIL914 @ Oct 14 2020, 08:19 AM) *

how do you like the wheel done like that? i have a nice original wheel but leather is marked from someone wrapping it before and its pretty hard. i would like a wheel thats a bit softer, easier to grab/grip so i am curious who you had wrap it for you and what you used leather wise over the other leather, also was $$ reasonable?

Phil


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Picked up my double wrapped wheel today. LOVE the feel, had the second layer wrapped on top of the original leather so its not too soft and of course stays "original" underneath. Shout out to @ValcoOscar for the prep and paint.


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Phil,

You can expect to Pay $350-$400 to have a wheel rewrapped. I know that many use Dallas Steering Wheel, but I use a local interior shop by me called Morro Auto Interiors and he sources German leather. As with most, I prefer the wider grip, but was not looking for anything soft.

You could always have the first layer removed and use foam underneath for a softer feel.
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post Oct 14 2020, 10:02 AM
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I'm getting rather jealous. Your car looks beautiful and is (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif)


Thanks, as you know its baby steps so just keep chipping away at it. This is the culmination of 3 years worth of "Uh Ohs" and "I don't knows", but finally got there with the help of this forum and its members!
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post Oct 14 2020, 10:03 AM
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Fantastic - love that you're gettin it on the road!!


Finally (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif)
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post Oct 14 2020, 10:05 AM
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QUOTE(ndfrigi @ Oct 14 2020, 12:55 AM) *

Yehey! finally you installed a knee dash pad. Last time we test drove your car, I bang my left lower knee to the corner of the lower dash frame and had the bruise for atleast 2 weeks.

Car looks very beautiful with top off with mountain road scenery!



Thanks Noel. FWIW, I didn't know that you bruise easily (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif)
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QUOTE(ndfrigi @ Oct 14 2020, 12:55 AM) *

Yehey! finally you installed a knee dash pad. Last time we test drove your car, I bang my left lower knee to the corner of the lower dash frame and had the bruise for atleast 2 weeks.

Car looks very beautiful with top off with mountain road scenery!



Thanks Noel. FWIW, I didn't know that you bruise easily (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif)

Hahaha, yup I just ignored the pain after I bumped to the corner of ur lower dash. Just want to make sure you will still allow me to drive ur car. hehehe
That is why I also mentioned that something wrong engaging the 1st gear (well probably it is my left leg that can’t push the clutch pedal properly).

Enjoy ur car before the winter comes!
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post Oct 14 2020, 03:03 PM
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Your car turned out beautiful, nice to see you enjoying it now!

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...Pulled over immediately...searched a bunch of threads...


Hadn't thought about this, but I guess the toolkit needs to include a laptop!!
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post Oct 14 2020, 03:40 PM
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QUOTE(mbseto @ Oct 14 2020, 02:03 PM) *

Your car turned out beautiful, nice to see you enjoying it now!

QUOTE(914_7T3 @ Sep 13 2020, 05:52 PM) *

...Pulled over immediately...searched a bunch of threads...


Hadn't thought about this, but I guess the toolkit needs to include a laptop!!


Thanks, iPhone 8+ actually. It’s like a multi-tool. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif)
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post Oct 14 2020, 04:00 PM
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Hey Jeff....car looks beautiful.

I've never seen it in person.

Can I? PCA meeting this weekend in Pasadena. Can you bring it?

Rob
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post Oct 14 2020, 06:17 PM
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Turned out great Jeff.
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