[saltman 1965]

Phil I know how you feel. Temps are about the same here.Spent about seven hours yesterday in the shop and planed to do the same today but I have had enough.Stayed in the A/C and watched NASCAR and a Clint Eastwood movie today. Hope next weekend is better. But I think its going to be a long hot summer. Keep it up the car looks great cant wait to see it done. Just waiting for some SEC football then cooler weather will follow.Saltman

[fyrffytr1]

Well, the heat has not let up one bit. I didn't do much on the car. I did put the inner fender seals on but was sweating so bad by the time I got them finished I didn't want to tackle anything else. I thought about swapping out the valve covers but was afraid I would get too much water in the oil so I will wait for cooler temps. I will update totals next week as it only took an hour to install the seals.

[fyrffytr1]

I know this is starting to sound like a broken record but I just can't make myself do anything to the car in this heat. I did get a chance to start on the A/C seals for the radiator but that didn't get to far. I have the one that goes on top of the core in but the others will be harder to install. I think I can get the side ones in by removing the fan shroud.
Since the old seals were practically gone I need to figure out how and where the new ones go.
I have bought a few parts from fellow PYers and swapped for some more. I am also ordering some from our host. I will add these to the total when I get them.
Y'all bear with me, I will get something done!

[Blue '66]

Fighting the heat also,it was 98 working in the shop saturday.We had a decent size fan blowing that helps some.....

Phil have you heard anyhing from the guy painting the '64 GTO?

[fyrffytr1]

I talked to Norman Friday. The guy is out of money right now so the paint is on hold. In fact, he is talking about selling that car and another 64 GTO.

[Blue '66]

Dang,hes going to have a time trying to sell anything now unless it's cheap.(not gonna happen)

[fyrffytr1]

Well, another week of miserable weather has passed and nothing accomplished. I had good intentions of getting the valve covers replaced today but some family problems knocked that in the head. My In-laws came to visit yesterday and my brother-in-law started complaining of indigestion. Well, they went back home(about 100 miles) last night and his wife ended up taking him to the hospital.
They ran a EKG on him and the results showed that he was having a heart attack. So, they rushed him back to install a stint but the doctor could find no blockage! They ran more tests and all came back negative for heart problems. They discharged him this afternoon.
We got the call about 3am and my wife felt like she needed to be there with her mother so she left out about 6.
I have done nothing but lay around all day sleeping.
I did order $208.02 worth of parts last week. They included a correct dash pad, miscellaneous engine compartment pieces and a Fisher service manual.
I don't think I have much work this week so, hopefully, I can get something done.
Here are the latest totals:
Labor @ 335 hrs..........$6,700.00
Parts ........................$9,186.61
Outside Labor ............$3,425.00
Gifts ...........................$716.52

Total .......................$20,018.13

[Blue '66]

Phil did you find a dash pad that was the correct color or will you have to dye it?

[fyrffytr1]

Originally Posted by Blue '66

Phil did you find a dash pad that was the correct color or will you have to dye it?

It will need dyeing.

[fyrffytr1]

Well, I spent 8 hours this week stripping the hood and some of the seat trim. I also hung the front fenders on the car so I could see what it looks like. Just bolting them on gave me a boost in morale. And, I replaced the valve covers! I took the hood to my body man when I went to exchange my friend's tailgate. I also bought some paint and supplies. Spent $24.76. Here are this weeks totals:

Labor @ 343 hrs..............$6,860.00
Parts.............................$9,211.37
Outside Labor.................$3,425.00
Gifts................................$716.52

Total..........................$20,212.89

[Old Goat 67]

Phil,
Where did you get that upper radiator hose.
It fits better than mine that I got from PY.
Charles

[fyrffytr1]

Charles,
I thought I replied to your post but it is gone. Anyway, I got my upper hose fron PY as well. I turned my thermostat housing around and the hose fits better. You can't tell it unless you look closely.

[fyrffytr1]

Well, I spent about two hours removing the top frame and installing the spark plug wire loom in the correct position on the driver's side head. The bolt hole had been filled in and painted over. I dug the filler out and ran a tap into it to clean it up.
I spent all day Friday, Saturday and a half a day Sunday rearranging and cleaning my shop. Now, all my GTO parts are in one spot. At least the ones I could find are!
My body man called and said my hood is ready so I will go get it next Friday.
We are about to get hit with a thunderstorm so I am going to cut this short.

Labor @345 hrs..............$6,900.00
Parts............................$9,211.37
Outside labor.................$3,425.00
Gifts.............................$ 716.52

Total...........................$20,252.89

[Old Goat 67]

You just pointed it to the back?
Don't think I can do that with stock air cleaner?

Mine on left, yours on right.

Charles

[fyrffytr1]

Originally Posted by Old Goat 67

You just pointed it to the back?
Don't think I can do that with stock air cleaner?

Mine on left, yours on right.

Charles

Charles,
I hadn't thought about the air cleaner. I plan on getting one. The air cleaner I have on there now is 14"s in diameter. How does that compare to a stock one? I have about 3/4" between the hose and cleaner.

[Old Goat 67]

Phil,
Stock air cleaner is 14 3/4".

Also, look at how mine sticks way out on top of PS reservoir.
Charles

[fyrffytr1]

I picked up the hood Friday morning. I also took the top frame off and painted it last Monday. Got the hood and frame re-installed Friday afternoon. I know it will have to come back off for paint but I wanted to see how everything lined up. Anyway, I worked 8 hours and spent $110.00 this week. Getting the hood done cost $100.00 and I bought some parts from a fellow PYer for $10.00.
Here are the latest figures.

Labor @353 hrs.......$7,060.00
Parts.....................$9,221.37
Outside labor..........$3,525.00
Gifts........................$716.52

Total...................$20,522.89

[graycav56]

Keep plugging away there brother. You are an inspiration to many of us here on the boards...even guys like me who lurked as a guest for years before finally signing on!

[fyrffytr1]

If my work hadn't died out I would be a lot farther along. As it is, I do what I can when I can.
Hopefully, the economy will pick back up and people will start building again.

[fyrffytr1]

Well, I restored the parking lamp housings and adjusted the convertible top frame this week. I am going to order new lenses and gaskets for the parking lights and they will be ready. I am also going to order some more parts but need to ask some questions first. I will post them in a seperate thread. I worked 4 1/2 hrs and bought $14.95 worth of paint and supplies.
Here are the latest totals:
Labor @ 357 1/2 hrs...............$7,150.00
Parts...................................$9,236.32
Outside labor........................$3,525.00
Gifts......................................$716.00

Total.................................$20,627.32