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Went to the pick and pull today. Picked up a 2/14 dated battery to replace the 7/07 battery that was in the car and still working but would not be reliable when cold weather comes. Just finished topping it off with my battery tender.

$29.31 total for the battery.

Picked up a blower motor switch. The old one would stick on high speed. When I took the old one out I found out why it was sticking. The high speed connection had partially melted and fused the switch to the rest of the heater control assembly. I literally had to cut the switch apart with dykes (type of pliers) to get it separated from the heater control housing plastic. Working fine now.

Also a set of plug wires, not sure of the brand but I think they were dated 2012. Nothing wrong with the original ones but they are 22 years old. I'll carry the spares in the trunk.

99 cents per wire, including the coil wire.

Got the plastic bracket that holds the coolant recovery bottle in place. The old one was broken where the bolt holds it to the fender skirt.

99 cents.

Forgot to grab one of the right signal light lenses, mine has a gouge that was filled with sealer and passed inspection. Old age related forgetfullness strikes again.

I checked to see if either of the donor cars had replaced struts I might be able to use, but one had them removed and the other looked to be orignals with surface rust, so no luck there. Next time I'll grab the signal lens but the car will probably be crushed by then.

Ordered front struts from auto zone. Advance wanted almost $80 for Monroes. The auto zone struts are Gabriels, at right at $50 a strut. I'll pull the struts and my neighbor can swap the springs and other parts at his shop.

Checked the air filter and it was fine, hit it with my shop vac and reinstalled.

That should get the car in fine shape.

regards
Mech