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07-12-2009, 02:26 PM
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All the windows work and are adjusted, doors close nicely. Mirrors installed. I finally installed the exterior door handle linkage and lock hardware. Waiting on a new pair of long outside door handles before I install the interior door panels and finish the interior.
Pulled the car out today to work on the lights. Once I replaced all the bulbs, everything with the exception of the reverse lights worked. The reverse lights took a little de-bugging. I found that if I jumped the two terminals, the lights worked. So that meant the switch had a glitch. Turned out that you have to adjust the switch on the base of the steering column by loosening the 2 mounting screws and sliding the switch to the left or right so the backdrive linkage activates it at the right spot. (The 72 used a reverse light switch on the steering column - no switch in the trans like some models). Works great now. 
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07-12-2009, 03:01 PM
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Steve...there is a little hole in the neutral switch itself you can use to align it. I believe its done in neutral if I remember correctly, then you tighten it down. I used a small drill bit to hold it in place, but I imagine you can use a nail or anything else really. But I guess you can do it the old fashioned way of trial and error too...lol.
That whole neutral safety switch issue was the reason my car wouldnt turn over when I bought it. The contacts inside it had the original lube...which had hardened over time and actually prevented the contacts from touching. Took it apart, cleaned it, relubed with a non-conducting lube, and the car turned over... Oh....and I actually liked the home depot clips better. They seem like they would be easier to put on and remove. Also, those clips you just showed look like they could scratch the inside of your quarter panel.....and I'm sure you have either paint in there and maybe a protectant coating. Seems to me even small scratches in an invisible area like that would be an invite for our least favorite substance...rust. I know the car basically lives indoors now, but I cringe at the idea of even small scratches in an otherwise protected surface. |
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07-12-2009, 03:09 PM
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#4
07-12-2009, 06:11 PM
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The reverse light switch is a separate electrical switch from the neutral safety switch. The neutral safety switch is on the pedal assembly and the reverse light switch is on top of the base of the column with one green and one pink/black striped wire connected to it.
Fortunately that little 2-pronged switch is the only electric switch present in the 4-speed backup light system. (No trans switch, no shifter switch.) If it isn't allowing the electricity to flow, there's no lights. I did take it off and hose it out with Brake-Clean and then used some white lube and WD40 to make it work smoothly again. Last edited by njsteve; 07-12-2009 at 06:20 PM. |
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07-14-2009, 06:45 PM
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Ahhh! Thank you Steve. You are right as usual.
 I was assuming the lights operated off the neutral saftey switch.
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07-15-2009, 07:12 PM
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The new 6-1/4" outside door handles arrived today so I could finally install them and then finish up the interior. I think I'm done with the inside now. I did hook up all the front bulbs and headlights the other day. Once I hooked up a jumper wire as a ground for the rubber insulated radiator support, everything worked.
 
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#7
07-15-2009, 07:24 PM
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I'm just picturing Tazzz's new honeycomb wheels on Steve's TA...that would be something to see.
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07-17-2009, 02:47 PM
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your progress motivates me! this thread is amazing!!!
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07-18-2009, 06:59 PM
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Can you post a pic of the reverse light switch and the neutral safety switch? Thanks!
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#10
07-18-2009, 07:17 PM
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The side and rear glass is the original LOF glass it was born with. The windshield is a more recent LOF piece, but it was just about perfect so I didn't feel like spending a bunch of $$$ for just some tiny little date code that its nearly invisible.
The problem with the trunk mats available today is that they are no where near accurate. They are made out of thin vinyl, not the original embossed 1/8" thick rubber. When someone starts making the correct version, then I'll probably swap it out. (Also, the flash tends to accentuate the flaws. It looks better in person). |
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#11
07-18-2009, 08:04 PM
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The Parts Place ebay website has been selling NOS trunk mats on and off for months. Don't know if they have any left, he sure had a stash though! I bought one for my '71 TA. They are way better than the crappy repops. You're lucky to have your original that's still serviceable, mine was MIA.
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07-18-2009, 08:31 PM
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ok, didn't know about that it was originally made of rubber! good to know
 then I totally agree. I do know camera flash always makes things look worse, on the other hand, since it shows flaws so well, the flash shows just how great the rest of the car is: flawless. I can't spot one bad thing on the interior and exterior yet.... even colour differences in the interior are absolutely minor, or zero (steering column). I've seen restored parts on a pic making them stand out of non-restored things, that look fine in real life, but on a pic they stand out like you mention. only makes me appreciate your work more 
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