End of month progress pics Reply #660 – October 31, 2011, 05:14:11 AM Here we are at the end of October. 2011. I guess if I hadn't had to pull the heads off I'd be a bit farther along, but it is what it is.I got the fenders, nose, and hood all fit and tightened down. I bought some cheap fog lights at Wally World and want to get those on next while I finish up the lower valance and air dam.I cleaned up a decent set of headlights and put all the lights in the nose. It's just about time to begin the dash assembly with all the switches and the car computer stuff. Soon I can see what all works and what doesn't with lights and such.I ordered new headliner and it should be coming soon. My present plan is to go ahead and start putting the interior together up to the top of the dash. I'll leave the dash cap, headliner and upper plastic trim off until I get the windshield in. I'm leaving off the windshield trim as well.This way I can drive the car to the windshield shop instead of getting the mobile service. Once I have new glass I can finish up the interior.So, the punch list is: (no particular order)1. lay wiring for car pc2. finish front valence, horns, and fog lights3. assemble dash4. carpet5. seats6. door panels7. install remote door and trunk locks8. clean a set of snowflakes to get some tires mounted on (winter rims)9. check diff fluid level10. change oil and filter11. install pc and connect to Megasquirt and tranny computers for in-car tuningI can then go get the title and plates taken care of and be able to drive and tune the car. Final to-do's after that will be painting and installing the side moldings and inner fender splash shields, mounting the voice command microphone, installing an amp for the sound system, wiring in the HD radio, installing the gentex rearview mirror, making up a coolant overflow bottle, tpuppies out the trunk, mounting an evap canister, and finishing off the center console with some custom ideas I have . Here's what she looks like as of right now. Quote Selected
1988 TC single Holset turbo 5.0/ 4R70W Reply #661 – October 31, 2011, 11:12:10 AM It is great to see full car pictures. It really shows off well. The fit and finish is very good. Man that is a LOT of work to get to this point. But your hard work is paying off.I think your game plan is solid. I hope the front windshield goes in well. Is it cracked or scratched or something? Quote Selected
1988 TC single Holset turbo 5.0/ 4R70W Reply #662 – October 31, 2011, 12:04:01 PM Looks really nice so far. Quote Selected
1988 TC single Holset turbo 5.0/ 4R70W Reply #663 – October 31, 2011, 01:21:25 PM Looks awesome!! Quote Selected
1988 TC single Holset turbo 5.0/ 4R70W Reply #664 – October 31, 2011, 02:53:33 PM That silver looks good! Quote Selected
1988 TC single Holset turbo 5.0/ 4R70W Reply #665 – October 31, 2011, 09:22:02 PM Quote from: The Shredder;371596It is great to see full car pictures. It really shows off well. The fit and finish is very good. Man that is a LOT of work to get to this point. But your hard work is paying off.I think your game plan is solid. I hope the front windshield goes in well. Is it cracked or scratched or something?It isn't HORRIBLE, but it has a big wiper mark right in front of the driver seat, and 2 stars as well. Since the windshield is still relatively inexpensive and I have all the trim off, I figured I may as well just get it done. It makes a car seem new when you look out of fresh glass, don't you think? Quote from: cougarman;371608Looks awesome!! Quote from: Carl;371618That silver looks good!Thanks guys! It is coming along well at this point. You all have been a big help so far in helping me keep the faith that I'd get done. Quote Selected
1988 TC single Holset turbo 5.0/ 4R70W Reply #666 – October 31, 2011, 09:24:47 PM Quote from: Chuck W;371602Looks really nice so far. Thanks. And thanks for the occasional 'morale booster' when I needed it! Quote Selected
1988 TC single Holset turbo 5.0/ 4R70W Reply #667 – November 01, 2011, 06:43:57 PM MILESTONE ALERT! 20,000+ views.I am amazed by the interest, but grateful for the support. You can all come over for a ride and a hamburger on the grill once I get her done! Quote Selected
1988 TC single Holset turbo 5.0/ 4R70W Reply #668 – November 01, 2011, 06:55:56 PM Awesome can you pic me up on top of the hill in Worcester? Quote Selected
1988 TC single Holset turbo 5.0/ 4R70W Reply #669 – November 02, 2011, 08:08:03 PM Dude! Not an airplane ride!LOL Quote Selected
1988 TC single Holset turbo 5.0/ 4R70W Reply #670 – November 03, 2011, 12:10:30 PM Quote from: flylear45;371697I am amazed by the interest, but grateful for the support. You can all come over for a ride and a hamburger on the grille once I get her done!No surprise here. You are doing a great job at documenting the progress on a well-executed project. It's good to see someone getting something done on such a big scale task like this. Quote Selected
1988 TC single Holset turbo 5.0/ 4R70W Reply #671 – November 03, 2011, 08:09:03 PM Quote from: flylear45;371782Dude! Not an airplane ride!LOL I need a ride to get the ride in the bird, man :rollin: Quote Selected
1988 TC single Holset turbo 5.0/ 4R70W Reply #672 – November 03, 2011, 08:43:39 PM Quote from: thewestie;371903I need a ride to get the ride in the bird, man Just drive that most awesome TC of yours my man!You need to get some miles on it to dry the paint.I just got back after a week on the road. Hope to get some progress on the 'birdy the next few days. Quote Selected
1988 TC single Holset turbo 5.0/ 4R70W Reply #673 – November 04, 2011, 06:55:06 AM A road trip could be in order when the weather gets warmer or Ill have to finish the heat gets cold after a while. Quote Selected
1988 TC single Holset turbo 5.0/ 4R70W Reply #674 – November 04, 2011, 02:28:44 PM Looking great! Are you going to keep the Snowflakes? Quote Selected
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