1970 s2 0453R Reassembly

[BDA]

Nice work, D'man! I'm interested in how the microfiber looks when you're finished!

[dakazman]

  BDA, it fabric is lighter than a he vinyl so having it as a headliner might be a good choice. At 60” wide I purchased 2 yards which will be plenty for $31.00 . There are two ways I’m considering installing, first a glued onto a 1/8” foam pad and then using Velcro standoffs that are fiberglassed onto the ceiling . The second way is to hang on a steel rods which are formed into a holder on both sides and center giving a pleated look. Pulled tight and tucked into the front and window seals and door channels.  A lot of cars were done this way and the way I’m leaning to.
  Dakazman
 

[BobW]

I least enjoy my Europa when I'm backing up. The visibility to the back and rear-quarters is poor, making a guessing game out of reversing into a parking spot. Have you considered a back-up camera with separate screen?

[BDA]

I've heard at least one guy who has a backup camera with a separate screen. I have a radio that accepts a backup camera (it also has bluetooth audio and hands free answering). There are lots of them that support this.

[jbcollier]

I use a GPS with a back-up camera.  Works very well.  I back up with confidence.

John

[dakazman]

  I can’t wait to buy some fun stuff, guys! 😀.  I still need to buy some 31mm inner hub bear
 
   My machinist gave me a call today and announced my ZZ4 block is ready for pickup, I’ll be balancing my jobs to clear a path to my stationary ceiling hoist. Removing my crossflow off the engine stand so I can build up the block. It’s going to be nice to get my first baby back on the road after 8 months.
 

 Dakazman

 
 
   

[surfguitar58]

I least enjoy my Europa when I'm backing up. The visibility to the back and rear-quarters is poor, making a guessing game out of reversing into a parking spot. Have you considered a back-up camera with separate screen?

I made a bracket for my iPhone that goes where the radio should be. The iPhone connects to a tiny bluetooth backup camera under the rear license plate. The only downside is it takes a few seconds fumbling with the phone to get the back-up screen to come up.

And yes, the white cable is unsightly. I have since fixed the cigarette lighter/power outlet that is located where my expensive ashtray should be. Missing ashtray surely cuts the value of my car in half.

Tom

[BDA]

That's really cleanly done, Surf! (I forgive you for the wire!  ) Your dash looks great!

[dakazman]

Your dash is perfection,Tom. I read about the lag but by the time I get around to it they will probably have it fixed. It is a must get and I heard they are coming out with side view cameras also.

  Picked up my motor from my he machinist and did what I set out to do. Get it on the stand. 😀
Yes it’s a harbor freight 3 wheel unit rated at 1000 lb capacity.?
Now to run taps down every threaded hole to clean. 🤪
Dakazman
 

[BDA]

I'm guessing that isn't the motor that's going into your Europa! 

[dakazman]

   More arts and crafts and some parts polishing 😂. I tried something new on an old fan housing, what do you think? Polished or painted?

  Started a mold x2 in case I mess up, for the demister grills. Talking about grilles, I installed the front assembly, took me forever to find hardware , drill all new holes and then finally mount. It’s been a hectic month with plenty of unexpected jobs cropping up. Helping neighbors and daughters is what I do.
   
 BDA, sorry no😀. Maybe the next build. Crank, pistons and cam and roller lifters installed.
Dakazman

[dakazman]

  Dug some items out of some storage bags and found a NLA part, yes a heater shut off  valve. I love the , “MADE IN ENGLAND” and on/off engraving. So I tested it and I had no flow thru valve. Ready to open the swedged edges but before that I dropped a few drops of muratic acid into it and let soak. I returned about an hour later and pressurized it . Wow the rust particles that came out were substantial.
I now have a fully operational heater valve. Now to figure out what this other items are for?
  Another setback was I finally noticed the difference between a Weber and a solex carb after seeing a picture of the heater shut off valve and coolant lines.? Do I have my carb on backwards? So I went back and pulled the Weber carb off , no... primary towards th barrow end and the secondary/ larger.
Okay back to to manual. I see said the novice. The solex carb has the inlet fuel line facing aft. See pic.
Weber DGV faces forward.
  I’m just a novice and just want to pass some of these gottcha’s out there.

[jbcollier]

The plumbing type shut-off valve is because those heater valves are infamous for not shutting completely off.  Lots of glass area so it takes very little hot water sneaking through to make the cabin very uncomfortable.

[dakazman]

  I’ll pressure test it again , flow from the hose spigot was completely shut off . After cleaning it I can see why , especially with the original steel cooling transfer lines.

  I installed the carb again and mocked up a flex copper line that I’ll use for the steel lines. If anyone has some pic of a installed Weber Carb on a wedge motor will help . I purchased the car with all these items in boxes but this is all I have.  Choke and throttle still a blur but it may have something to do with this swiveling bracket on the valve cover.
Dakazman

[Gary t]

My carb (Weber) is currently in a Tupper Ware in my shop (warm) not on the car in the garage (-5°c)but there is a quadrant mounted on the rocker cover that the throttle cable goes to and a push rod from the quadrant to the throttle arm on the carb.
Do you want pictures?