1970 s2 0453R Reassembly

[dakazman]

 A little update here windscreen on its way a should be here in 1-5 days. So I’m trying to finish up some lingering jobs. I’m still not sure if I can get the windscreen in and car licensed and insured by feb 4 th.
   Crash pad and a cover tackled today then some more finessing the interior trim. The pad needed a central attach point along with its two side mounts. So I came up with an aluminum plate that I’ll attach something to later on . The pad can be removed and installed with the windscreen in place later down the road.
  Holding off filling the gas tank and all that entails, all though I do know it doesn’t leak and sender should work.  I want to go for a short ride to test shifter… stay tuned.
Dakazman

[TurboFource]

Almost there! I am envious!

[dakazman]

   Turbo,
  Don’t be. You have a TURBO! 
  Going back a reading my own thread I can’t believe how long it has been. I could have cut corners and built it completely stock and purchased all the needed parts but what’s the fun in that.
  I’m just glad when I just help others in their projects. You have inspired me with your mod, keep going.
 Dakazman
 

[Kendo]

Well D’man, you’ve been working on it four years less than I have on mine. Good for you, and I look forward to the first drive video. But now I’m depressed

Also, very nice work all around.

[BDA]

Congratulations on your progress, D’man! 

Keep at Kendo. One day you’ll go out to the garage and you’ll get in your baby and drive it around the block. That will be just the start of a new phase, but probably one with a lot more smiles! 

[dakazman]

  Thanks Kendo and Bda ,  Kendo we probably all members here understand, Life gets in the way of  any project.  That out of town trip, that sick kid, birthday’s graduations weddings , Newer cars🤔
  Here is a laugh to get you thinking, Wow look how easy it is now!🤔
Remember when you waited for hemmings monthly came in the mailbox along with Sports car world You scrambled to get your needed parts before the next guy .
 
   So Kendo I dragged this car home back in 1989 , Does that count in the time?  I walked past the lotus daily going to work and touched it just to wipe the dust off and make room for parts I found for sale. Remember Budgeting…
 So don’t give up, do it for you. Keep your brain healthy and active and body limber.

Dakazman
 

[dakazman]

  In the sixth picture above is something that ,"just fell out".  I got it back in and secured the crashpad.
  Then went on to spray the adhesive for the rug and console...

[dakazman]

  I found it was just one tab on the bottom of the gauge that moved when manipulating the crashpad in.  All better now.
  WINDSCREEN is in my garage!  Thank RD  opening box soon .
 
   Bonnet on! Wiring getting detangled and stowed properly. Still playing with some paint issues but moving along.
Dakazman

[dakazman]

  Unboxing !
  Wow , I dug tons of padding out of the double boxed items. Glass is intact .
 Glass looks perfect. Chrome Trim needs more unpacking tomorrow. I’m extremely excited, that I could make a show on Feb 4th.  Registration and insured to go after a picture of installed window.
Dakazman
 

[BDA]

Great news, D'man!!! Things are really coming together!      

[kram350kram]

Would really be interested in seeing your chrome trim!

[dakazman]

 

Would really be interested in seeing your chrome trim!

Kram,
The corner pieces are Aluminum. The top & sides 4each pieces are plastic high polished chrome approximately 1 in wide.
   The windscreen is perfect no defects in the glass which my original did have and the clarity is truly clear.
  Now to  cut the trim to apply to the glass edge before installing on car.
  first made my support blocks and tape car up to set markings and to check curves.
 
  Then I need to talk to a tinting shop about adding a modern blackout around edges .
Dakazman

[BDA]

I went to a tint shop to have my windshield tinted. I was hoping to get the entire windshield tinted to reduce heat and the top tinted darker for glare when the sun is low (I don’t have visors because I’m already looking out of the top 4 or 5 inches of the windshield and flipping the visor down would pretty much mean I couldn’t see at all). They didn’t want to do the overall tint because of the tight access at the bottom. They could trim it so the bottom wouldn’t be covered which would have been alright with me but because of all the custom cutting, etc. it was going to be more than I wanted to spend. I think I’ll end up getting just the tint at the top.

[Kendo]

Dakazman, what did you make your support blocks out of?

And everyone, has anyone worked out now to paint that dotted frit around the edges? I've seen some just paint a solid edge, but getting that dotted effect could be cool.

[dakazman]

  Kendo,
 I’m using the rubber seal material cross section , trimmed down of course to just the base .  I have plenty of it 🥱😂.  You can use a plastic block as long as you. A Lego would work cut down a little in height.
  BDA , I may just go to Lowe’s or Walmart and get window tinting film.

Dakazman