Got some work done over the weekend!
First thing was to replace the brake master cylinder grommets. I had replaced this master with a remanufactured unit and apparently the grommets were just no good. For $9 I had a new set of Lucas branded ones sent to me. You can see how odd this setup is. Most folks are aware of the e30 M60 swap requirements and this remote mounted brake booster/master cylinder setup is pretty much required if you want boost.
Here are the old ones.
IMG_20191018_104554286_HDR by Paul Abbott, on Flickr
Another shot.
IMG_20191018_104541423_HDR by Paul Abbott, on Flickr
Here are the Lucas ones.
IMG_20191018_104612570_HDR by Paul Abbott, on Flickr
IMG_20191018_104621102 by Paul Abbott, on Flickr
This where they go in the brake master cylinder.
IMG_20191018_104627394 by Paul Abbott, on Flickr
And the remote reservoir lines plugged in.
IMG_20191018_105016016 by Paul Abbott, on Flickr
The whole kit and kaboodle.
IMG_20191018_105019937 by Paul Abbott, on Flickr
I cleaned up the entire area underneath with Purple Power and a hose. Then I set off on an errand to let this dry out.
The front grille on the car needed some paint so I grabbed a rattle can of semi-gloss and went at it.
The headlight rings were painted once already and were chipping badly so I just scuffed them up and hit them again.
IMG_20191018_145700506_HDR by Paul Abbott, on Flickr
Same for the black plastic inserts or whatever you call them. They were a light grey so this was much improved.
IMG_20191018_151254715_HDR by Paul Abbott, on Flickr
Here is the grille assembly before paint. I had the kidneys blacked out when I got the car and installed this newer part on it. It has some chips and a dent or two (not terrible) but it needed paint too and I wanted to black the whole thing out.
IMG_20191018_151442830_HDR by Paul Abbott, on Flickr
In process.
IMG_20191018_151449245_HDR by Paul Abbott, on Flickr
Mostly installed. I didn't push in the ends of the thingy-bob because I wanted the paint to dry before giving it the beans.
IMG_20191018_160904276_HDR by Paul Abbott, on Flickr
Another shot.
IMG_20191018_160909897_HDR by Paul Abbott, on Flickr
I need to inspect the front bumper some more and make sure it is still solid after I hit a parking space stop. I forget how low this car is sometimes. If its good, I will likely give it the same treatment with the paint.
I plan on doing boiled linseed oil finish when it cools off a bit. I will go lighter and lighter on the Scotch Brite pads until its as even as I can get it then apply the boiled linseed oil. It should harden and turn into a decent finish.
I was walking by the car on Saturday and thought this looked cool so I snagged a pic.
IMG_20191020_141140769_HDR by Paul Abbott, on Flickr
I ordered up some OBC light bulbs because the damned thing only lights up when you turn the lights on! It worked flawlessly when I began the interior swap but whatever. The bulbs ARE 25 years old after all.
First thing was to replace the brake master cylinder grommets. I had replaced this master with a remanufactured unit and apparently the grommets were just no good. For $9 I had a new set of Lucas branded ones sent to me. You can see how odd this setup is. Most folks are aware of the e30 M60 swap requirements and this remote mounted brake booster/master cylinder setup is pretty much required if you want boost.
Here are the old ones.
IMG_20191018_104554286_HDR by Paul Abbott, on Flickr
Another shot.
IMG_20191018_104541423_HDR by Paul Abbott, on Flickr
Here are the Lucas ones.
IMG_20191018_104612570_HDR by Paul Abbott, on Flickr
IMG_20191018_104621102 by Paul Abbott, on Flickr
This where they go in the brake master cylinder.
IMG_20191018_104627394 by Paul Abbott, on Flickr
And the remote reservoir lines plugged in.
IMG_20191018_105016016 by Paul Abbott, on Flickr
The whole kit and kaboodle.
IMG_20191018_105019937 by Paul Abbott, on Flickr
I cleaned up the entire area underneath with Purple Power and a hose. Then I set off on an errand to let this dry out.
The front grille on the car needed some paint so I grabbed a rattle can of semi-gloss and went at it.
The headlight rings were painted once already and were chipping badly so I just scuffed them up and hit them again.
IMG_20191018_145700506_HDR by Paul Abbott, on Flickr
Same for the black plastic inserts or whatever you call them. They were a light grey so this was much improved.
IMG_20191018_151254715_HDR by Paul Abbott, on Flickr
Here is the grille assembly before paint. I had the kidneys blacked out when I got the car and installed this newer part on it. It has some chips and a dent or two (not terrible) but it needed paint too and I wanted to black the whole thing out.
IMG_20191018_151442830_HDR by Paul Abbott, on Flickr
In process.
IMG_20191018_151449245_HDR by Paul Abbott, on Flickr
Mostly installed. I didn't push in the ends of the thingy-bob because I wanted the paint to dry before giving it the beans.
IMG_20191018_160904276_HDR by Paul Abbott, on Flickr
Another shot.
IMG_20191018_160909897_HDR by Paul Abbott, on Flickr
I need to inspect the front bumper some more and make sure it is still solid after I hit a parking space stop. I forget how low this car is sometimes. If its good, I will likely give it the same treatment with the paint.
I plan on doing boiled linseed oil finish when it cools off a bit. I will go lighter and lighter on the Scotch Brite pads until its as even as I can get it then apply the boiled linseed oil. It should harden and turn into a decent finish.
I was walking by the car on Saturday and thought this looked cool so I snagged a pic.
IMG_20191020_141140769_HDR by Paul Abbott, on Flickr
I ordered up some OBC light bulbs because the damned thing only lights up when you turn the lights on! It worked flawlessly when I began the interior swap but whatever. The bulbs ARE 25 years old after all.
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