This weeks "to do" list

[wegweiser]

It's a massive list, but if I budget my time well, I can have it all done by the end of next weekend: Special thanks to JimG, MLytle, DBentz, and all the other folks that have helped me secure much needed parts. Y'all smell like good Karma.

remove struts and control arms

remove tie rods

media blast loose funk from wheel wells

undercoat wheel wells

blast struts, backing plates, arms

replace strut mounts

replace ball joints (ugh)

paint struts, mounts, plates, arms

wheel bearings and rotors

install tie rods

front rubber and metal lines

calipers

bleed brakes / clutch

install left mirror

remove and thoroughly clean oil pan

install front crank seal

change trans and diff fluid again

....then DRIVE.

Stuff that's done:

rear brakes, completely

cleaned tank

replaced all fuel lines/clamps

new sending unit, pump

lights all function

wiper linkage cleaned, re-habbed

heater fan ok

horn ok

clean lube seat mechanisms, door latches, window lifters, door handles

restore door panels backings

install better seatbelts

drain/fill trans and diff

replace driveshaft guibo / bearing

inspect all suspension parts

clean interior

remove rear bumper overrider bar

all coolant, F.I. hoses

new master brake cyl, supply hoses, booster hose

new K'Fisch O rings, plenum tube O rings

CV boots

all new exhaust mounts, hangers, hardware

...and whatever else caught my eye.

it's been a busy (and expensive) month!

Paul

[Cruzr]

Humm.. I would add registering with DMV, getting plates and insurance BEFORE driving...

Hope to see you on the road... I'll be on the PA turnpike tomorrow!

[MrSharky]

Take pix of your oil pan process - that's on my list for Betty too...

as are most of those other things...

[ClayW]

Tell me that you're driving that to Vintage this year before you paint it.

Nice article in Study's magazine, by the way.

[wegweiser]

Thanks Clay. Yes.... it's official. I am driving the F Bomb to The Vintage. The cat's outta the bag.

7 hours each way. She'll make it....I just KNOW it!

I'm not painting it....maybe ever.

Paul

[bueller]

patina FTW

[ClayW]

I'm not painting it....maybe ever.

Paul

Rock the F&%$ on. We should make sure and pull up at the same time.

Come to think of it, we should establish a patina section.

[wegweiser]

You got that right, Robert!

Our shop is 9 miles north of I-76, just off I-79 (I-79 exit 87) if you ever want to stop by! (We're 30 minutes north of Pittsburgh....not sure what end of the PA tpke you're on.

410 303 2807 - my cel Nr. Let's get lunch!

Paul

[wegweiser]

My sentiments....exactly....right down to the wording.

I'll be arriving late Friday afternoon I think. Driving from Pgh PA with a co-star, Mr Gary Streiner riding shotgun.

Oh HELL yes.

Paul

[ClayW]

Groovy. Shoot me an email and we'll keep in touch. Dana and I will be driving down on Friday. Not sure if we're caravaning, though......I kind of like to stumble upon more and more 2002s as I get closer to the venue.

[eastsidebimmer]

It's official. I am driving the F Bomb to The Vintage. The cat's outta the bag. Paul

Sweet--I saw your name on the attendee registration list last week and crossed my fingers for you. Cool Project, can't wait to see, hear and smell it.

Event is sitting at 158 as of today: http://www.motorsportreg.com/index.cfm/event/event.status/uidEvent/8B4A8128-CF5D-DA67-131DF6EB3D42FB54

Let's go people...Free Beer!

http://atthevintage.com/faqs/

[Cruzr]

Hey Paul:

I have friends in Wexford, not to far from the Cranberry exit. Are you nearby?

Have to check the missus mood for a stop. I know we are stopping in Wexford on our way back

[bugtustlebub]

OK, if Paul is driving his Tii to Vintage then I need to get with it and get my '68 1600 ready for the trip, too!

AFAIK, it only needs strut bearings, new rear drive boots, the fluids bled and changed, clutch adjusted, newer tires, registration and inspection.

Gotta go!

Regards,

Randy Bryant

Elkton, VA[/img]

[wegweiser]

Robert -

Our shop is 11-14 miles north of Wexford. Seriously easy to find. We're in Harmony, PA (next door to Zelienople, PA) 1.8 miles off I-79 exit 87.

Ring me in either direction you pass! :^D

Paul

[jgerock]

Now if only we can get Sean's "Pinchy" ready for the trip.