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5-8-2013
5-8-2013
ast nite I decided to start putting the wiring back in the car. I had to rewrap a section and I added the little mounts to put the wiring back in it's regular location. I also started putting the a/c back in since I finished with the seal.
I've also got a new set of toe links and started installing the superpro bushings. what a PITA. I had to order another set of outter bushings because one was alittle damaged. when they get here i'll press them in and put them back on the car. i'm half way there tho.
I was checking out the engine bay the other day and thought about taking the subframe and steering rack out and while checking out the steering rack I noticed the bushings were alittle beat so I went ahead and ordered another set.
that's it for now. i'll get more done soon. been busy putting up a privacy fence with my wife. will hopefully finish that tomorrow tho. we'll see how things go tho.
5-11-2013
Today I got off alittle early and decided to come home and do some cleaning in the garage. After alittle organization, I decided to go ahead and finish putting the outer bushings in my toe links.
One down, one more to go...
I decided to go ahead and install them since I'm tired of friends asking "Are your rear wheels sticking out?" Once the wheels were off I looked around and remembered how dirty things were. I mean, I knew it was dirty but, I guess I'd forgotten HOW dirty. I broke out a brush and the air compressor and scrubbed. Soooo much dirt/dust came outta the wheel wells. It was horrible.
Not only was everything caked in dust but all of the aluminum parts were oxidized. I planned on taking parts off and blasting them and powdercoating a few of them but I really don't remember everything being so dirty. I guess it has been awhile since I've been under the car. This is the first time I think I've been glad I don't have a high res camera. I'm sure you'll still be able to tell it's filthy though.
After seeing the state of the wheel wells and undercarriage I've decided that once the interior is back in I'll push the car outta the garage and pressure wash and scrub the car top to bottom. Awhile back I got some 3M rubberized undercoating and I've been planning on respraying the wells and undercarriage. I think once the interior is back in I'll go ahead and start refurbing the underside along with the rest of the components. Just wanna finish, or get close to finishing, the interior before starting on another part of the car.
Right now my funds are low so I'll continue with the interior and save for other parts. Surely there will be smaller parts that need to be replaced but, I really wanna save up enough $ so when the right engine deal comes along I can get it. I've got plenty of time...I guess.