Norwegianmopar
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The Blonde Ambition has finally arrived and been with us for a week. We have driven it daily and have done some cleaning and tinkering like going thru the wiring - which needs some work - and set the timing, changed a few vacuum lines, replaced the ground straps etc.
We are redoing the whole interior this winter (in an upholstery shop) with new seat covers, door and rear side panels and dashpad in artificial leather and velvet inserts by our design and choice of materials and colors. All the foam is dry rotted so it will get new foam with a bit more support on the buckets for more comfort.
We really want to upgrade the whole electrical system too and upgrade the ignition with a complete kit from FBO Ignition.
Some upgrades in the engine bay with new wiring, hoses etc are on the list as well. The same goes for the trunk where we will clean and paint with some sort of anti corrosion stuff.
In that regard we would love to get some pointers and advice on parts to use and vendors to buy from. You guys have way more experience with these cars than us
So, here are some parts we are looking to get for the car:
-Interior clips, screws and misc fasteners (complete kits?) for re-installing the interior.
-Window felt and other door/window parts that should be replaced while at it.
-Wiring kits (if available), fuse box etc for upgrading the electrical system. Misc hoses too in the engine bay.
-Sun visors (might redo the original ones at the upholstery shop) and rear view mirror (very loose and doesn't hold it's position very well).
Other "must haves" in the process are also welcomed if you have any pointers in that regard.
I am sure I will have plenty of questions along the way and will try to update the process in this thread.
We are redoing the whole interior this winter (in an upholstery shop) with new seat covers, door and rear side panels and dashpad in artificial leather and velvet inserts by our design and choice of materials and colors. All the foam is dry rotted so it will get new foam with a bit more support on the buckets for more comfort.
We really want to upgrade the whole electrical system too and upgrade the ignition with a complete kit from FBO Ignition.
Some upgrades in the engine bay with new wiring, hoses etc are on the list as well. The same goes for the trunk where we will clean and paint with some sort of anti corrosion stuff.
In that regard we would love to get some pointers and advice on parts to use and vendors to buy from. You guys have way more experience with these cars than us
So, here are some parts we are looking to get for the car:
-Interior clips, screws and misc fasteners (complete kits?) for re-installing the interior.
-Window felt and other door/window parts that should be replaced while at it.
-Wiring kits (if available), fuse box etc for upgrading the electrical system. Misc hoses too in the engine bay.
-Sun visors (might redo the original ones at the upholstery shop) and rear view mirror (very loose and doesn't hold it's position very well).
Other "must haves" in the process are also welcomed if you have any pointers in that regard.
I am sure I will have plenty of questions along the way and will try to update the process in this thread.
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