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Alan you the Best ! What was holding me back were the power window connections, there was virtually no play in the wire. So upon working them out bingo the console slid off as you said. I messed up not mentioning the PW option. My bad, but live and learn.
Thank you Alan.
Was intrigued in the discussion re safety float glass etc.
Made me go outside and look at mine.
Assume this means my 71's is a later replacement as well
Don't feel bad I also found my drivers side window while original on another car is not original to mine because of the date code. Dec Vs March. If I were to be having it judged I think there is a span of time for allowance per NCRS. Oh well. If you want a new dated glass look up the site, Pilkingtonclassics.com
Thought I'd post some pictures of a sampling of the Lake Tahoe/Truckee snowfall in case anyone was missing "Winter" ! I think I'm gonna need a bigger shovel.
Thanks for allowing me to re-live the "fun" of the shifter console removal/replacement. Several recent threads on the best method to coax it all back together again, but I think you're a ways away from that step.
Also looks like you might have had a CB-equipped radio head installed!
"Breaker-Breaker, This here's the Rubber Duck!"
Ahhh.......Those Zany '70's!!
Thanks for allowing me to re-live the "fun" of the shifter console removal/replacement. Several recent threads on the best method to coax it all back together again, but I think you're a ways away from that step.
Also looks like you might have had a CB-equipped radio head installed!
"Breaker-Breaker, This here's the Rubber Duck!"
Ahhh.......Those Zany '70's!!
Your right no fun at all. Actually has me thinking of redesigning the entire dash when I get back to that point. GM sure could have made it easier. The radio is an old Audiovox unit with CB and I too remember the days traveling the highways asking " Where the hell is Smoky sitting good buddy".
Hi c,
REALLY enjoying your photos!!!!
Excellent dash/console coming apart photos.
If you decide you might not reuse that jute padding on the transmission tunnel I'd love to make you an offers for it.
Again… like the photos!
Regards,
Alan
Like the snow (at a distance). Snowed for about 30 minutes this morning… enough to whiten the ground… sun's out…. snow's gone.
Hi c,
REALLY enjoying your photos!!!!
Excellent dash/console coming apart photos.
If you decide you might not reuse that jute padding on the transmission tunnel I'd love to make you an offers for it.
Again… like the photos!
Regards,
Alan
Like the snow (at a distance). Snowed for about 30 minutes this morning… enough to whiten the ground… sun's out…. snow's gone.
Alan sorry I pushed the wrong button. As far as the jute padding goes send me your address and I gladly mail it to you. Now a Question: How do I remove the drivers side dash ( speed/tach) ? Ive disconnected the speed cable under the car for slack and have removed the ducting, dash pad and disconnected wire harness under dash but yet can't get to the speed cable connection at the speedometer. I've also loosened to steering column and I'm thinking I have to remove it completely, which of course I was going to do but not just yet ? what am I missing ?
So you want to remove the drivers side dash panel do ya' ? Let me for warn you it can be done but patience is the key. If you need any advice it is etched now in my brain forever, I'll be glad to help.... I think.
Finally.
Speedometer Lights and black connector off harness
Backside of Tachometer with vacuum distribution valve mounted
Hi c,
REALLY enjoying your photos!!!!
Excellent dash/console coming apart photos.
If you decide you might not reuse that jute padding on the transmission tunnel I'd love to make you an offers for it.
Again… like the photos!
Regards,
Alan
Like the snow (at a distance). Snowed for about 30 minutes this morning… enough to whiten the ground… sun's out…. snow's gone.
Alan just a note to let you know I figured my question out. Drivers side speed/tach is removed. Got a few war wounds along the way for free
Looks like a great car to restore. There are so many small things I noticed that show it's a very clean and well looked after car. Keep the pictures coming.
Looks like a nice solid car to start with and you're doing it right. Documenting the dash as it comes apart will help greatly when you go to put it back together. I've got too much experience working under the dash I'm putting in new wire looms this time and swapping to a 5 speed, and its still a PIA (especially the tacho cable).
Looks like a nice solid car to start with and you're doing it right. Documenting the dash as it comes apart will help greatly when you go to put it back together. I've got too much experience working under the dash I'm putting in new wire looms this time and swapping to a 5 speed, and its still a PIA (especially the tacho cable).
I'm putting in the SST auto to manual 5 speed TKO Tremec conversion kit, and I'm nearly done. SST has been great to work with. First time for me to do a manual install, and I opted for the CSC hydraulic clutch set up. I did run into one issue with the kit, the drive shaft was too long so I took it to a local shop and had it shortened (their suggestion).
I had purchased new wiring looms last year, and got into it this winter. It was one of those "while I've got the dash torn out" sort of decisions, although I had looked into doing the conversion a couple of years ago. This year the stars aligned, and I pulled the trigger. Next winter I may consider upgrading the suspension, plus go through the differential as it's still the original with about 80 - 90K miles on it.
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I'm putting in the SST auto to manual 5 speed TKO Tremec conversion kit, and I'm nearly done. SST has been great to work with. First time for me to do a manual install, and I opted for the CSC hydraulic clutch set up. I did run into one issue with the kit, the drive shaft was too long so I took it to a local shop and had it shortened (their suggestion).
I had purchased new wiring looms last year, and got into it this winter. It was one of those "while I've got the dash torn out" sort of decisions, although I had looked into doing the conversion a couple of years ago. This year the stars aligned, and I pulled the trigger. Next winter I may consider upgrading the suspension, plus go through the differential as it's still the original with about 80 - 90K miles on it.
Thank you for the information I'm sure going to consider it as I go through this project.
Thank you for the great pictures, so nice to see/have them as mine is a 70 also. Really good photos, what camera are you using, how many mega pixel? Thanks, Mark
01-24-2017, 07:13 PM
I'm putting in new wire looms this time and swapping to a 5 speed, and its still a PIA (especially the tacho cable
).
