Progress Thread Komo's 1990 GT - Parts Gathering Purgatory

[limp]

One thing that I didn’t like is I watched LMRs video to find out exactly what trim pieces to remove… during the video he suggests using a pipe cutter tool to cut the excess off. I did that and my cut ended up worse than just using a box cutter, so ya I wouldn’t recommend the pipe cutter.

Like this??

 

[85GTStangGuy]

I was thinking he was referring to a ratcheting pvc pipe cutter.

A hose cutter works great for making clean, straight cuts on vacuum lines.... I would think it would also work great for trimming weatherstripping. I'll give it a try here sometime and report back.

One example...

Amazon.com

 

[gkomo]

Like this??

I was thinking he was referring to a ratcheting pvc pipe cutter.

A hose cutter works great for making clean, straight cuts on vacuum lines.... I would think it would also work great for trimming weatherstripping. I'll give it a try here sometime and report back.

One example...

Amazon.com

Haha yes the PVC ratcheting type. I tried it but maybe my blade wasn’t sharp enough cause it sort of smushed the weatherstripping while cutting and the end result was a somewhat jagged cut. Ended up ‘fixing’ it with a box cutter but still doesn’t look 100% at the seam.

 

[AeroCoupe]

Use tin snips to cut the door seal to length. The seal has metal in the part that pushes down over the metal lip around the door opening so using a good set of tin snips will cut the rubber cleanly and get through the metal that is embedded in the part of the seal that goes over the lip.

 

[Noobz347]

Haha yes the PVC ratcheting type. I tried it but maybe my blade wasn’t sharp enough cause it sort of smushed the weatherstripping while cutting and the end result was a somewhat jagged cut. Ended ‘fixing’ it with a box cutter but still doesn’t look 100% at the seam.

You have to [roll] the pipe/tube slightly as the blade comes down on the material with those ratcheting deals.

 

[85GTStangGuy]

Use tin snips to cut the door seal to length. The seal has metal in the part that pushes down over the metal lip around the door opening so using a good set of tin snips will cut the rubber cleanly and get through the metal that is embedded in the part of the seal that goes over the lip.

Agree there.

I was mistakenly thinking of earlier in this thread where there was a window run channel was being replaced.

 

[limp]

The ratcheting cutters do a great job with pvc pipe as they were intended to.... One of those tools you wish you would of bought sooner after using a hack saw for years.......

 

[gkomo]

Just summarizing my list of to-do's more for myself keep track; i currently have all the parts to do this work:

- Passenger side door to body weather stripping
- Hatch weatherstripping (kinda looks good as-is right now)
- Both door hinge pin replacements
- Both window guide replacements
- Drivers side window run channel weather stripping as well as the thin metal pieces that go right above/around it
- Take a second look at the passenger side window run channel weather stripping and adjust or start over
- Replace sparkplugs and wires (cap/rotor already complete)
- Inspect/clean throttle body
- Replace drivers side ball joint
- Replace passenger side inner tie rod
- Have hood repainted (add vents prior? tossing the idea around)
- Install Cobra Grill insert (have painted at the same time as hood?)
- Install ECU once returned from ECUExchange
- Install refurbished radio with Bluetooth (do i take the Airbag module out to have serviced while the radio is out? hmm)
- Install Energy Suspension motor/trans mounts
- Fix/install new NGS pigtail harness connector (rerun KOEO codes when done, then run KOER codes)
- Check timing
- Fix alternator stator wire
- Install new radiator overflow tank
- Replace front tires (one or both have flat spots)
- Get alignment
- Replace PCV valve and screen (replace while hood is off? probably easier)
- Install MM RCLAs (i think i need MM's white grease for this)
- Install MM clutch cable heat shield thing
- Bonus idea: build and install "spacer" out of high density foam to fill the void where the 4-lug spare was (i have the foam, just need to glue it together and shape it)
- Make additional clearance for front wheels, roll rear fenders further
- Remove font window tint

- At some point in all this, install SUPERCHARGER (and figure out when i should install my TFS heads)

 

[Scrapla347]

Well in the meantime I decided to tackle the drivers side door to body weatherstripping.

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Not a ‘hard’ job, a little time consuming to get all the interior trim pieces out of the way but glad it’s done. I don’t think my passenger side is this bad but I don’t have the room on that side anyways to tackle it until I can move the car again.

I did mind when I did the run channel. You only really need to remove the kick panel and sill trim. I have a 90GT and the rear panel I just took out the screws and was able to pry it under with a plastic tool. Looks good and definitely helps quiet wind noise.

 

[Scrapla347]

One thing that I didn’t like is I watched LMRs video to find out exactly what trim pieces to remove… during the video he suggests using a pipe cutter tool to cut the excess off. I did that and my cut ended up worse than just using a box cutter, so ya I wouldn’t recommend the pipe cutter.

Yea I used a pair of dykes. I trim the soft rubber first then cut the portion with the metal inside it. It's never a perfect cut though.

 

[General karthief]

Yea I used a pair of dykes.

Yeah, I don't wanna know

 

[Noobz347]

 

[General karthief]

I said I DON'T WANT TO KNOW!!!!

 

[Noobz347]

I said I DON'T WANT TO KNOW!!!!

Never look inside my thought bubbles.



Gives a whole new meaning:

Yea I used a pair of dykes. I trim the soft rubber first then cut the portion with the metal inside it. It's never a perfect cut though.

 

[85GTStangGuy]

Looks like they just got done "trimming some weatherstripping", if you know what I mean.

 

[limp]

My pals from Idaho and I were planning a Motorcycle ride.. Ron had just been in San Fran for some reason and got caught up in a little parade there..... He said he was ready to sell his scoot after watching the " dykes on bikes" ride by........
1997......

 

[Noobz347]

My pals from Idaho and I were planning a Motorcycle ride.. Ron had just been in San Fran for some reason and got caught up in a little parade there..... He said he was ready to sell his scoot after watching the " dykes on bikes" ride by........
1997......

This was about the time that dudes stopped riding Sportsters.

 

[gkomo]

Is the hatch Ford emblem just stick on or does it leave holes exposed?

 

[Noobz347]

On my 86, it's stick-on.

 

[85GTStangGuy]

It's adhesive mounted, with no locating holes.