Tuesday, February 23, 2010

"Maker" examples - Car restoration


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Hood alignment completed, headlight doors fixed (now they close), hood paint cleaned and buffed.



Wheel cleanup. Front is done, compare to rear wheel.



Speedometer, tachometer, clock, oil pressure, charging system, fuel gauge and radio fixed. Engine coolant temp guage is OK but the temp sensor is broken.

This is by no means a comprehensive post about what I've fixed / rebuilt Off the top of my head other stuff:
  • Tail light wiring.
  • Horn button.
  • Alarm system.
  • Replaced the steering gear.
  • Instrument panel, wiring, lights.
  • Engine wiring.
  • Rear brake pads.
  • Made the engine comply with California smog rules, required a new intake manifold and a bunch of tuning tweeks.
  • Glove box latch and lock.
  • Rerouted the exhaust pipes so they don't bump the frame.
  • Light brakes hydraulic line repairs.
  • Tightening every last nut, bolt and screw.
  • Passenger door mirror was very loose and repairing it required the window to be removed.
  • Headlight alignment.
  • Parking break.

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