69 Z/28 Day II Project (Air Force Brat)

[L_e_e]

Excellent and creative work!!!

[njsteve]

I'm sorry but that's waaaay too professional looking for a true Day2 look. Back in the actual Day2 era (or as we Boomers say, IN MY DAY...) there would be half-a-dozen, fully ripped out carpet threads that were caught on the drill when you tried to drill screw holes for the shifter boot. And add to that a really uneven sledge hammered/peeled back wall of sheet metal forming the side of the transmission hump to add to the "authentic mess".

;-)

[Bernhard]

Originally Posted by njsteve

I'm sorry but that's waaaay too professional looking for a true Day2 look. Back in the actual Day2 era (or as we Boomers say, IN MY DAY...) there would be half-a-dozen, fully ripped out carpet threads that were caught on the drill when you tried to drill screw holes for the shifter boot. And add to that a really uneven sledge hammered/peeled back wall of sheet metal forming the side of the transmission hump to add to the "authentic mess".

;-)

That's probably true for 70% of the builds back then. There was always the 30% that would do a clean install. There were a lot of guys with good handskill back in the day.

[NorCam]

Originally Posted by njsteve

I'm sorry but that's waaaay too professional looking for a true Day2 look. Back in the actual Day2 era (or as we Boomers say, IN MY DAY...) there would be half-a-dozen, fully ripped out carpet threads that were caught on the drill when you tried to drill screw holes for the shifter boot. And add to that a really uneven sledge hammered/peeled back wall of sheet metal forming the side of the transmission hump to add to the "authentic mess".

;-)

LMAO...yeah.

I've had my share of threads wrapped around my own drill bits. Actually did one on the previous carpet from this car as I drilled the holes for the carpet plate and thought I was clear of the edge...but wasn't. It made a nice little run in a brand new carpet LOL. My problem now is that with age I have become anal and a lot fussier about my schtuff. Come to think of it...I actually have someone to thank for making me as anal as I have become.

Yesterday as I took those pictures I was saying to myself. I'll need to put a new blade in the knife and trim a small spot right under the edge of that chrome ring so I can miss hitting that carpet. I'll probably even use a pilot sleeve to make sure I don't catch it.

Originally Posted by big gear head

I've got several large boxes full of wiring harnesses from old cars. If you were closer I would gladly cut out a pink wire for you.

The dates have been set for SCR 24. Are you going to try to bring this car down for the event? It would be great to see this car go down the track at Beech Bend.

I have enough here to do that if needed Freddie, but thank you for that. I found some wire and some connectors so I am golden for now.

[JRC99]

Originally Posted by njsteve

I'm sorry but that's waaaay too professional looking for a true Day2 look. Back in the actual Day2 era (or as we Boomers say, IN MY DAY...) there would be half-a-dozen, fully ripped out carpet threads that were caught on the drill when you tried to drill screw holes for the shifter boot. And add to that a really uneven sledge hammered/peeled back wall of sheet metal forming the side of the transmission hump to add to the "authentic mess".

;-)

Ah, so my butchery is just era accurate! May have made a small cut in my center console where the detent plate for the shifter was riveted on. Also, my ash tray door is floppy. A pair of random screws and nuts fixed it though.