Allan Rhodes's Journal

Gearbox Cover, Choke And Heater Cable Install

Wed, 03 Mar 2021 17:41:31 -0600

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As the world learned of Covid19 last February I insulated the underside of the cover and today, a year later, it is installed. Also installed the choke cables and heater cable to complete the heater work.

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Posted 2021-03-03 17:41:31 by Allan Rhodes

Gearbox Cover Insulation

Tue, 26 Jan 2021 19:45:23 -0600

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Today Was the prep before installing the Gearbox Cover. Noico Brand Insulating mat and a bit of patience.

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Posted 2021-01-26 19:45:23 by Allan Rhodes

Clutch Slave Cylinder And Heater Control

Mon, 25 Jan 2021 15:21:52 -0600

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Today I replaced the clutch slave cylinder. I knew I had twisted the bleeder screw in half but did not realize just how cruddy the cylinder itself was. And I did take the wire wheel to the rod. The heater has been improvised from stock which is not best. I installed a shut off for the hotter months in Paducah. Yes, the valve will control water flow downstream of the heater I.L.O. controlling it upstream. It works for me. To bleed, I use a hose over the bleeder screw and the other end of the hose in a bottle with one inch of fresh fluid. Then work the clutch pedal until no bubbles. Same for brakes.

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Posted 2021-01-25 15:21:52 by Allan Rhodes

Main And Auxiliary Fuse Box

Sun, 17 Jan 2021 17:57:47 -0600

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My son, John, provided an updated wiring plan that included a 5 gang aux fuse box and a 12 gang for the main fuse box. I repurposed the old fuse box, by removing the fuse area, as the portal for wiring to move safely between the cabin and the engine bay. I feel like the work will be far safer with modern fuses, separating fuses, and looks better, IMHO.

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Posted 2021-01-17 17:57:47 by Allan Rhodes

Radiator, Factory Fan, Thermostat And Hoses

Mon, 18 May 2020 16:53:00 -0500

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A small bit of progress while still in the throws of wiring. Kudos to Frank for the electric fan install.

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Posted 2020-05-18 16:53:00 by Allan Rhodes

Insulating The Scuttle

Sun, 03 May 2020 15:30:18 -0500

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Since the wiring project continues out of the car, then why not insulate the hard to get to areas.

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Posted 2020-05-03 15:30:18 by Allan Rhodes

Wiring And Scuttle Work

Sun, 26 Apr 2020 10:26:59 -0500

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With all the dash work going on, this allows for a nearly empty area to paint.........after three unsuccessful attempts to keep the paint down.....it worked. I'll have a finished picture after it cures. Thought I would include the wiring loom in the floorboard which you see laying atop my recently re-started train layout. BTW, my son will be advising on electrical work. I view this type of work as electricky.

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Posted 2020-04-26 10:26:59 by Allan Rhodes

Cleanup Valve Cover

Fri, 10 Apr 2020 16:25:55 -0500

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With a bit of elbow grease and lots of time on the wire wheel results in a pretty decent job. Boy, those crevices are the pits.

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Posted 2020-04-10 16:25:55 by Allan Rhodes

Crash Pad Renew

Sun, 29 Mar 2020 21:20:39 -0500

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With lots of helpful post from the Experience, and knowing that either a dash covering, or more expensively, a completely new dash pad were available, we decided on the $20 piece of automotive vinyl route. Bumper Bondo filled the really bad parts. Yes, I did a hack job of properly smoothing it. After sanding, I followed up with RTV gasket maker to smooth it out. And finally glued down. I will add the ask tray and demisters tomorrow. In deviation from the complete factory look I have wire wheeled them down to bare metal and cleared them.

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Posted 2020-03-29 21:20:39 by Allan Rhodes

New Dash Layout And Veneer

Sat, 14 Mar 2020 10:08:58 -0500

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I have decided to "update" the GT6 dash to what the factory could have done in 1970. I have matching oil pressure and volt meter gauges for the center dash. The smaller hole next to the vent hole is for the ignition switch on the r.h. dash. The rear defroster and interior light switches will be relocated somewhere else. Naturally, I still have urethane coating to apply. I will not have to do any fiddling to get the heater controls to fit. Ditto the added gauges, they fit just within the metal dash opening. Pretty Happy, thanks for the encouragement of "The Experience."

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Posted 2020-03-14 10:08:58 by Allan Rhodes

Speedo Cable

Sun, 23 Feb 2020 12:26:45 -0600

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Old cable was split so a new one goes in. So what is the sink aerator for? I used it as a die to clean up the threads on the tailshaft. Yep, it did the trick. I must say the cable will be none to long.

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Posted 2020-02-23 12:26:45 by Allan Rhodes

Dash And Gauge Work

Sun, 23 Feb 2020 12:19:03 -0600

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I'm hopping around a bit on this restoration so please bear with me. I decided to re veneer the dash and to update it with matching volt and oil pressure gauges as if they were "factory installed." The gauges will be up and toward their respective corners from the existing gauge openings. Yes, I'll move the warning lamps, interior and rear defroster switches to another location After some 30 pages of eBay I found one of each that matched the originals. Here's the concept, now I gotta do it.

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Posted 2020-02-23 12:19:03 by Allan Rhodes

Tires And Wheels

Sun, 23 Feb 2020 12:12:10 -0600

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Four days DHL deliver from my Mother Country. Tires from the other side of the world bought locally around the corner. And as someone said on Bring a Trailer, "I like Panasports", or at least clones.

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Posted 2020-02-23 12:12:10 by Allan Rhodes

Heater Work

Sun, 23 Feb 2020 12:06:19 -0600

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While the heater core was out for leak testing I checked, cleaned and repaired the blower and ducting.

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Posted 2020-02-23 12:06:19 by Allan Rhodes

Engine Transmission Mounts

Sun, 23 Feb 2020 12:02:01 -0600

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Seemed like a good time to renew the mounts.

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Posted 2020-02-23 12:02:01 by Allan Rhodes

Interior Prep

Sun, 23 Feb 2020 11:50:56 -0600

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And so begins the interior get ready. Next stop is POR15 after a thorough cleaning of the floor pans and more.

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Posted 2020-02-23 11:50:56 by Allan Rhodes

Steering Wheel Column Work

Sat, 22 Feb 2020 17:38:21 -0600

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Steering column.removed, ignition switch removed, it will be relocated to dash, and new headlamp dipper and turn signal are on order. Painted satin black.

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Posted 2020-02-22 17:38:21 by Allan Rhodes

GT6 Builds Starts 1/18/2020

Sat, 22 Feb 2020 17:31:50 -0600

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Finally started this long term project with a new hood stay. Sanded both new upper and old lower part....then cleared them and installed.

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Posted 2020-02-22 17:31:50 by Allan Rhodes