Dale Jr #2081 resurrection thread!
#22
Yes, Jr 1 is very jealous! I walked into work to get some hardware and they asked how its going, first thing I said was "Its got a working sunroof!!!"
#23
New update! The interior is free of seats and carpet! It took alot of hacking, and grueling work...I'll be posting up a how to on removing broken seat motors.
The driver side came out easy, we located the seat mounting bolts to the motor tracks. It involved removing the bottom seat skin and lifting the foam.
In the process we found out why the seats didn't move, the plugs were so corroded just a light touch and wires came out. The harnesses didn't even pull apart. Motors are shot too, especially since the passenger side was cut up.
driver tracks
passenger tracks are cut up, thrown in the scrap pile... We hooked up a drill to the front two square wires/cables that come from the motor and moved each track forward a little at a time. Passenger had the motor and track mounts hacked up to get it to push forward...
In the process of removing the interior we found out why the key was stuck in the accessory position, the rust on the shifter assembly was preventing the plastic lever from moving freely. We sand blasted it to remove rust, unfortunatly it flash rusted after so it doesn't have any paint just WD-40. The rear console bracket was removed too and blasted. been repainted to prevent rust.
before
After
Finally everything is out! Carpet was surprisingly still wet. Very little mold!
Airbag sensor is junk, water got in the silicone seal
connections are good though, thankfully GM put a weatherproof connector on it.
After it aired out the paint began to wrinkle, and seen alot of bubbling. We will be addressing as much as we can without pulling the sound deadener.
the ONLY mold on the body.
Carpet is hosed and soaped clean, currently drying.
The driver side came out easy, we located the seat mounting bolts to the motor tracks. It involved removing the bottom seat skin and lifting the foam.
In the process we found out why the seats didn't move, the plugs were so corroded just a light touch and wires came out. The harnesses didn't even pull apart. Motors are shot too, especially since the passenger side was cut up.
driver tracks
passenger tracks are cut up, thrown in the scrap pile... We hooked up a drill to the front two square wires/cables that come from the motor and moved each track forward a little at a time. Passenger had the motor and track mounts hacked up to get it to push forward...
In the process of removing the interior we found out why the key was stuck in the accessory position, the rust on the shifter assembly was preventing the plastic lever from moving freely. We sand blasted it to remove rust, unfortunatly it flash rusted after so it doesn't have any paint just WD-40. The rear console bracket was removed too and blasted. been repainted to prevent rust.
before
After
Finally everything is out! Carpet was surprisingly still wet. Very little mold!
Airbag sensor is junk, water got in the silicone seal
connections are good though, thankfully GM put a weatherproof connector on it.
After it aired out the paint began to wrinkle, and seen alot of bubbling. We will be addressing as much as we can without pulling the sound deadener.
the ONLY mold on the body.
Carpet is hosed and soaped clean, currently drying.
#26
Update
Yesterday Jr. Jr. Got its first and second bath since we brought it home. And the carpet has been cleaned and is dry. Just need to take care of the paint on the floor and it can go back in the car.
Trunk gutter before
Trunk gutter after (I know, different side but it was equally as dirty)
And here is one of the many factory markings we have found on this car including inspection stamps all over the engine cradle.
Jr. Jr. also got relocated to the back yard for the time being.
Yesterday Jr. Jr. Got its first and second bath since we brought it home. And the carpet has been cleaned and is dry. Just need to take care of the paint on the floor and it can go back in the car.
Trunk gutter before
Trunk gutter after (I know, different side but it was equally as dirty)
And here is one of the many factory markings we have found on this car including inspection stamps all over the engine cradle.
Jr. Jr. also got relocated to the back yard for the time being.
Last edited by Gib DTD; 08-05-2014 at 03:11 PM. Reason: trying to get photos to work
#27
Dang Jen, your really diving into this project full force. way to get it off the ground and capatalize in your investment. Guess you really need to in order to arrest any further expansion of rust. Amazing the carpet was in fact still damp, weird, good job getting it pulled out when you did.
Those seats were all jacked up, the amount of rust made them look 40 years old. Best of luck with this humungus undertaking, would expect your already braced for more surprises.
You trying to get the engine fired up anytime soon?
Those seats were all jacked up, the amount of rust made them look 40 years old. Best of luck with this humungus undertaking, would expect your already braced for more surprises.
You trying to get the engine fired up anytime soon?
#28
Dang Jen, your really diving into this project full force. way to get it off the ground and capatalize in your investment. Guess you really need to in order to arrest any further expansion of rust. Amazing the carpet was in fact still damp, weird, good job getting it pulled out when you did.
Those seats were all jacked up, the amount of rust made them look 40 years old. Best of luck with this humungus undertaking, would expect your already braced for more surprises.
You trying to get the engine fired up anytime soon?
Those seats were all jacked up, the amount of rust made them look 40 years old. Best of luck with this humungus undertaking, would expect your already braced for more surprises.
You trying to get the engine fired up anytime soon?
#29
Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: Mentor, Ohio
Posts: 12,188
How were you trying to turn it over??
I would suggest a breaker bar and socket down on the crank, move it by hand. If you can move it a complete turn by hand then it should indicate it's not seized.
I would suggest a breaker bar and socket down on the crank, move it by hand. If you can move it a complete turn by hand then it should indicate it's not seized.