Just what the Doctor ordered. 1977 280z

[Captain Obvious]

When I first ordered my Escort core ( SPECTRA PREMIUM 94741), I got a copper one like that. But what I really wanted was one of the aluminum ones. I opened a ticket with them and exchanged it for an aluminum one.

Not sure it really matters, but I had already cut and sized everything for the aluminum version. If you're haven't made any mods yet, it might not matter. But for me, I wanted the other one. Apparently they consider the two form, fit and function identical. I'm not sure I agree...

[grannyknot]

Well it took longer than planned but it's working, copied @mikev88 method but found I needed a nut on the top of the on/off stud to keep the swivel from flying off, an M5x.8 die works perfectly.  The Duplicolor Pontiac Blue DE1610  really is a very close match to the stock colour, so thanks @siteunseen

[grannyknot]

Finally got all of the interior panels repaired and painted with SEM, now I can store them safely and start making a mess again.

The 280 harness is a lot heavier than the 240

Here is what was hidden in the harness,  How many electrical hacks can you count?

[rcb280z]

You've got your work cut out for you with the harness.

Lots of cut wires there

[gwri8]

4 hours ago, grannyknot said:

 

The 280 harness is a lot heavier than the 240

Here is what was hidden in the harness,  How many electrical hacks can you count?

 

Ooof, that just brought back some fresh memories.  At least your still have some connectors attached!  Just remember that patience is a virtue.?

[siteunseen]

3 hours ago, gwri8 said:

Just remember that patience is a virtue.?

Unfortunately that's why I have to buy my patience. Low morals.

I had a chance to get a decent '77 for $600 but the harness was missing.  Quick pass for me.  

[Captain Obvious]

Woof. That harness is going to take some sorting. Going through someone else's electrical work is always a real treat.

The first group of hacks is clearly headlight related. The second set... Not sure. Hazard? Radio?

In any event, you've got your wires cut out for you.

[Captain Obvious]

And somehow I think I missed your completely heater core and valve assy. Looks great.

Is that a new feedthrough tube for the firewall? Was turned down ninety and you cut it off to make it straighter?

You're probably going to want some sort of flow restricting device somewhere in the lines besides the new valve. I found that after making mods like this, the flow through the heater core is way more than ever necessary. I believe the original temp control valve was much more restrictive than the new style ball valves. You may want to cut the flow down somewhere else with a fixed restriction.

On ‎9‎/‎14‎/‎2018 at 7:28 PM, grannyknot said:

 

[grannyknot]

8 hours ago, Captain Obvious said:

The second set... Not sure. Hazard? Radio?

I think that rats nest is part of the blower/heater wiring.

8 hours ago, Captain Obvious said:

And somehow I think I missed your completely heater core and valve assy. Looks great.

Thanks, I just realized I did not give you credit for your pioneering efforts,  CREDIT to Bruce.

8 hours ago, Captain Obvious said:

Is that a new feedthrough tube for the firewall? Was turned down ninety and you cut it off to make it straighter?

Yeah, just cut it off and worked a bead on to it with some modified Vise grips.

[Captain Obvious]

I'm sure you'll figure out the wiring. It's not going to be fun though. Red/blue and green/white is almost always dashboard/console illumination. The other colors are harder to pin down. You'll get it.

So about the feedthrough for the firewall on the heater... I didn't even know you could still get that part new. Was it expensive? I made my own because I didn't think I could even get it. Well that, and I made mine out of stainless just because I could.

[grannyknot]

8 hours ago, Captain Obvious said:

I didn't even know you could still get that part new.

I'm sure you can't, mine was just thrown into the bucket for replating.

[Captain Obvious]

Oh! Well that's good!

Thinking they were still out there, I was starting to feel bad about the time I spent making my new one. Now I'm happy again!

Plus, now I've got that sweet tube beading tool for the lathe.