Archive for February 2010

Electronic Ignition.

In Future Plans, Purchasing on 26 February 2010 tagged Future Plans, ignition, parts with no comments

Add this to the list of future plans: adding electronic ignition. I like the idea that it’s a simple install and that you can go back to points if the module fails.

Spare Nose.

In Uncategorized on 15 February 2010 with no comments

The other part I got from the Great Gwynn Oak Sell-Off is a spare 1972 nose for Peer Pressure, essentially an unmolested version of the same nose I’ve got, with undented chrome and badge intact. Sweet!

Operation Fan Shroud: Installed.

In Progress, Repairs on 14 February 2010 tagged fan shroud, parts, Progress, Repairs with 1 comment

I had a little time this afternoon to work on the Scout, so I ran outside with some tools, adjusted the shroud downwards about 1/2″, cut a new piece of strap for the lower mount to fit, tightened up all the bolts, and stood back.

Hoses tight: check. Coolant level: check. Gas in the carb: [...]

Heat Reflective Matting.

In Future Plans, Purchasing on 7 February 2010 tagged parts purchasing links with no comments

I stumbled upon some good advice while perusing the Binder Planet this afternoon: an inexpensive alternative to Dynamat, called Peel & Seal. The commenter claims it’s only about $20 at the Home Depot. I’ll have to pick some of this up next time I’m there.
Update 2.20.10: Struck out at Lowe’s. Doing some reading on [...]