Re: Howard's 47 Custom project
Posted by HH56 On 2013/8/2 11:22:55
Mostly minor stuff looked at but not necessarily worked on since the last post.
Did temporarily install the new firewall piece so I could check fit. Not terrible but the molded area formed over the hump is not quite perfect so it throws things off a bit. A couple of the holes were not in line with those in the firewall so had to be enlarged upward. The opening provided for emerg brake cable had to be moved down. A few others were not cut by QuietRide because they are for options so I put those in. Fortunately, except for the brake those needing a touchup were all way up high. The firewall carpet used on the 2106 should cover the brake hole.
All in all, compared to what was there before and the lack of many other choices, it will do. Am reasonably pleased with how it turned out -- although with the holes not quite perfect, being mostly hidden high behind the dash is a plus.
I was asked how the new shaft and pedal modifications for grease fittings worked out. When everything was assembled, the shaft, and in particular the brake pedal was a bit farther back under the rear crossmember than I anticipated. That required a change to angled zerks instead of straight. Was able to get my grease gun on with no problem and grease came out both sides of the pedals so I think that is a good sign. Here is what I wound up with. I don't think there will be any problems but please, anyone seeing an issue please speak up as there may be someone else wanting to try it.
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Did temporarily install the new firewall piece so I could check fit. Not terrible but the molded area formed over the hump is not quite perfect so it throws things off a bit. A couple of the holes were not in line with those in the firewall so had to be enlarged upward. The opening provided for emerg brake cable had to be moved down. A few others were not cut by QuietRide because they are for options so I put those in. Fortunately, except for the brake those needing a touchup were all way up high. The firewall carpet used on the 2106 should cover the brake hole.
All in all, compared to what was there before and the lack of many other choices, it will do. Am reasonably pleased with how it turned out -- although with the holes not quite perfect, being mostly hidden high behind the dash is a plus.
I was asked how the new shaft and pedal modifications for grease fittings worked out. When everything was assembled, the shaft, and in particular the brake pedal was a bit farther back under the rear crossmember than I anticipated. That required a change to angled zerks instead of straight. Was able to get my grease gun on with no problem and grease came out both sides of the pedals so I think that is a good sign. Here is what I wound up with. I don't think there will be any problems but please, anyone seeing an issue please speak up as there may be someone else wanting to try it.
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