RIBS 71 convertible build JUNE 21 till??

[rackerm]

Nice build. Love the Grabber Blue. I grew up not too far from the dealership where your car was originally delivered to on Rt35 in Manasquan NJ.

Good luck with  it.

 

[RIBS]

Any idea if that dealer is still around, and if they changed their name?

 

[RIBS]

All hard lines stripped out, and new ones installed. The distribution block is out and stripped down and cleaned. 
All the new lines are in and routed and reattached finger tight.

Everything was so full of rust and goo so I also ordered a new master cylinder. It’s should be here Tuesday. 
 

I have a friend that’s an expert auto guy coming this week to tighten everything up and help with final installation…

you guys were right, cut the lines, use heat, vice grips and replace everything!

I hope to have everything tight and together and Brakes bleed by next weekend!

 

[RIBS]

 

[RIBS]

 

[RIBS]

Update, hope to finish brakes Tuesday night, I have everything in except the master cylinder..4 wheel brake assemblies rebuilt, 4 shocks installed, old master cylinder out, distribution block reconnected and reinstalled, new hard lines…replaced axle vent line too.

 

[timachone]

You are moving along fast forward - great progress  :thumb:

 

[RIBS]

You are moving along fast forward - great progress  :thumb:

Thanks, just trying to get the safety stuff done so I can drive it! I will move to cooling system next, and possibly reseat intake and do some more fuel systems work. After that come body structure and wiring.

 

[RIBS]

So I am back on the road for my limited test drives.

Brakes done, all new hard lines, new rear cylinders, completely new from the spindle out in front. New master cylinder.

4 shocks done, the rear coil overs are gone, the stance and ride are much better!

new wheels and tires, 235 60 15 on 7 inch rims up front, 245 60 15 on 8 inch in back, no fitment issues!

 

[Sheriff41]

Great work!  That kind of progress is always rewarding and satisfying.  

 

[mach71351c]

Good deal your back on the road! Progress is good.

 

[71 gbvert]

Looks great!  Can’t beat the feeling of having it back together and being able to drive it. 

 

[mjseakan]

Looks great, love the stance.

 

[cwalker509]

I need to make progress on mine! Looks great

 

[RIBS]

Not much happening..l tried to do some work on the wiring, the dash is not lighting up, and none of the gauges work, the engine wiring harness is dead and not correct…so after conversations with Midlife I decided to try a new harness for the gauges and coil…he told me I had a mess and part of my harness is 73 in a 71 car. So anyhow, he was right…it’s time to make some changes..a 71 engine harness doesn’t work in my car…

The wiring is so damaged, I think it’s time to gut it and install a new modern system…

It should be fun!  It’s now part of my build….

 

[RIBS]

I did get all exterior lights working, neutral safety switch functional, steering interlock adjusted and working…

I also ordered a Full wiring kit.  Gonna be fun!

 

[RIBS]

Bought a new coil, one wire alternator…coil is on, car runs better, alternator this weekend….stay tuned…

 

[RIBS]

Started alternator install, I need a 3 way plug to complete. 

 

[timachone]

It's always something missing...  :classic_dry:  Keep on going  :thumb:

 

[RIBS]

Good news, alternator wiring complete, alternator works, battery charging, lights brighter, engine running a little better….

I burst a seal on the convertible top pump so it’s next.

I did a lot of work to the IP and it’s still very dim, but has a little more functionality, maybe the headlight switch and wiring upgrade will get me a lit up IP….

Still need a good welder in metro Atlanta if you know anyone, I want to do radiator support and door pillars before dropping in new wiring.