This is why every plug needs to come apart when restoring a car. two of them cleaned up nice but the others have to be replaced. I have the correct ones coming and the proper crimp tool for this style crimp.

I was mistaken, They used the high heat tape for the wire harness where it runs behind the heater box to the engine. Along the valve cover under the turbo is regular wire harness tape. Not really sure why they decided to not use the high heat tape near the turbo. That part of the harness tape was hard as a rock.

I got all the main harness…[Read more]

The harness that stretches under the hood is simply not going to do for this car. I cleaned it but it just is not good enough. I decided to retape the entire thing. I got some harness tape for it and also so high heat harness tape for where it runs under the turbo. The original high heat tape is a gooey mess from oil penetrating it. I am pulling…[Read more]

I have been buying all the vintage magazines I can that have images of the Jetfire to figure out what colors are correct for hardware and bolts. Most images are black and white but still get a feel of what they are. Lately I have been trying to decide on the radiator color and found this picture. In this picture, the radiator looks closer to the…[Read more]

Sandy inspired me to dig a little deeper into the axle code on my wife’s Jetfire. it is a dirty car on the bottom side but is also a very original rust free car. I decided to do a little slow cleaning on the rear end where Sandy found her code. I found it! Her 3.36 rear end has a code 23 that the inspectors guide says is correct for 62.

Doing another batch of bolts and parts for zinc plating. I found some bolts that are better then some of the ones I already had done. I am tired of bead blasting but I have to do it. I had the plater guy look at the inspection cover and he said it was clear zinc plated. I knew it had to be plated somehow for it to not have rusted. I will get it…[Read more]

I was concerned about that when I took my car apart. Luckily I was able to get it off without hurting it. It is stiffer than I think it should be but not broken. I still need to check my parts car but I feel sure it will not be any good.

That is a part I have never looked for but have always wonder how hard it would be to find. If I find anything I will let you know. I need to check my 4 speed parts car but I suspect it is not going to be any good.

I did replace the backup light wires in the harness with an NOS set I had. I also ordered a new positive battery cable for it from Lectric Limited. I hope it matches the original correct. So far, I do not believe I have any parts that are made in China going on the car. Maybe the radiator hose will be, I have not decided if I will use the new…[Read more]

Started cleaning the wire harnesses today. They cleaned up really well and nearly all the terminals had no corrosion. The very few that did, I pulled them apart to clean better. The engine side I think I will re tape. I don’t have any of the correct tape so I have that ordered.

Great! Make a video or two if you can. People love seeing them in action.

Something don’t add up? If you done nothing to the starter other than remove it and put it back on and then had a problem… The backed it up with another starter doing the same thing, Makes me think something else went wrong. Not sure what else that could be? I assume the engine turns ok with a socket on the crank?

I was thinking about you…[Read more]

This forum is a big part of why the Jetfire model has made it to where it is today. I only had the privilege of talking to Jim a couple times and a couple more emails but was always very helpful. Very thankful for Rick picking it up and keeping the forum going.

Eric

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Thanks guys.

I thought the body guy was taking a couple weeks off but he called earlier this morning and said he needed more money, lol. He has another 48 hours in it. He is having a VERY difficult time trying to match the paint. He has the bottom side primered with a quality thick black primer. The pitting that is there has filled in pretty…[Read more]

You too! We are about to head to my grandparents house. She is 89 and my Grandpa is 90. She still cooks for 30 to 40 of us that will cycle through her house today. I am so thankful to still have them with us and that they are doing well for their age.

Not sure where I stand on this car for a completion date. I may have to put it on hold for a short while. We found out last week that my wife’s Scoliosis has progressed to 66 degrees on one curve and 39 on another and her pain has been getting really bad. She is having a major surgery in January and will be down for a good while. I will be…[Read more]

Looks outstanding! I still need to restore my starter and generator also. Not even looked into them much yet.

Another picture of the curve for 63