Bulldog66

Finally finished up the mechanical end of things, I can now start focusing on interior and then come to some kind of conclusion on paint.

So far I've repaired or replaced :

Transmission - repaired.
Air condition - repaired.

Shifter housing ( interior ) - replaced.
Complete brake job, including master cyl. ( everything new from drums to wheel cyl to brake lines )
New set of Craiger SS old school rims and 60 series tires.
New rear springs. ( I replaced all the U bolts and brackets as well as went with a stiffer spring. )
New fuel tank and lines. ( only thing I didn't replace is the gas cap, it's the original one. )
Complete front suspension (minus the rack and steering gear box. Both were in really good shape. ) Includes new controll arms upper and lower, all tie rod ends. new sway bar and busings, new springs and cradles w/ insulators, swing arm link, etc.
New export brace. ( if you were ever hesitant on replacing this, do it. It's the best money spent IMO ).

I'm not doing too bad either. as I have posted about in the past, I'm not physically capable of doing most of this work so I've farmed out what I can't do. ( which is just about everything at this point. ) Thank goodness for friends in the business.

I have all the interior in my garage waiting, now just to drum up enough money to get someone to help me. I went with Parchment for everything and will paint the interior the same as the car when the wife can finally decide on a color.

The car drives like a champ. I was concerned that with all the new suspension parts that the steering box would be showing its age. It's tight and not binding any at all. There's about 2 or so inces movent each way. Which is not too damn shabby for a 40 yr old box.

Anywho - just thought I'd give an update. Being a daily driver and what not, it's hard to stop driving it for repairs, lol.

Scott H.

Sounds like you are doing great. I have always thought the vinyl rood looked good on a classic coupe. Have you attempted to adjust the box yet? Might be worth while.
Keep up the great work!

Scott

Bulldog66

I'll most likely try to adjust it today. After putting a few miles on the new stuff it's still about the same. Best money I've spent so far is on the suspension - what a diff. that made.

I just wish I could convince the waie ( slowly working on her ) to keep the grabber orange color. It's not a common color these days and it stands out in a crowd.