The MARO

[DCIV]

That’s a lot of boxes!!!


Coop

[Jeff V.]

Such boxes. Much Maro.

[Duck Vader]

I know. I'm going crazy. I want to start working on it so bad. We have a garage full of parts waiting to get installed.

Basically after everything we have gets done, next step will be exhaust, then body work and paint.

[tabasco122]

I know the feeling. The gti stuff came in Thursday but I’ve been sick. I can’t even poop without getting out of breath, it’s rough.

[ChargerX3]

Chop chop...

[Duck Vader]

Going Friday to pick up an all original sheet metal RS front clip. The passenger fender on ours is pretty banged up and looks like it's a base instead of RS. Missing the hole for the side markers. Even from the inside it's not there. Guessing by the work that has been done they were trying to possibly convert it on the cheap to a ss look. Guy is selling an original gas tank, both front fenders, and both front valences for $400.

Debating on picking up a rear panel while i am at it. That way has the rs holes again and gets rid of a dent in the rear. Only about $150 for one. Not sure if that is the better route or cutting out the holes again and trying to fix the dent.

[Chris GTO TT]

If you can get a known good one do that it's way easier than fixing someone else's screw up

[ChargerX3]

Going SS clone?

[Duck Vader]

Not really. Mainly trying to restore back to RS with most of the look, but upgrading the rear suspension. Only thing not going back to RS will be the rear panel and a few interior bits.

[Duck Vader]

Current list of parts in garage waiting to be installed/replaced.

seat extension brackets
spark plugs
wiper blades
multi leaf conversion kit
rear brake lines
side markers
differential gasket
gear oil
tail light bezels
full car modern wiring harness with upgraded fuses - i am not jeff, just bought a new harness instead
tail lens
backup lens
new speaker wire
new dome light
spoiler
trunk lid
dash bezels (ignition, wiper, lights, etc)
new hei distributor
tach leads
distrib clamp
distrib wires
air cleaner
rear shelf
battery clamp
seatback knob
front console center plate
shifter plate
center dash trim
steering rag joint
side mirror
console saddle
rear multi leaf springs
front shocks
rear shocks
body mount bushings
powerglide dust cover
license plate frames
brake light switch
tilt steering column
gas pedal
trunk carpet
washer bottle kit
push rod set for master cylinder
ash tray replacement
dimmer switch
tach
3 pod mount - for volt, temp, oil pressure
1 pod mount - for tach
floor mats
momo steering wheel
hub adapter for steering wheel
radio - looks oem but has bluetooth
speakers
front fenders
gas tank
front upper and lower valences


parts still might need, but need to get on lift and wheels off to check:

front brake pads and rotors
rear drum brake kit
and depending what i find when i remove the rear diff cover - new rear end? posi? not sure yet.

Exhaust we will do probably in the spring? Not sure yet. Leaning towards borla right now.

Danielle wants to see what parts our neighbor has lying around from his 67 we might want to swap on. i know he has chrome valve covers. Might be nice to get some color/bling under the hood.


Still need to figure out the painting situation. Not sure what level we really want to do, Driver or show quality.

Also debating on pulling the engine and seeing how it looks inside. Has long tubes on it, edelbrock intake, and high performance spark plugs. Kind of wonder if there is something else they did. Almost want to pay for a dyno too. See what it really is putting down.

[Jeff V.]

Good lord. It's gonna be a new car when you're done. I'm excited to see it.

full car modern wiring harness with upgraded fuses - i am not jeff, just bought a new harness instead

I'd have done the same thing with a car like that.

[Duck Vader]

Good lord. It's gonna be a new car when you're done. I'm excited to see it.

full car modern wiring harness with upgraded fuses - i am not jeff, just bought a new harness instead

I'd have done the same thing with a car like that.

https://americanautowire.com/products/c ... aro-500661

That is the kit I went with. Was on sale for black friday for $600 through a 3rd party vendor.

[aaronatstate]

Good lord. It's gonna be a new car when you're done. I'm excited to see it.

full car modern wiring harness with upgraded fuses - i am not jeff, just bought a new harness instead

I'd have done the same thing with a car like that.

It's a 68 Camaro. The entire wiring harness probably has less wires then the run to the rear of the cab in your truck

[Duck Vader]

Main reason for the new wiring is the more we take things out the more mouse/rat shit we are finding and already found some chewed through wires. Figured fuck it, just replace it all to be on the safe side.

[Jeff V.]

I 100% agree. Especially when it's such a nicely made plug and play kit with modern parts and materials. That'll be an excellent quality of life upgrade.

[Duck Vader]

i really want to start working on it, but I only have 1 arm for the next 6 weeks at least. so not sure what all i can really do yet

[tabasco122]

I know the feeling. The gti stuff came in Thursday but I’ve been sick. I can’t even poop without getting out of breath, it’s rough.

I reinjured my foot lol. Another two weeks probably

[Duck Vader]

Old steering wheel and column out, waiting on a gasket to install the new one. Brake pedal adjusted.

[Duck Vader]

Danielle wants to spend a few hours this weekend hammering through a bunch of stuff.

[alienviking]

Don't overdo it and cause longer term issues with the arm!