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Re: 65 4-Speed Restoration
« Reply #60 on: April 19, 2010, 03:26:02 PM »
I just want to know how you are going to get the starter and associated wiring in there with the exhaust manifold already installed....
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Re: 65 4-Speed Restoration
« Reply #61 on: April 19, 2010, 04:02:26 PM »
Mark,

Looking real good!!!  Regarding Brian last comment, putting the starter on will require a helping hand.  You will need to unbolt the exhaust pipe and hang out of the way. Then you'll need to unbolt the exhaust manifold but keep in place.  The guy leaning over the fender holds the exhaust manifold out away from the engine, up close to the frame.  The guy lying on the floor maneuvers the starter into place. Once the starter is bolted into place, then the exhaust manifold can be bolted back up. This may sound simple, but it will be a tight fit and a struggle to squeeze that darn heavy starter between the engine and the exhaust manifold. The exhaust pipe, frame and wiring harness will always be in your way. It can be done, but there's a good chance that paint on the frame, exhaust pipe and starter will get scratched in the process.  I believe this is why those mini starter are such a good idea.

Here's a tip on the wiper motor: make sure the wiper motor is in the off position before installing the wiper arms. This will avoid the possibility that the wiper arms will accidentally sweep across the cowl and hood the first time you flip the switch.

Good luck,
John Egel




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Re: 65 4-Speed Restoration
« Reply #62 on: April 19, 2010, 05:30:55 PM »
Mark,


Here's a tip on the wiper motor: make sure the wiper motor is in the off position before installing the wiper arms. This will avoid the possibility that the wiper arms will accidentally sweep across the cowl and hood the first time you flip the switch.

Good luck,
John Egel



Not to mention, it's easier to get the wiper arms on when you're not trying to hit a moving target. :overthetop:

Loren



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Re: 65 4-Speed Restoration
« Reply #63 on: April 19, 2010, 06:48:04 PM »
Very funny Loren!  :overthetop: I had to go back and reread what I had written in the post.  I did phase that kinda awkwardly, didn't I? But I think all will know what I meant.  John

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Re: 65 4-Speed Restoration
« Reply #64 on: April 19, 2010, 06:59:06 PM »
Walt & Jay,
Thanks for the kind words! This resto is just from my garage, not a professional job, so I just hope it shows well.

Brian & John,
Starter is in. I've had one of Tom Telesco's mini starters for quite awhile. It couldn't have taken 5 minutes to put it in.
The stock wiring should work fine too. I have the stocker if the need ever comes up where I have to use it.
I'm not going to put the wiper arms on until the harnesses and battery are in and the engine has been started.
I've heard of that happening! I'll snap a pic of the starter tonight and post it in the morning.

Again, thanks everybody for the kind words. I plan to be in Ames!

Mark
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Re: 65 4-Speed Restoration
« Reply #65 on: April 19, 2010, 08:24:12 PM »
John,
Gotta have some fun.

Hotel reservation for Ames made. Guess I should register too.

Mark,
Your restoration is going great. Just because you aren't getting paid to do it,doesn't make the quality any less. And you are doing a high quality job.

Loren
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Re: 65 4-Speed Restoration
« Reply #66 on: April 19, 2010, 08:36:18 PM »
Having seen Mark's car just last week, I can attest that it is a work of art.  Everything looks great.    I know everyone in Ames will agree.   

I'd also like to thank Mark for the parts last week.  He's a life saver and i owe him big time.

Rob K
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Re: 65 4-Speed Restoration
« Reply #67 on: April 20, 2010, 12:40:33 PM »
Loren,

Thanks for the kind words and the reminder. I better make reservations for Ames soon.

Rob,
Thank you as well. Most of what I'm handing off to you would have been sold or liquidated at some point. I'm happy it's going to a great project.

I'll post starter pics tomorrow.

Mark
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Re: 65 4-Speed Restoration
« Reply #68 on: April 21, 2010, 09:50:38 AM »
Attached are pics of Tom's mini starter.

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Re: 65 4-Speed Restoration
« Reply #69 on: April 21, 2010, 08:23:26 PM »
Looks like a much nicer fit then the original. Probably not prone to getting hot from the exhaust manifold either.

Loren
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Re: 65 4-Speed Restoration
« Reply #70 on: April 22, 2010, 08:37:04 AM »
Mark,

Very nice fit. Looking good!  Tom makes a fantastic mini starter! Gotta get me one.

John

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Re: 65 4-Speed Restoration
« Reply #71 on: May 06, 2010, 03:07:22 AM »
Mark , looks great from the pics can not wait to see you and your gs at Iowa , also the rest of the guys ! Jon

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Re: 65 4-Speed Restoration
« Reply #72 on: August 18, 2010, 10:07:17 AM »
There is a rubber filler that attaches to the pinch weld just under the taillights. I believe this filler is used to minimize light from the license plate light from entering the taillight area. The one from my car was dust, so I threw it away. I was able to get a couple of other good ones to choose from to use. These were either stapled or clipped on. Mine was stapled, but I chose to do the clip version. The clips are almost impossible to find, I found these on ebay from a regular Skylark being parted out, and had them replated.

Mark


Aha, I wondered what that thing was!  Thanks Mark
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Re: 65 4-Speed Restoration
« Reply #73 on: August 18, 2010, 12:51:31 PM »
Ted, don't thank me - Mr. Stone informed me of the purpose of that!
I hope to be posting some updates here in a few weeks.

Mark
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Re: 65 4-Speed Restoration
« Reply #74 on: August 18, 2010, 10:35:42 PM »
Too bad our schedules didn't work out while I was up to MN. Would have been nice to see the progress.
Loren
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