AZDrifter
True Classic
I'm going do document this build so you guys can offer input on how to do it right. I've been slacking in taking photos of the progress, so there's another reason to do a log. Here's a list of stuff to do:
cables for hood and trunk DONE
latch assembly for the engine cover/trunk DONE
blower motor (replace) DONE
heater/vent controls Improved
dash board (cracked)
glove box lid (missing) DONE
clock WORKS
rear view mirror (fixed) DONE
door seals (purchased) DONE, with lousy results
turn signal lens DONE
see if all lights work Fixed!
radio (put one in) DONE
antenna (broke)
seat bottoms Upholstered
carpet (replace) Refreshed
inner door handle trim (missing)
badges DONE
hub caps (missing) Homemade!
front spoiler DONE
repair rust/paint front trunk bottom
tie rod ends DONE
Wiper motor WORKS
passenger door strike (stripped thread, loose) FIXED
and the big stuff:
The Haynes manual came in yesterday, so that's a start. I got one for '74-'80 all models, but it doesn't cover fuel injection. I also picked up a rearview mirror. I still had to take it apart and clean the mirror and glass, then reassemble the parts from the donor into one good mirror. Too bad those things aren't airtight. I cleaned up the interior and front trunk, which revealed a lot of nice, functional stuff.
I'm dying to drive the X, but it needs a clutch before it's going anywhere. After reviewing the resources on this forum and the Haynes manual, I think I can also crack open the trans housing and see what's in there. We will have to see how fast Midwest-Bayless can ship parts once it's open. She crunches into 3rd gear, and patience is required for 1st, second, and reverse.
Next priorities are weatherstripping and fixing the cables that secure stuff. This project is being financed by my budgeted pocket money and the sale of parts off other cars. That might amount to $400 a month. That's a lot of eBay used parts and DIY labor when I can sneak off to the man-cave. If anyone has a glove box cover or latch for the trunk/engine cover, lemme know if you have a reasonable offer.
- Clean existing paint/brightwork and see what's salvagable
- fix broke stuff:
cables for hood and trunk DONE
latch assembly for the engine cover/trunk DONE
blower motor (replace) DONE
heater/vent controls Improved
dash board (cracked)
glove box lid (missing) DONE
clock WORKS
rear view mirror (fixed) DONE
door seals (purchased) DONE, with lousy results
turn signal lens DONE
see if all lights work Fixed!
radio (put one in) DONE
antenna (broke)
seat bottoms Upholstered
carpet (replace) Refreshed
inner door handle trim (missing)
badges DONE
hub caps (missing) Homemade!
front spoiler DONE
repair rust/paint front trunk bottom
tie rod ends DONE
Wiper motor WORKS
passenger door strike (stripped thread, loose) FIXED
and the big stuff:
- rebuild transmission
- replace clutch DONE
- bodywork/paint
- engine tune up REBUILT
- go over the brakes DONE
- go over the suspension DONE
The Haynes manual came in yesterday, so that's a start. I got one for '74-'80 all models, but it doesn't cover fuel injection. I also picked up a rearview mirror. I still had to take it apart and clean the mirror and glass, then reassemble the parts from the donor into one good mirror. Too bad those things aren't airtight. I cleaned up the interior and front trunk, which revealed a lot of nice, functional stuff.
I'm dying to drive the X, but it needs a clutch before it's going anywhere. After reviewing the resources on this forum and the Haynes manual, I think I can also crack open the trans housing and see what's in there. We will have to see how fast Midwest-Bayless can ship parts once it's open. She crunches into 3rd gear, and patience is required for 1st, second, and reverse.
Next priorities are weatherstripping and fixing the cables that secure stuff. This project is being financed by my budgeted pocket money and the sale of parts off other cars. That might amount to $400 a month. That's a lot of eBay used parts and DIY labor when I can sneak off to the man-cave. If anyone has a glove box cover or latch for the trunk/engine cover, lemme know if you have a reasonable offer.
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