Dale L.'s Journal

Complete Engine Rebuild (Performance parts)
Weber 32/36 Carb Setup
Lucas 45D Distributor
Cobalt 8mm Ignition Wire Set
Intermotor 40K Sport Coil
10 Row Oil Cooler w/ SS hoses
Blue Label Overdrive Transmission (Rebuilt)
Borg & Beck Heavy Duty Clutch Kit w/ roller bearing
Clutch Master Cylinder OEM
Clutch Hose Cobalt Stainless Steel
Clutch Master Cylinder (Lockheed)
Clutch Fork Rubber boot
Aluminum Valve Cover and Nuts
MOWOG 12H709 Exhaust Manifold
Exhaust manifold studs
BOSCH 85 Amp Alternator
Thermostat Housing and Thermostat
Gear Reduction Starter
AC Compressor
Bell Stainless Exhaust System
MINATOR (K&N)15 inch aluminum rims
Accelerator Cable
Speedometer cable
Emergency Brake Cable
Caliper Rebuild Kit ( Seals and pistons)
Front Brake Kit
Rear Brake Kit
Rear Brake Hose
Front Brake Hoses
Brake Master Cylinder OEM
Emergency Brake Cable
U-Joints
Gearbox Buffer Pad
Gearbox Stabilizer Bushing
Shift Lever Bushings
Trans Mount
Motor Mounts
Engine mount bracket Left
Engine mount bracket Right
7 inch H4 Lucas Headlights
Headlight Switch
Hazard Switch
Heater Fan Switch
Fan Thermostat Switch
Ignition Switch Assembly
Turn Signal Switch Assembly
Wiper Switch Assembly
Fuse Box (4)
SMITHS Voltmeter
Single Rubber Connector (10 ea.)
Double Rubber Connector (10 ea)
Bullet Connector (40 ea)
Fuel Filter
Fuel Pump
Fuel Pump Banjo Washer
Stainless Gas Cap
Battery Cut-Off Switch
#2 AWG Battery Cable (Positive) 10ft
Gates Ethanol-proof Fuel hose
AC Belt
Alt Belt
Oil Filter
New coated Fuel Tank with seals and sending unit
Front Suspension Rebuild Kit
Tie Rod Ends
Rack Boot Kit (pair)
Front Coil Springs
Remanufactured Front and Rear Shock Absorbers
Heritage Rear Leaf Spring Set
Shackle Kit
Rear Limiting Straps
Front Crossmember pad / LIP
Front Crossmember pad
Standard A arm Bushing Set
Rear Shock Links
3/16 Brake Stainless Fuel Tubing (front to rear)
5/16 Fuel Stainless Brake Tubing (front to rear)
1/4 Clutch Stainless Steel Tubing
Tubing Nuts (Male & Female)
Stainless Oil line Engine to gauge
Side Stainless Trim 6 pc.
Intake Growl Grill
Intake Growl Grill Clips
Intake Growl Screen
Wiper Pod Chrome Nut
Chrome Wiper Bezel
Wiper Pod Seal
Wiper /Washer Jet Nozzle
Washer Bottle
Door Handles
Lock Set Door/Trunk
Door Mirror LEFT
Door Mirror RIGHT
Door/Trunk Lock Set
Door top rail Trim Kit
Door Seal Finisher Left Front
Door Seal Finisher Right Front
Door Seal Finisher Left Rear
Door Seal Finisher Right Rear
Shifter boot rubber seal
Hood Release Cable
Sunvisor Outer Metal Jacket
Trunk Emblem 62-69 3 pc
Battery Cover Seal
Window Channel Felt Kit
Vent Frame Corner Block
Vent Frame to Door Seal(L)
Vent Frame to Door Seal(R)
Inner Side Window Brush
Windshield to Vent Frame Seal
Winshield Support Rod and nut
Top to Windshield Seal
Lower Windshield Seal
Trunk Seal
Pillar Post Pad( L )
Pillar Post Pad( R )
Pillar post seal retainer strips
Glass to Frame Glazing Seal
Vent Frame Door Seal(L)
Vent Frame Door Seal( R)
Heater Cable
Heater Temp Cable
Heater Gasket Set
Heater Valve and Gasket
Heater Box Decals and Clips
Dual Electric Radiator Cooling Fans
Headlight Ring OEM (Pair)
Headlight Gasket Set
Door Handle and Trunk Lock Gasket set
Tail Light Kit Pair 70-80
Tail Light Kit Pair 62-69 (Want to try this fit.)
Reverse Light Lens
Rear Side Marker Light Red assy
Front Side Marker Light Amb assy
Chrome License Plate Lights
Convertible Top Retainers and Pins.
1976-80 15 inch spoke steering wheel
95 Miata Beige Leather seats with Headrest Speakers ( Ebay)
Complete Interior Panel Set in Honey Tan w/ black piping
Complete Prestige molded Carpet Kit
Seat brackets for Miata to MGB conversion ( crateparts.com)
New front valance OEM
Richard Grant front race spoiler
1980 O/D Shift Lever and Knob & Nut
O/D Shift Cap
O/D Switch
O/d Wiring Harness
Inertia Switch
Electric Washer Pump
SMITHS Voltmeter
Battery Cut-Off Switch
Hood and Trunk Dual Gas Strut Lift Kits
Front and Rear Swaybar bushings and brackets
Front Sway bar end bushings
Rear Sway bar end bushings
Front & Rear Bump Stop Buffers
Rear Axle Cover Gasket
Heavy Duty Headlight Relay Harness Kit
Remote Entry Door Lock Kit
Burlwood Dash Trim Kit
Dynamat Extreme sound deadner for interior
New Black Vinyl Top
SNUGTOP (used)
New Steel Hood
Boot Lid without holes for luggage rack

