Possible Future Projects
The following are projects that are required and/or are under consideration.
Jobs to do | Requried | Priority | Details | Est. Price |
Springs | Yes | ↑ | Front is stiff, rear is loose, rear leaf springs are already at shop | $$ |
→ Front end alignment | Yes | ↑ | The front end was "sighted in" with the steering rebuild, needs done proper | $$ |
Drivers Window | Yes | ↑ | Window has fallen from track (guess) | $ |
Move Front Seat Back | No | ↓ | Will need spacer brackets - check for frane clearance of rear brackets |
- |
Shorten the turn signal stock - add knob | No | ↓ | The current stock is close to the door panel and is uncomfortable to use | - |
Install Replacement E-break Handle |
No | ↓ | Have replacement handle on shelf, looks much better than original |
- |
Paint door Jams Black | No | ↑ | Simple brush on paint, concerns of normal use scratching | - |
→ Door Jam Seals | No | ↑ | Have seals on shelf | - |
→ Replace Dome Light Switches | No | ↑ | Have switches on shelf | - |
Recalibrate Speedo | Yes | ↑ | Hoping it is only a recalibration, may need a new sending unit | $ |
Cowling Paint & Seal | No | ↓ | Have seal on shelf, may need to make rubber "spacers" to minimize heat | - |
Hood repairs | No | ↓ | Spot near hood hinge is rusted with a piece about to break off. | $$ |
→ Hood Paint/Wrap |
No | ↓ | Spoke to Wrap chop and repairs need clear coat and 45 days of cure time. |
$$ |
→ Hood Paint/Wrap | No | ↓ | While the hood is being wrapped we can do the column in chrome | $$ |
Replace turn & high beam indicator lights | No | ↓ | The current lights are way to bright, replacements are on the shelf | $ |
LEGEND
∅ = not performed if parent is realized
→ = child project to above parent project
- = no/low cost
$ = cheap enough to do
$$ = not cheap (ignored if required)
$$$ = we will need a really good reason here
Job that were stupid to begin with |
Requried | Priority | Details | Est. Price |
Replace Shifter with Lightning Rods | No | ↓ | Truly not needed but WAY COOL - Kilduffmachine.com |
$$ |
Chrome Bumpers | No | ↓ | Current version is workable but could be "cooler" | $$$+ |
Firewall "Shield" | No | ↓ | Add insulation "air gap" between engine and firewall | $$ |
Glove Box Top | No | ↑ | Considering a free floating roof style | - |
Light Up DRL switch | No | ↓ | Replace fighter pilot switch with light up | - |
Tilt Column | No | ↓ | Will need 2nd column to cut down. Major Project | $$$+ |
∅ Lower Front Seat | No | ↓ | Will need the seat frame cut down, rewelded. May require upholstery | $ |
Mod Horn | No | ↓ | Just a thought | $ |
Branded Seat Belts | No | ↓ | Nice replacements available | $ |
Resize sun visors | No | ↓ | Did not realize the installed versions overlap, need upholstery shop | - |
Replace hood release cable | No | ↓ | Hood cable does not retract without pushing in handle, may be able to mod | $ |