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John’s ‘73 Restoration, Light at the end of the tunnel |
Tdskip |
Sep 30 2020, 09:50 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,673 Joined: 1-December 17 From: soCal Member No.: 21,666 Region Association: None |
Keep the updates coming please.
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Morph914 |
Oct 4 2020, 03:11 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 435 Joined: 22-August 16 From: St Augustine, FL Member No.: 20,326 Region Association: South East States |
Continuing to work on the dash, I received the 2 way tape I needed to retape the radio and glove box plates. The first attempt to place the radio plate was not successful, it was off just a bit. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/headbang.gif) You only get one shot at fitting these to the dash. For the longer plate, I had someone hold one end while I carefully placed the other. This worked out pretty well.
Today I set both the radio and glove box plates successfully (IMG:style_emoticons/default/piratenanner.gif) To line up the glove box plate, I illuminated the knob holes from below to make it easier. Done with the basket weave, and now waiting for the new vinyl top piece to come in so I can finish the top and then install the new dash top. After moving the dash wiring loom around I found this light socket had come off. I believe this is one of the lights for the vent control unit. I’m not sure how to proceed with repairing this, it looks it was soldered. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/screwy.gif) |
Morph914 |
Oct 5 2020, 08:28 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 435 Joined: 22-August 16 From: St Augustine, FL Member No.: 20,326 Region Association: South East States |
These are the rear license plate lights. As you can see, the light on the left is missing it’s ground prong, so I decided to fabricate one out of spring steel.
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Gint |
Oct 6 2020, 06:23 PM
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Mike Ginter Group: Admin Posts: 16,063 Joined: 26-December 02 From: Denver CO. Member No.: 20 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
Nice work!
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Morph914 |
Oct 8 2020, 08:23 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 435 Joined: 22-August 16 From: St Augustine, FL Member No.: 20,326 Region Association: South East States |
She is in! After shedding a few tears due to the scratched paint, I celebrated the small achievement of getting the air box in.
Scratched paint (IMG:style_emoticons/default/headbang.gif) And after receiving the defroster vent seals from 914 Rubber yesterday, I will proceed with installing the remaining vent system pieces. Cheers (IMG:style_emoticons/default/piratenanner.gif) |
iankarr |
Oct 8 2020, 08:51 AM
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The wrencher formerly known as Cuddy_K Group: Members Posts: 2,469 Joined: 22-May 15 From: Heber City, UT Member No.: 18,749 Region Association: Intermountain Region |
nice to see the rubber bands (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif)
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Morph914 |
Oct 8 2020, 06:02 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 435 Joined: 22-August 16 From: St Augustine, FL Member No.: 20,326 Region Association: South East States |
Thanks to you and the great videos you take the time to make! I have been referring to them frequently this week as I am finishing up my dash as well. Cheers, John |
Morph914 |
Oct 8 2020, 06:06 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 435 Joined: 22-August 16 From: St Augustine, FL Member No.: 20,326 Region Association: South East States |
I was able to finish with all the ducting today.
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Morph914 |
Oct 16 2020, 01:54 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 435 Joined: 22-August 16 From: St Augustine, FL Member No.: 20,326 Region Association: South East States |
I was able to get the dash top installed today. I’m pretty happy with the with the final results. I completely freshened up the dash including, basket weave on the front, padding and new vinyl on the top , and finally the dash top. All materials came from 914 Rubber.
The ash trey cleaned up fairly well I also started working on the wiper system, and while working with the column, noticed the shaft had a lot of play, and then I noticed the plastic sleeve had come apart. Shall I just purchase the sleeve or do the bearing as well? |
turk22 |
Oct 17 2020, 07:55 PM
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Treetop Flyer Group: Members Posts: 735 Joined: 27-July 12 From: Cincinnati OH Member No.: 14,725 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
Progress is great, the workmanship looks top notch. It is gonna be stunning when your done, won't be long now!
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Mitox |
Oct 17 2020, 08:03 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 394 Joined: 26-October 15 From: SW Virginia Member No.: 19,302 Region Association: South East States |
Great work; love the attention to detail
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Cairo94507 |
Oct 18 2020, 06:10 AM
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Michael Group: Members Posts: 9,649 Joined: 1-November 08 From: Auburn, CA Member No.: 9,712 Region Association: Northern California |
If you have it apart, I would do the bearing. Might as well or knowing how things happen that will go out 6 months from now. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
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Jett |
Oct 18 2020, 08:35 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,619 Joined: 27-July 14 From: Seattle Member No.: 17,686 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
If you have it apart, I would do the bearing. Might as well or knowing how things happen that will go out 6 months from now. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) +1 did this on two cars now, well worth the cost if the column is out. |
Morph914 |
Oct 18 2020, 09:23 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 435 Joined: 22-August 16 From: St Augustine, FL Member No.: 20,326 Region Association: South East States |
Thank you all for the kind words of encouragement. I would not have been able to get this far without all of you that have spent countless hours documenting your builds and projects.
