The Road Sofa - Ordering Parts, And A Spot Of Detailing

"G_Body_Man: Sponsored by the number 3" (gbodyman) 06/13/2016 at 22:03 • Filed to: Project Road Sofa, Road Sofa, Road, Sofa, Ford, Crown Victoria, Ford Crown Victoria, Aerobody

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I was in town today, so I picked up some carpet and upholstery cleaner, as well as a headlight restoration kit. Also, being the impatient idiot I am, I ordered a new brake light switch from Ford themselves. It wasn’t cheap ($49.21), but it will arrive on Wednesday instead of on the 24th. I can then get the switch in, get it registered and insured, and drive it. As for the headlight restoration kit, I picked up the cheap Turtle Wax one from Walmart, and the results above speak for themselves. Crystal-clear lenses, and I didn’t even have to use the sanding pads! $16 well spent, I’d say. I’ll do some more carpet cleaning tomorrow, and post up pics of the inside. Overall, I couldn’t be happier.

TheHondaBro > G_Body_Man: Sponsored by the number 3 06/13/2016 at 22:13

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Is your screenname the bio on your online dating profile?

Crash McGee > TheHondaBro 06/13/2016 at 22:18

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Tonight at 11:

Long screen name attacks long screen name.

G_Body_Man: Sponsored by the number 3 > TheHondaBro 06/13/2016 at 22:20

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No, because I’m not the one who has to resort to Tinder.

MM54 > G_Body_Man: Sponsored by the number 3 06/13/2016 at 22:48

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Looking good!

G_Body_Man: Sponsored by the number 3 > MM54 06/13/2016 at 22:49

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Thanks!

The Compromiser > G_Body_Man: Sponsored by the number 3 06/13/2016 at 22:59

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If your brake switch is the one that goes on the brake bracket, make sure you are careful when you put it in. They are single use. O ce the pedal gets pulled up into position, it sets the on/off point. They should be OK if you set it while hooked to the booster. (I used to make those Brake pedal assemblies).

G_Body_Man: Sponsored by the number 3 > The Compromiser 06/14/2016 at 00:51

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That’s more or less the plan. Pop the shaft on the pedal onto the boxed end of the booster arm, and then assemble as one unit.

The Compromiser > G_Body_Man: Sponsored by the number 3 06/14/2016 at 07:58

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Good deal. Make sure you put the retaining hardware back on the booster pin. that will keep it together (important for the primary stopping method), and any spacers (white one I think) will keep it in alignment. bad alignment means it could bind (also bad). there should be enough grease on the booster pin (yellow metal post with a hole in it) to keep things going. if not put some Lithium type grease on it. Those cars had the occasional issue with the brake lights staying on because of the switch locations relative to the pedals. I remember driving by the factory and seeing the yard full of pretty red lights. Same situation on the carrier trucks pulling out of the yard...

vicali > G_Body_Man: Sponsored by the number 3 06/14/2016 at 11:25

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Awesome progress, promise no roof vents though..

That colour would pop with a good wax/polish... just saying..

G_Body_Man: Sponsored by the number 3 > vicali 06/14/2016 at 12:34

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Yeah, I’m planning on popping for the Megs Dual Action system. And don’t worry, no excess vents here.

vicali > G_Body_Man: Sponsored by the number 3 06/14/2016 at 12:46

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I get my stuff though eshine;

https://www.eshine.ca/collections/po…

Best price for the Porter Cable shipped up here.

G_Body_Man: Sponsored by the number 3 > vicali 06/14/2016 at 15:02

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I’m looking at the drill-mounted dual action polisher for $65. I would go for a proper one, but I’m a bit cheap, and apparently the drill one is great.