Say hello to project Wallet Drainer. (Page 6/14)
Chief08 MAR 28, 01:16 PM
Is there supposed to be a under hood light in the front?
Chief08 APR 11, 02:55 PM
Since t top door seals are not easy to come by, does anyone have any suggestions to repair this?

Chief08 APR 14, 07:06 PM
I finally got most of the interior put back in, I'm just waiting to get my seat belt back from service to finish up the diver's side.




I also worked on the dull hazy paint with some compound and polish and now it has a mirror finish.
Before



After


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Chief08 APR 16, 10:04 AM
I was able to use the stock steering wheel hub on my Momo steering wheel, and I got the horn wired up. However, now when I get the wheel mounted and tightened down, I can't snap the horn button into place because the shaft sticks out a little bit too far. I'm kind of scared to mess with the shaft, grinding, or cutting because I may not be able to get the wheel on/off if the end gets deformed. Any thoughts?
Easy8 APR 17, 03:49 AM

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Originally posted by Chief08:

I finally got most of the interior put back in, I'm just waiting to get my seat belt back from service to finish up the diver's side.






I like the switch set up for the mirrors and windows. Is that from the PO or something you did? And more importantly do you have any info on where the switches came from and what is needed to install them.

Car is looking good, keep it up.
Chief08 APR 17, 02:48 PM
I got the switches here https://www.a1electric.com/...uct_Code=4980-21-007
You will have to make the holes for the power window switches bigger for the new ones to fit with a dremel. Wiring is easy enough, connect up wire to up wire, down to down etc. You will need two grounds, one is already present in the car, the second one included in the kit, I ran to the rear of the console skeleton where there is a ground wire and bolt for something else. For the illumination wire, I tapped into the ash tray lights on either side. They work great, but I made my wires a bit too long, so they bunch up under the switches trying to push them up. I will address that when I get my new dash. I hope this helps. Let me know if you have any other questions.
Dave



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Originally posted by Easy8:


I like the switch set up for the mirrors and windows. Is that from the PO or something you did? And more importantly do you have any info on where the switches came from and what is needed to install them.

Car is looking good, keep it up.

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Rickady88GT APR 17, 10:58 PM

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Originally posted by mmeyer86gt/gtp:

you get that car near sacramento ca



It's a beautiful car, seems like I may have seen it on the California Coast Run before?
Great project.
I like the LS4, great little engine. There are so many ways to do a swap like this.
I have an F40 6 speed for my LS4 Fiero but never got around to swapping it in. So far the 4 speed auto works for me.
My plan was to open up the F40 case and do a gear and diff swap to better match the LS4 powerband. That never happen either LOL. BUT the car is great fun to drive as is.
Chief08 APR 17, 11:34 PM

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Originally posted by Rickady88GT:


It's a beautiful car, seems like I may have seen it on the California Coast Run before?
Great project.
I like the LS4, great little engine. There are so many ways to do a swap like this.
I have an F40 6 speed for my LS4 Fiero but never got around to swapping it in. So far the 4 speed auto works for me.
My plan was to open up the F40 case and do a gear and diff swap to better match the LS4 powerband. That never happen either LOL. BUT the car is great fun to drive as is.



The LS4/F40 swap is in the works for this summer. In the meanwhile, I'm doing the G1 dash with custom dakota digital gauges. I'll also be trying to find a good paint shop to paint it. I have seen your car and I was quite impressed, I'll be happy if mine comes out half as good as yours did.

Dave
Rickady88GT APR 18, 12:02 AM
Thanks.
I LOVE THIS DASH


I would ditch my Malibu dash in a heartbeat for this dash.
Chief08 APR 18, 12:06 AM

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Originally posted by Rickady88GT:

Thanks.
I LOVE THIS DASH


I would ditch my Malibu dash in a heartbeat for this dash.



Yeah, I can't wait for Rob to finish it. Your Malibu dash looks great, and the fact that you got the gauges and climate control to work is just awesome.