[ghost28]

I got a little more assembled on the buick and trying to get as much done as I can with the parts I have at this time. I also built the adjustment rods from the cowl to the firewall and test fit the hood which I haven't painted yet.

[chopper526]

That looks great, Ghost. I like what you are doing with the interior panels too. Are you going to cover the panels or just go with the textured side exposed?

[ghost28]

That looks great, Ghost. I like what you are doing with the interior panels too. Are you going to cover the panels or just go with the textured side exposed?

They will be covered later on with a lighter colored material to brighten up the inside of the car.

[62131]

Ghost   what are the interior panels being made from?

[ghost28]

Ghost   what are the interior panels being made from?

It's a 1/8th inch plastic upholstery board that can be shaped with heat to conform to interior curves. I posted a spot on the what did you do today thread.

[62131]

Where can you purchased it?

[ghost28]

A friend bought the panels I used from a company called western auto upholstery. located he said on 41st and steele st in Denver Colo. I would think any auto upholstery shop that sell material  would have some?

[62131]

A friend bought the panels I used from a company called western auto upholstery. located he said on 41st and steele st in Denver Colo. I would think any auto upholstery shop that sell material  would have some?

Thanks I've got a friend that's in that business I'll ask him if he has it available.

[ghost28]

I finished up all the interior panels including the toe boards, or if you prefer kick panels, until I get it all  upholstered. I then installed a aluminum bulk head between the trunk and passenger compartment. This will also have a removable piece of upholstery board. The mounting clips I am using are a chrysler item and work well with a 1/4 inch hole.

[ghost28]

Evening Fellas.  I now have three cars I am dividing my time on. The 40 chevy truck, a 68 mustang that I am fixing a few problems it has for my dentist, and MY roadster. I started the wiring on the roadster because that's where the proiorities are, I mounted the fuse panel up high above the brake and clutch pedals, and I had to turn it sideways to make a better fit. The wiring up front is routed to the headlights through a 1/2 inch steel conduit, that also serves as my radiator to cowl support and adjustment bars, and the engine is wired. The back half is routed under the kick panelsup front, below the door in a channel I made, and behind the rear upholstery panel to the trunk area. I then drilled 5 holes in different locations, and put rubber grommets for the tail lights, licence light, and the backup lights. The dome light wire, and third brake light location aren't decided yet. I did find a good spot for my coil. I had enough room to mount it passenger side on the back of the cylinder head.

[ghost28]

Coil location.

[chopper526]

Ghost, you are a professional! The wire run through the radiator support conduit is "trick".
Better get on that Mustang, though, your mouth is in his hands.

[ghost28]

Ghost, you are a professional! The wire run through the radiator support conduit is "trick".
Better get on that Mustang, though, your mouth is in his hands.

Thanks chopper. I allready fixed the fit of the front wheels. He couldn't get them to fit with out rubbing inside or out with different spacers he bought, so I machined 1/8th inch from his 1 inch spacers and bingo no rubbing. Now on to replacing the drivers front floor pan he put a floor jack through. ooops

[TFoch]

Ghost, you are a professional! The wire run through the radiator support conduit is "trick".

I agree, that's a great idea!  Nice work

[ghost28]

Thanks guys, and chopper I did work on the mustang, putting a water pump on this one wasn't easy. But back to what's really important. I finished up the wiring for the most partall except lighting, but that needs the fenders to complete but they are run to the locations. I found a old licence holder and light in my cabinets, where it came from??.  I cleaned it up and mounted it on the rear of the buick, Now I need to find some really neat backup lights. I even hooked up the neutral safety, which on a standard transmission is connected to the clutch pedal. Note the old 4 blade fan I found, and the porcelin buick sign on the grille shell that used to be on the rear of the car.