Sometimes you just need an Easy project (05-21-22)
This should be a simple project. If and when I have to drain the radiator I would love to be able to put a hose on the drain so I picked up a couple of these at Advance Auto.
I am finally going through all of the nuts and bolts and making sure everything is final tight.
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I have had this ratchetting open end wrench set for years and it still comes in handy.
Mocking up the lines on the Vintage Air
I ran the lines in two different colors so I can quickly tell which is which when I am laying under the dash.
I finally found battery terminal covers that will actually work.
I was even able to find a suitable location for the optima battery charge wires.
Alternator wire cover.
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So hopefully this is the last time the Vintage Air unit come out of the car. ( 05-28-22 )
Is it just me that has a hard time knowing when tight is tight enough.
I also made sure that both nuts would be accessible from under the unit while I am laying on my back on the floor.
Last look before the box goes in.
I also find it is important to remember the tools I used to get the all of the hidden hardware.
Have I told you how much I love these Mag Daddy Wire Loom holders.
Time to shorten a couple wires.
Wrapped the wire and installed a much nicer connection.
Opps - it appears two female can't connect.
All better now.
Tightening the bolts that anchors the Vintage Air unit to the firewall. I an also considering putting a Nylock nut on the bolt that protrudes into the wiper cowl.
Vintage Air Drain
Mounted the bracket I made for the Holley Terminator X
Working on and idea how to secure the top bolt hole which will also stabilize the bracket.
It's shocking how many tools you use.
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Is a car ever really done???? It's like a ball of yarn unwinding, that has no end... Author DKz Garage
Coming along nice. This is tedious work, but the satisfaction of knowing it was done correctly is worth it in the long run.
Daniel
Morning Daniel,
Thank you for the kind words and I am hoping that 99% of what I am doing is correct. I have made a couple mistakes along the way and thankfully I have had fellow board members and good friends make suggestions that make more sense.
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Is a car ever really done???? It's like a ball of yarn unwinding, that has no end... Author DKz Garage