Dino Restoration

What i think we should all remember is that these are shims and were fitted to dial up the right caster angle in the suspension. They will all be different given the different combinations you can have and the accuracy of the chassis set up in the first place.

One shim represents about 1 deg. So if you dont know the combination, fit 2 and 2 and then do yourselves the biggest favour and get the whole car "4 wheel laser aligned" They must have the chassis shims (items 7/1 above) before they start otherwise they cannot do the job properly, so enquire beforehand.

On the subject of getting the shims back in, Jon is right they dont fit very well after powder coating but it isnt that difficult. I inserted a piece of M10mm threaded rod between the rear holes with washers and nuts on the inside to act as a spreader. Then wind out the nuts carefully to spread the arm which will allow the ball joint and shims to slide in the front bolt. Once in place, undo the spreader and continue to slide the shims and ball joint so they align with the rear holes. Some anti seize compound on the shims before works fine and stops the bolts shims from seizing in the future.

 

Back from Park City so back to work. We had incredible snow with new powder every day. I finished off the trunk today with the emergency pull strap for the engine compartment and trimmed the trunk with new carpet and felt. I picked up the new door panels, made some new metal parts for the door which were lost somewhere, borrowed a seat from the black Dino for tomorrows test drive (no doors yet)The next project is the doors probably after it goes to the paint shop thursday for a final polishing. There is light at the end of the tunnel. I'm still waiting for my seat inserts and carpeting. Besides the doors and windows only a few odds and ends left. Then sort out whatever problems there may (will) be.
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jon,

did you purposely rebuild the trunk to be squared off on the outside portions? they should have extra storage area unless you decided to eliminate that

 

These panels slip in and were in my black Dino. I decided I liked the clean look and used them. I had a 72 Dino 20 years ago, also a coupe which also had these panels. Don't know if factory original or not.

 

Jon,

just FYI - I had the new starter installed - No problems with the shield due to the added clearance in the Euro model (no header spacers). Boy what a difference - a well worth modification!

Keep going!

Pietro

 

My car has them, and they are original. Who wants to see the coils, etc. when you open the trunk???

Where did you get that awesome Dino bag?? If you had it made, can I order one?????

 

mike,

in my dino's, you don't see the coil. there is a curved fiberglass piece that bolts on and is covered with the trunk carpet. on the other side, you can see the antenna, and on both sides, there are fiberglass inserts covered in heavy felt (like on the underside of the trunk lid) that slide into the body work that creates a pocket for storage.

all my cars have the same basic configuration. i have never seen these inserts before. can you post photos of what they look like and how the slide in?

 

But can't until the weekend... the car is at our country house napping!

 

Ithink the left side is only half covered with a storage well, as you describe. The right I am pretty sure goes all the way back, but has a lot of space at the back end...

 

i started another thread as not to hi-jack omgjon's restoration

 

We put the doors on today, only the shells, no windows etc. Put some gas in it, bled the brakes again and took the first test drive. The car ran great, sounded great and already was getting the looks. The suspension has dropped about 2 " and has another inch to go. We brought it in and tightened a hose clamp from the fuel pump and tightened the hose from the expansion tank. Other than that it ran fine. There is still lots to do. We have to finish the doors and interior and there are a few electrical gremlins. The fuse for the emergency flasher and a couple other things on that fuse blows everytime we turn the headlights on but all else seems to be working at this point. Our goal was to get to drive it before Jeff leaves for his mission 2 weeks from today. So we accomplished that. Tomorrow it goes to the body shop for a final wet sand and polish. We'll be DRIVING it to their shop!
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I had a few made, yes you can have one. PM me.

 

Congratulations Jon and Jeff. The car looks great in that blue color. The metalic is just right. Every curve has light. God knows what it will look like with another polish and all the trim. Great picture of the two happy warriors.
John

 

I think that is the best color for a Dino. WOW.

 

Great color and it looks really nice in motion, can't wait to see the video on U-tube

 

Looks great!
Where is your son going? I've got a few friends that are finally leaving this winter.

 

Congratulations! This is excellent to see. I'm very happy for you and your son. I look forward to the rest of this resto!!!!!!

JIM

 

He's going to New Hampshire mission, which also includes Maine and Vermont.

 

Jon,

you made it!!! The utimate "thank you" to Jeff by letting him take the wheel first... a very classy gesture.

I love the color...

Enjoy in good health.

Pietro

 

ANd I must say the fender flares look great too!

 

NOW NOW don't start anything.

 

I agree, always a favorite of mine too.

Good job guys!

 

Well Done Guys, She looks stunning. Now all you need to do is hop on a plane to the UK and just give me a hand with mine!!!!

 

that shot of father and son says so much..all the dedicated effort,swet and concern for detail is rewarded and shows with those smiles...knowing that you two have accomplished and shared a total milestone restoration for posterity [on this site]...a family heirloom was created...i am sure that all who have followed this thread share and feel that pride as well...just bravo and cudos!

 

Sorry man, but I don't like it at all.

Cheers,
Nicolas Rubio