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It has been awhile since I updated things but I took a few moments to tinker today.
I’m pondering what to do about this:
The car isn’t actually going 145 mph. Of the three speedometers I had, this one had the cleanest face. Keep in mind, I have been diligent with this project to make the car functional and reliable using as few new parts as possible. Call me silly but I find that to be fun. I may have to pull the instrument panel and see if I can live the speedo mechanism. That speedo is original to this car:
It never bounces or hopped around. It was smooth in the red car. More to come on that.
The engine won’t start with the key but starts fine by bridging the terminals on the starter relay. Often this is the relay itself but could also be the ignition switch and wiring. More on that later too.
Finally….
A member asked here about a radio delete plate. I mentioned that I made one out of a warped section that normally fits over the glove box hole.
I just took the old panel and cut it down to serve as a block off plate until I restore the interior. ZERO cost. I like that.
I finally put in the glove box liner and was ready to mount the door but…
No hinge on the glove box door.
I’m sure the 1970 is one year only but these should be the same for all 1970 B bodies, right? It shouldn’t matter if it is standard or Rallye dash, right?
I’m pondering what to do about this:
The car isn’t actually going 145 mph. Of the three speedometers I had, this one had the cleanest face. Keep in mind, I have been diligent with this project to make the car functional and reliable using as few new parts as possible. Call me silly but I find that to be fun. I may have to pull the instrument panel and see if I can live the speedo mechanism. That speedo is original to this car:
It never bounces or hopped around. It was smooth in the red car. More to come on that.
The engine won’t start with the key but starts fine by bridging the terminals on the starter relay. Often this is the relay itself but could also be the ignition switch and wiring. More on that later too.
Finally….
A member asked here about a radio delete plate. I mentioned that I made one out of a warped section that normally fits over the glove box hole.
I just took the old panel and cut it down to serve as a block off plate until I restore the interior. ZERO cost. I like that.
I finally put in the glove box liner and was ready to mount the door but…
No hinge on the glove box door.
I’m sure the 1970 is one year only but these should be the same for all 1970 B bodies, right? It shouldn’t matter if it is standard or Rallye dash, right?
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