Monday, January 30, 2012

NEW WIRING HARNESS


I am researching electrical wiring for my car. The old wiring harness was toast, so I’m starting from scratch. In my opinion, it will be less complicated than the original because, aside from the engine wiring, which isn’t a problem, the car will have only head lights, tail lights, signal lights, instrument lights and a fuel pump.
DC wiring is a bit more complicated than AC.  I will be searching the internet for a wiring diagram.  I will keep you posted.

Tom McCurry

Friday, January 27, 2012

FRUSTRATION !!!!!!!!!!

Restoring an old car, any old car, is very often challenging.  After trying to fit the steering column, universal joint and steering rack into this car for almost two hours tonight, I finally just had to walk away before I got angry and threw it out in the parking lot.  It appears that the new steering rack is about a half an inch longer than the old one.  Maybe it's an "aftermarket" issue...
The steering is going in tomorrow, one way or another.  Hopefully I will have some pictures of the finished product on my next post.

Later,
Tom McCurry

Thursday, January 26, 2012

RESTORING BRAKE PARTS

If you want your car to look its best, you much pay attention to detail.  Restoration of all the brake system parts especially those under the hood and in the cockpit will add "curb" appeal to this car.  The brake lines and  other associated parts have been ordered and will probably be installed by the end of the week.







Love my car...
Tom McCurry