bkrantz
Jun 15 2021, 07:02 PM
Here's the overall look. I like it.
I will finish the top edge. My first idea is a plastic U-channel, on order.
bkrantz
Jun 15 2021, 07:04 PM
I also got replacement targa latch hooks, from AA.
bkrantz
Jun 15 2021, 07:05 PM
Compared to the worn original.
raynekat
Jun 16 2021, 04:35 PM
QUOTE(bkrantz @ Jun 15 2021, 06:02 PM)
Here's the overall look. I like it.
I will finish the top edge. My first idea is a plastic U-channel, on order.
That does look good Bob.
Likely should have done something this on my build.
Were my aftermarket GTS Classic seats fit into the cutouts in the factory firewall upholstery piece, they rub and squeak like crazy.
This setup would have nixed that.
Nice!
Yeah and those new targa latch hooks look immensely better.
Sometimes parts on these old cars are irretrievably worn out.
bkrantz
Jun 16 2021, 06:50 PM
QUOTE(raynekat @ Jun 16 2021, 04:35 PM)
QUOTE(bkrantz @ Jun 15 2021, 06:02 PM)
Here's the overall look. I like it.
I will finish the top edge. My first idea is a plastic U-channel, on order.
That does look good Bob.
Likely should have done something this on my build.
Were my aftermarket GTS Classic seats fit into the cutouts in the factory firewall upholstery piece, they rub and squeak like crazy.
This setup would have nixed that.
Nice!
Yeah and those new targa latch hooks look immensely better.
Sometimes parts on these old cars are irretrievably worn out.
Thanks, Doug. I think the perlon cover makes the interior look a bit bigger and more modern--and less of a sea of black vinyl.
bkrantz
Jun 16 2021, 06:53 PM
With the perlon cover in place, I got out the engine lid cable.
bkrantz
Jun 16 2021, 06:59 PM
Connected to the latch, with a home-made substitute to cover the open tube.
bkrantz
Jun 16 2021, 07:00 PM
Collar and knob on the inside.
bkrantz
Jun 16 2021, 07:04 PM
I made similar covers for the heater control tubes.
bkrantz
Jun 16 2021, 07:05 PM
Before installing carpet, I wanted to finish everything else inside, including the control cables. So I got out the bag of hardware. The wobbly connecting rod is the one I took off the car, the other is a replacement.
bkrantz
Jun 16 2021, 07:11 PM
I started with the speedometer cable.
bkrantz
Jun 16 2021, 07:12 PM
I started feeding it from the engine side.
bkrantz
Jun 16 2021, 07:14 PM
And then I made space so I could route it the "official" way: in the tunnel aft of the cross member, and then up along side the wiring harness.
bkrantz
Jun 16 2021, 07:15 PM
Cable emerging!
bkrantz
Jun 16 2021, 07:16 PM
And up to the speedometer.
bkrantz
Jun 16 2021, 07:17 PM
I think I got the cable laid out correctly.
bkrantz
Jun 16 2021, 07:18 PM
And then I mounted the odometer reset cable.
bkrantz
Jun 16 2021, 07:18 PM
Done, with the little knob mounted.
bkrantz
Jun 16 2021, 07:22 PM
And sealed up at the firewall.
bkrantz
Jun 16 2021, 07:23 PM
Next, the clutch cable. I bought the genuine Porsche part.
bkrantz
Jun 16 2021, 07:24 PM
Easy to feed this in from the rear, and then mount the fork and lock nut.
bkrantz
Jun 16 2021, 07:25 PM
A bit fiddly, but I then got the retaining pin attached.
bkrantz
Jun 16 2021, 07:26 PM
Next, the throttle cable, also a Porsche part.
bkrantz
Jun 16 2021, 07:26 PM
Also fed in from the rear.
bkrantz
Jun 16 2021, 07:27 PM
And then I made sure it was not wrapped around the clutch cable.
bkrantz
Jun 16 2021, 07:29 PM
And then I attached the ball joint, and mounted that onto the pedal crank.
bkrantz
Jun 16 2021, 07:30 PM
Then I installed the covers for the tunnel. I dug these out of the powder-coated box.
bkrantz
Jun 16 2021, 07:32 PM
Rear cover installed.
bkrantz
Jun 16 2021, 07:32 PM
Threaded captive nut threads cleaned.
bkrantz
Jun 16 2021, 07:33 PM
And front cover installed.
bkrantz
Jun 16 2021, 07:34 PM
I have not shown a shot of my white board in a while, but these lists are pretty much done.
bkrantz
Jun 17 2021, 06:56 PM
I got out the drains and plugs for the frunk floor.
bkrantz
Jun 17 2021, 06:57 PM
Along with a few standard rubber grommets, all the holes are filled.
bkrantz
Jun 17 2021, 06:59 PM
And a larger grommet in my lumpy front panel.
bkrantz
Jun 17 2021, 07:00 PM
I got this kit for 2 pin waterproof connectors. It has all the components and weather sealing.
bkrantz
Jun 17 2021, 07:02 PM
For these plugs to work on the left fog light, I had to add a single wire to the double lead (positive).
bkrantz
Jun 17 2021, 07:03 PM
Shrink wrap insulation. And don't forget to put the wire seal stoppers on.
bkrantz
Jun 17 2021, 07:05 PM
All the left side leads with male and female pins. I soldered these on for extra reliability.
bkrantz
Jun 17 2021, 07:06 PM
Inserting the pins into the female connector requires removing the red locking tab.
bkrantz
Jun 17 2021, 07:07 PM
Female connector done. These things are a bit fiddly, but might be worth the effort if they keep water out.
bkrantz
Jun 17 2021, 07:08 PM
I then make an effort to seal all the leads with a combination of standard tubing and heat-shrink stuff.
bkrantz
Jun 17 2021, 07:09 PM
The fog lights still work!
bkrantz
Jun 17 2021, 07:12 PM
With the lights done, I can get going on completing the front. I got out my lower valence, a bit lumpy but its powder-coated and should resist chips.
bkrantz
Jun 17 2021, 07:13 PM
Some new hardware.
bkrantz
Jun 17 2021, 07:15 PM
After some minor twisting, I got the valence mounted. That included some home-made spacers for the side bolts, between the valence and the lower fender edges.
Puebloswatcop
Jun 18 2021, 06:50 AM
Good Morning Bob. As usual your work is incredible. I like the idea of the waterproof plug for the fog lights, as it serves the primary function, but also allows for pulling the wires back if needed in the future without hacking the wires again. I was wondering where you sourced the standard wire sheathing? I cant seem to find a resource here in east Texas.
Keep up the great work.
bkrantz
Jun 18 2021, 07:01 PM
Thanks. I can't remember the source for the standard cable tubing. At least some of it has been in my electrical supply box for years.
bkrantz
Jun 18 2021, 07:04 PM
Today was bumper day. I had these re-chromed in Tucson last year. Lots of hand smudges.
bkrantz
Jun 18 2021, 07:06 PM
Here's the front bumper top I took off the car, one of the few parts I found that is actually in good condition.
bkrantz
Jun 18 2021, 07:07 PM
I cleaned it with Simple Green, and then gave it a rubber treatment.
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