72-CLASSIC_RIDE Posted May 16, 2014 Share Posted May 16, 2014 When I decided to install the power options & keyless entry, I knew I needed to organize and clean up all that wiring cluster. I elected to use the gauge pod for placement of the keyless module, relay and keyless fuse cluster. Basically, I separated the wiring into 3 looms with each going to a specific location. This wiring is centralized in the gauge pod and routed out from there. The whole idea was to keep it all tucked under dash and still allow gauge pod removal for inspection/repair without the need of unplugging anything. I simply pull forward the pod and is then released from dash and can be placed on passenger seat. When replacing, I can easily replace loom clusters back behind dash and out of sight. It worked better than I had expected! I spent easily 2 days on this portion of the project and until done and seeing the results, got no pleasure from it. Anyway, here is basically the result. Doug Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LostnFound Posted May 16, 2014 Share Posted May 16, 2014 Nicely done Doug! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CKZ03 Posted May 16, 2014 Share Posted May 16, 2014 Nice job cleaning up that spaghetti Doug, looks great! Finally installed the upper show panel to match my lower show panel, this arrived the day after I left for Carlisle last year. It's been sitting in an unopened box for nearly a year Also installed a trans cooler for added protection of my new trans. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cbolt Posted May 16, 2014 Share Posted May 16, 2014 Purdy.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
72-CLASSIC_RIDE Posted May 16, 2014 Share Posted May 16, 2014 Nice job cleaning up that spaghetti Doug, looks great! Finally installed the upper show panel to match my lower show panel, this arrived the day after I left for Carlisle last year. It's been sitting in an unopened box for nearly a year Looks GREAT Cory! Make sure your wearing sunglasses when in the Sun or you might burn your Retinas out...... Doug Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CKZ03 Posted May 18, 2014 Share Posted May 18, 2014 Due to the recent trans conversion I had to remove my prior throttle bracket which had a very nice integrated throttle return spring set up. Wasn't sure what to do to replace it so did some fabricating and came up with this. Started with some raw aluminum flat stock, made a few bends, drilled a few holes, polished it up. Works great and looks pretty good too, good enough for me! The raw aluminum I started with Finished product Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CKZ03 Posted May 18, 2014 Share Posted May 18, 2014 More finishing touches on the overdrive conversion and installed my new 3 point belts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rock Posted May 18, 2014 Share Posted May 18, 2014 Replace rotors, pads, bearings and seals....stops nicely like it should. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rock Posted May 18, 2014 Share Posted May 18, 2014 Due to the recent trans conversion I had to remove my prior throttle bracket which had a very nice integrated throttle return spring set up. Wasn't sure what to do to replace it so did some fabricating and came up with this. Started with some raw aluminum flat stock, made a few bends, drilled a few holes, polished it up. Works great and looks pretty good too, good enough for me! The raw aluminum I started with Finished product I see you are still using Mr Gasket water neck.....time for an upgrade on that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7tonemonte Posted May 18, 2014 Share Posted May 18, 2014 Awesome work on the throttle bracket piece Cory! The detail work on your car is second to none! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mom's Car Posted May 18, 2014 Share Posted May 18, 2014 I went cruising around Ocean City Maryland! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monte70car Posted May 18, 2014 Share Posted May 18, 2014 Cleaned up the motor for the 72 need a complete more cans of cleaner to get all the gunk and oil off of it. Dropped the front wheels and tires off to get mounted and balance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CKZ03 Posted May 18, 2014 Share Posted May 18, 2014 I see you are still using Mr Gasket water neck.....time for an upgrade on that. Shhhhh, don't talk about it or it might start to leak! Hasn't been a problem yet, knock on wood grain Not sure, can't remember but it probably is Mr. Gasket, I'm already slowly replacing some of the cheaper junk with better quality parts. Lesson to everyone including myself, spend your money on good quality parts the first time! Originally Posted By: 7tonemonte Awesome work on the throttle bracket piece Cory! The detail work on your car is second to none! Thanks Tony, it's never ending as I'm sure you know. It's also a bit of an addiction, hi my name is Cory and I'm a Monteholic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malyc Posted May 18, 2014 Share Posted May 18, 2014 I think you're in the wrong place, if you're trying to quit... try one of the Ford forums, I betcha their cars'll make you quit automobiles for life! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
