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by Airborne62
Sun Mar 24, 2024 1:49 am
Forum: Technical
Topic: Over torqued head nuts
Replies: 15
Views: 506
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Re: Over torqued head nuts

I would torque them back to 75 and call it a day.
Metal deforms, that doesn't mean it yielded. You have nothing to lose trying.
Just an opinion.
by Airborne62
Thu Mar 07, 2024 12:11 am
Forum: Series 1
Topic: Mangoletsi throttle pedal assembly
Replies: 20
Views: 2774
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Re: Mangoletsi throttle pedal assembly

The shaft just passes through the throttle housing. Not sure you actually need to remove the wheel.
by Airborne62
Tue Dec 19, 2023 1:09 am
Forum: Technical
Topic: How to secure sill to sill closing panel?
Replies: 15
Views: 2030
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Re: How to secure sill to sill closing panel?

I will tell you I got in over my head on a 62 FHC. I ended up needing to replace the floor and inner/outer sills. Chuck at MM is the man. His panels had the correct dimensions and curvature. He took the time to walk me through multiple issues and fabricated some custom patch panels for me. The car i...
by Airborne62
Mon Dec 18, 2023 12:13 am
Forum: Technical
Topic: How to secure sill to sill closing panel?
Replies: 15
Views: 2030
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Re: How to secure sill to sill closing panel?

I found Chuck's blogs at Monocoque Metalworks invaluable when doing my sills and more
https://www.monocoque-metalworks.com/ma ... 01/hidden/
by Airborne62
Sun Oct 08, 2023 12:45 am
Forum: Series 1
Topic: Mangoletsi throttle pedal assembly
Replies: 20
Views: 2774
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Re: Mangoletsi throttle pedal assembly

I installed the Mangoletsi on my 62 FHC. Huge improvement. I'm 6'2" and needed more legroom. I measured my TR6 pedal positions (which were also identical to my 73 BMW CSi pedals) and lit the torch. Great upgrade. https://i.postimg.cc/rptHXKVc/IMG-1595.jpg https://i.postimg.cc/nzbPHprm/IMG-1598.jpg h...
by Airborne62
Mon Aug 21, 2023 9:45 pm
Forum: Technical
Topic: How Do You Stay Organized?
Replies: 10
Views: 1047
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Re: How Do You Stay Organized?

Photograph constantly. Use sandwich bags for parts and write on the bag with a black sharpie. You won't remember anything. Drop small notes in the bag with the part if necessary. Eventually, you will spend a ridiculous amount of time searching through your photos... Store old parts and fasteners tha...
by Airborne62
Sun Jul 16, 2023 1:53 am
Forum: Series 1
Topic: LED Light recommendations
Replies: 10
Views: 1273
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Re: LED Light recommendations

I just installed CCL units in my 62 FHC restoration. Needed to switch the green and green-brown wires on my new loom for the flasher unit and also swap the indicator bulbs. Otherwise, painless and they look great.
by Airborne62
Sat Jun 17, 2023 4:34 pm
Forum: Series 1
Topic: air horns where they factory accessories ?
Replies: 17
Views: 3087
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Re: air horns where they factory accessories ?

The Denali Soundbomb air horn is what you want. Compact and extremely effective.
by Airborne62
Tue Apr 04, 2023 1:01 am
Forum: Series 1
Topic: Master Cylinder Pipe and Nut size?
Replies: 6
Views: 1060
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Re: Master Cylinder Pipe and Nut size?

Thanks for the input - it is appreciated
by Airborne62
Sun Apr 02, 2023 1:50 pm
Forum: Series 1
Topic: Master Cylinder Pipe and Nut size?
Replies: 6
Views: 1060
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Re: Master Cylinder Pipe and Nut size?

