- Installed front IPD sway bar after painting it dark gray. This is the one non-stock item that I have relented on. But I painted the bar dark gray (the paint I had on hand) because I couldn't stand the bright blue color that IPD paints it. I still have to suffer through the blue bushings, but I'll live.
- Installed protective bracket over marker light behind spare tire. The light protrudes into the trunk space where the spare tire sits, and this U-shaped bracket protects the wire connection on the light. I over looked it when I put the lights in.
- Tightened spade terminal on fuel sender. This was a little loose, so I pinched the slip on connector a bit for a tighter fit. This is pretty common with older spade connectors.
- Wired in new license plate light fixture. This is a new replacement and it wires up a bit differently than the original. It also had no bulbs in it so I swiped them from the old unit. Also, one of the lenses is not blacked out facing backwards so I grabbed a lens from the old unit. All works now.
- Checked marker lights and found two not working. Replaced left rear bulb, and cleaned front right bulb to get them working.
- Noticed light bleed-through from right rear tail light to backup light. Removed lens and found a shield missing. Found part in my stash and fixed. It must had fallen out when everything was apart.
- Installed new wiper blades and reinstalled the wiper arms
- Used RTV to seal a hole in the firewall/wheel well where the AC drain ran. I've removed the AC so this is no longer needed.
- Fixed horn. Contact ring needed cleaning with emory cloth. Now it works great.
- Reinstalled washer jets, cleaned reservoir, installed and tested pump. Works great.
- Reinstalled the ECU. I hadn't remounted it after getting the fuel injection working.
- Installed new plastic mounting pegs for front grill. 3 of 4 were broken off.
- Reinstalled the hitch mounting bolts to fill the holes in the trunk. I removed the hitch some time ago.
It's a lot of little stuff, but all needed before the car really goes anywhere. But it's really coming together nicely.
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Ahhh, but there's a big "little" project that lingers....the much-dreaded installation of the steel trim on the rubber seal around the rear window (I know this individual and have intimate knowledge of the project - I'll be the "help" next week).
Details, details.
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