72-CLASSIC_RIDE Posted May 18, 2014 Share Posted May 18, 2014 Finished installing the power driver bucket seat. All checks out and am ready to enjoy all the new stuff I added this year! Here is what I started with and the finished product! WHEW! Doug Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
footballubet Posted May 18, 2014 Share Posted May 18, 2014 Made some brackets and a platform for my MSD box. These are just mocked up. Still need polished. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rock Posted May 18, 2014 Share Posted May 18, 2014 Originally Posted By: Rock I see you are still using Mr Gasket water neck.....time for an upgrade on that. Shhhhh, don't talk about it or it might start to leak! Hasn't been a problem yet, knock on wood grain Not sure, can't remember but it probably is Mr. Gasket, I'm already slowly replacing some of the cheaper junk with better quality parts. Lesson to everyone including myself, spend your money on good quality parts the first time! Originally Posted By: 7tonemonte Awesome work on the throttle bracket piece Cory! The detail work on your car is second to none! Thanks Tony, it's never ending as I'm sure you know. It's also a bit of an addiction, hi my name is Cory and I'm a Monteholic Only decent water neck I could find was at summit. It was the stainless steel one that swivels and man was it nice!!!! It will never warp. But it was spendy..... $150. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rock Posted May 18, 2014 Share Posted May 18, 2014 Went to my first car show....sorry to report I failed to get a plaque. But I did get some nice feedback and an occasional know it all! Malyc did show up and we talked quite a while ....nice guy. Hope to see ya on Wednesday. And of course the place was overwhelmed with Chevelles and I think they all got plaques......I was the only Monte and got very little respect. I even think someone asked if was a Chevelle.....I said no, this is what happened when the engineers and designers got it right!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malyc Posted May 19, 2014 Share Posted May 19, 2014 Was a fun time Rock, and a very nice car! Few more weeks and I should have mine right there along with ya! Hopefully work'll be nice and let me out at a decent time so I can join you Wednesday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Peters Posted May 19, 2014 Share Posted May 19, 2014 We took the Monte out for the first time of the year. As a matter of fact it was the first time in 10 years the Monte and her sister the Model A have been out together. Our oldest son drove my Monte and I took the A. It was good to see them together again. Rob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patrick Sheean Posted May 19, 2014 Share Posted May 19, 2014 We took the Monte out for the first time of the year. As a matter of fact it was the first time in 10 years the Monte and her sister the Model A have been out together. Our oldest son drove my Monte and I took the A. It was good to see them together again. Rob How cool is that Rob! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
overdrive Posted May 19, 2014 Share Posted May 19, 2014 I've finished the restoration jobs I've been doing for others and I was able to spend the last 3 days on my own car. Yay! I was able to get all but 2 of the body mount bolts out without breaking them. Those 2 are in the front and they'll be easy to fix. I took the control arms off the rear end, put the engine back on the run stand, and got everything off the firewall. I also stripped the interior and built a big, hanging shelf to store parts on. I'm putting together a pile of parts to send along with the frame to have powder coated. I hope to get the frame out from under the body this week. It feels good to make some visible progress. Dan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rock Posted May 19, 2014 Share Posted May 19, 2014 I've finished the restoration jobs I've been doing for others and I was able to spend the last 3 days on my own car. Yay! I was able to get all but 2 of the body mount bolts out without breaking them. Those 2 are in the front and they'll be easy to fix. I took the control arms off the rear end, put the engine back on the run stand, and got everything off the firewall. I also stripped the interior and built a big, hanging shelf to store parts on. I'm putting together a pile of parts to send along with the frame to have powder coated. I hope to get the frame out from under the body this week. It feels good to make some visible progress. Dan I see no visable progress. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malyc Posted May 19, 2014 Share Posted May 19, 2014 Pics or it didnt happen? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LostnFound Posted May 20, 2014 Share Posted May 20, 2014 Drove it like I stole it and put 'er away clean. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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