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I mounted mine with the realy on the right and flipped the fuses. The ground mount is hidden in upper right corner here.
I mounted mine with the realy on the right and flipped the fuses. The ground mount is hidden in upper right corner here.
0 2021/09/16 08:28:51
Make your own mounting templates with blue tape & a sharpie.
Make your own mounting templates with blue tape & a sharpie.
0 2021/09/16 08:31:43
Circuit isolater labeled to make maintenance down the road much easier.
Circuit isolater labeled to make maintenance down the road much easier.
0 2021/09/16 08:36:15
Modern accessories powered by modern relay. Isolated, easier to maintain, and safer than lots of amps through 55 year old wires.
Modern accessories powered by modern relay. Isolated, easier to maintain, and safer than lots of amps through 55 year old wires.
0 2021/09/16 08:44:35
The death of a fairly rare and cool option. I may rewire it someday, but luckily I had a spare in my stash...
The death of a fairly rare and cool option. I may rewire it someday, but luckily I had a spare in my stash...
0 2021/09/16 09:21:50
Cut it to fit and enjoy a quieter car. It can make door panels a bit harder to fit.
Cut it to fit and enjoy a quieter car. It can make door panels a bit harder to fit.
0 2022/05/03 11:53:36
Aluminum backed, 1/4" thick, closed cell foam works much better than GM's tarpaper water barriers from the 60's to eliminate noise, heat & water from the cabin.
Aluminum backed, 1/4" thick, closed cell foam works much better than GM's tarpaper water barriers from the 60's to eliminate noise, heat & water from the cabin.
0 2022/05/03 11:57:34
Tips & tricks to quiet a Big Olds. Not factory, but I think it helps. And they're fun projects.
Tips & tricks to quiet a Big Olds. Not factory, but I think it helps. And they're fun projects.
0 2022/05/03 12:07:03
Trimlok adhesive P seal. It can make your doors a bit harder to close in the early going.
Trimlok adhesive P seal. It can make your doors a bit harder to close in the early going.
0 2022/05/03 12:14:50
'66 Starfire door with Trimlok P seal edging. I retained the factory seals, but this helps reduce noise.
'66 Starfire door with Trimlok P seal edging. I retained the factory seals, but this helps reduce noise.
0 2022/05/03 12:18:44
Upholsterer's trick to turn a corner neatly.
Upholsterer's trick to turn a corner neatly.
0 2022/05/03 12:20:18
Why not make it look clean?
Why not make it look clean?
0 2022/05/03 12:24:36
Just before putting the door panel back on
Just before putting the door panel back on
0 2022/05/03 12:28:20
While you're filling voids, why not?
While you're filling voids, why not?
0 2022/05/03 12:32:23
Early experiment, will need to figure out an end solution and how to make it look cleaner.
Early experiment, will need to figure out an end solution and how to make it look cleaner.
0 2022/05/03 12:33:30
0 2022/05/09 09:06:55
Fresh wiper arm springs help your wipers stay against the windshield at higher speeds.
Fresh wiper arm springs help your wipers stay against the windshield at higher speeds.
0 2022/05/09 09:08:09
Use a small flatblade to gently nudge the cover off the wiper arm. There a are 2 retention tangs to release. After this end is up, tap out the cover from the other end.
Use a small flatblade to gently nudge the cover off the wiper arm. There a are 2 retention tangs to release. After this end is up, tap out the cover from the other end.
0 2022/05/09 09:12:00
Grind off the end of the old spring. Don't hit the retention clip with the 2 holes.
Grind off the end of the old spring. Don't hit the retention clip with the 2 holes.
0 2022/05/09 09:14:43
Duct tape makes for a pretty good third hand when stretching springs.
Duct tape makes for a pretty good third hand when stretching springs.
0 2022/05/09 09:18:36
Use your small vice grips to stretch the spring and hook the clip over the bar in the mounting end of the wiper blade.
Use your small vice grips to stretch the spring and hook the clip over the bar in the mounting end of the wiper blade.
0 2022/05/09 09:19:34
Heat and solvent help remove the 3M mastic sealant. Heat also helps liquify it for reinstallation. Heat the parts on the bench, not your windshield.
Heat and solvent help remove the 3M mastic sealant. Heat also helps liquify it for reinstallation. Heat the parts on the bench, not your windshield.
