Didn't think I would be able to start on JJ today but Rod's car isn't back from the painters yet. Started the day fixing the bonnet safety latch that had gotten bent at some point in it's life, removed it and straightened it.
Removed the steering wheel cover to see what lies underneath, actually not to bad, could use a bit of sanding and a couple of coats of spar polyurethane.
Typical issue with a lot of E Types, the center console is sitting so high that the fuse panel will not drop down providing access to the fuses. Will need to be adjusted.
Preparing to slide the console forwards and protecting the lower console with slick cardboard.
To get to the WS squirter nozzle had to remove the lower console to get the fuse panel down then removed the dash top, still couldn't get to it so had to remove the glove box liner and drop the WS wiper out of the way-tedious and needed Jan to hold the nozzle while I threaded the wing nut on the squirter.
New seal on the boot! I am pleased I had the presence of mind to remove the license plate before hand (it was held in place with nut/bolts-the nuts would have spun) as the latch wouldn't release with the added pressure from the new seal so was able to trip the mechanism with a screw driver through the port that would have been blocked by the plate had I not taken it off. Lubricated and fixed the boot latch mechanism, it will now lock and unlock as well as release the boot lid ;-)
Old seal, new one fit well but will be stiff for awhile.
So todays observations, don't think the seat bottoms are repairable and will need new foams and diaphragms, the car has been repainted at some point in it's original color. The door seals, and boot seal have paint on them and some overspray is apparent on some of the door chrome. On the plus side, the steering wheel looks pretty good.
We'll need to order some parts in the next few days so will keep you posted.
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The steering wheel does look great. My 69's wheel looked much worse and the 67's was cracked in a couple of places. I liked doing the refinishing. The seat bottoms on my 69 were disintegrating and that made for bunch of yellow foam bits on the floor. I think the ones on Ruby must have been replaced when they did the interior. Which reminds me, what interior kit do you recommend? After your suggestion the other day, I think I can replace the bad parts of my interior and have it look pretty nice. (Still haven't met the paint job guy. Hope to before long.)
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Hi Drew,
ReplyDeleteAvoid BAS-Canada like the plague. I will probably check with SNG and see what they have, I don't want the full interior kit at this point, just the seat covers/foam/diaphragms. I've heard good things about Suffok and Turly (sp)
but whats that other one-used to be Basset's-OH OSJI-that's has a good reputation so will check with them for sure.
I found out why Jennifer had so many pillows to sit on when she drives JJ, the seats were frozen in place. Will have to redo the rails too, took a long 2X2 with a lot of padding to get it to move forwards enough that I could see the fasteners.
I'll have to look at the steering wheel carefully and make sure it's not cracked-I saved the old cover in case you want it back Jennifer ;-)
Cheers,
Lynn
SNG doesn't carry the casing assemblies I need for the rear hatch sides. I'll check OSJI as I think they do. I don't think Suffolk and Turley sells individual pieces, but maybe I'll check with Dan at CJ and see if they have anything. My seat rails needed lots of cleaning and refurbishing and my seat bottoms required welding to attach the rails -- not my strength. I love following your blog as it reminds me of all the work I have done to Ruby. These days it's easy for me to forget. :-)
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