I got the trans hump patch installed today. Used some metal adhesive and sheet metal screws. Saved a lot of time compared to if I had to weld it! So far happy with the results.
Also have some spark plug wires, gauges, and misc parts for the engine run stand…
Getting the itch do get the subframe painted and the car primed… Decided to power wash the subframe… Still need to go over it with a wire wheel & cleaner, then can start to paint it…
No engine work this weekend – planning to work on the engine next Sunday…
Receive my transmission tunnel patch to use as a template for where to place the patch… I lined up the body lines in the floor…
Had to remove the brace…
Placed it to line up where it needed to go.
Made some reference lines and took some key measurements… Ignoring the outside black line…
Need to clean the edges and put some weld-through primer on then decide on welding or using some body adhesive…
Received my hood & fender today…
Worked on the build stand today… Most of the welding is complete:
Neighbor had to get in the picture…
While waiting for the dash brace to arrive on Monday, did a little shopping and found these paint pour spouts on clearance at Lowes for $0.10 each – so I bought them out and got 40 of them! These keep the paint can clean and re-usable…
Washed, waxed, and used some TurtleWax Chrome restoring polish on the bumpers… Not real pleased, but got familiar with all the nicks & dings… I am thinking I will re-chrome the rear & fangs from front while replacing the front bumper with a repro.
Exchanged my 2 year old Spot Welder for a new one at Harbor Freight… Had to re-wire the plug on the new one:
Also decided to begin cleaning up the bumpers to see if I can use them or need to buy new ones. First task was to remove the bumper sticker…
Used a heat gun and plastic razor blade…
After the heat gun…
Then used Goo Gone to clean up the rest…
Cleaned up fairly good… Next to wash & wax & chrome polish – tomorrow?
Got my Center Console yesterday… Using it to confirm my transmission hump patch is properly placed. Went to install it to the brace on the dash and it looks like the brace is bent. I have located another brace which I purchased off eBay and should be here on Friday. I also ordered a hood & fender from AMD…
Doing final fitment before cutting into car. Measurements were found here… Tomorrow will be working on the engine run stand.
