Fun with my 71 Ghia project

[kiwighia68]

[SoCalJes]

[kiwighia68]

[SoCalJes]

Ha! If you stretch it out this will keep you busy for a while. Its one of those things that you need to measure 10 times and still proceed slowly...

1. This is supposed to represent the wiper switch

2. You need to cut the back part of the switch that contains the valve. Take into consideration how deep the center push button pin is in the hole in relation to the length of your switch. Every switch is going to have slightly different dimensions. Make sure you take the head of your wiper switch so you don't cut the pin!

3. Next you need to drill the hole where you will mount the switch. Make sure you take the wiper button off the switch so you don't damage the center pin. The drill diameter needs to be slightly smaller than the threaded diameter of the switch so the switch will screw in. Make sure you only drill deep enough to get the switch screwed in.

4. Screw the switch in while you have some type continuity tested so you can test by pushing in the washer button on the wiper switch. Once you reach the correct depth the pin will push in the switch when you press the washer button. Use some red Loctite to keep the switch from backing out.

Once all that is done just wire in to any generic electric washer motor.

The switch looks like this

I've literally seen these everywhere. Here is an example from Ebay
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Momentary-N-O-Classic-Small-Push-Button-Switch-Red-060-632-/221679850156

Hope that makes sense...
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Jesse
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[SoCalJes]

Just remember that where you make the cut depends on the length of the switch. If you cut it too short you will need to start over with a new switch so its better to cut it long and test and cut again than to cut too short.
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[kiwighia68]

[SoCalJes]

I'm sure grandkids are great but I'm glad I don't have any yet, probably for the same reasons you mentioned
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71 Ghia
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[SoCalJes]

I'm getting ready to get back on the wiring harness and to do that I want to finish mounting the dash and center console but before I do I've been pondering two options as to how to finish them. The two options are to paint or cover them most likely with a vinyl like leather material. I've never had a car with a painted dash and what worries me is if it will be a PIA with sun glare. I'm in Florida now and at some point will move back home to California. Both are mostly sunny all year around. Because of that I'm leaning towards wrapping them.

Any cons to wrapping the dash?

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Jesse
71 Ghia
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[xzener]

I'd say wrap them. I will be getting the GlassAction dash and wrapping it in black leather/vinyl with nice stitching. A more finished product in my opinion.

I will be doing mine similar to C21darrel. His dash is beautiful, have a look...

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[SoCalJes]

There is no doubt that looks great.

I'm thinking of making a bezel for the gauges and covering the entire dash (top and face. There will be no glove box.
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71 Ghia
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Just because it didn't come that way, doesn't mean it shouldn't have.

[c21darrel]

[SoCalJes]

Found some time and finally mounted the air valves today

By the way thought id share this incase anyone hasn't used these before. It is a threaded rivet tool.
You can get the inserts in standard or metric threads. There are two types of insert materials, aluminum and mild steel.
It's a million times better than using sheet metal screws...

Basically to install them you just pick the threaded insert you need, mount the matching adapter on the tool and select the drill bit size.

Drill the hole and crimp the insert just like a rivet and unscrew the tool's tip and you're all set. Incidentally you can tighten the screw/bolt to a pretty good torque without issue.

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Jesse
71 Ghia
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Just because it didn't come that way, doesn't mean it shouldn't have.

[SoCalJes]

[kiwighia68]

[SoCalJes]

I have been using these rivets to mount everything around the car except the mirrors so I think I'm going to borrow that idea from you. What I like the most about them is that you can disassemble components as needed without the worry of blowing through the hole for sheet metal screws.

As for the dash I agree with your thoughts. I'm heading over with the wife for assistance to get the material and color. It will be good to get back into practice since the door panels and rear deck will be coming up. I still have an industrial sowing head for interiors so that will be fun. I'll post as soon as I have something.

I never thought it would take this long to finish this car but I'm not in a hurry either...
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[SoCalJes]

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