I managed to get around to working on the car this weekend. The driver shock is in.
The isolator looked fine on the driverside but it’s replaced with a new one just in case.
There are some big hurdles in the next few weeks. I must pull out my transmission again. My slave cylinder is leaking and my clutch is chattering a bit. I’m going to make them swap it out for a new kit.
But here is a “small” to do list in prep for the cruise. I sure as hell don’t want to break down this time.
-I’ve finally decided on a sub box concept that will work for both the sub (acoustically) and my tops.
-My Seats will be going back in as soon as I fix them and fix the mounting. My driver seat in fixed and mounted but needs adjusting and the passenger seat is next.
-A few maintenance items: a couple Cluster indicators are out, wiper pulse board, plugs, and oil change.
-My push button start is on the fritz still. I’m going to move the relays and stuff closer to the actual ignition switch to help with the voltage drop which I’m certain is the problem. My battery must be getting old and the cranking voltage isn’t as high as it used to be. Cranking with the key works flawlessly so I know is isolated with the push button.
-Finally, I’ve still got my headlights to redesign. I few people have been interested in seeing the new design because it will be a universal fit for several types of light sources to replace those shitty factory lamps.
Lots of stuff to do and only 7 weekends to do it in.
oh I forgot to mention that I’ve been looking at a better way to pull the transmission from the car. There are very few options that I’m ok with. honestly taking it to someone else’s place is not what I want to do. All they will have is concrete vs my driveway unless I find out someone i know has a lift. Then maybe I’ll reconsider.
I looked at portable lifts. That was too expensive. I then looked at portable pits. It’s better but still expensive. and i looked at a nice set of ramps. several options but none that I could say does everything I need.
So I’ve decided to stop looking for something that is close and build my own.
I’m going to first build a ramp system that will have enough reach that my car won’t bottom out on the ramp yet still give me 8″ of height. this will work for 90% of want I need to do to the car in most cases.
the second thing i will build is tall stands for the tires. I’ve seen people use tire stands to lift the whole car and it looks nice and sturdy. Each tire will be cradled in a 12×16 box made from 2×4’s just like my stands I made to pull the motor. I should be able to get 12+ inches of height if I make the stands have a nice base on them. This will make pulling the transmission a little easier.
Going to grab a new jack as well. The one I have is showing it age. Its got to be 10yrs old by now lol. It leaks down if holding weight. probably going to blow a seal at some point. probably going to grab an HF aluminum one with the quick pump.