04-23-2013, 08:23 AM
#150
(04-22-2013, 03:51 PM)Simpler=Better Eh, it happens. Want to mail me that "scrap" plate so I can throw it on the mill and cut a clean flat face?
Double up on the bumpers
Looks good, how close are you to a test drive?
Is there a heat shield for the starter?
Oh yeah, I forgot how ugly those vans were :p
Plate is yours if you want it, its a bit ugly, but serves as a good practice piece. Pm me you address and ill drop it in the mail to ya
This is the list before a test drive-
Finish oil filter system
Reconnect and run new brake lines for front wheels
Run clutch hydraulics and bleed
Install steering column and column extension
Finish fuel system, pull in tank pump, new filter, ect
Support bottom of radiator properly
Remove and repair clutch pedal bolt hole (oval), adjust stop
Wire starting and charging
Adapt throttle cable
Connect vaccum booster to vac pump
Connect power steering
Finish turbo oiling drain and supply
Install air filter
GREASE BALL JOINTS (can't forget that!)
Finish trans mount properly
Maybe trim shifter through hole
Then after its running-
Fix bumper
Install front end drop spindles, install control arm bumpers
A million little things
By ugly I'm sure you mean a symphony of appealing aesthetics
1974 240D 617 turbo swap, W201 5-speed, in the works project
1983 240D 616 stock, DD
1989 Chevy Astro, 617 turbo swap, T5 5-speed, 4.56 diff, work van