'72 510 Goon - Prova - because it will be a test

[rosso]

These were braided stainless steel lines I had made - supposed to be with stock fittings on all ends but as shown all ends were not the same.

[banzai510(hainz)]

https://www.ebay.com/itm/303785024732?hash=item46baff9cdc:g:ZdAAAOSwelFfv-du

scroll on the photos too enlarge and view.

Going by these stock ones both  yours are very different

 

here is another I tried to look close at the ends but they look likea rolled type flared end

Edited May 21, 2021 by banzai510(hainz)

[rosso]

I have the original solid lines (that leaked) with what I would say are flared ends just like in the ebay ad you linked. I replaced the master cylinder with a larger one and then the lines leaked. When I saw that kit (you mentioned a couple of posts back) I asked if they would sell me just the two lines I needed but they only sell the whole kit. That's why I had the braided SS lines made.

 

Thanks.

Edited May 22, 2021 by rosso

[rosso]

Piknik (that's the car's name) goes vrooom now. Here's a view of the exhaust.

 

 

New downpipes to connect to existing exhaust with a flowmaster muffler.

 

[vetteguy22]

Looks nice

[slowlearner]

Classy!

[banzai510(hainz)]

Thats a cool exhaust!!!!! love the Y pipe connection

[rosso]

I am still fighting with a speedometer cable leak at the transmission and while working on it decided to pull the pinion gear even though it did not appear that the leak was coming from it.

 

I have a 5-speed 71C transmission and a green pinion gear with the stock '72 510 wagon rear. It looks like this (except green):

 

Does anyone know if that is the correct pinion gear? I am also missing the hold down bracket and bolt so I will be ordering them and an o-ring. If I need a new pinion gear I would want to order it at the same time if I need to.

 

Thanks for any input.

Edited May 29, 2021 by rosso

[rosso]

With all the electrics working I have started to tidy things up and make permanent connections - this should make everyone happy that did not like my temporary wire nuts.

[rosso]

Well, that didn't go so well...

 

The installers broke the windshield replacement yesterday. Not sure when I can get another. So I will take the opportunity to try and get a piece of headliner material to install on the "A" pillar.

 

Anyone have a piece?

 

Will also post in classified wanted.

[jbirds510]

oh no!!

 

[rosso]

So I am now looking for a glass installer to put in a new windshield since I don't have a lot of confidence in the people who broke the used glass that I had.

 

Anyone know a good installer for our old cars?

 

I have not found another windshield yet either, but am hopeful for some leads. Does anyone have a windshield they want to sell?

 

It is now not looking good to make it to Powerland with the car...bummer.

[vetteguy22]

That sucks.

I always do my own glass.

[rosso]

No pictures but I replaced the idler pulley and the engine is much quieter. I was worried that it was something more major - happy to have it taken care of, the VG33 is so sweet!

[rosso]

I keep checking things off the to-do list and it is getting shorter. Windshield scheduled for tomorrow, brake lines being remade, shifter bushing ordered from Amazon.

 

I would have come to Powerland except no windshield - and I heard it rained.

 

Rear hatch done! Looks so much better.

 

what I had before

 

and inside

 

 

 

[vetteguy22]

It’s really coming along nice. To bad about the windshield. I know you had been pushing to make Powerland.

[rosso]

I has windshield!! 🙂

and a backseat.

 

[banzai510(hainz)]

Love it

[rosso]

"A" pillar redone while windshield was out - first try at doing upholstery and it is so much better than the ripped one.

 

 

 

[vetteguy22]

Looks great

[rosso]

And a new wiper attached to the rebuilt linkage to keep the brandy new windshield clean.

 

 

[rosso]

Did some interior work while I still try to find the crush washers for the two fittings on the bottom of the master cylinder. (mine leak).

 

New kick panel and sound deadening on passenger side. 🙂

 

Front carpet kit to come when everything else is done.

[rosso]

Finally go all the stuff out of the back of the wagon I was storing and most of it back on the car so I got a chance to see the back seat and I 'm happy.

It has been sitting for about 10 or 15 years (before I got it) so a quick wipe and this is the result:

 

[vetteguy22]

Very nice.

 

[rosso]

Thanks Rob, I guess having the seat folded down for all those years protected it all.