Monday, June 12, 2017

LIKE AN ORGY

Johnny is still in the body shop, but getting closer. It seems the "belt molding" (a.k.a., window weather stripping) OEM Part #126-690-46-80 in NLA, so that is a bit of a problem to solve, but I have my best men on it. I received the Becker Grand Prix radio back from Becker, but they left off the harness connector, which I stupidly left on the radio when I shipped it to them. It was clipped pretty short anyway, so maybe a new one may be a good idea, if I can find one. It's off to the interior shop next for the headliner. It's all coming together; like an orgy.

Previously, I listed what has been done up-to-date, except for the last of the mechanical items, which are listed below:

Replaced A/C Compressor
Replaced A/C Temp Switch
Replace Receiver Dryer
Replaced various HVAC Fittings & O-Rings
Convert to R134A (includes refrigerant/oil)
Replaced Transmission Front Pump Seal
Replaced Pinion Seal
Replaced Rear Crankshaft Seal
Replaced A/T Output Shaft Seal
Replaced Flex Transmission Disk
Replaced Transmission Mount
Replaced A/T Pan Gasket
Replaced A/T Oil Pan
Replaced Shifter Link Clip
Replaced Driveshaft Flex Joint
Replaced A/T Modulator Cap
Replaced A/T Dipstick Seal
Transmission Fluid Service
Replace Spark Plugs/Wires/Distributor Cap & Rotor
Repaired Passenger Side Seat Belt Presenter (replaced feeder gears)
Replaced Trunk Lock Vacuum Element
Replaced Front Brake Support Arm Bushing and Performed Alignment

Plus I order a spare key... I won't bother to explain why that was needed again.

So what's left? Mostly appearance items at this point. There will always be things on the TO DO LIST, like the center console wood, replace the cracked dash, R&R the timing chain/guides/tensioner, etc., etc., but I think I'll give my checkbook a bit of a break for a while, or at least until the wintertime. Stay tuned.

Left Rear Quarter Panel Repaired

Rear Window Lip Repaired

Body Side Moldings Painted Monochrome

Front Bumper Painted  Monochrome (body color)



Long Overdue

I can't believe it's been two years since I posted anything about Johnny. Just as with the rest of you it's be a tumultuous time...