Found a 7/16 20 UNF bolt that fits the cylinders. Must be a 1/4" line so I will order proper long brake line nuts from Fedhill.com
by Airborne62
Sat Apr 01, 2023 8:27 pm
Forum: Series 1
Topic: Master Cylinder Pipe and Nut size?
Replies: 6
Views: 1060
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Master Cylinder Pipe and Nut size?

Greetings - I have installed new masters for Brakes and Clutch on a restoration. I don't have the old pipes/nuts from the Reservoirs to the cylinders. Does anyone know if these are 1/4" pipe (7/16 20 UNF nut) or 5/16" pipe (1/2 20 UNF nut).
Thanks for the insight -
by Airborne62
Sat Mar 25, 2023 1:47 am
Forum: Series 1
Topic: Series I 3.8 dash top
Replies: 17
Views: 2491
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Re: Series I 3.8 dash top

I found an early thin dash under a lot of foam and bad vinyl on my 62 FHC. Same four holes (unused) and two studs for brackets. I cleaned it up and covered in Black vinyl. I designed and 3D printed new vents which are press fit and can accept a mating piece on the underside. I haven't decided if I a...
by Airborne62
Sat Mar 20, 2021 12:30 pm
Forum: Series 1
Topic: Etype rebuild
Replies: 11
Views: 3404
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Re: Etype rebuild

I am seven years in to a complete restoration of an early flat bulkhead 62 FHC. It was all original. At first I was very determined to preserve every bit of it. However, after wading into the disaster hiding under a poor paint job, it became clear I was in for a long education in metal and body work...
by Airborne62
Wed Dec 11, 2019 1:06 pm
Forum: Series 1
Topic: Silver Cad aerosol
Replies: 7
Views: 2798
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Re: Silver Cad aerosol

I have painted quite a few of my suspension parts. I follow up with a good coat of clear engine paint that tolerates fuel and temperature.
by Airborne62
Wed Jan 09, 2019 1:03 pm
Forum: Series 1
Topic: Comprehensive plating parts list
Replies: 2
Views: 1669
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Comprehensive plating parts list

Is there a list available of all parts that should be plated in a restoration? Chrome, Cad (or substitute), etc.
I have tried wading through the threads here, but it is like herding cats.
Thank you!
by Airborne62
Sun Mar 18, 2018 2:17 am
Forum: Technical
Topic: Outer Sill Fitting advice please
Replies: 18
Views: 7037
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Re: Outer Sill Fitting advice please

+1 on Monocoque Metalworks. Chuck's parts are spot on. MR sills had the wrong radius for my early 62 FHC.
by Airborne62
Sun Dec 17, 2017 3:28 am
Forum: Series 1
Topic: Last Flat Floor 3.8 RHD FHC
Replies: 6
Views: 2946
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Re: Last Flat Floor 3.8 RHD FHC

I have 885517, a 62 LHD FHC that should have been just a few cars past the last flat floor. It has flat bulkhead with footwells. Likely built around 18 January 62.
by Airborne62
Fri Dec 15, 2017 7:32 pm
Forum: Series 1
Topic: 3.8 OTS Seats - Now Sold
Replies: 10
Views: 4250
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Re: 3.8 OTS Seats

Seats in my 62 FHC are black roadster type - original
by Airborne62
Tue May 23, 2017 11:27 pm
Forum: Series 1
Topic: Front wheel bearing
Replies: 6
Views: 3185
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Re: Front wheel bearing

Just removed the old bearing races from my 62 hubs using this trick. You need a welder though. Worked like a champ. You must remember to let the weld cool and shrink.
http://makezine.com/2009/03/04/trick-fo ... ring-race/
by Airborne62
Fri Apr 14, 2017 8:58 pm
Forum: Technical
Topic: Differential stumper
Replies: 10
Views: 5448
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Re: Differential stumper

Mystery Solved... Begrudgingly removed the diff cover only to find nothing obvious and gears that looked ready for work. Out of options, and having examined every angle, nook and cranny I could with a flashlight, I removed the driver side half shaft. With it still in my hand, I grabbed the pinion an...