1980 2 Door Sedan - What have I gotten myself into ??!!

[Whuntmore]

X2 what Rollguy and priya said.  I would not bother with ever putting a vinyl roof back on.  They can look cool, but the downside is going thru all that rot repair again. 

[ynwa]

X2 what Rollguy and priya said.  I would not bother with ever putting a vinyl roof back on.  They can look cool, but the downside is going thru all that rot repair again. 

Isn't that why we own Eagles? For the rot repair? Hehe.. No seriously, point taken. Hard to ignore the profound logic in the comments above.
Huge RUSH fan myself...... I'm sure you have seen the Documentary.

[Whuntmore]

LOLOL, Yup, I think that is why.  Wer're all bodymen (and women) in training.

Well, I'll have to egg ya for being a Rush fan (saw the doc several times, I recorded it! he he he) and for saving this car - If I haven't already egg'd ya for it yet.

[ynwa]

D'OH !! Guess I'm looking for a new hinge ...
I guess I could get a friend to build up with weld and drill out again... *shrug..



FRIST EGG !!!! Booya!. ")

[Whuntmore]

Oooly crap!   That is some serious wear.  Yup, yer looking for hinges.

[IowaEagle]

I gave you a "real" EGG for sharing with us a great shot of a worn hinge.

[shanebo]

A new vinyl top is not all that expensive... depending on where ya go of course. But as some of the other members have stated, they are a breeding ground for rust!! I personally think they look more sporty without the vinyl top. A good alternative to the vinyl is Rhino Liner. I have used it on several cars. It comes in all kinds of colors and its tough and cost effective. Good luck on your bird!!

[milliard431]

Tops are $129 on auction if you want to do it yourself. The vinyl itself was never a problem, just poor design when it comes to sealing around the emblems, opera window, and trim. Shops do it diffferently now with no issues. I think they look funky on every one I've seen where they just painted the roof.

[ynwa]

Tops are $129 on auction if you want to do it yourself. The vinyl itself was never a problem, just poor design when it comes to sealing around the emblems, opera window, and trim. Shops do it diffferently now with no issues. I think they look funky on every one I've seen where they just painted the roof.

That is a very interesting perspective and option. Thank you! I will definitely check that out. Save the multiple days of smearing adhesive remover on 30 year old glue. heheh...

pm'd you.

[priya]

Tops are $129 on auction if you want to do it yourself. The vinyl itself was never a problem, just poor design when it comes to sealing around the emblems, opera window, and trim. Shops do it diffferently now with no issues. I think they look funky on every one I've seen where they just painted the roof.

That is a very interesting perspective and option. Thank you! I will definitely check that out. Save the multiple days of smearing adhesive remover on 30 year old glue. heheh...

pm'd you.

I think you're going to have to spend those multiple days even if you choose to put a vinyl roof back on.  The uneven adhesive will likely be visible through the vinyl unless you remove it, but you could ask a body shop that does a lot of vinyl roofs if they think it will show through.  I also wouldn't hold my breath thinking any one can install a vinyl roof that doesn't let water through regardless of how hard they try.

[ynwa]

I wanted to keep this in my resto thread to list all the pain. hehe..
Just rebuilt carb noticed that fuel is leaking out the throttle body on the linkage side when I pump gas in the chamber.

I hope this gets a few reads and someone can tell me what the best case scenario is. Sure not interested in a new carb since I just rebuilt it. hehe...
Oh well, should be a cheap donor out there somewhere.. I guess I'm looking at a majorly worn throttle body shaft.

Best fix here?

Cheers.

[milliard431]

If you can find the part number of the shaft then there might be other carbs that shared that shaft. I know that someone who sells carbs on auction mentions that rebuild kits don't address this issue. If you could find or make a washer just the right size and then find a fuel resistent epoxy or something then that might work. I would try to find brass ones or another soft metal so as not to wear on the shaft further. That is the only thing I can think of but Mudkicker might have some good ideas.

[thereverendbill]

i think as far as the carb goes i would just upgrade to the popular MC 2100 ...... I have heard lots of good things about that conversion

[mudkicker715]

No epoxy that will work for long. Best I can offer without hands on is.

The throttle body is aluminum. Tension and rotation can wear that hole out, or out of round. If you visibly see it leaking at idle. Than best guess its wore out and poses a fire risk. Otherwise.  Try using an unlit torch (for leak detection if a leak it will idle up). But all a guess on a little bit of description....... and the assumption its not a gasket. Or you damaged it putting it on.

I use propane for leak detection as why put a flammable liquid on hot exaust parts. Propane flys away and is less messy.

[shanebo]

Thats gonna be one sharp lookin car when your done. Rust can be so overwelming, especially in those areas. Eggs for stickin with it!!!