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| 2005 Progress # 8 |
| 11/2//5 � 11/10/05
Project Notes: Ran power to and activated the electronic choke on the new Edelbrock carburetor Replaced starter solenoid Replaced spark plugs Set engine timing The car has excessive steering wheel free play. The power steering gear box was adjusted to remove as much free play as possible. This helped but didn�t correct the problem. Ordered rebuilt steering gear box and steering coupler rebuild kit from MOPAR by Crane. Some time during the past 37 years the wrong holder was installed for the high beam lamp. The correct holder was located and installed. Bought and installed a valve cover breather cap after painting it chrome. The breather cap was then connected to the new chrome carburetor air filter housing using new rubber hose. Continued car detailing activities in preparation for up coming car show |
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| 11/10/05 - 11/18/05 - Preping for the First Show RHM Jr makes as many high level improvements as possible before the Lakes Area Cruise 2 day car show. Click on Image to view the prep work. |
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| 10/24/05 - MORE DETAILING
1) Clear covers purchased to protect our 68 HEMISFAIR License Plates. 2) Battery pole cleaner purchased. 3) Purchased a bottle of Meguiar's 2 step fine cut cleaner. 4) Purchased a bottle of Meguiars step 3 Deep Crystal System Carnuba Wax 5) Purchased a bottle of PEL color touch up paint. 6) Purchased a sanding block and very fine sand paper for exterior perfection. 7) Driver side front quarter panel, buffed out with the above compounds. Result was outstanding. Removed swirl marks. 8) First real "car wash" with soap and water. 10/25/2005 � 10/31/2005 - Engine Detailing Considerable time was spent working in the engine compartment. - Repainted battery box black - Stripped then re-painted the cap to the power steering unit and the brake fluid reservoir to include painting the cap chrome - Purchased and installed battery hold down kit - Tailored and dressed wiring from the battery to the starter - Replaced missing or unsightly bolts - Washed and cleaned engine compartment Additional time was spent detailing the car. - Wet sanded and buffed out the hood and trunk - Removed bucket seats and console. Reinstalled using correct screws, bolts and nuts - Wet sanded then repainted the steering column - Mounted console compartment door with proper nuts - Painted interior windshield post covers - Removed tint film from rear side windows - Removed overspray and residue when found |
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| 11/19/05 - 11/20/05 - Lakes Area Car Show! Entered and participated in the Lakes Area Cruisers Rod Run 2005 held in Jasper, TX. The car showed well. It received lots interest and received two sponsor awards. Click Image to view photos from "Car Shows" Page and get the whole story. |
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| 11/27/05 Tail Light & Rear Filler panel Adjustments. The rear filler panel was loose and that led to many repairs with the panel and the taill ights. |
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