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by Nifty
Mon Oct 31, 2016 8:59 am
Forum: Tech Talk
Topic: IGNITION!!!
Replies: 1
Views: 19683

Re: IGNITION!!!

Sadly, it's been 4 months since I've had the opportunity to focus back on the engine. But it's running really nicely now! As is the electric cooling fan.

http://tinyurl.com/zzugp6a

Bleeding the brakes and clutch and should be ready to go for a drive around the block.
by Nifty
Thu Oct 27, 2016 8:09 am
Forum: Wanted - Parts
Topic: dashboard and beltline trim
Replies: 1
Views: 22833

Re: dashboard and beltline trim

Unbelievable - was able to acquire brand new rear beltline trim on ebay - a pair of perfect pieces with rubber and mounts for $60!!! The seller has more!
by Nifty
Sun Sep 25, 2016 10:34 pm
Forum: Eye Candy
Topic: rear sway bar
Replies: 0
Views: 28682

rear sway bar

Rear sway bars appear to have been optional on these cars. My '74 didn't have one. I managed to acquire a new one plus mounting hardware.
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by Nifty
Sun Sep 18, 2016 11:21 pm
Forum: Eye Candy
Topic: Driveshaft
Replies: 0
Views: 20089

Driveshaft

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by Nifty
Tue Sep 06, 2016 8:56 am
Forum: Eye Candy
Topic: Tranny installed!
Replies: 0
Views: 20637

Tranny installed!

Spent Sunday and Monday prepping the Getrag 265, then installing the clutch, pressure plate, and trans. Hit a snag (as usual) that I did not anticipate. Apparently this was a known "issue" with putting a 5-speed in a bav - the rear trans support, is bolted to the body using special bolts that slide ...
by Nifty
Sun Sep 04, 2016 10:02 pm
Forum: Eye Candy
Topic: 5-speed
Replies: 0
Views: 20030

5-speed

Just about ready for installation. Flywheel, clutch and pressure plate are installed. Tranny goes in tomorrow!
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by Nifty
Mon Aug 15, 2016 11:34 am
Forum: Eye Candy
Topic: battery relocation - power in engine bay
Replies: 3
Views: 20099

Re: battery relocation - power in engine bay

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by Nifty
Sat Aug 13, 2016 6:33 pm
Forum: Eye Candy
Topic: battery relocation - power in engine bay
Replies: 3
Views: 20099

Re: battery relocation - power in engine bay

Just about to wrap up the FI harness and electric fan wiring in the engine bay
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by Nifty
Thu Jul 28, 2016 4:01 pm
Forum: For Sale - Parts
Topic: WRONG
Replies: 0
Views: 20259

WRONG

Impressive: 2 things wrong in a very brief description.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/222169444347