What I've already done to the car


Work done at Santa Monica College (before its auto program was shut down), in my driveway in Granada Hills,
at Pierce College, and in my garage in Alameda

• Engine rebuild
• Converting to front disc brakes! Pictures: 1. Disassembly -- 2. Reassembly
• Rear end swap; 7.25" out and 8.25" in
• Installed "Dutra" split manifold and replaced exhaust system
• Converting throttle linkage from rod to cable
• Carburetor rebuild
  
• Replaced radiator
• Starter upgrade
• Alternator and 12v voltage regulator upgrade
• Instrument voltage (5v) regulator upgrade
• Replaced turn signal cam
  
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• Made new door panels from pressboard and vinyl
• Welded in sheet metal to cover holes in floor pan
• Blocked-out back seat area
• Painted dashboard and replaced wiper seals
• Installed new seats (from a 1984 Plymouth Voyager van)
• Replaced trunk weatherstripping and side window lower weatherstripping ("cat's whiskers")
  
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