Re: OK... on to the next one! 06/28/20 update
Posted: Sep 02, 2020 7:42 PM
I had made minimal progress on my '02 project car these past few of months, what with Summer activities (with Covid-19 avoidance) like hiking, camping and helping my son with a camp (lake front cabin) he bought up on Lake Champlain (NY side) consuming my time. But this past couple of weeks I finally got back to it and took care of over-spray on the oil pan and front suspension components; installed Kilmat thru-out the interior; and nearly completed the install of the new carpet set. Pictures below.
I cleaned up the area around the peddle box and re-installed the factory padding on the driver's side that was still good, then used Kilmat to even and smooth things out meeting up with the factory padding. I then installed Kilmat throughout the interior, including the rear seat area, and then used insolite (thin foam padding) over the Kilmat in the floor pan areas. I found the insolite stuff very difficult to apply, so I opted to only used it on the floors. It comes in a large sheet, is peel and stick, but it curls up when removing the backing, and is sticky as hell... very difficult work with and to lay smoothly, unless you have two or three pairs of hands! LOL
The carpet set I bought was good quality, nicely sectioned (12 pieces), and pretty easy to install... requiring just a little minor trimming or triangle cuts to get some areas to lay flat. I still need to trim off the excess carpet on the rear seat vertical frame piece (about an inch or so at the top of the frame so it's flush with the top); also need to install the kick panel carpet sections, but, I need to relocate some stereo system wires first; and, I need to fit the driver's side section over the pedals and into final position, but not until I figure out how to adjust the clutch and brake pedals so they are somewhat even (my clutch peddle is much further out than the brake pedal)?
Next I'll start on the install of the center console and put the seats back in. Then install a new steering wheel, shifter and e-brake stuff. I sent my seat belts off for re-refurbishment as most did not function properly and looked pretty nasty... those will go in when I get them back. Finally, get the stereo system install completed. I'm sure there are other trim pieces to install as well that I'm forgetting.
I have a good Mye28 friend (and mechanic) coming over at the end of the month to help me with some remaining mechanical tasks, e.g., engine bracket, alternator swap, deletion of voltage regulator, wiring up driving lights and switch, and a few other items. Then, hopefully, she'll be ready for a maiden voyage. That's the plan anyway. ... only about 4 or 5 month longer than I hoped for completion... not bad!
-RoyW
P8030433 by Roy Wicklund, on Flickr
P8030435 by Roy Wicklund, on Flickr
P8230439 by Roy Wicklund, on Flickr
P8030432 by Roy Wicklund, on Flickr
P8030431 by Roy Wicklund, on Flickr
P8070438 by Roy Wicklund, on Flickr
P8290476 by Roy Wicklund, on Flickr
P9010485 by Roy Wicklund, on Flickr
P9020487 by Roy Wicklund, on Flickr
P9020489 by Roy Wicklund, on Flickr
P9020492 by Roy Wicklund, on Flickr
P9020494 by Roy Wicklund, on Flickr
P9020495 by Roy Wicklund, on Flickr
I cleaned up the area around the peddle box and re-installed the factory padding on the driver's side that was still good, then used Kilmat to even and smooth things out meeting up with the factory padding. I then installed Kilmat throughout the interior, including the rear seat area, and then used insolite (thin foam padding) over the Kilmat in the floor pan areas. I found the insolite stuff very difficult to apply, so I opted to only used it on the floors. It comes in a large sheet, is peel and stick, but it curls up when removing the backing, and is sticky as hell... very difficult work with and to lay smoothly, unless you have two or three pairs of hands! LOL
The carpet set I bought was good quality, nicely sectioned (12 pieces), and pretty easy to install... requiring just a little minor trimming or triangle cuts to get some areas to lay flat. I still need to trim off the excess carpet on the rear seat vertical frame piece (about an inch or so at the top of the frame so it's flush with the top); also need to install the kick panel carpet sections, but, I need to relocate some stereo system wires first; and, I need to fit the driver's side section over the pedals and into final position, but not until I figure out how to adjust the clutch and brake pedals so they are somewhat even (my clutch peddle is much further out than the brake pedal)?
Next I'll start on the install of the center console and put the seats back in. Then install a new steering wheel, shifter and e-brake stuff. I sent my seat belts off for re-refurbishment as most did not function properly and looked pretty nasty... those will go in when I get them back. Finally, get the stereo system install completed. I'm sure there are other trim pieces to install as well that I'm forgetting.
I have a good Mye28 friend (and mechanic) coming over at the end of the month to help me with some remaining mechanical tasks, e.g., engine bracket, alternator swap, deletion of voltage regulator, wiring up driving lights and switch, and a few other items. Then, hopefully, she'll be ready for a maiden voyage. That's the plan anyway. ... only about 4 or 5 month longer than I hoped for completion... not bad!
-RoyW
P8030433 by Roy Wicklund, on Flickr
P8030435 by Roy Wicklund, on Flickr
P8230439 by Roy Wicklund, on Flickr
P8030432 by Roy Wicklund, on Flickr
P8030431 by Roy Wicklund, on Flickr
P8070438 by Roy Wicklund, on Flickr
P8290476 by Roy Wicklund, on Flickr
P9010485 by Roy Wicklund, on Flickr
P9020487 by Roy Wicklund, on Flickr
P9020489 by Roy Wicklund, on Flickr
P9020492 by Roy Wicklund, on Flickr
P9020494 by Roy Wicklund, on Flickr
P9020495 by Roy Wicklund, on Flickr