0 2022/05/09 12:19:18
Tools to pop GM windsheild (and rear window) molding clips. Use a bending tool on the right to create a gap for the pliers or Y hook on the left and pull the clip toward the center of the windshield.
Tools to pop GM windsheild (and rear window) molding clips. Use a bending tool on the right to create a gap for the pliers or Y hook on the left and pull the clip toward the center of the windshield.
0 2022/05/09 12:29:01
Windshield reveal moldings and pliers. These work, but be careful of scratching / chipping glass.
Windshield reveal moldings and pliers. These work, but be careful of scratching / chipping glass.
0 2022/05/09 13:12:14
Once the reveal moldings are off, you'll see 3 screws securing the A-pillar molding to the windshield frame on the front.
Once the reveal moldings are off, you'll see 3 screws securing the A-pillar molding to the windshield frame on the front.
0 2022/05/09 13:13:30
Passenger side A-pillar. Grind this screw off or remove the windshield to get at all of them.
Passenger side A-pillar. Grind this screw off or remove the windshield to get at all of them.
0 2022/05/09 13:19:03
Screw slot locations, symmetric on each side of the car. This is the passenger side as viewed from the rear.
Screw slot locations, symmetric on each side of the car. This is the passenger side as viewed from the rear.
0 2022/05/09 13:24:14
Convertible top molding. Passenger side on the left. Buffing this up makes them look almost new.
Convertible top molding. Passenger side on the left. Buffing this up makes them look almost new.
0 2022/05/09 13:31:08
The 4 or 5 slots on the molding allow correct right-left adjustment. I didn't remove the locating screws. Luckily...
The 4 or 5 slots on the molding allow correct right-left adjustment. I didn't remove the locating screws. Luckily...
0 2022/05/09 13:36:53
A few hours with the buffer & your stainless can look like a mirror.
A few hours with the buffer & your stainless can look like a mirror.
0 2022/05/09 14:07:43
Lots of hours just to get a few shiny moldings in place. But fun.
Lots of hours just to get a few shiny moldings in place. But fun.
0 2022/05/09 14:08:41
Hacked Factory diagram for mid-60's Big Olds vacuum power door locks. This may help you install, repair or understand yours.
Hacked Factory diagram for mid-60's Big Olds vacuum power door locks. This may help you install, repair or understand yours.
0 2022/05/10 16:08:32
Left is what you see in the glove box of a Trico trunk release equipped '66 Big Olds. Right is a side view, so you can see the business end.
Left is what you see in the glove box of a Trico trunk release equipped '66 Big Olds. Right is a side view, so you can see the business end.
0 2022/05/12 21:17:29
Typical Mid-60's Trico vacuum trunk release. Observe port assignments or be prepared for a vacuum hiss...
Typical Mid-60's Trico vacuum trunk release. Observe port assignments or be prepared for a vacuum hiss...
0 2022/05/12 21:19:52
Trico vacuum trunk release sandwich with paper shim hack to increase vacuum seal tension against switch housing.
Trico vacuum trunk release sandwich with paper shim hack to increase vacuum seal tension against switch housing.
0 2022/05/12 21:37:16
Here's what's inside your Trico vacuum trunk release.
Here's what's inside your Trico vacuum trunk release.
0 2022/05/12 21:57:00
Nylon blinds string can hold your Olds seat buttons in place.
Nylon blinds string can hold your Olds seat buttons in place.
0 2022/05/18 21:44:04
Use your heat gun to melt the nylon cord into a U shape so you can press it through PinBack button holes.
Use your heat gun to melt the nylon cord into a U shape so you can press it through PinBack button holes.
0 2022/05/18 21:47:09
Cut your strings extra-long (16-20"). Mildly melting nylon cord allows you to route the string through pinback button holes.
Cut your strings extra-long (16-20"). Mildly melting nylon cord allows you to route the string through pinback button holes.
0 2022/05/18 21:49:53
Use the center pin to place the button correctly in your upholstery, looking at it from the front (aka visible) side. Use the strings to tie it in place if the pin isn't long enough.
Use the center pin to place the button correctly in your upholstery, looking at it from the front (aka visible) side. Use the strings to tie it in place if the pin isn't long enough.
0 2022/05/18 21:51:41