[fyrffytr1]

Well, I got the A/C recharged and it didn't cost me a dime. I also swapped out the fan speed control switch and now have high speed. I don't know if anyone here has done that swap but if I have to do it again I will pay someone! I thought it would be a simple task, just reach up under the dash, unplug and unbolt the old one then reverse the procedure for the new one. Then I tried to reach up under the dash only to find that the A/C ducting was in the way.
Well, just remove the radio and reach it that way except that the radio won't move far enough again due to the A/C. Now, I get creative. I pulled the ashtray and it's mounting bracket and am finally able to get my fingers on the switch.
By reaching up through the ashtray opening with one hand and through the radio hole with the other I am finally able to get a 1/4" wrench on the two small bolts that hold the switch on. Of course, when I removed them they both immediately disappeared! They must have disintegrated because I still haven't found them!
Not to worry, just get the ones out of the other control head. The Gods smiled on me briefly and I was able to get the bottom bolt back in. I use the term bolt loosely as these things are about 5/16" long.
Then on to the top one. Remember, I am doing this blind with my hands stuck through holes in the dash. Long story short it took me over an hour to get that little sucker in! and, not before loosing it one time. Luckily there were more bolts the same size in other parts of the spare control head. I will probably find them the next time I change the oil! Anyway, I finally got everything back together and working.
While I was looking for the spare control head I found a small box that had the new matching trunk, console and glove box locks in it so I changed them out.
I still haven't heard anything on my steering wheel. Even if I had it I am not in any shape to replace it. I was in a wreck last Wednesday and am having an issue with pain in my back and legs. Hopefully it will clear up in a few days and I'll be good to go.
I'll update totals next week.

[charles bledsoe]

Sounds like mt fiasco with replacing the fuel pump yesterday in that what one would think would take 30 minutes to do took me a little over 3 hours. I hope you get to feeling better, sorry to here about the wreck.

[Greg Reid]

Sorry to hear about the wreck Phil...The GOOD thing is that you were NOT in the Goat!

[fyrffytr1]

Didn't do anything this week other than get a couple short work days in. I am still waiting on my steering wheel. I am going to cut this short and go get back in my recliner. My back and legs are giving me a fit.

[charles bledsoe]

Phil-

Can you post a few pics when you get your wheel back? I am interested in having mine re-colored and it looks like I might have to send it in somewhere to have it done. Mine it in great shape, it just has all stain worn off. It is a light tan or a sand color.
Thanks.

[fyrffytr1]

Charles,
When and if I get the wheel back I will post pictures. I was very pleased with the way it turned out the first time. I just wish the finish hadn't come off.

[fyrffytr1]

Still waiting on my wheel. I will call them this week but I probably won't get the answer I want. I also bought a new starter as the one in the car is acting up. I am going to order "correct" battery cables and a few minor pieces soon and will replace the starter when that gets here.
It's been so hot that I haven't taken the car out any this week.
That's about it for now. Y'all have a good one.

[Greg Reid]

I think you're beginning to realize Phil, that this NEVER really ends.

[fyrffytr1]

I don't think we really want it to end. It's nice having an attention getting car, even nicer being able to get in it and go. But, to me, the real thrill was in the chase and, after finding the car, seeing it come back from the dead and knowing that I was able to do a little of it myself.

[1966geeto]

Got to have allot of patience even when they are done they are not always something to tweak that's what keeps the blood pumpin..

[fyrffytr1]

I called PY about my wheel again and was told that the shipping guy was off last week and won't be back until Tuesday Maybe I will hear something next week.
And, I have another problem; my convertible top pulled loose at the bottom side of the rear window on the passenger side. I contacted the installer and as soon as I am able I will be taking the car back to him to get this issue resolved. That's a 4 hour trip one way! But, there is no one around here that I would trust to do this repair.
Oh well, that's the joy of owning an old car!

[michaelroy]

If it ain't one thing it's another 2 or 3.
Have you ever gone to the gear jam drags/swap meet.??

[fyrffytr1]

Originally Posted by michaelroy

If it ain't one thing it's another 2 or 3.
Have you ever gone to the gear jam drags/swap meet.??

No. Where and when is it?

[michaelroy]

It's 9/27 Atlanta dragway. I think there is a post regarding the event in the 64/65 forum.
Car looks very nice btw.

[fyrffytr1]

Another week and still no word on my steering wheel! I sure hope it is here by the end of October as I would like to take the car to the Emerald Coast Cruise in Panama City the first week of November.
I checked on the Atlanta show but don't think I will make it this year. I still have to get my car back to Ellijay and have the top repaired.
Well, it's time to put the steak on the grill so I'll close for this week. Y'all have a good one.

[fyrffytr1]

Still no news on my steering wheel. I guess the show on the 20th is out. I haven't been able to do anything to the car anyway, because my back is still hurting from the wreck I was in over a month ago. I finally got to see an Orthopedist Friday and he gave me some topical medication to help relieve the pain. I wear patches for 12 hours then use a cream, applied every 3 hours for the next twelve. Then it's back to the patch. But, I can already tell they are working.
Oh well, enough griping, it's time for ice cream. Y'all have a good one.

[fyrffytr1]

I called PY again last week and was told the wheel was back from being re-molded and was in the process of being stained. But, they have to have the right weather to do the staining!? Oh well, it will get here when it gets here.
I did get some good news. I don't have to take my car to Ellijay to have the top fixed. They are coming down here tomorrow to work on another car and will fix mine while they are here. That saves me a 5 hour trip one way.
Other than that I haven't done anything to the car.

[fyrffytr1]

I got the top fixed last Monday at no charge. Now, if I can get my steering wheel back I'll be a happy camper. I want to take the car to the Emerald Coast Cruise in the first week of November but that's only a month away!
Y'all have a good one.

[fyrffytr1]

Still no wheel! I called Friday afternoon and was told the guy they needed to talk to about it had already left for the day. They said they would call me back Monday morning so I will wait and see.

[fyrffytr1]

Well, I am disappointed with PY customer service to say the least. They never called me back and I still don't have my steering wheel. I finally called them Friday but the CS rep I have been talking to "was on another line". The first time I sent my wheel in it took about six weeks to do. So far it has been sixteen weeks and counting! If I don't get it back this week I will miss the annual show here. And, I don't want to make reservations for Panama City the first week of November because I don't know if my wheel will be back by then!
And, to top it off my convertible top motor stopped working and I can't crawl into the trunk to check it because of a pinched nerve in my back.
I guess I'm through crying now so I'll end this post. Y'all have a good one.