Journal: Peter Mittler's Journal

Dec. 01/06: Removed and replaced '75's cracked windscreen with 80's windscreen. Installed rubber seals - boot, bonnet, doors. Sort out seals for windscreen replacement.
Dec. 02/06: Worked on windscreeen glass replacement.
Dec. 03/06: FINALLY got it done. (bear of a job). Buffed cooling expansion tank to brass shine finish.
Dec. 04/06: Installed bottom windscreen rubber seal. Brutal job. Inserted 2x2 wood blocks under the rubber to let it relax for easier installation later.
Dec. 05/06: Prepped and installed quarter lights, windows and seals on top of doors.
Dec. 06/06: Painted windscreen wiper arms. Tapped and prepped engine bay bolt holes. Called Discount Tire in Detroit re new wheels and rubber.
Dec. 07/06: To Detroit to get wheels (Konig Theory TH65D0440S) Got 5 with P205/55R15 Dominator tires for $800.00 USD (plus an overnight stay in Detroit thanks to a brutal snow storm on the way through London Ontario and GST and PST at the border coming back!)
Dec. 08/06: Back from Detroit - stopped to see Fred in Troy to pick up parts.
Dec. 09/06: Helped Frank move. no work
Dec. 10/06: Painted brake lines; installed pedal box (prviously refurbished). Took engine parts to Ajax Engines (cam bearings etc). Worked on rear end re hubs/studs to decide what was needed to fit the new rims. 1/2 inch spacrs and longer studs needed.
Dec. 11/06: Installed oil pressure line; cleaned corner lights; made new socket for one using a Honda plug and bulb.
Dec. 12/06: Rear lights installed. Scissor lift arrived. Setup and positioned lift and test. Picked up horns from Candian Tire; picked up engine and head.
Dec. 13/06: Painted horn brackets. Installed horns.
Dec. 14/06: Inspected hubs for studs. Painted underside from tranny location forward with Red Tremclad. Wet sanded front bumper. Clear coat 3x. Two small runs; looks great. Found blemish on RF fender behind wheel. Need Raymond to examine. May need to re-shoot fender.
Dec. 15/06: (12am to 4am ugh) Rebuilt front brake calipers.
Dec. 16/06: Cut apart parts car. Installed LH front brake calipers with new bearings, rotors and brake hoses. Painted caliper red.
Dec. 17/06: Mocked up engine-tranny jig. Sorted parts for engine rebuild. Installed RF caliper. Removed rear hubs on 80.
Dec. 18/06: Seat covers arrived from Mr. Mikes. They look fantastic! Watched Video. Took hubs and spacers and 3" studs to Kirk for fitting up (ream to 14mm). Took future trailer hubs to be done as well.
Dec. 19/06: Jig frame and hood frame to Stafford Monuments for sandblasting. Removed front bumper from engine stand; mounted block. Removed cover from passenger seat. Researched 'heated seat' panels.
Dec. 20/06: Wet sanded right door and fender to remove runs from clear. Made a mess. Now have to wait for Raymond's help to fix it.
Dec. 21/06: Got hubs from Kirk. Installed and glued logos on wheels. Prepped engine parts. Traced all block holes with taps. Made ramps to raise B onto lift by 3-4 inches.
Dec. 22/06: Finisehd test fitting rear wheels with new studs, spaces and hubs. Banged in the 'hump' on the inner rear fender to gain 3/4" clearance. Moved hoist forward to clear rear wheels.
Dec. 23/06: Installed crank, bearings, pistons and cam. Decided needed new Cam pressure plate so stopped and ordered it. Prepped side covers, timing chanin cover and pan for painting.
Dec. 24/06: Test fit all external gaskets. Payen set is terrific.
Dec. 25/06: Christmas. SICK AS A DOG with Norwalk Virus. Christmas dinner cancelled.
Dec. 26/06: Sick
Dec. 27/06: Sick but managed to rebush rockers. Painted engine covers, sump and timing cover red. Feel rotten.
Dec. 28/06: Sought out Kirk at Ajax Engines to ream rocker bushings to 0.625. Can do. Left them with him. Discussed degreeing the cam. 3 degrees offset towards 1 o'clock.
Dec. 29/06: Made storage box for driver's side rear deck. Ordered chrome bumper plastic battery box liner for the space.
Dec. 30/06: Worked on paint/prep for rear axel. Discovered crunch sound form sandblasting. Decided not to use parts cars rear axel. Removed rear axel and springs. Start to wire wheel it.
Dec. 31/06: Spent all day cleaing rear axel for POR15 coverage. Painted one drum and axel cover red using new touch up gun. Looks good. Ran out of time before New Years Eve date. Rest will have to wait for next year.