I spend a lot of time going back and looking at other threads to learn the proper way to do things. I will take your advice and change out the column bearing while it is apart. It appears there is a bearing at both ends, is there only one or two bearings? |
Morph914 |
Oct 20 2020, 06:09 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 435 Joined: 22-August 16 From: St Augustine, FL Member No.: 20,326 Region Association: South East States |
Today I took apart the steering column
I have ordered both upper and lower bearings as they both seemed to be toast The upper bearing came right out due to the plastic inner bushing falling apart. I’m thinking this is the original upper bearing This is the lower bearing There is an inside circlip on the lower bearing so be careful if you use a punch to remove the bearing like I did from the top side. After a good cleaning, I’m waiting on parts for the reassembly. |
tygaboy |
Oct 20 2020, 06:34 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,244 Joined: 6-October 15 From: Petaluma, CA Member No.: 19,241 Region Association: Northern California |
John - You're doing a GREAT job on your car! I'm really enjoying the show as you get it all pulled together. Thanks for sharing!
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Morph914 |
Oct 20 2020, 07:37 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 435 Joined: 22-August 16 From: St Augustine, FL Member No.: 20,326 Region Association: South East States |
John - You're doing a GREAT job on your car! I'm really enjoying the show as you get it all pulled together. Thanks for sharing! Thank you Sir! I’m enjoying the process. And like so many others, enjoying your build, keep up the great work (IMG:style_emoticons/default/pray.gif) Can’t wait to get a ride in that beast! |
DRPHIL914 |
Oct 21 2020, 06:11 AM
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Dr. Phil Group: Members Posts: 5,751 Joined: 9-December 09 From: Bluffton, SC Member No.: 11,106 Region Association: South East States |
John - You're doing a GREAT job on your car! I'm really enjoying the show as you get it all pulled together. Thanks for sharing! Thank you Sir! I’m enjoying the process. And like so many others, enjoying your build, keep up the great work (IMG:style_emoticons/default/pray.gif) Can’t wait to get a ride in that beast! i had the same thing happen during reassembly, got a ding on my door and around the windshield while putting the trim on , i learned a few lessons about taping and paint protection, almost impossible to not get a scratch or bump at some point, its going to happen anyway right? great job on that column ! i did the bearings a couple years ago too, they were both original and needed it badly!. I cruise thru Jax and St. Augie once and a while and would love to stop by and take a look at your car if it works out. Might be going down to Daytona to see my daughter and son-in-law holloween weekend and go to daytona cars and coffee, so if your going to be around, let me know! @Morph914 |
Morph914 |
Oct 23 2020, 07:31 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 435 Joined: 22-August 16 From: St Augustine, FL Member No.: 20,326 Region Association: South East States |
John - You're doing a GREAT job on your car! I'm really enjoying the show as you get it all pulled together. Thanks for sharing! Thank you Sir! I’m enjoying the process. And like so many others, enjoying your build, keep up the great work (IMG:style_emoticons/default/pray.gif) Can’t wait to get a ride in that beast! i had the same thing happen during reassembly, got a ding on my door and around the windshield while putting the trim on , i learned a few lessons about taping and paint protection, almost impossible to not get a scratch or bump at some point, its going to happen anyway right? great job on that column ! i did the bearings a couple years ago too, they were both original and needed it badly!. I cruise thru Jax and St. Augie once and a while and would love to stop by and take a look at your car if it works out. Might be going down to Daytona to see my daughter and son-in-law holloween weekend and go to daytona cars and coffee, so if your going to be around, let me know! @Morph914 Yes, if you are in the area, I would be happy to meet a fellow teener and have you give me some advice on wheel fitment and such. I’ll pm you my contact info. Cheers, John |
Morph914 |
Oct 23 2020, 08:14 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 435 Joined: 22-August 16 From: St Augustine, FL Member No.: 20,326 Region Association: South East States |
I received my carmagic switch for the windshield washer pump today. Let’s see how this baby fits.
First order of business is to remove the old valve, enlarge the center hole with a 4 mm drill bit and install the new switch. Like an idiot I forgot to take a picture of the drilled out hole, but you get the idea. Even though I was very careful when drilling, the hole ended up a bit off center so the switch would not fit until I wallowed out the holes a bit. Here is where I could use some help, I have looked at the electrical schematic and not sure how to wire this. I really don’t want to add a relay if possible. Maybe someone who has done this conversion could chime in. Thanks in advance, John Attached image(s) |
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