So, another 2 steps forward, one step back day today. I got the front piece that was wrecked pulled off, after a couple hours of drilling spotwelds and chiseling them out. For the steps backwards, I pulled apart a lot more of the interior, including pulling out the BOSE system.
Speaking of the Bose system, does anyone have a piece of black carpet for a non-Bose equipped car? I’ll offer the rear Bose setup + carpet in trade, if that helps.
I also need to figure out a fix for my fuel door popper. Not sure why it isn’t working, but the cable is definitely not pulling back the spring loaded plunger that latches the lid. I’m very tempted to just remove the popper and figure out some silly magnetic setup or something. Let me know if you have any ideas that retain a stock look from the exterior.
On to the photos!
Whee!! Destruction!
Trying to find that sweet spot to chisel…
The fruits of my labor.
The new piece set into place. Looks like it should be easy to bolt on with 4-6 bolts per side. I’ll be taking detailed photos in case anyone wants to replicate this (not worth the work unless you’re already going to remove the piece.
Off with the steering wheel and center console. Wheel is off for the Sparco replacement while the console is out to get some more room to work when welding reinforcements for the transmission mount.
The only rotor this engine bay will ever see again!!
Crappy fuel pump housing thing. Anyone know where I can get a new one and for how much? It’ll kill me to put this rusty POS back in, so hopefully I can just replace it for a reasonable price.
Big stupid Bose system (well, only part of it…yes, there’s more).
So, that is all for this week. Over the next few days, I’ll be nursing my battle scars and looking for parts that I need. Expect another update on Friday/Saturday.