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> CptTripps' Restoration 2 - The Grey Matter Build, Back in Doug’s garage
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post Jan 5 2014, 12:41 AM
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They do look great. What's up with the 4 mph?
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post Jan 5 2014, 07:35 AM
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Good catch Mike. I hadn't noticed that.

I'm waiting for the Alcantara to show up so I can mock up a panel and see if this is going to work.

This weekend, I'm concentrating on getting this puppy stripped out and ready for the body shop.
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post Jan 6 2014, 02:32 AM
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Spent a few days this weekend hitting the garage. The more time I spend, the more rewarding he effort.

Interior is stripped out, and I gutter the doors. Took advantage of a break in the weather yesterday and soda-blasted the door parts. Take a look at the before/after. I blasted them for about 60sec, and then dunked in warm soapy water afterwards. Quick spritz with some WD-40 to protect the metal and we're jamming.

I need to take another pic or two of the interior. I've since removed the dash.


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post Jan 6 2014, 09:36 AM
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Sweet! Keep it going!
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post Jan 6 2014, 05:02 PM
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Got my wiring harness in today!

I wanted to re-make everything, and since all my gauges are custom...this was an easy $175 to spend!


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post Jan 6 2014, 10:48 PM
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QUOTE(CptTripps @ Jan 6 2014, 03:02 PM) *

Got my wiring harness in today!

I wanted to re-make everything, and since all my gauges are custom...this was an easy $175 to spend!


Very nice...where was this sourced?
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post Jan 7 2014, 08:06 AM
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I found it on eBay. Actually, it was less than I said. $160 shipped.

http://r.ebay.com/bi3URr

The quality is seriously outstanding, and there are a lot of things that I didn't expect to have leads for. It also came with the relays for Hazards, blinkers, horn, and starter.

I was all set to order all the wire separately, but this was so much cheaper. I figured at the least, I'd have 30' of 20 different wire colors, which I couldn't buy for less than $200. This came with a modern fuse panel and everything else needed. The bag in the picture has pieces of 3" shrink wrap with all the circuits and the fuse number pre-printed so you can re-mark the wires after you cut them to length. What a time saver!
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post Jan 10 2014, 09:00 PM
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Almost don't with the motor.

Replaced every bearing on the timing belt. Replaced the water pump, upgraded to a bigger oil pump, new belt and guides, and I even got the shield painted "Grabber Green" before reassembly.


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post Jan 10 2014, 11:48 PM
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Nice! I love that green.
Modern engines have so much more flexibility for colors.
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post Jan 11 2014, 04:33 AM
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QUOTE(CptTripps @ Jan 7 2014, 09:06 AM) *

I found it on eBay. Actually, it was less than I said. $160 shipped.

http://r.ebay.com/bi3URr

The quality is seriously outstanding, and there are a lot of things that I didn't expect to have leads for. It also came with the relays for Hazards, blinkers, horn, and starter.

I was all set to order all the wire separately, but this was so much cheaper. I figured at the least, I'd have 30' of 20 different wire colors, which I couldn't buy for less than $200. This came with a modern fuse panel and everything else needed. The bag in the picture has pieces of 3" shrink wrap with all the circuits and the fuse number pre-printed so you can re-mark the wires after you cut them to length. What a time saver!


If I have so much as a blown fuse I'm going this route.
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post Jan 11 2014, 09:42 PM
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I'll take pics of the manual it came with. That has everything listed so you get an idea of what's there.

Spent the day getting everything out of the front trunk. I'll finish up tomorrow and then start working on the suspension. We're getting there.
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post Jan 12 2014, 07:27 PM
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I hit the garage today...and hit it hard. Spent 10hrs, and got a lot accomplished.

Got the trunk and good off. Removed the rear trailing arms, suspension, CVs, and then started on the trans and engine. I'm doing all of this myself, so I'm making use of the rotisserie I bought. I'll get the car down low, remove the bolts on the engine and trans, and then raise the car up 3' and scoot it out safely. Great plan I think.

Anyways. I'm going to put these arms and hubs up for sale in the classifieds. I have another set, and there's no sense in wasting these.


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post Jan 16 2014, 10:49 AM
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Ok...we're starting to get organized here.

Now that I have the gauges, wiring harness, and all the switches acquired, I thought I'd go through everything JUST to make sure I wasn't forgetting anything.

Put all the LED switches, knobs, spacers, and bolts into baggies.

Got the power window motors, door lock actuators, alarm, loom, and heated seat pads in a box, and ready to go. Seat covers ordered from World Upholstery.

Oh...and I have a new pic for the DAPO Pictures thread. No clue WTF the thought was behind the silicone.

I also started laying out the rear trailing arms and had a question about the L bracket on the Tangerine 911 P-Brake conversion. Should I weld this to the arm or this bracket?


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post Jan 16 2014, 02:34 PM
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To give everyone an idea of where I'm headed, I mocked up the shifter and started to mock the ret of the dash.

Yes Mark...I know..."Digital Progress" doesn't count.

I have already made a few changes, so this is proving to be invaluable.

Anyways...enjoy!


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post Jan 16 2014, 02:53 PM
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looking good!
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post Jan 16 2014, 03:12 PM
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That's gonna be really nice!
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post Jan 17 2014, 02:50 PM
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(IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) That is going to look good.
Give a lot of thought to the shift boot as you go.
I was thinking of starting a thread on "show us you're cable shift, shift boots".
The problem I have is my shift knob and the top of the center console are very close.
I wanted the opening on the console as small as possible and I wanted it covering the linkage but that high up on the shift shaft you are getting full swing of the shaft. That is putting a lot of demand on a short boot with a lot of movement. I have still not come up with a boot design that I like. I may have to make my opening bigger and lower.


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post Jan 17 2014, 03:16 PM
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post Jan 17 2014, 05:15 PM
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I playing with Adding some height up front and drop the shifter down in the back. That will change how my center console will play out.
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post Jan 18 2014, 07:25 PM
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Tigre81 stopped by today to buy my rear trailing arms, and gave me a hand getting the SB350 out if the car. I COULD NOT have done that on my own. Holy crap is that thing heavy!

Tomorrow I'm going to weld some braces into the door jams so I can get it on the rotisserie and start making her do backflips!


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