1974 Plymouth Valiant Scamp - Restoration is a strong word
While waiting for the new gas tank and seals to arrive, I addressed some of that sketchy wiring. The previous owner bypassed the ammeter behind the dash, but I decided to splice the wiring inside the engine bay and avoid going into the cabin at all. I added some barrel connectors where some of the bulkhead connectors were broken or fried. I don't love the barrel connectors, but for now they'll do.
I also pulled the bench seat to see the broken springs I'm dealing with. I'm going to try re-engineering with some zig zag springs and zip ties and see if I can make it so I'm not sliding into the door. Another option I'm looking at is buying another bench seat to scavenge springs from. At the $200 plus quoted price, I'm gonna give the Amazon springs and zip ties a shot first.
While waiting for the new gas tank and seals to arrive, I addressed some of that sketchy wiring. The previous owner bypassed the ammeter behind the dash, but I decided to splice the wiring inside the engine bay and avoid going into the cabin at all. I added some barrel connectors where some of the bulkhead connectors were broken or fried. I don't love the barrel connectors, but for now they'll do.
I also pulled the bench seat to see the broken springs I'm dealing with. I'm going to try re-engineering with some zig zag springs and zip ties and see if I can make it so I'm not sliding into the door. Another option I'm looking at is buying another bench seat to scavenge springs from. At the $200 plus quoted price, I'm gonna give the Amazon springs and zip ties a shot first.