May 11, 20204 yr Author comment_599265 A quick trip to the JY and I have my door grommet solution. I believe it was an older Cavalier that gave up the rear door boots. I traced the opening size onto tape on the paint and then ground out the grommet size from that. A little permatex in behind and we are good to go! Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/50908-1976-280z-restoration-project/?&page=268#findComment-599265 Share on other sites More sharing options...
May 11, 20204 yr Author comment_599267 And finally the door tag comes home! One of the first parts that came off, #271295 is back! Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/50908-1976-280z-restoration-project/?&page=268#findComment-599267 Share on other sites More sharing options...
May 11, 20204 yr Author comment_599285 And the finished door jamb grommet! Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/50908-1976-280z-restoration-project/?&page=268#findComment-599285 Share on other sites More sharing options...
May 11, 20204 yr comment_599287 Very slick. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/50908-1976-280z-restoration-project/?&page=268#findComment-599287 Share on other sites More sharing options...
May 14, 20204 yr Author comment_599451 Hey @zKars, your old bumper is still pretty shiny! Thanks to @EuroDat for the awesome bracket kit. Perfect fit and I am very pleased. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/50908-1976-280z-restoration-project/?&page=268#findComment-599451 Share on other sites More sharing options...
May 14, 20204 yr Author comment_599452 Also, if anyone is wondering what all those white wires are for in the fusible links.... Four of them go to the starter motor positive for a straight feed from the battery cable. I replaced all of that with a new fuse block. I need to wrap the wires and replace the cover etc, but it’s a nice mod. Voltage display for the first 30 seconds of ignition/accessory. LEDs to show fuse integrity. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/50908-1976-280z-restoration-project/?&page=268#findComment-599452 Share on other sites More sharing options...
May 14, 20204 yr comment_599460 Interesting you ran your cable off the battery to the fuse block. I ran mine off the starter positive post. I guess no difference Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/50908-1976-280z-restoration-project/?&page=268#findComment-599460 Share on other sites More sharing options...
May 15, 20204 yr Author comment_599475 I wanted to eliminate the cable. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/50908-1976-280z-restoration-project/?&page=268#findComment-599475 Share on other sites More sharing options...
May 19, 20204 yr Author comment_599793 So while I wait for my harness loom tape to arrive, I decided to wire in some more important mods. Thanks to the experts that came before me for the great DIY files here on the forum! New fused relay cluster to ensure clean power to the essentials. Left to right, low beam, high beam, starter and horn. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/50908-1976-280z-restoration-project/?&page=268#findComment-599793 Share on other sites More sharing options...
May 20, 20204 yr Author comment_599841 While working on other things, I have set aside my chromed bezels in a bath of 3:1 water/muriatic acid to dissolve the chrome. So far so good! Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/50908-1976-280z-restoration-project/?&page=268#findComment-599841 Share on other sites More sharing options...
May 20, 20204 yr comment_599845 So, after stripping off the chrome how are you going to reapply it? Or are you doing something different. How long do you keep it in the acid bath and does it affect the plastic at all? Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/50908-1976-280z-restoration-project/?&page=268#findComment-599845 Share on other sites More sharing options...
May 20, 20204 yr Author comment_599865 I am painting it with chrome paint. The acid has no effect on the plastic and I have left it in for a day on the partially stripped one and probably another day for the still chromed one. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/50908-1976-280z-restoration-project/?&page=268#findComment-599865 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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