[fyrffytr1]

I know this is nit picking but I even cleaned and cleared the dimmer switch for re-use.
It has a little pitting but is functional

[Greg Reid]

That's looking sharp Phil!

[saltman 1965]

Not nit picking but attention to the details. Maybe obsession that's what my EX called it. On the pedal pads Bleche-Wite tire cleaner & a stiff brush should clean out that red GA clay & some Mothers polish & #000 steel wool on the trim. Can not wait to see when its done. Saltman

[fyrffytr1]

I went to the Moultrie swap meet yesterday and came home empty handed. For a show as big as this is there are never any Pontiac parts or vendors.
But, even though participation was down there were still about 1,500-2,000 cars in the corral and I looked at most all of them.
My buddy and I got there at 8am and walked until 4pm with only a 15 minute sit-down to eat a bite.
He bought 4 tires from Coker for his 57 Chevy resto and I pulled them,on a wagon, about 3/4s of a mile to his truck.That may not sound like much but when you are dodging thousands of spectators it can be a chore.
I didn't get anything done on mine. I did push it out of the shop. Then, I went through all my parts and sorted them out. I also cleaned up the shop so I have some room now.
All the totals remain as last week.

[Blue '66]

Originally Posted by fyrffytr1

I know this is nit picking but I even cleaned and cleared the dimmer switch for re-use.
It has a little pitting but is functional

I went out and bought a new one,my old one had a little sand still in it.I got it from the parts store.

[fyrffytr1]

Just a quick note. I ordered a few small parts from our host and they arrived today. So, after supper, I ran(Well, I walked kinda fast) out to the shop and put them on. Seven minutes later I was finished. I installed the heater hose nipple, stuck the molded heater hose on temporarily and put the throttle return spring on. I hope to get some work done tomorrow afternoon and maybe Saturday, but since it is Valentine's day I hope to get mushy with Momma

[Old Blue 66]

Originally Posted by fyrffytr1

Just a quick note. I ordered a few small parts from our host and they arrived today. So, after supper, I ran(Well, I walked kinda fast) out to the shop and put them on. Seven minutes later I was finished. I installed the heater hose nipple, stuck the molded heater hose on temporarily and put the throttle return spring on. I hope to get some work done tomorrow afternoon and maybe Saturday, but since it is Valentine's day I hope to get mushy with Momma:whoo:

You mean she's gonna help you in the garage??

[fyrffytr1]

She hasn't set foot in the shop since asked her to sit on the frame in place of the motor so I could install the front springs.
That and I think she is allergic to grease.( I keep an open tub of it right inside the door).

[GT182]

Nice job on the dimmer switch Fyrffytr1.

I look at it this way.... new isn't always better. If you can restore or clean up an original part, that's way better then a repo. IMO. And cheaper too. LOL

[fyrffytr1]

Originally Posted by GT182

Nice job on the dimmer switch Fyrffytr1.

I look at it this way.... new isn't always better. If you can restore or clean up an original part, that's way better then a repo. IMO. And cheaper too. LOL

Thanks GT. Did you look at the pics on page 13? I am trying to reuse as many parts as possible, unless safety is an issue.

[fyrffytr1]

Well, getting mushy took a lot longer than I expected! I did take some trim pieces off a spare door and buffed them out. But, they are to sell. I did finish installing the gas tank plus the 7 minutes I spent on it the other night gave me 1 1/2 hrs more labor.
I bought $142.09 worth of parts and supplies last week. I got the heater hose fitting, molded heater hose,throttle spring, A/C expansion valve, 7.5" parking brake hook, two 32oz bottles of synthetic brake fluid(buy one, get one free), some hose clamps, grease,and stainless steel bolts and washers.
So here are the latest totals.

My Labor at 289hrs...........$5,780.00
Parts..............................$7,857.09
Outside Labor..................$3,300.00
Gifts.................................$716.52

Total...........................$17,653.61

[GT182]

Parts on Page 13 look good too Fyrffytr1.

BTW... what was the original color of the parking brake assembly? I see you painted yours... is that Spray Gray or Detail Gray? looks nice no matter what color you painted it. I've got to do mine now, as it looks like yours before you painted it. LOL

[fyrffytr1]

Originally Posted by GT182

Parts on Page 13 look good too Fyrffytr1.

BTW... what was the original color of the parking brake assembly? I see you painted yours... is that Spray Gray or Detail Gray? looks nice no matter what color you painted it. I've got to do mine now, as it looks like yours before you painted it. LOL

I used Cast Blast because it was all I had. It is the same paint I used on my Master cylinder and exhaust manifolds. May not be correct but it looks fine to me.

[Greg Reid]

Originally Posted by GT182

Parts on Page 13 look good too Fyrffytr1.

BTW... what was the original color of the parking brake assembly? I see you painted yours... is that Spray Gray or Detail Gray? looks nice no matter what color you painted it. I've got to do mine now, as it looks like yours before you painted it. LOL

From the look of Phil's pics and going by my '68 PB assy, I'd say it was unpainted bare metal with the lower portion dipped in black paint....runs included.
The Cast Blast looks good because it does mimic that unpainted look.

[GT182]

Thanks for the info on Cast Blast guys. The pk brake assembly in mine was never painted and the one to replace it wasn't either, except for the bottom leg. Both are pretty rusty too. I've started with the wire brush disc in my drill to clean up the replacement. I thought of just using the spray rust converter and leaving it at that. Looks like the Cast Blast is the way to go.

[fyrffytr1]

Mine was badly corroded and the mechanism was stuck so I media blasted it then soaked it in my parts cleaner. After working the pedal back and forth to loosen it up I sprayed it with brake parts cleaner. Then I wiped it good with Acetone before painting it grey. A day later I taped it off and sprayed the black.
When the paint cured I put a couple drops of oil on the pivots and gears then worked the pedal several times. Now, it is good as new.

[fyrffytr1]

Either I just made a mistake or I got a pretty good deal. I bought a 67 A/C dash bezel on e-bay for $60 plus $18 shipping. I hope it is as described.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...m=320341779506

[hobbygto65]

Looks like you got a good deal, if I remember right your radio hole was all hacked up wasn't it?

[Greg Reid]

I'd say you lucked up on that. It's hard to get anything on eBay like that any more.

[GT182]

If it's as good as he says, then yer one lucky chit. And it comes with ignition and wiper switches too.... nice added bonus if they work.