John_Mereness 3,700 Posted July 4 You have been quiet for two weeks ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
38Buick 80C 1,994 Posted July 4 12 minutes ago, John_Mereness said: You have been quiet for two weeks ? Been on vacation... Had hoped some vendors would get some stuff done while I was gone. So let's recap. Radiator... Not done Front fenders... No progress... Few minor items at the machine shop... Haven't called yet... Chrome... In the queue... So 2 weeks and nothing. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
38Buick 80C 1,994 Posted July 4 I was back at it this AM after Formula 1 qualifing with the one thing that did come through... Dad was able to drill out the screw of the ignition switch. After what was much too difficult for what is a simple switch I'm connected and multi-meter checked functional Unfortunately went to use the electric fuel pump to prime the mechanical pump and no dice... Direct connected it to the battery and worked for a bit than quit... Hmtapped it with the fine adjustment hammer, but no luck. Guess a new one is in order...got 30+ years out of that one, but zero miles... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
38Buick 80C 1,994 Posted July 4 Have a few other things to keep me busy but nothing big or sexy...just stuff that has to be done at some point. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
38Buick 80C 1,994 Posted July 4 I did just get a USPS update that my dash bezel from Australia hit custums in LA, so that's good, but will just go right back out to the chrome shop when it gets here Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
38Buick 80C 1,994 Posted July 4 (edited) Opera lights engaged. Well sort of. They work off the pillar switch but not the door jam switch. Will have to look at wiring diagram again. Those are LED bulbs. Edited July 4 by 38Buick 80C (see edit history) 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
38Buick 80C 1,994 Posted July 4 8 minutes ago, 38Buick 80C said: Opera lights engaged. Well sort of. They work off the pillar switch but not the door jam switch. I looked at the wiring diagram bet it is because I don't have the dome light installed yet and that is needed to complete the ciruit 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
38Buick 80C 1,994 Posted July 4 Brown are ready for graining. Blue need more wet sanding to get the pits out. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
38Buick 80C 1,994 Posted July 5 Another round...some more done and some more getting another coat. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
38Buick 80C 1,994 Posted July 9 (edited) No car progress during the week but thanks to @MrEarl for the lead I did pick up this today. Edited July 9 by 38Buick 80C (see edit history) 7 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
38Buick 80C 1,994 Posted July 9 These came today... Been waiting I've a month on them... This also came this week which also took a while but justifiably as it came from Australia. It will go right back out to be plated. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
38Buick 80C 1,994 Posted July 9 Oh and my new 6V electric fuel pump came too Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
38Buick 80C 1,994 Posted July 18 After getting my chores done for the weekend I'm back at it. Door remotes installed. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
38Buick 80C 1,994 Posted July 18 Got the water temp gauge back from Bob's. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
38Buick 80C 1,994 Posted July 18 This vent door was used for paint match. Got it back and installed. Same as the driver's side, this is as much as it will close. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
38Buick 80C 1,994 Posted July 18 New electric fuel pump in and seemingly functional, but can't seem to get fuel to the mechanical pump bowl yet. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnD1956 5,722 Posted July 18 4 hours ago, 38Buick 80C said: This vent door was used for paint match. Got it back and installed. Same as the driver's side, this is as much as it will close. Is it possible the doors are upside down? Or on the wrong sides of the car? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
38Buick 80C 1,994 Posted July 18 22 minutes ago, JohnD1956 said: Is it possible the doors are upside down? Or on the wrong sides of the car? No I tried the first one on both sides same either way. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnD1956 5,722 Posted July 19 2 hours ago, 38Buick 80C said: No I tried the first one on both sides same either way. What about back spacing? Do you need some washers or spacers between the hinge and the doors to set the doors out a bit further thus changing the angle they arc in when opened? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
38Buick 80C 1,994 Posted July 19 Almost there on base coat for all the wood graining. Just a couple peices left. Dad has been practicing some wood graining via Grain-it products and looks to be getting pretty good so he's going to tackle this stuff I think. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
old-tank 3,588 Posted July 19 4 hours ago, buick5563 said: Bigger hammer Like this? hammer 1 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
38Buick 80C 1,994 Posted July 19 (edited) Well I was having trouble getting the new fuel pump to prime and this pump... I filled the tanks (which my sealing efforts must have failed cause I'm serious leaking) to know avail. I then pressurized the tanks ... Yes that way ...ewwww. no luck. Finally I used my air gun to blow out the line backwards.... That made a mess, but it was successful... Next issue is the fuel pump bowl must need a gasket (even though I thought I did one) as fuel is just pouring out around it when the pump is in use. And I have a minor leak at the outlet side of the pump, oh thanks goodness only a minor one So basically the wife is gonna be mad at me for smelling up the house, and I had a nice gasoline sandwich, but success...sort of 😉 Edited July 19 by 38Buick 80C (see edit history) 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
38Buick 80C 1,994 Posted July 19 (edited) 5 gallons siphoned off, tank leak subsidized... I think Edited July 19 by 38Buick 80C (see edit history) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
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