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XfireZ51 · 12-29-2013

Took advantage of the "mild" weather we've had over the last few days. 50F yesterday in Chicago. 30's today before the deep freeze comes back. I must have taken the console apart and put back together about 5 times because of getting the assembly sequence wrong. What a PITA. I don't recall my 84 being this much hassle when I replaced carpet and seats in it.
The steering column fix set me back a bit too. Accessing the knee bolster reinforcement bolts up tight against the console make pulling the console side carpeting a "must". Otherwise you'll spend more time trying to get at it, than doing the rest of the job. Then "chasing" the starts/dies thing had me dropping the column ONE MORE TIME! Marc's oversize pin really did help in tightening up the column slop.
Now I can actually lean on it and it doesn't budge. So the front end is together with the exception of seats(getting seat covers made) and seat belt buckle.
Hope to finish rear hatch today. Radio bezels and targa storage bezels are on.
Need to check on painting of halo trim. I am also going to have the seat back shells painted to match OR should I leave them contrasting?

Speaking of seat covers, I spent time removing the D/S cover so the upholsterer has a pattern for the new covers. Aside from the typical left bolster wear, the cover is in very good condition. I may sell it if I get it back in original condition.
I will be taking the passenger side off as well. That seat cover is in pretty much pristine condition. I'll be putting it up for sale shortly, FYI.

12-29-2013	#60
XfireZ51 Join Date: May 2007 Location: Chicagoland, IL Posts: 9,686	Re: ROZA NERO Interior Conversion Took advantage of the "mild" weather we've had over the last few days. 50F yesterday in Chicago. 30's today before the deep freeze comes back. I must have taken the console apart and put back together about 5 times because of getting the assembly sequence wrong. What a PITA. I don't recall my 84 being this much hassle when I replaced carpet and seats in it. The steering column fix set me back a bit too. Accessing the knee bolster reinforcement bolts up tight against the console make pulling the console side carpeting a "must". Otherwise you'll spend more time trying to get at it, than doing the rest of the job. Then "chasing" the starts/dies thing had me dropping the column ONE MORE TIME! Marc's oversize pin really did help in tightening up the column slop. Now I can actually lean on it and it doesn't budge. So the front end is together with the exception of seats(getting seat covers made) and seat belt buckle. Hope to finish rear hatch today. Radio bezels and targa storage bezels are on. Need to check on painting of halo trim. I am also going to have the seat back shells painted to match OR should I leave them contrasting? Speaking of seat covers, I spent time removing the D/S cover so the upholsterer has a pattern for the new covers. Aside from the typical left bolster wear, the cover is in very good condition. I may sell it if I get it back in original condition. I will be taking the passenger side off as well. That seat cover is in pretty much pristine condition. I'll be putting it up for sale shortly, FYI.