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Projects & Restorations / Re: Code Z hardtop, slow & steady.

« Last post by cwmcobra on April 26, 2024, 10:17:26 PM »

Great progress Tony! I don't know where you find the time to do two projects at once. What a great multitasker!

 

Chuck

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Projects & Restorations / Re: Code Z hardtop, slow & steady. (update)

« Last post by option B9 on April 26, 2024, 08:52:14 PM »

  Hi everyone, The last post was in October of 2023, so I have some catching up to do. I like to do as much work on the GSs as I can, but since the Red Coupe is taking up most of my time. I decided to reach out and have some of the necessary work done on the code Z so it's a real good driver and the rust repair & painting I will deal with after the Red Coupe is completed and I'm happy with the performance.
   On April 7th code Z was driven to upstate NY and left at my friend John's shop with a list of items to check, update or replace. The very questionable original engine harness was replaced. Then an Lectric Limited Electronic ignition conversion Kit was installed. Front end alignment, New front brakes. all 4 brake drums were cut, engine & trans fluid & filters were changed. Then the steering wheel was removed and the horn now works on the horn bar instead of a button on the dash ! The steering wheel is cracked so bad that it's effecting the horn bar and must be replaced soon. I picked up the GS on April 15th, and it runs great !
    Today I had an appointment to have a new custom bent Dual Exhaust installed, as per my request they used 2 turbo mufflers, along with 2 1/8  pipe and added a H pipe to balance the exhaust. It sounds great, now I'm ready for the Long Island Chapter Buick Show on May 28 & Summer cruising...    

   Tony 

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Projects & Restorations / Re: 65 GS Post Coupe Restoration (Painting)

« Last post by GS66 on April 26, 2024, 02:56:21 PM »

Looks great, I should paint my horn bar!

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Projects & Restorations / Re: 65 GS Post Coupe Restoration (Final assembly)

« Last post by option B9 on April 25, 2024, 09:05:48 PM »

    Hi everyone, All the lighting issues solved, Just waiting for the brake light switch to come in then I will be able to make an appointment to have a NY State safety inspection and a wheel alignment. The steering wheel is at the paint shop, they will scan it and have the paint ready tomorrow afternoon. The only real problem for the day was we realized that we don't have a Tan wire from the new rear harness to the gas tank, so the gas gauge is not working. So I went in my parts bin and pulled out the old original rear harness and tried to remove the the Tan wire from the junction connector (see photo) and I tried every connector removal tool in my collection and I could not get it out, My Son Mike even gave it a try, but it would not come out. I was thinking of cutting it open, but I would rather not destroy an original part if I don't need to.
    Does anyone know how to remove the electrical connectors from the rear harness to ribbon connector.??? If so please post so I can get my gas gauge working again. 
   The last item on my to-do list for the day was to clean, polish & paint the horn bar, it was very tarnished but it did clean up better than I expected. Then I painted the center with satin black using a small artist brush. it's going to look great on the new wheel.

        Tony
     

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General Discussion / Re: Aftermarket Air

« Last post by Jim on April 25, 2024, 06:02:19 PM »

Vintage air  has some nice under dash units to. Jim

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General Discussion / Re: Aftermarket Air

« Last post by schlepcar on April 24, 2024, 11:56:39 PM »

Thanks Jim,
    The car is a 67 but I believe aftermarket is the best way to go. I have converted them using original parts on my own stuff but I don?t want to get into that type of job on someone else?s car. I actually like the old underdash units for a lot of applications but those are getting very pricey and often missing the correct parts. I tried to talk him out of messing with it because it is pretty nice and original.

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Projects & Restorations / Re: 65 GS Post Coupe Restoration (Final assembly)

« Last post by option B9 on April 24, 2024, 09:48:22 PM »

    Hi Chuck, Jim & Dan. The wheel is from Koch in CA. I worked another 2 hours on it today and I was able to get the horn bar to fit in, but it took a lot of material removal to get to that point. The wheel will need to be painted again . But that is the easy part. I will take the wheel over to the Auto paint supply tomorrow and have the color matched and I will spray it with my mini touch-up gun.
    The tail light problem was solved by removing the faulty brake light switch, a new switch should be in Friday. The back-up light problem was just a poor ground to the light that I had changed the socket on, plus I ran an extra ground wire from the bumper to the chassis just for an extra good ground to avoid any problems in the future.
     The new problem is the right rear turn signals are not working. I will look at that problem tomorrow.....

          Tony

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General Discussion / Re: Aftermarket Air

« Last post by GS66 on April 24, 2024, 07:00:41 PM »

Check with Old Air Auto, they might have something. We have that in our 57 Dodge truck, obviously no kit for that but looks and works great. AC is sure a great upgrade!

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General Discussion / Aftermarket Air

« Last post by schlepcar on April 24, 2024, 12:12:45 PM »

   Has anyone used an aftermarket Air Conditioning that works good in a 66-67 style dash? My friend wants air in a non air car and looking for something not too cobbled as far as installation.

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Projects & Restorations / Re: 65 GS Post Coupe Restoration (Painting)

« Last post by schlepcar on April 24, 2024, 12:10:15 PM »

Looks very good...nice when the weather kicks back in to decent. Voltage is fine 14-15 is normal. Chances are that you have no issues with tail light wiring because there is no voltage available in harness unless there is a short. The voltage you are seeing is probably brake lights....If you unplug steering column connector and it goes away your brake light switch may just need adjustment. It is easier to unplug brake switch first or just pull up on pedal and see if it works. If it really is a brown wire problem there is definitely an issue but I doubt it. Dan