Strange Clutch Pedal noise
Noticed today and odd squeak from the clutch pedal. Anyone know what it may be????
Noticed today and odd squeak from the clutch pedal. Anyone know what it may be????
I have decided on the paint for the shift surround and the console face. Its black lacquer. Dupli-Color makes a pretty good spray can lacquer system. Gloss black with a nice clear lacquer on top. This has been quite a learning process! My first thought … Continue readingCenter Console: Paint is finished!
New Section! This is where I will post a 2002 pic every week that inspires me…If others want to submit for this, I am all for it! I will be trying to stretch my photo knowledge to create the best pics I can and display … Continue readingBeauty Shot! August 18
Ok I have all the pieces. A clean head unit that puts out a nice undistorted signal. An efficient and high power amplifier to handle that clean signal and send it to the speakers. And finally speakers capable of handling that signal and performing well … Continue readingAudio Tuning? Yes!!!!
Last update I began focusing on getting the shifter surround in better shape. I filled the hole I drilled for a switch and applied a coat of bond to remove the texture from it. Well its been about 5 coats of primer and lots … Continue readingCenter Console: More Progress
Now that the faceplate of the center console is ready for paint it’s time to refinish and prep the shifter surround. The original has a textured plastic finish to it. I want it to match the face plate so I’m going to give it the … Continue readingCenter Console: shifter surround refinish
After a few coats of primer and lots of sanding the surface is getting very smooth. Now to do some research on the paint to use for the faceplate. Lacquer? Enamel? Vinyl wrap? Looking for that super glossy look. Also want something nice and durable … Continue readingCenter Console: Looking for perfection
Now that the gauges are here I can move forward with the rest of the fabrication. I got a 2″ hole saw from Home Depot and carefully drilled out the holes for the gauges. Then came the last 2 holes. One for the hazard switch … Continue readingCenter Console: Finish line in sight!!!
I have been debating for weeks now on which VDO gauges I should get. I want something that will modernize the car, but also keep the vintage look. I decided on the VDO Viewline series. The gauges have clean white lettering and numbering on them … Continue readingCenter Console: gauges are here!!!
Every day I get closer and closer to completion. Heres what I did today! Screwed on my modified mounting brackets to the face plate. The idea is that I can lower the face down onto the bolts that are screwed into sides of … Continue readingCenter Console…More Progress!