u/MathematicianMuted49

Tip: There is such thing as a metric screwdriver.

Just a few pics of the weekend project. Pictures of what is in the car now, and even the original radio that I found. I’ll be doing a Retrosound unit with whatever speakers the Crutchfield guy recommended (pictured). I’m happy with the way the rubber grommets turned out for waterproofing the door.
The speaker holes were already there so I just took the old Jensen speakers out and dropped in the new ones. When I finished install I covered them with the Jensen grill so they at least look like they’re from the early 90’s.
Then I left a note for the next guy. Finished pictures on the way in a week or so.

This is what it’s about.

Quick ask: where do we send original gauges for rebuild? Specifically clocks and temp gauges.

Me again, the grown man that feels like a kid building the same car that his grandfather bought at the exact same age. Exact same VIN and car.
This evening was awesome. He pulled up and chair and just sat and watched me work. “Did you put this radio in in the 80’s?”
“Yup”
“Why’d you it this way?”
lol. We had some great chats tonight. Sometimes we talk, sometimes we don’t. I love how good the rockers look, I was scared they would be rusted.

Tonight was radio removal, speaker removal, and weatherstrip removal for tomorrow. We’ll reinstall shortly.

Truly though, should I just redo the dash at this point? I feel like I’m 1/2 way there. A new non cracked dash would be nice to look at.

Retro sound radio, speakers, new fuel tank, and breather lines on the way.

Has anyone installed this on the rear right hand side, beside the evaporator tank? If the hoses and lines are in good shape, is there any cause for concern? The holes match up. Thoughts?