Restoration Literati914 Build, A clipped car rebuild Options

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Yeah I was thinking along those lines as a first step and whether I put something behind it. I was thinking a small rubber backed cover with a machine screw thru it and a large washer on the other side also rubber backed (sandwich the lock hole), the add the roundel with rtv along its back perimeter.

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Ok it’s been a while since I’ve updated my build thread so here goes: I’ve been working on my wiring harness for much too long. I add some wiring for extra accessories while it was out of the car and convenient to do so. But now I’ve finally got it (mostly) reinstalled. Here you can see that I rearranged the placement of the stock relays in order to added an extra for aux. fogs.

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And here’s my lambda controller, I’ve opened up the hole in the firewall (where the shift rod used to pivot -early shift rods ) to accommodate the lambda wiring and the CHT thermocouple wire.

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Engine side.. had to buy a 3/4” drill bit to open it
Up enough and it’ll get grommets in both sides.

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I stripped my fuse block before installing the harness and cleaned all of the male and female terminals.

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This shot shows my custom dash layout. On the left of the Column I’m adding an A/F gauge (14point7) and on the right side will be the aux. fog light switch, Dakota digital CHT gauge and an analog voltmeter.

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Having the harness back where it belongs is nice, after all this time!! I’ve added some wires, both front and back for an eventual A/C project.

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Stripes.. the cars not polished out yet but you get the idea.

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I’m not sure if I’m in love with the paint scheme yet.. but it’s fun and I figure I could always change it.

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I got a lot of stuff done since last report, so here’s a little update on my project. I got this car off the rotisserie a few weeks back, installed the windshield, main rubber seals (all new targa seals, a-pillar, b, doors & threshold, etc, etc), reassembled and installed the doors. In short it now stays dry when rained on (IMG:style_emoticons/default/piratenanner.gif)

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Here’s a shot showing how I had to reroute the wiring loom in the engine compartment because it got too bulky for the traditional route and was fouling the trunk hinge on the driver side (because of extra wiring off the battery - more on that later)

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And I’ve started the dash remodel

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Looking good!

[dstudeba]

I am intrigued by your dash remodel. Are you making it up or are you following/modifying a previous example?

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I am intrigued by your dash remodel. Are you making it up or are you following/modifying a previous example?

I guess you'd say I'm making it up, for the dash face: I've basically just taken the existing stock pieces that were covered w/basketweave (and double side taped to the face at the factory) - stripped those and upholstered them with a very thin foam and new vinyl. TBH, I would so much rather just find a matching "saddle" basketweave to use without foam as original. This will look good but the basketweave is just a little more subtle and right. For the top, I've just done the same but with slightly thicker foam.

Then my original upper dash will get a cover-lay shell (original black) and get installed with the original knee pad section below.

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Quick update :
Got my master cylinder installed, fuel pump mocked up next to the steering rack, installed the pedal box and floor board

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I installed my upper dash (w/ dash cap), refaced the front after changing my mind on the vinyl.. this wool herringbone material with be on the seat insert also

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Installed my AF gauge

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CHT gauge and a voltmeter too

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I took the main gauges apart and added the strip LEDs for illumination, painted the needles and exterior rings- and of course got them installed (no small feet that), oh and added a silver dot to the combo gauge