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Tires, Brakes & Suspension / Re: Turn signal cam

« Last post by roadking77 on Today at 04:55:08 AM »

Unfortunately I need to replace mine as well. I had rebuilt/restored the column for my 79 a few years ago. I finally got around to putting it in a month or so ago and lo and behold the turn signal stalk moves freely There is no stop or centre position for it. I dont know what happened to it as I am pretty sure it was ok when I did the initial work. You will probably get to yours before I do mine though.

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Exterior / Re: Hood alignment. My next impossible mission.

« Last post by Wallington on May 05, 2024, 10:08:14 PM »

For the door, try loosening just one hinge on cowl, top or bottom depending on other tweaks. With the bottom bolts loosened the door will close the gap at the rear, with the the top bolts loosened it with pull the door away at the top. Both will tilt the door and lift it, probably won't even see either move. If door lines up well without striker, then reposition striker so it centres in latch opening without lifting onto it.

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Exterior / Re: Hood alignment. My next impossible mission.

« Last post by tinpusher on May 05, 2024, 09:58:47 PM »

Best direction to go…work on something else, then back to the doors. BTW, that red carpet really looks good.

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Tires, Brakes & Suspension / Re: Turn signal cam

« Last post by jbanna on May 05, 2024, 04:24:14 PM »

I think you are correct about the inability to adjust; I need to check to make sure I didn't damage the cam during my new steering gear adventure...it's even possible I misaligned the hub a bit, which will suck because I'll have to re-straighten the steering wheel if I made that boneheaded mistake!

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Tires, Brakes & Suspension / Re: 1981 Rear Disc Brake Parking Brake

« Last post by jbanna on May 05, 2024, 04:20:49 PM »

Right, I think any caliper one buys from a national auto parts store will have the traditional zerk fitting for bleeding, unless the manufacturer specs require a banjo type fitting...

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Lobby / Re: They'll Give Anyone A License!

« Last post by tinpusher on May 05, 2024, 08:39:28 AM »

Just noticed the guy in the pic is NOT me and I don’t drink Bud light……lol

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Lobby / Re: They'll Give Anyone A License!

« Last post by tinpusher on May 05, 2024, 08:37:46 AM »

This guy cut me off during the Good guys show in Dallas. The DMV really needs to get their act together.

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Lobby / They'll Give Anyone A License!

« Last post by roadking77 on May 05, 2024, 07:33:00 AM »

20240503_103606 by Kerry Grubb, on Flickr
20240503_103613 by Kerry Grubb, on Flickr

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Tires, Brakes & Suspension / Re: 1981 Rear Disc Brake Parking Brake

« Last post by roadking77 on May 05, 2024, 06:38:24 AM »

Ok, Yes I did not think they had banjo bolts. I have ordered fittings from jegs, HOPE they are the right things this time around.

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Tires, Brakes & Suspension / Re: Turn signal cam

« Last post by roadking77 on May 05, 2024, 06:36:19 AM »

It may be the cam is bad?  I have taken apart a few columns and do not remember there being any adjustment. It seems to me everything locks into place. There may be a millimeter side to side but I dont think there is any alignment or adjustment built into them for fine tuning.