Third Generation F-Body Message Boards
Now time to get it painted and keep future rust away. Wiped everything down with mineral spirits and added the car for flavor.
Now time to get it painted and keep future rust away. Wiped everything down with mineral spirits and added the car for flavor.
0 2021/07/19 14:50:28
SUCCESS!!
SUCCESS!!
0 2021/07/19 14:50:11
After rinsing, I ran a needle file down each spline to clean up the edges, and also lightly along the top of each spline.
After rinsing, I ran a needle file down each spline to clean up the edges, and also lightly along the top of each spline.
0 2021/07/19 14:49:01
Jaws on vice tightened only enough to keep the yoke from falling out. Two of these treatments did the trick!
Jaws on vice tightened only enough to keep the yoke from falling out. Two of these treatments did the trick!
0 2021/07/19 14:46:09
Aluminum yoke on the left, steel yoke on the right. This is after I worked the aluminum one over with a wire wheel brush and multiple grits of sandpaper. Had also made passes on the inner splines.
Aluminum yoke on the left, steel yoke on the right. This is after I worked the aluminum one over with a wire wheel brush and multiple grits of sandpaper. Had also made passes on the inner splines.
0 2021/07/19 14:39:58
Nasty on the outside, no better on the inside. Splines had the same coating of surface rust.
Nasty on the outside, no better on the inside. Splines had the same coating of surface rust.
0 2021/07/19 14:38:21
First thing I did was polish up the aluminum. Started with 150 grit, working up to 2000.
First thing I did was polish up the aluminum. Started with 150 grit, working up to 2000.
0 2021/07/19 14:31:10
Here is the driveshaft after picking it up. Must have been left outside for awhile. Yoke was all rusted and the aluminum surface was extremely dull.
Here is the driveshaft after picking it up. Must have been left outside for awhile. Yoke was all rusted and the aluminum surface was extremely dull.
0 2021/07/19 14:29:53
Success!
Success!
0 2021/07/18 10:58:30
Rear U-Joint. Moog 372C
Rear U-Joint. Moog 372C
0 2021/07/18 08:52:33
Front U-Joint. Moog 369C
Front U-Joint. Moog 369C
0 2021/07/18 08:51:54
Naval jelly getting more difficult to find. Neither Lowes nor Home Depot carry it any longer. Must cause cancer if swallowed. Going to go out and buy up a bunch more after this project.
Naval jelly getting more difficult to find. Neither Lowes nor Home Depot carry it any longer. Must cause cancer if swallowed. Going to go out and buy up a bunch more after this project.
0 2021/07/18 08:48:08
Aluminum yoke on the left, T5/steel driveshaft yoke on the right
Aluminum yoke on the left, T5/steel driveshaft yoke on the right
0 2021/07/17 18:29:34
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0 2021/07/10 15:11:15
Not OHSA approved footwear
Not OHSA approved footwear
0 2021/07/10 15:07:23
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Up close picture of the passenger sail panel
Up close picture of the passenger sail panel
0 2021/06/22 06:51:45
0 2021/06/22 06:51:20
Reassembled and installed.
Reassembled and installed.
0 2021/06/19 05:18:58
Powering up the deck with my benchtop power supply to make sure all the lights worked. Picture also shows the modifications needed for the deck to mount into the radio pod.
Powering up the deck with my benchtop power supply to make sure all the lights worked. Picture also shows the modifications needed for the deck to mount into the radio pod.
0 2021/06/19 05:18:26
After a soak in hot, soapy water and gentle scrubbing with a tooth brush, I let the parts dry in the Texas sun for about 30 minutes.
After a soak in hot, soapy water and gentle scrubbing with a tooth brush, I let the parts dry in the Texas sun for about 30 minutes.
0 2021/06/19 05:17:39
Backside with the PCB removed. The clear parts allow the light to disperse over the labels (BAL/FADE, etc)
Backside with the PCB removed. The clear parts allow the light to disperse over the labels (BAL/FADE, etc)
0 2021/06/19 05:16:34
Once the faceplate has been unclipped from the chassis, remove the six screws that mount the PCB to the plate. You need a 3mm socket.
Once the faceplate has been unclipped from the chassis, remove the six screws that mount the PCB to the plate. You need a 3mm socket.
0 2021/06/19 05:14:59
The CD/7-Band EQ deck, pulled from a 2002 Grand Prix. Aside from CD player, everything is functioning correctly.
The CD/7-Band EQ deck, pulled from a 2002 Grand Prix. Aside from CD player, everything is functioning correctly.
0 2021/06/19 05:13:40
My Bluetooth deck - push in the cassette to turn on the BT and connect it to the phone.
My Bluetooth deck - push in the cassette to turn on the BT and connect it to the phone.
0 2021/06/19 05:12:50
0 2021/06/17 13:56:35
Pictures of the fronts. Can feel they are just a single cone. Rears the same.
Pictures of the fronts. Can feel they are just a single cone. Rears the same.
0 2021/06/14 15:55:22
0 2021/06/14 15:54:49
Lots of itty bitty parts begging to get lost.
Lots of itty bitty parts begging to get lost.
0 2021/06/13 12:36:33
Tools for the day
Tools for the day
0 2021/06/13 12:34:06
Four down, lots to go.
Four down, lots to go.
0 2021/06/13 12:32:24
Pieces all cleaned up and ready for assembly
Pieces all cleaned up and ready for assembly
0 2021/06/13 12:31:32
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