72 TA : New Project

[njsteve]

I've also been continuing the reassembly of the drivetrain. It's starting to take shape: I installed the carb, a/c compressor, alternator, clutch bellcrank, backdrive linkage, etc.

[njsteve]

By the way, does anyone have a spare power steering reservoir for a 70's style GM pump? Mine is crushed beyond repair from years of prybar initiated fan belt adjustments:

[Dave Rifkin]

Looking good; you could go into business doing this type of work.

[njsteve]

I don't have the patience for body work. I can do just about anything else (within reason) -If it's greasy, it's easy!

[KevinW]

Steve, Bruce has 2 that he will let go real cheap unknown if they work, but they look good and dirty. I will email you too.

[njsteve]

I ended up just ordering a remanufactored AC/Delco unit ps pump. They are relatively cheap and we'll see what it looks like when it arrives. Today's project was removing the original shifter handle from the factory Hurst Competition Plus shifter so I could send the shifter out for a rebuild. More bonehead engineering: It seems a previous owner devised his own version of a shim to take up some of the slack from the worn out insulator that retains the stick. He jammed a 1984 penny alongside the shifter. It took about an hour of tapping, picking and chiseling to get the one cent piece out of there, just so I'd have enough room to slide the two feelergauges in to release the retainer tabs. I am beginning to believe that the Lord of Pontiacs up there seems to be getting a kick of throwing these little hurdles my way. Gotta love these weekly backyard challenges.

[Salvatore]

My dad used to tell me all the time...If it's easy it ain't worth it! That used to make me mad especially when it was a pain in the neck job I was trying to do. But I wish he was still around to tell me that some more. Looks great Steve! Its all worth it.

[BARN FIND]

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By the way, does anyone have a spare power steering reservoir for a 70's style GM pump? Mine is crushed beyond repair from years of prybar initiated fan belt adjustments:


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If you end up still needing a pump reservior, PM me, I think I may have one on a 71 Bird subframe.

[SamLBInj]

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It seems a previous owner devised his own version of a shim to take up some of the slack from the worn out insulator that retains the stick. He jammed a 1984 penny alongside the shifter. It took about an hour of tapping, picking and chiseling to get the one cent piece out of there,.

[/ QUOTE ] I know where your coming from, Years ago the throw out bearing was jammed in tight on my 69 Z, it took a few hours for me and my Dad to cut it out of there, what a project that was

[njsteve]

So after the penny removal funfest it finally occurred to me that my labor costs are 1 cent/per hour. I knew I was getting away too cheaply on this car.