84 Refresh

[rodster]

Finally..... got some SVO time. Fixed rag joint so now it doesn't steer like a yacht, changed rear gear oil, oil change and filter, flushed brakes, flushing cooling system. I forgot how stiff the clutch is, probably a new clutch is in the future.

Think I found a good price on Koni's so want to start the front suspension next.

Headliner is out and I'm trying to decide on headliner material.

All usual SVO stuff, nothing exciting here but one step closer to having it back on the road.

[rodster]

Cooling system is flushed, pretty rusty but running clear now after many flushes. New sunroof retaining clips installed replacing the old rusty ones. Collecting hoses and on to PS flush.

[MikeFleming]

More items checked off the To Do list.

Carry On!

[rodster]

After 98,000 miles and being off the road for 7 years it's a looong list. Most normal people would just ship something like this to the boneyard, but....

And I'll be buying 2x the engine parts to get my (RED) 83 TC back on the road.

[rodster]

OK, I'm not obsessed, I just don't like dirt.

As part of the 'refresh' I cleaned up the inside of the hatch area. Looks factory fresh again! I doubt it will be seen much after reassembly but I know it's clean.

I was surprised how much road dirt collected back there.

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[rodster]

My car had a 'paint traveler' in the spare tire area showing defects from the assembly line that needed fixed and I guess the guys doing the repairs decided to toss the sandpaper in the quarter panels. One piece was blocking the drain hole so I'm amazed it's not rusted out! I also found some buffing marks on the bottom of the PS taillight. Oh if this car could talk.

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[ddx77]

What are you doing with the headliner, getting a reproduction one, recovering your board or making one from scratch?

Car looks great!


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[rodster]

Congrats!

Thanks, great to be back behind the wheel. I forgot what a fun car it is to drive. Going to keep driving until the snow flies and fix anything that breaks.

I replaced the ignition switch many years back since the gauges wouldn't read full in RUN but would in ACCY. Today I noticed gauges didn't move at all, shut off car, turned key to ACCY, gauges moved, restarted and gauges moved and off I went for a ride! Might try another switch at some point but driving is the main focus now. Even the puff of smoke at start up doesn't bother me at this point. Too many years and miles of driving missed!

What are you doing with the headliner, getting a reproduction one, recovering your board or making one from scratch?

Car looks great!


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Thanks, cars always look better in pictures. Going to recover mine. I have the SMS fabric samples out and need to see if the vinyl is still available. I think I should remove the hatch and make sure everything is sealed up since I think that area is a source of leaks?

[dagenham]

Rod, I got nos vinyl material from sms last year. Ask for a sample first. I told them what I wanted and they sent me a sample of something else. I had to contact them the second time to get the correct sample. It wasn't cheap. Somewhere around $200 for 2 square yards.

[rodster]

Rod, I got nos vinyl material from sms last year. Ask for a sample first. I told them what I wanted and they sent me a sample of something else. I had to contact them the second time to get the correcr sample. It wasnt cheap. Somewhere around $200 for 2 square yards.

$200????? That's about 5% of the value of my car. Might have to stop by the local fabric shop and pick up some material, maybe something in Hello Kitty print.

Hmmmmm

[MikeFleming]

I replaced the ignition switch many years back since the gauges wouldn't read full in RUN but would in ACCY. Today I noticed gauges didn't move at all, shut off car, turned key to ACCY, gauges moved, restarted and gauges moved and off I went for a ride! Might try another switch at some point but driving is the main focus now.

Sounds like the gauge regulator - thing on the back of the cluster foil thingie that connects like a V battery. I'm sure I have a pic somewhere.

[rodster]

Sounds like the gauge regulator - thing on the back of the cluster foil thingie that connects like a V battery. I'm sure I have a pic somewhere.

Did that fix/modification many years ago when I was chasing the problem back then. Thought sure that was the fix but nope...... Not a big deal, just something to figure out some day.

[rodster]

Lest anyone thinks I've given up on the refresh, don't fear. Before I tucked it away for the winter I did a repaint of the factory thin paint.

Also gave it a thorough detail so it will ready for the spring.

I still have a list of items I want to address so hopefully I have the parts and energy come spring!

Can any one say clutch cable and valve seals?