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Started by ViperMan, June 27, 2019, 05:59:53 AM

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ViperMan

I am FEVERISHLY trying to get this Coronet back together in time for the show.  I just keep feeling like it's one step forward and six steps back!!

Let's see...

Rear suspension is installed but I need to fabricate longer arms for the level sensors so they can measure axle travel without being snapped off.
Need to run wires to the four wheel height sensors which will require drilling a small few holes into the body and installing grommets.
Need to finish four wires to the new fuse block I installed
Need to run a 6ga wire to the compressors for the air system from the starter relay to the tank in the trunk that houses the compressors
Need to install the driveshaft and HOPE it doesn't hit the body with the car fully lowered
Need to make a second trip for belts because the ones I bought yesterday - which I measured for - are too short
Need to get coolant hoses for the heater box and install
Need to install radiator
Need to install radiator hoses which have been sitting at the house for a week or so...
Need to add oil, trans fluid, and coolant
Need to bleed the new master cylinder, install, then bleed the brake system which is completely dry
Need to take apart the brake hubs, re-assemble with loc-tite per Wilwood instructions, grease bearings, install wheels spacers and mount wheels
Need to mount the last fender
Need to wire up headlights/high beams/signals and parking lights with the last fender on
Need to install front trim, bumpers, and grill pieces
Need to prime the new fuel line, and run last hose (with filter) to the fuel pump
Need to get engine started and deal with any (hopefully minor) tuning issues.
Need to get the air-ride system online, calibrated, and set the ride-height levels
Need to add a condensate drain line for the air tank
Need to custom-build my new (paper filter) air cleaner

And need to do ALL of this by Sunday so I can get the car out next week to get aligned during the holiday week.

dodj

"There is nothing your government can give you that it hasn't already taken from you in the first place" -Winston Churchill

anlauto

When I'm faced with this, looking at a pile of things to do.....I just keep saying to myself.....one at a time....just knock them off one at a time.... works great especially when it's a list of shit jobs you're really not looking forward to doing... :headbang:

You can do it.....We have faith in you....plus you don't want to leave the car at home...what fun is that... :drinkingbud:
I've taught you everything you know....but I haven't taught you everything I know....
Check out my web site ....  Alan Gallant Automotive Restoration


Chryco Psycho

Rushing will not help , take your time & work through everything thoroughly so there are no mistakes

ViperMan

Quote from: anlauto on June 27, 2019, 06:10:41 AM
When I'm faced with this, looking at a pile of things to do.....I just keep saying to myself.....one at a time....just knock them off one at a time.... works great especially when it's a list of shit jobs you're really not looking forward to doing... :headbang:

You can do it.....We have faith in you....plus you don't want to leave the car at home...what fun is that... :drinkingbud:

That's kinda what I've been doing - I've made daily to-do lists and until yesterday I was keeping up with it.  I had to fabricate a new firewall mount for the steering column because my first one didn't work - it just took me longer to build than I expected it would, so I didn't get to anything else on my list.

Luckily there's very little fabrication left, and I just ordered a sh!t ton of v-belts for the engine - I should get at least 2 that fit!!  :D

RUNCHARGER

Check them off one at a time. Pretty soon the check list is half, then a quarter.
Sheldon

ViperMan

Quote from: RUNCHARGER on June 27, 2019, 06:59:46 AM
Check them off one at a time. Pretty soon the check list is half, then a quarter.

...and by then it'll be August!!   :rofl:


Spikedog08

Sitting on this forum isn't getting anything done . . . now is it?   :P
Drive it like you stole it . . . And they're CHASING you!

ViperMan

Quote from: Spikedog08 on June 27, 2019, 08:09:49 AM
Sitting on this forum isn't getting anything done . . . now is it?   :P

Nope - neither is sitting at the office!!!!!   :Thud:

BIGSHCLUNK

 :haha:.............  but true. Get to work  :wrenching:

ViperMan

Quote from: ViperMan on June 27, 2019, 05:59:53 AM
Rear suspension is installed but I need to fabricate longer arms for the level sensors so they can measure axle travel without being snapped off.
Need to run wires to the four wheel height sensors which will require drilling a small few holes into the body and installing grommets.
Need to finish four wires to the new fuse block I installed
Need to run a 6ga wire to the compressors for the air system from the starter relay to the tank in the trunk that houses the compressors
Need to install the driveshaft and HOPE it doesn't hit the body with the car fully lowered
Need to make a second trip for belts because the ones I bought yesterday - which I measured for - are too short
Need to get coolant hoses for the heater box and install
Need to install radiator
Need to install radiator hoses which have been sitting at the house for a week or so...
Need to add oil, trans fluid, and coolant
Need to bleed the new master cylinder, install, then bleed the brake system which is completely dry
Need to take apart the brake hubs, re-assemble with loc-tite per Wilwood instructions, grease bearings, install wheels spacers and mount wheels
Need to mount the last fender
Need to wire up headlights/high beams/signals and parking lights with the last fender on
Need to install front trim, bumpers, and grill pieces
Need to prime the new fuel line, and run last hose (with filter) to the fuel pump
Need to get engine started and deal with any (hopefully minor) tuning issues.
Need to get the air-ride system online, calibrated, and set the ride-height levels
Need to add a condensate drain line for the air tank
Need to custom-build my new (paper filter) air cleaner

:vipermanhiding:
:wrenching:


anlauto

See how easy that was....and you still have 14 more days to go  :slapme5: :ohyeah:
I've taught you everything you know....but I haven't taught you everything I know....
Check out my web site ....  Alan Gallant Automotive Restoration

RUNCHARGER

Sheldon

Chryco Psycho


ViperMan

Quote from: ViperMan on June 27, 2019, 05:59:53 AM
Rear suspension is installed but I need to fabricate longer arms for the level sensors so they can measure axle travel without being snapped off.
Need to run wires to the four wheel height sensors which will require drilling a small few holes into the body and installing grommets.
Need to finish four wires to the new fuse block I installed
Need to run a 6ga wire to the compressors for the air system from the starter relay to the tank in the trunk that houses the compressors
Need to install the driveshaft and HOPE it doesn't hit the body with the car fully lowered
Need to make a second trip for belts because the ones I bought yesterday - which I measured for - are too short
Need to get coolant hoses for the heater box and install
Need to install radiator
Need to install radiator hoses which have been sitting at the house for a week or so...
Need to add oil, trans fluid, and coolant
Need to bleed the new master cylinder, install, then bleed the brake system which is completely dry
Need to take apart the brake hubs, re-assemble with loc-tite per Wilwood instructions, grease bearings, install wheels spacers and mount wheels
Need to mount the last fender
Need to wire up headlights/high beams/signals and parking lights with the last fender on
Need to install front trim, bumpers, and grill pieces
Need to prime the new fuel line, and run last hose (with filter) to the fuel pump
Need to get engine started
and deal with any (hopefully minor) tuning issues.
Need to get the air-ride system online, calibrated, and set the ride-height levels
Need to add a condensate drain line for the air tank
Need to custom-build my new (paper filter) air cleaner

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