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Well, I've made a late ( or early, whichever way you look at it) new years resolution. I'm going to make time for my car, and do everything I've been putting off, or not finding time to do since having kids. It really started about a month ago with the aux. shaft issue, and trying to get ready for the Reunion.
Getting the aux. shaft and dizzy gear replaced and getting the engine back in wasn't really part of the plan.
It started with finally getting the headliner in after like 8 years without one, and doing some serious tweaking on the exhaust trying to rid my car of the rattles. I didn't fully succed in that. The 3" pipe just won't fit over the axle without hitting the frame, or the gas tank. It also hangs low enough that speedbumps are an issue. might come up with something else for an exhaust. That's officially not on the list yet though.
In no particular order
Interior:
Finish headliner install. Missing bracket for map light, and a clip for the visor. Might also get it redone with the correct color fabric. It's a little lighter than original.
Get worn bolster on drivers seat repaired.
Install new seatbelt plastic sleeves I've had forever to replace the disentrigrated ones that aren't even there anymore.
Body work:
Replace cowl., or at least the hinge area. This is the biggie. My passenger side hood hinge is rusted, and needs fixed badly. Only rust in the whole car.
Touch up all the nicks, flakes, and defects in the paint. Not looking for show quality, but want it better than it is.
Fix front bumper cover where it snagged the tow dolly a couple years ago, and Replace the rear bumper cover where my parking brake failed and it rolled into my wifes Jeep a few years ago.
Mechanical:
Deal with the oil evac/PCV issue. Probably refinish valve cover while it's off, and tap a hole for a nipple where the seperator mounts.
Install a front mount intercooler. Whatever I can find a deal on. NPR, or maybe a same side outlet one like they use in the supercharged V8 cars.
Clean up wiring. Maybe hide some of it behind the inner fender aprons/shock towers and the firewall. There is an awesome thread on Corral.net on hiding wiring. I love the way they look when done right. Makes an awesome difference.
Reduce hose clutter. I want to reroute some hoses, and use formed hoses in some places. might also replace some with hard lines.
Detail and install serpentine setup i have in the attic, including the A/C and get the A/C working.
Get a new 3G that looks nicer. Maybe a powder-coated one. This junkyard one is just dirty, and no amount of cleaner has been able to get it looking decent.
Get some nicer rims.
That's all I can think of right now. I'll get some before pictures.
I think seeing peoples comments about my progress, or lack of will keep me motivated and moving on it.
Getting the aux. shaft and dizzy gear replaced and getting the engine back in wasn't really part of the plan.
It started with finally getting the headliner in after like 8 years without one, and doing some serious tweaking on the exhaust trying to rid my car of the rattles. I didn't fully succed in that. The 3" pipe just won't fit over the axle without hitting the frame, or the gas tank. It also hangs low enough that speedbumps are an issue. might come up with something else for an exhaust. That's officially not on the list yet though.
In no particular order
Interior:
Finish headliner install. Missing bracket for map light, and a clip for the visor. Might also get it redone with the correct color fabric. It's a little lighter than original.
Get worn bolster on drivers seat repaired.
Install new seatbelt plastic sleeves I've had forever to replace the disentrigrated ones that aren't even there anymore.
Body work:
Replace cowl., or at least the hinge area. This is the biggie. My passenger side hood hinge is rusted, and needs fixed badly. Only rust in the whole car.
Touch up all the nicks, flakes, and defects in the paint. Not looking for show quality, but want it better than it is.
Fix front bumper cover where it snagged the tow dolly a couple years ago, and Replace the rear bumper cover where my parking brake failed and it rolled into my wifes Jeep a few years ago.
Mechanical:
Deal with the oil evac/PCV issue. Probably refinish valve cover while it's off, and tap a hole for a nipple where the seperator mounts.
Install a front mount intercooler. Whatever I can find a deal on. NPR, or maybe a same side outlet one like they use in the supercharged V8 cars.
Clean up wiring. Maybe hide some of it behind the inner fender aprons/shock towers and the firewall. There is an awesome thread on Corral.net on hiding wiring. I love the way they look when done right. Makes an awesome difference.
Reduce hose clutter. I want to reroute some hoses, and use formed hoses in some places. might also replace some with hard lines.
Detail and install serpentine setup i have in the attic, including the A/C and get the A/C working.
Get a new 3G that looks nicer. Maybe a powder-coated one. This junkyard one is just dirty, and no amount of cleaner has been able to get it looking decent.
Get some nicer rims.
That's all I can think of right now. I'll get some before pictures.
I think seeing peoples comments about my progress, or lack of will keep me motivated and moving on it.
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