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02-26-2015, 10:52 PM
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A few random things...
First, I got the original charcoal canister cleaned up and reinstalled. At first I was worried that I would need to try to find a replacement. Then I thought, well maybe I can just re-spray it with some SEM paint. However, the original ended up cleaning up great and has now been reinstalled. Below are some before and after pictures. Note that the top right hose has a blue stripe. I am sure that it is original and will be replaced with a new blue stripe hose. If anyone needs a replacement charcoal canister, there is one for sale on Ebay for $25 that looks really good. I also received the new front sway bar collars and bushings from Inline Tube today. Wow - they are dead nuts on. You always worry that you'll have an experience like the OER fail thread in the Lobby, but these things look great and were priced right at $27.00 for both collars and bushings. The new collars are on the left side of the below picture.      
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02-27-2015, 12:20 AM
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Bob,
One thing I have heard to be cautious of is the failure of the Charcoal canisters over time. they can release the charcoal particles into the vacuum line going to the carb. If you expect any problems with it, here is a nicely detailed thread for restoring the functionality while maintaining the stock appearance. http://transamcountry.com/community/...2503#msg572503
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02-28-2015, 08:49 AM
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We're just about out of parts. The wheel assemblies are back together with the dust shields, hubs and brake calipers now installed. It's been pretty nice so far that almost all original pieces have been able to be restored and reused. The only exceptions so far have been the brake booster/MC, the balljoints and bushings, and the wiring harnesses. All that is really left before the motor assembly becomes the main focus is the master cylinder and new brake lines. Other than that their are just a few odds and ends. I am beginning to see a dim light at the end of a pretty long tunnel...
Here's a few pictures.      
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02-28-2015, 10:15 AM
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Ok Bob - you're making us mere mortals look bad with your "reality show" type "it's easy" to obtain parts and the results you have. Many countless hours, equipment, wing-man, etc. not fully shown to the real effort and knowledge it takes to get to where you have.
To avoid any confusion: That - above - is all meant as a compliment by the way. If you get a chance could you please post an image or more of the incorrect area of the wiring harness that you guys had to splice please? Reason: I'll have to pull out my same brand engine harness I bought @ STARS or TA NATS and look for that specific area before replacing my '78 or '79...and plan on ordering another one in near future - 2 cars, one harness for now... I'd appreciate that. Also, final tiny Favor: Could you please ship me your complete garage facilities, equipment and help?  . JK
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02-28-2015, 11:37 AM
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That's creating a new class? A cleaned up survivor?
It needs a catchy name... Really, having a set of clean parts to start with original to car is a big plus.
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02-28-2015, 12:08 PM
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Lord have mercy! What a work of art
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02-28-2015, 12:09 PM
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 I am having a hard time to bringing myself to do anything with it as it is still so original.
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02-28-2015, 11:49 PM
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However, underhood it was a mess with red heater hoses, rusted replacement MC and waterpump, two tone engine paint, and leaking front and rear seals. I couldn't stand to have such a great looking car on which I didn't want to open the hood, and I wasn't willing to accept wiping down the floor pan every time I drove it to remove he oil slick The exhaust was also shot and had to be replaced and was upgraded. Here's a couple original pictures along with one after the new exhaust was installed and undercoating removed. Not the rags to catch the oil that flowed freely from the rear main seal.   
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02-28-2015, 01:32 PM
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02-28-2015, 07:44 PM
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Like it!
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02-28-2015, 10:57 PM
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Alvin - Thanks for your comments. I'm a lucky guy, but I am also OCD and not afraid to work for what I want. I have always believed that there is nothing that anyone else can do that I cannot also do. I have had many passions in my life that I have attacked with this same vigor and attitude, however, none up to this point have been as enjoyable. I would be remiss if I didn't also mention how lucky I am to have a friend like MPD to hold my hand and help me along, and a child bride that is understanding 75% ( 3 of every 4 weeks) of the time. Below are a few pictures that show the original forward lamp harness, the location where M&H had the wiper assembly wires coming out (I am pointing to it with my finger), and lastly the installed M&H harness with the corrected wire location. I sent a bunch of pictures and a couple of explanatory emails to M&H so I guess we will see if they give a sh_t. So far I haven't heard from them. I've also attached a few pictures from UK/Arkansas game we attended this afternoon. UK took them to school...     
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