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Old 04-13-2017, 12:20 PM   #17 (permalink)
Stubby79
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90 day: 107.65 mpg (US)

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To do list...

Definite:
Fix slow brake master cylinder leak. (have a new one already)
Clean up surface rust in trunk below the battery, repaint.
Fix leaks in trunk. (Located several today, as it was raining well)
Clamp down battery properly &/or get the right size battery in there.
Polish faded paint on hood and trunk lid.
Swap in LEDs for most bulbs. (already ordered)
Brighter/white DRL mod.
Track down driver side seat tracks and swap back original seat.
Repaint rusty wiper arms.
Re-do old(er) black on doors.
Adjust header wrap.
Fix old hole melted in intake snorkel from being too dang close to said super hot header.
Replace O2 sensor.
Install braided clutch hose. (sitting on a shelf)
Install new shifter boot (also sitting on a shelf)

Probable/Eventual/Possible:
Replace brake pads and/or swap in larger brakes. (which I already have)
Fix paint chips on hard top & on front bumper.
Go black on hood/trunk/windshield surround.
Put lights in the visor mounting holes.
Add header wrap farther down.
Adjust air flow meter.
Add some sound deadener.
Antenna delete.

Not likely, but fun to ponder:
Hybridize it. (that diff just sitting there is begging to have a motor hooked up to it)
Kubota diesel it. (gotta do something with that engine)
V6 it. (have the engine and an adapter plate already...)
Go pure electric.
Build a removable fastback for it. (this idea is probably the most promising)

Notice there's nothing too outlandish or difficult on the "Definite" list. As long as she keeps behaving, I'll keep plugging away at it. And probably come up with new ideas along the way.
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