As you're aware, I put rewiring the firebird on my list of 37 things to do this year. I'm happy to report this task has been started and we're well on our way to getting it completed.
Last Friday, Saturday, and Sunday were nearly 100% dedicated to the Firebird (with the exception of taking some time off to go to an ultrasound for the new baby - all great news and momma and baby are both healthy and progressing like they should!!)...and thanks to a good buddy who flew up from Florida, a lot got done...despite the lack of instructions and being sent at least 2 incorrect parts from the factory.
When I say "lack of instructions" I'm really being generous....we spent a lot of time looking things up online, watching youtube videos, and talking things through. At the end of each day, our bodies were shot and our brains were mush...but we kept at it for 10+ hours each day and got a lot accomplished.
Below are some pictures to show you what has been done so far. It's tough to tell, but the engine, interior, and gauges are done. And, everything works!
It should be noted that without Jamie stepping in and taking care of the lil' dude all weekend, we wouldn't have gotten half as far as we did.
Thank you to all who helped make this possible.
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| What started it all |
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| Original gauge cluster and dash insert |
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| Old speedo and gauges |
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| A radio (1 of 3)...this one happened to be in the glove box |
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| Starting to take out the dash |
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| Everything's out |
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| Adios back seats. The back part was pulled out, too |
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| Wires, dash, and seats out |
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| This was a little surprise I wasn't expecting. Looks like I get to learn to weld. |
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| Out with the old |
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| That's a lot of wires and not a lot of instructions |
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| New wires on the interior of car |
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| Every project needs a supervisor |
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| Where do you keep your steering wheel? |
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| New gauges wired |
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| New gauge cluster and dash |
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| Hard at work |
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| New engine wires being installed |
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| Brooks "helping" and pulling wires |
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| He doesn't believe in having a clean work are |
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| Stuff pulled out of the car...and a stroller. |
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| Mouse skull I found under the back seats |
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| He really wants to drive and the lack of seats don't bother him at all |
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