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RE: Project Update



""Happy Labor Day to those in the states""

Can't we have a happy one in Canada too????


Just kidding. I knew what you meant, Jim.

Darwin/Victoria BC/Canada
'65 Cdn.Val.Custom 100 'vert
225/factory A833....eternal project

'67 Dart GT 'vert...
273/904...now with "Collector" status


Jim Jablonski wrote:
> 
> Hey there, guys.  Happy Labor Day to those in the states.  Thought I 
> would give an update on the '64 Fury project.
> 
> Most of you know I got the car back from the paint booth in April.  it's 
> 
> been sitting under a cover since, as the paint job broke the piggy bank. 
> 
>  Fortunately, the governor gave me a reprieve and I am back at it!
> 
> This weekend I worked on the electrical.  Setup the battery in the trunk 
> 
> with a Moroso sealed box, moved the starter relay to the trunk, wired 
> the cut-off switch, and powered-up the fuel pump relay.
> 
> After connecting the battery, I have a few gremlins to work out today:
> 
> - For some reason, the right rear taillight is glowing with both tail 
> and stop filaments ... I am guessing this is due to a bad ground or a 
> problem with the brake light switch
> 
> - I must have cross-wired the wiper switch when I installed the dash 
> harness.  Some of the wires to the switch started smoking when I 
> turned-on the key.  By the way - seven wires to the wiper switch ? geez!
> 
> I have to tell you, though, I stood outside and looked at the car with 
> the headlights and taillights on for a long time last night.  Small 
> thing, I know, but this is the first time she has had power sine I 
> stripped it for blasting 5 years ago.
> 
> Another thing - if you folks have ever talked to Mark Hamilton at MAD 
> Electrical - he has been a huge help with the battery-to-trunk 
> relocation and the "proper" way to wire the circuitry.
> 
> Next step is to install the electric fuel pump and sump, and plumb the 
> fuel system.  Need to weld in a bracket near the rear frame rail - no 
> obvious place to bolt the pump to the frame.  Props to Earl Helm for his 
> 
> advice on this, as well.
> 
> Take care folks, and let me know if anyone is interested in pics.  I 
> don't know what category this car will eventually fall into, but so far 
> I would call it "full resto bracket killer."  Will that work?
> 
> Regards,
> 
> Jim Jablonski
> Royal Oak, Michigan
> '64 Fury


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