1970 s2 0453R Reassembly

[califkid_66]

Wow ! Great idea that way your sure the wires aren’t going anywhere

[dakazman]

  Finished enough of the facia so that it can now be dropped in place . I need to make some minor adjustments and take off one on the side braces . I need to purchase the ducting for the side vents but that shouldn’t hold me up . Can’t wait to assume the lotus position under dash but at least my seats aren’t in yet.  I consider this a big milestone to get past and now I should get things done at a faster pace.
 Dakazman

[BDA]

Congratulations, D'man!! A big step in your journey!

[dakazman]

  Thank you Calikid! Sometimes obvious things don’t come to mind suddenly.

   BDA,  my notes are atrocious, but I’ll get around to drawing out everything. I have to stop myself from adding in more , more , more. Many members have done some mods that I would like to copy but have put on the back burner for now . Turning a key and doing the initial break-in on the engine is all most the top priority.
   Dakazman

[dakazman]

  It went better than expected 😅. A little more trimming around the binnacle I made and the glove box to stop some possible squeaking . Then gone is the facia stand, I will definitely try to come up with something that will fit when the windscreen goes in .
 The ac ductwork fit perfectly with room for some bug eye vents on the leg area.
Dakazman

[Kendo]

Heck, I kind of enjoyed seeing that fascia stand in your photos, clever solution. Great milestone removing it. Congrats!

So, is your steering column still in place? I've been wondering what to do with it when I remove the steering wheel and dashboard.

[dakazman]

  Kendo , yes but just the center lower shaft is installed.
It really did the job I intended it to, using a slotted post following the windscreen would work in cars
Too. Tilting the facia inboard to work on.
Dakazman

[dakazman]

  Some days just don’t go your way .
 
   Trimmed out what was supposed to be a minor adjustment to fit the facia until the right hand vent caught on the the mount hole anchor and snapped it off .  It set me back a few hours but now complete.
  Another item for me to research is wiring the complete A/C system. I’m going over several vehicle schematics on the basic system.
  I had another idea to accomplish, and collected all the materials I needed to. What do you think of a small fuel cell as a temporary feed while I test run engine.  It will have a standpoint that will be attached to frame. I don’t like running old fuel through an engine so I thought this may be a good temporary solution.
Dakazman

[TurboFource]

Thumbs up to a temporary test gas tank.

[jbcollier]

I use one all the time.  Motorcycle parts suppliers sell them.

[dakazman]

  So much for an original idea😂. Or ..just me recycling junk parts laying around. It’s definitely a better design.  I can’t believe I never ran across them .
 
   Thanks JB , that tank at an average price of $50 usd , with free shipping, a petcock and hose clamps it’s a steal.

[dakazman]

Again with something else, a ballast for the A/C needs to have a home.
  Searching for part to install is frustrating, I cannot find the ignition assembly. I put it in a SAFE place so I can bring it to a locksmith…. Tune in.
 
Dakazman

[dakazman]

  Still searching for my missing steering column parts for two days now.
I’m putting out flyers 🥱🤔 so much for safe places.  I did find my air ducts 👍
Missing keys and bracket see pic
Dakazman

[dakazman]

Crisis Adverted! Stand down everyone!
 Parts have been located. 🥱. Three day of searching it’s under my antique English racer bicycle parts.
Dakazman

  I’ll get to finish the racer one day .

[dakazman]

  It’s been an exhausting two weeks. After finding the lock assembly as fate would have it my main computer decided to go down, just a power supply. Then after a minor nasal problem I developed pneumonia and have been doing next to nothing for several days .
 Feeling a better now, but still taking meds. I tore into my, stuck key problem. After soaking in every penetrating fluid out there I managed to get the key out of ignition switch. We also had a few home brew concoctions with a 50% ATF and acetone mixture.
  Then going further into the switch assembly loosening the locking shaft . Here are some pics of the internal components. The surprise was that the locking shaft had a separate sleeve surrounding it that comes out .  The locking shaft moves up and down when moved from the off position to the number 1 position. It hangs on a shaft connected to the key lock assembly. No springs involved.
  Now to find a blank key, since I see a small crack in this original.  I did find some info on the waso lock assembly tumbler replacement and I’ll post them on a separate thread since there really isn’t much here .
Dakazman