Building this thing back with new parts where able Other than the two wires from the Sniper it’s all wired and ready. Added a @Coolerman fusable link since this one was missing one.
Love it. I degreased/scrubbed/sanded today. Primer is going on tomorrow and then probably black...unless I love the look of the grey primer. I'll update when it's done!
Seriously, thanks again everyone.
Need some advice from folks smarter than I. This '74 has been in the family for 30 years but I just took it over from my Dad. I've got a decent list of non-sexy work that should be done - rusted floor pans, some brake work, and I have a feeling...
Pulled the body off, and stripped the suspension.
Sent frame out for sand blast.
Back from sand blast. More than expected, $450.
Welded blind nuts into the "new" rear frame.
This has been treated with POR15 etching solution
If you can not find the OEM metal intake horn, how about a 3D printed version? If so, < click here > post #13, @Outsane has modeled both style air intake horns.
Spent the day running around collecting parts and such and the only wrenching was adding the new belts.
On the rear thin belt. I’m working with 2 thin pulleys and one thick one at the crank. That’s how it was before and it did not squeak...
Here ya go, these guys are one of many that sell them. See 1 pin connector from these two vendors. Look through their full list of Yazaki/Sumitomo and you'll be able to purchase quality replacements for low prices. The Yazaki bullet connectors...
Finally (mostly) finished the exhaust. A couple of years of planning, tracking down parts, fabricating, etc. to finish this as close to OEM as possible. Just need to hook up the heat probe and restore the heat shields that attach to the pipe near...
I still sell the eliminator plates and stainless braided hoses. They are listed in the old classifieds here (the ones no one looks at anymore)
You are welcome to call to follow up. I believe we have done business before.
Thanks for the referral...
No I didn’t for a couple of reasons:
1. I’m expecting the carpet to have better sound insulation than the headliner.
2. I want to keep the weight down, and
3. I don’t want anything like the old foam to degrade over time, I’m hoping this is...
Today is my birthday. I’m officially old AF
Got this for myself
Got a new slave and master for the clutch with a stainless line
Got the interior finished. 60 shifter.
Got it mostly wired up. I think I have all the red wires in the...
Great looking rig! Lol, know what you mean. Wife asks “why are you going back to the garage?” Me “Forgot something”. Truth “I just want to look at it again”