86 GT Convert
09-01-2014, 05:03 PM
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86 GT Convert
This is my third Fox Body. (technically its my son's, but the brakes failed when he tried to drive it to his new home about 80 miles from here. I ( wisely) suggested he leave it here until I can make it "safe". ( First fox was a '78 Hatchback 4 cyl, and second was a '83 convert 6 cyl)
It has turned into more of a project than I first wanted. It needs a new starter--its on order from - and its new; not remanufactuered. Thanks for warnings posted by members about enlarged bolt holes on the reman units. As tight as the starter clearance is, I want to do it once.
I have completely gone thru the brakes--new metal lines and all new flexible lines, and rear wheel cylinders, shoes and hardware. Also I was able to free up the E-brake cable.
It had a cowl induction F/G hood, rather poorly installed---using sheet metal screws as alignment bumpers! It also allowed a great deal of rain water into the cowl area messing up some electrical connections.
Had a dented RR quarter. Yes, I know that cutting out and welding in new metal is the correct repair, but sometimes, the budget is limited. I was able to pull, and push to about 1/4" from true, and then used plastic filler for the final contours. Then some bad paint flaking from an earlier repaint ( by a previous owner), and before I knew it, I did a complete repaint.
I finally found a way for him to afford the new top it disparately needs. I have measured the old bow locations, and removed the top. I have posted for some additional info over in "convertible tech" If you can help, please respond to that posting.
Parts should all be in by mid Sept. I have a few more interior projects until then. It is in the garage.
No, its not a restoration, but I have added a few years to its life until someone can afford to make better repairs.
It has turned into more of a project than I first wanted. It needs a new starter--its on order from - and its new; not remanufactuered. Thanks for warnings posted by members about enlarged bolt holes on the reman units. As tight as the starter clearance is, I want to do it once.
I have completely gone thru the brakes--new metal lines and all new flexible lines, and rear wheel cylinders, shoes and hardware. Also I was able to free up the E-brake cable.
It had a cowl induction F/G hood, rather poorly installed---using sheet metal screws as alignment bumpers! It also allowed a great deal of rain water into the cowl area messing up some electrical connections.
Had a dented RR quarter. Yes, I know that cutting out and welding in new metal is the correct repair, but sometimes, the budget is limited. I was able to pull, and push to about 1/4" from true, and then used plastic filler for the final contours. Then some bad paint flaking from an earlier repaint ( by a previous owner), and before I knew it, I did a complete repaint.
I finally found a way for him to afford the new top it disparately needs. I have measured the old bow locations, and removed the top. I have posted for some additional info over in "convertible tech" If you can help, please respond to that posting.
Parts should all be in by mid Sept. I have a few more interior projects until then. It is in the garage.
No, its not a restoration, but I have added a few years to its life until someone can afford to make better repairs.
09-02-2014, 06:02 PM
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Seriously, the most important thing about sanding bonding is to think about the surface under the sander. That sounds logical, but its difficult for many people to understand.
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