Due to my work schedule I have not had time to do anything since October. I finally had the time to sandblast the shell and etch prime it. Today will be the epoxy primer and then I will start on the bodywork.
Having a rotisserie is such a big help when blasting and priming. It is so nice to flip the car as needed. Especially when I turned it upside down to dump all the sand out.The engine bay is done and ready for paint. I still have lots of blasting to do on all the other parts as well.
I own a big Diesel Compressor and industrial blasting rig, so it was easy to blast it in a few hours.

Now it is just a shell. Pulled motor and tranny. Wiring harness is out. all brake and fuel lines removed front to rear.
Have to make brackets to mount on the rotisserie and then start blasting to the bare metal.
Once on the rotisserie I will drop front suapension and rear.
Ordered lots of new parts and stocking my shelves for re-assembly.
I'm thinking of a Champagne color for the body. I have the biscuit interior and thinking it would look classy. If not it's going to be an Ice Blue metallic.
My work schedule will stop my progress for a while, so I am hitting it hard for now.
This car will turn heads when I'm done !

I have it down and all is left is to pull the motor and tranny.The wiring harness is pulled and soon I will start stripping the parts to the metal. This is a total restore, so everything gets repainted or replaced.

As I posted before once I decide to keep it I will restore it. WELL I did my test drive and was satisfied with the car mechanically. So I started taking the car apart for the paint. I removed the top, stripped down doors, all lights and exterior trim.Removed front and rear bumpers, grill. Interior as for carpet, seats, and console. I will tackle the dash at a later time. I will start prepping the exterior for primer and later pull the engine and tranny to paint the engine bay.For now I want to keep it running to move around my shop as I do the work.

Today I rebuilt my brake system. New pads, rotors, rear shoes, brake cylinders, hoses,springs, etc.
Also repacked front bearings while it was off.
Flushed out all brake lines and inspected.
Moss Motors supplied all the parts I needed.
I installed the new fuse box due to fuse #3 had a bad connection on the block.
Next I will do my test drive and decide if I will restore it ot sell it.
So far looks like I may keep it.