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To teach the kids a lesson:

I have the solid state IVR and the temp gauge is working now but takes a long time to warm up (according to the gauge). The fuel gauge goes full when I ground the wire, but does not move at all when connected. When I get most of the gasoline used up in the tank, I might pull out the...

Keeps the sunglasses from getting scratched.

Are my gauge needles too far toward "empty" and "cold" or is that where they stopped when factory fresh? Thank you.

Don't knock it: it was free and it works (leftover box from a 200 pack of "small" trash bags from Sams Club).

Even a kid can do it:

The center section was much easier with large slots ready to access the four threaded studs. I used some circular rubber discs on the studs to seal the holes (see photo post #326). I tried not to over-tighten anything. The factory center rubbery gasket against the window is not in the best of...

I used some thin foil with adhesive backing to cover the open spaces under the pair of side pieces for the outside rear window (photos #1 & #2). I could not see myself trying to remove the plastic corner pieces with the two upper screws tucked under the gasket for the glass. So to install the...

I see the factory sealed the large openings in the body under the rear window chrome.

Update: Preparing to install exterior rear window chrome mouldings. Since interior pieces are already in place, it looks to be a challenge. Although the two small pieces that attach directly to the trunk hinges look identical to me, I noticed they are marked right and left and have different...

The holes I marked and drilled to secure the custom stainless steel glove box liner were a little off, but I was able to start all of the screws. No lock feature on this version of glove box door, just opens and closes and has a "cut-out" that would fit a small glass or cup.

The Formula "S" badges still retained their small factory rubber seals so I re-used 'em. At the very bottom of the badge is a very small gap (must be due to the natural curve in the front fender). Those cap nuts take a 7/16" tool, while the cap nuts in previous badges installed in above update...

Update: Installing some logo callouts today. First tried installing the fender "Barracuda" logo using some fiber washers as cushions, but they turned out to be too thick (photo #1). The holes were too small due to the repaint so I used a sheet metal screw to open them up (photo #2). Decided to...

Do you have the factory fasteners?

I have Purple Hornies glass packs an my '72 Satellite. Sound mean under acceleration even with a stock 318. Photo is the day it was painted here in Mexico (acrylic enamel).