December 2022
This month I completed boxing in the cab area floor and walls. I then ordered and installed the new gas pedal. Not sure if I will use a single control cable or use a system of bell cranks and rods to control the throttle. Some bell crank assembly pics I took as this was my first idea for the throttle linkage. I also bought new universal door hardware to use for all the doors on the car. I worked a bit on the exhaust system. I was pretty intimidated by this step, which is why I put it off for so long, but it was actually a nice distraction from other car stuff I was getting bored doing (chassis work). Next, we turned the car around in the driveway and backed it up into the garage. This was to simplify the engine installation. To locate TDC for the cap and rotor, I had to take off one valve cover, and pretty much destroyed it taking it off, due to the very liberal application of sealer at the factory, so I had to buy a new set. Yay. I am replacing the carb with a new EFI kit from MSD, fo