Gsmblue Posted August 31, 2018 Author Share Posted August 31, 2018 Looks to me that you are over 50% complete on your to do list! It keeps bloody growing though!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Lewis Posted August 31, 2018 Share Posted August 31, 2018 I was thinking how much work do I still to do on the Espy... The answer is .... a boat load! Although I am trying to keep a list of priorities, I think my list is incomplete.. But to make myself feel better I have redone my "To-do" list to include what I have completed so as I complete stuff I can move it down the list and keep track of what I have done. So as best as I can tell the list looks like: Short term (1-4 weeks) Neutral safety switch Radiator (Sprectra Premium CU560) Vacuum hoses all need to be replaced so they are all blue 😎 Alternator cable needs to be replaced Ground strap from battery needs to be replaced Paint remaining interior trim (I have a whole new F150 grey interior from the JY) Prep rust on body work New seals for the removable top Medium term (4-6 weeks) Blue top steering box (out of stock!) Driver seat rebuild (needs a pro) Tachometer Shift indicator needs replacing Map lights Wire up KC daylighters Sound deadening transfer case shifter boot and trim Map pockets on doors Long term (who knows!) Paint body work Body mounts Anti roll bar bushings AC (missing some components) Dash pad replacement Rear bumper (JY one did not work out) Rear axle seals transfer case shifter boot Completed Installed Stainless steel braided Brake lines and flushed the system. Replaced brake booster Replaced rear brake slaves Center Console and glove box locks replaced Driver side power lock actuator replaced Windshield leak fixed Re-align steering wheel, 3 times… Custom plates New headliner Replace power window switches and bezels Replace power mirror switches Replace power lock switches and bezels New Alpine BT149 stereo New speakers (Infinity Refernce) and wires Painted dash needles Fixed idiot light films on dash Replace power steering return hose Replace headlights Replace side marker lenses and bulbs Replace rear light clusters and bulbs Remove all old extra lights and wiring Replace all 6 shocks with KYB Gas-A-Just Replace window wiper arms and blades Installed all new weather stripping Replace vacuum modulator for transmission Installed center console Replace battery terminal clamps Installed new Edelbrock valve covers with new gaskets Re-installed Edlebrock performer intake manifold with new gaskets Installed new Edlecbrock 1406 carb and a new air filter Installed HEI dizzy/ignition Installed new steering column top assembly Installed Borg intermediate steering shaft Installed factory grill New steering wheel Carburetor adjustment to lean idle Drilled out tire swing arm bolts. 2 were rusted in Paint/mount tire swing arm New wheels (Ford 10 hole 15x8) New tires (Goodyear Wrangler Duratrac 31x10.5x15) New rear brake shoes and springs (front were already brand new) Installed washer jets Replaced washer bottle/coolant overflow I am sure I am forgetting some stuff I have done and some stuff that I know needs to be done.. The new spare wheel should be delivered this weekend then I can get a new tire on that. It won't be long before the top has to go back on and that means I will need to get a bunch of stuff done ready for winter! Yes, you've made good progress! I really like keeping track as it is so easy to think nothing is getting done when it really is. Well done! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gsmblue Posted September 12, 2018 Author Share Posted September 12, 2018 Yes, you've made good progress! I really like keeping track as it is so easy to think nothing is getting done when it really is. Well done! Only a small update. I ordered the seals for the top, they should arrive next week before the rain does! The radiator (CU560) and a new cap has arrived and is sat in the garage. The NSS is the wrong one. It is a 4 wire, Espy has a 2 wire, so really just a back up light switch.... need to work out what the part number is, if anyone knows please let me know. And today, the spare wheel and tire got an upgrade. Need a nice cover on there for the winter I think... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Lewis Posted September 13, 2018 Share Posted September 13, 2018 Only a small update. I ordered the seals for the top, they should arrive next week before the rain does! The radiator (CU560) and a new cap has arrived and is sat in the garage. The NSS is the wrong one. It is a 4 wire, Espy has a 2 wire, so really just a back up light switch.... need to work out what the part number is, if anyone knows please let me know. And today, the spare wheel and tire got an upgrade. Need a nice cover on there for the winter I think... Ooooh, that spare tire and wheel look great! Excellent upgrade. But, they do need covered. As for the NSS, see if this new page helps: Driveline/Transmissions/Automatic Transmissions/Neutral Start Switch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ferdinand Posted September 13, 2018 Share Posted September 13, 2018 Only a small update. I ordered the seals for the top, they should arrive next week before the rain does! The radiator (CU560) and a new cap has arrived and is sat in the garage. The NSS is the wrong one. It is a 4 wire, Espy has a 2 wire, so really just a back up light switch.... need to work out what the part number is, if anyone knows please let me know. And today, the spare wheel and tire got an upgrade. Need a nice cover on there for the winter I think... What a project! Glad you were able to document the progress! I am in a similar project on an '85. Thanks for the motivation!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gsmblue Posted September 13, 2018 Author Share Posted September 13, 2018 Ooooh, that spare tire and wheel look great! Excellent upgrade. But, they do need covered. As for the NSS, see if this new page helps: Driveline/Transmissions/Automatic Transmissions/Neutral Start Switch. Thanks Gary. I am going to pull the old one out and take a good look at it. I am certain it only has 2 wires but otherwise looks identical to the first one on that list.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gsmblue Posted September 13, 2018 Author Share Posted September 13, 2018 What a project! Glad you were able to document the progress! I am in a similar project on an '85. Thanks for the motivation!!! Ferdinand - Are you going to start a project thread too? It is a great idea. It has helped me keep track of what I am doing and is a great way to get help from the rest of the people here :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ferdinand Posted September 13, 2018 Share Posted September 13, 2018 Ferdinand - Are you going to start a project thread too? It is a great idea. It has helped me keep track of what I am doing and is a great way to get help from the rest of the people here :) Good call Gsmblue. I will try to sort through what I have thus far and try to put something together. I sure would love the feedback and input along the way!! It is a journey for sure, but then again that is what it is all about! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gsmblue Posted September 16, 2018 Author Share Posted September 16, 2018 Only a small update. I ordered the seals for the top, they should arrive next week before the rain does! The radiator (CU560) and a new cap has arrived and is sat in the garage. The NSS is the wrong one. It is a 4 wire, Espy has a 2 wire, so really just a back up light switch.... need to work out what the part number is, if anyone knows please let me know. And today, the spare wheel and tire got an upgrade. Need a nice cover on there for the winter I think... Could not resist this cover! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grumpin Posted September 16, 2018 Share Posted September 16, 2018 Could not resist this cover! Where did you find the cover? Looks nice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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