I love the weekend when I can do the work I love...
Piddled around under the hood some more cleaning things up. Installed extended battery terminal bolts so that I could plug in a Battery Tender instead of using the clips. Also re-routed the positive cable to the front side of the power steering lines and replaced the battery ground with a new one. It's looking good.
The big move though was more on the interior. Got the shoulder belts removed and they are in the process of being cleaned. New elastic is next. I am also working to get the kick panels cleaned up and that leads to several questions:
1) The lower right hand duct is trash with multiple holes that were covered with black duct tape. This piece is available aftermarket, but I wonder if anyone has experience with this piece and a recommendation for a particular repop? The part number is 9798883.
2) What's the best way to remove the right hand kick panel? Does the console and duct have to come out, and the dash be loosened?
Also, I found the part number for the core panel grommet and I found a repop replacement. Believe it or not this same grommet was used as an antenna lead grommet on 1959 through 1969 Buicks. You have to love GM. The part number is 1189054 and this part can be obtained here:
http://www.rubbertherightway.com/196...51331-prd1.htm
Here's a few pictures of the crappy Black Car duct work for reference. Please let me know if there is a recommended repop for this piece. Also, I need help on the removal of the right hand kick panel.
