Projects And So It Begins

And here it is in action! Minor tweaks and tighten the jam nuts.....They said I couldn't do it!!

 

Thank you sir, and I am thankful because I feel like I have a bunch of new friends and we are all taking a hot rod correspondence course.

 

The HRCC......I like it!

 

Nice job on the linkage, but it looks like larger diameter clevis pins would take out a lot of play. JMHO, YMMV

 

It's not just shift linkage it's also an "anti-theft" device. Think about how many of us left that has ever used a column shifter LOL.

 

I actually had to make the diameter smaller to fit the factory replacement bushings. What I need is longer pins so I can get washers on the back side. The clevis was actually too narrow to fit so I cut one side off. I'm going to make longer pins and weld the other half of the clevis back on at the proper width and use more girthy cotter pins. But, concept proven....I knew I was gonna hafta tweak it. Appreciate the input!

 

My boss actually became more confused as I tried to explain it to him.....it was entertain seeing his expressions while he was trying to gather it all in.....

 

Seat frame done! I’m gonna stain it to match the floors.... Hope everyone had a relaxing Saturday!

 

Nice work Sir, can't wait to see the stained frame with the cushions installed. Good productive day.

 

Thanks Mike! I just keep checking stuff off the list!

 

Frame stained and ready to go in....but I’m finishing some things up before I put the floor in for the last time.

I also dodged a major bullet! Until I get the filter I want, I wanted to block off the outlet port only to find it was damaged and I couldn’t screw in the flared block off fitting that I made....so it had to come out. Wasted the entire evening trying to remove this bitch....with visions of it breaking off in the block... Perseverance got it.....whew!

 

The plate reflector is great. I can see mine as clear as day when swinging into the garage at times.

Cliff Ramsdell

 

I’m kinda fond of the reflector too....some guys don’t like it, but I think I’m gonna keep it! Thanks Cliff!

 

Seat looks great and good save on the brass fitting. That could have gotten real fun if it had broken in that position

 

The nightmare scenario was playing out in my head! I was imagining having to remove the engine after that thing broke off in the block! Then it moved ever so slightly.....then came the back and forth and more WD-40....and I gradually walked it out.....whew!

 

yes Sir, I've spent many nervous hours fixing those type of problems for me and my fellow coworkers. That is a bad position to work from.

 

Took a couple days vacation to spend with the coupe....Electrical progress ....I’m hoping to at least pop it of and make a little noise by the end of tomorrow....

 

Nice assortment of cable ends.

 

Gotta be prepared LB! Making sure I had what I needed before I started hss made things so much easier!

 

Your looking pretty tidy there sir. Coming together nicely.

 

Thanks Mike! I'm not a big fan of chaotic wiring.....I'm even using a sharpie to add tracers. I'm documenting it in my notebook, because I'll NEVER remember all this stuff!!

 

Well......here ya go....

 

Yes! Thank you

 

All you guys are the greatest! Thanks for hangin’ in there with me!

 

Wiring looks great! Awesome to hear it firing off!

 

Oh that’s the best!

 

Nice job!

 

You guys are the best! You've hung with me throughout and your motivation is greatly appreciated!!

 

Listen to that... Awesome job Sir! Now you've motivated me to get back out in the heat.