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post Sep 6 2021, 05:15 AM
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Looks great, how close is the vinyl to the original, was is readily available?
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post Sep 6 2021, 05:06 PM
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Meant to say you're one of them "earth" engineers. Ha
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post Sep 6 2021, 06:58 PM
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QUOTE(930cabman @ Sep 6 2021, 05:15 AM) *

Looks great, how close is the vinyl to the original, was is readily available?


Reasonably close. I had the upholstery shop recover all the console pieces, the arm rest, and door panels at the same time, so at least they all match.
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post Sep 6 2021, 06:58 PM
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Meant to say you're one of them "earth" engineers. Ha


Yup, a pebble pup.
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post Sep 6 2021, 07:00 PM
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I cleaned up both sides, first with 3M and then a vinyl cleaner.


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post Sep 6 2021, 07:01 PM
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This should do.


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post Sep 8 2021, 07:39 PM
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I spent some time refining fits. Here is the left headlight after the last quick adjustment--not quite right.


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post Sep 8 2021, 07:40 PM
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This is better, and the best I can do without enlarging some of the mounting holes.


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post Sep 8 2021, 07:41 PM
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I then tackled the sagging hood. Initially, I put the springs in the middle notch.


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post Sep 8 2021, 07:42 PM
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I put my special tool back together, and moved the spring to the "longest" notch.


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post Sep 8 2021, 07:43 PM
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Now the hood stays up.


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post Sep 9 2021, 07:47 PM
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I found a problem with the console shift panel. The mounting clip likes to poke up against the vinyl cover.


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post Sep 9 2021, 07:49 PM
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To keep the clip down, I teased open the vinyl along the edge and inserted a thin washer.


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post Sep 9 2021, 07:51 PM
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The last thing I need to do is attach the shift lever boot. But the replacement I bough last year is falling apart, and the thin outer layer has separated from the inner material. Very disappointing.


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post Sep 9 2021, 08:15 PM
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I think I have a decent one, I can take pictures for you tomorrow. If you want it it’s yours, no charge!
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post Sep 9 2021, 09:27 PM
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I think I have a decent one, I can take pictures for you tomorrow. If you want it it’s yours, no charge!


Thanks--let me know if you get pics.
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post Sep 10 2021, 10:37 AM
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I thought I had the leather boot, but this is what I found. You are welcome to it if you can use. If I find the leather boot I'll let you know.

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post Sep 10 2021, 07:09 PM
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I thought I had the leather boot, but this is what I found. You are welcome to it if you can use. If I find the leather boot I'll let you know.

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Yes, please. I think I need that for inside the leather boot. I will send you a PM with my address. And thanks!
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post Sep 11 2021, 03:41 PM
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Headed your way, pm sent
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post Sep 11 2021, 07:09 PM
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I got my 7.2 and 7.3 mm rods, so I went back to making a new oil dipstick tube.


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