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post Oct 16 2019, 08:47 PM
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I realize most rebuilds go from the inside to the outside, but I am struck by how straight and clean the outer panels, including paint, look on my 73 2.0. And all the nasty stuff is hidden underneath--which I know is also not unusual.

Any way, I bought the car knowing most of what it was: a 2.0 with all the sport and appearance group equipment, including 5 good Fuchs, and the original fuel injection. The original engine is confirmed by a COA. In contrast to the exterior the interior was mixed at best, with some funky carpet. And the front and rear trunks (and engine compartment, and interior) had been sprayed with black undercoating.

So after a month, I have the car stripped to a bare shell, except for suspension and steering. I measured everything I could, and the body is very square and on spec. I need to patch some local rust spots, and replace the rear floor. And then do some minor straightening: right headlight bucket, front edge of right front fender, rear panel, etc.


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post Mar 2 2023, 09:05 PM
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And then with the special chrome handles removed.

BTW, after my initial engine installation last year, the rubber surround kept pulling away from the sheet metal. This was an effective fix.


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post Mar 2 2023, 09:07 PM
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Then I got out all the CV joint hardware, especially new gaskets and Schnorr washers.


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post Mar 2 2023, 09:09 PM
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Gasket installed. The fit is tight, and it was a bit tricky to keep the gasket in place in the CV body recess.


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post Mar 2 2023, 09:10 PM
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CVs bolted up and torqued.


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post Mar 2 2023, 09:12 PM
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I then worked on making all the EFI cable connections, and tying down the cables.


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post Mar 2 2023, 09:14 PM
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My buddies we'll be quite impressed with my car, as long as they never see yours. Looks great Bob
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post Mar 2 2023, 09:14 PM
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Plus the connections on the relay board. The alternator cable is stock, but the 12 pin cable is a hybrid of original wires plus new leads for the EFI.


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post Mar 2 2023, 09:15 PM
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Relay cover and custom strap.


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post Mar 2 2023, 09:17 PM
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Then the throttle cable


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post Mar 2 2023, 09:20 PM
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Last thing today, connect all the breather hoses.


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post Mar 3 2023, 08:32 AM
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post Mar 4 2023, 08:51 PM
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Ready for mounting the exhaust. The copper gaskets are new--the "dirt" is from heat treatment.


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post Mar 4 2023, 08:52 PM
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Gaskets installed. Pushed in just right, they stay in place.


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I got to try my wobble extension.


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Just enough flex to reach past the exhaust tube.


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Heat exchangers installed.


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post Mar 4 2023, 08:58 PM
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Muffler time. It did run kinda hot during the dyno tune session last summer.


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New gaskets.


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post Mar 4 2023, 09:00 PM
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Flanges aligned and bolted--I did have to loosen the nuts on the cylinder heads to get the exchangers lined up.


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post Mar 4 2023, 09:01 PM
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And then the muffler mounting clamps.


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