77 Coupe Resto
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Well, here it is. Classic Industries high density backed carpet. This is quality stuff. Can’t wait to clean inside and get it installed. Going to let it breath for a while then go to it. Will try to update with pics as I go.
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Carpet is almost in. Can’t say enough positive about their carpet. Wasn’t half bad to install. Waiting for my ebrake line next week to finish it.
Rear seats I commandeered out of the 75. My black seat frames were trash. Will likely reupholster everything later. Might even try to make a seat cover myself to see how it goes.
Rear seats I commandeered out of the 75. My black seat frames were trash. Will likely reupholster everything later. Might even try to make a seat cover myself to see how it goes.
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While waiting for my E-Brake cables decided to work on my sun visors. The seams were coming apart on both of them from aging. Instead of paying 100 bucks or so for another pair, I hand sewed the seams back together. Will upload a pic later today. Got out of it with only two blisters from pushing the needle into the material 
Anyone who has installed the new carpet, where did you trim it at the doors? I figure just over the edge about 1/2" or so should allow the sill plate to hold it down? What was factory?
Thanks.
Anyone who has installed the new carpet, where did you trim it at the doors? I figure just over the edge about 1/2" or so should allow the sill plate to hold it down? What was factory?
Thanks.
Ordered the E-Brake Front cable from Classic Industries. Be advised. It does not come with the rear adjusting nuts, washer, and mounting nut to the floor pan.
I called them today and explained that Camaro Centrals same part, comes at least with the forward rubber washer, washer, and nut for the floor pan, and they sell the two rear adjusting nuts individually as a pair.
So, I informed them to tell corporate that they're basically losing money because they're just selling the cable. And if we as consumers, builders and restorers have to replace one, we have to usually destroy the nut, and washer to remove them. (In essence they're selling an incomplete product.)
I further explained that people would rather buy the Camaro Central part, than buy Classics and then have to spend money on fuel to go find a rubber washer, washer and nut to fit their part, since they don't have the specs of what is needed for them.
Pictured is the Camaro Central part. Classic doesn't include the washers and or nut..
Ran around today looking for the nut to their e-brake cable. Finally found one. It is a 9/16 fine thread nut if anyone else orders this part.
I called them today and explained that Camaro Centrals same part, comes at least with the forward rubber washer, washer, and nut for the floor pan, and they sell the two rear adjusting nuts individually as a pair.
So, I informed them to tell corporate that they're basically losing money because they're just selling the cable. And if we as consumers, builders and restorers have to replace one, we have to usually destroy the nut, and washer to remove them. (In essence they're selling an incomplete product.)
I further explained that people would rather buy the Camaro Central part, than buy Classics and then have to spend money on fuel to go find a rubber washer, washer and nut to fit their part, since they don't have the specs of what is needed for them.
Pictured is the Camaro Central part. Classic doesn't include the washers and or nut..
Ran around today looking for the nut to their e-brake cable. Finally found one. It is a 9/16 fine thread nut if anyone else orders this part.
Man Finally! Got the E-brake reinstalled.
Had it all buttoned up and when I tested it the old cable snapped. Only a few wires holding it together. THANKFULLY, I have the 75 in the back yard that has the rear cables that someone had replaced. So what was a four hour job turned into all day.
But, ebrake is in adjusted carpet back in seats back in and I can relax. Next to finish mounting the headliner. Screw the console back down, remount the gauge cluster and a/ c switches.
So close I can almost taste it.
Had it all buttoned up and when I tested it the old cable snapped. Only a few wires holding it together. THANKFULLY, I have the 75 in the back yard that has the rear cables that someone had replaced. So what was a four hour job turned into all day.
But, ebrake is in adjusted carpet back in seats back in and I can relax. Next to finish mounting the headliner. Screw the console back down, remount the gauge cluster and a/ c switches.
So close I can almost taste it.
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No photo today, but finally got the headliner back in and reinstalled the gauge bezel. I will have to replace the dash and the bezel later, but that's for some other time.
CLUSTER CHANGE?
I may keep the cluster from the 75 in the back yard and switch them since it has the clock and Alt gauge on it instead of dummy lights.
The question is, how would I connect both the Amp meter and the clock to the 77 for them to be functional?
CARPET INSTALL FEEDBACK:
I will share some feedback on the carpet install since my mistakes may help others.
One mistake installing my carpet (which I didn't mention because it's embarrassing) is that I mistakenly cut the dimmer switch hole too low. Sucks, because I was sure and cut out a square. I have repaired it for now, but it shows, and that's annoying. Later, I'll pull it back out and use some kind of glue maybe show goop or something to attach the square to the backing.
I cut the carpet by the gas pedal thinking it was a little too high. But when I reinstalled the plastic piece with the two screws, I see the carpet is about just at that edge. Should have left that piece a little longer.
Everything else went great. Trimmed the carpet at the doors about 3/4" from the inner edge of the door, to where the screw holes align up for the door sill plate.
The bolt for the drivers side seat outer belt gave me a fit. Its very close to the floor as far as the hole location. So, getting that bolt back in was a pita because the carpet was tight after cutting the seat holes and putting back in the outer drivers lap belt.
Other than those things which are really minor, and manageable, the carpet install went pretty good.
This was the hard backed ACC Carpet.
HEADLINER/REAR SEATS:
Next up for the interior will be the rear portion of the headliner (by rear window) Finish installing all of the screws since I bought all new screws, reinstall the rear seat belt covers then decide if I want these twill (Herringbone?) looking rear seats or my crappy original lower seats which have terribly rusted spring in them.
REAR SPOILER INFO: Then: I will be positioning the rear spoiler properly with all rubber washers and new mounting bolts.
REAR TIRES: Purchasing two new rear tires (Deciding on that size/brand first). Will probably at a minimum go with some thick white letters. My fronts are both some cheap all black.
GLOVE BOX INSERT:
I'll need to order a glove box insert. Thought I had one in the 75, but it's a non-/ac car and is too long but I tried.
PARKING BRALKE INFO:
Also, I noticed during reinstall, the parking brake cable was rubbing on the bottom of the pan passenger rear pan. The pan height didn't change so I couldn't figure out what it was. Until I remembered I cut the rear drivers brace form the pan and didn't weld it back to the body. Leaving this spot weld out, the angle of the cable is wrong. So, I pried it back out and will weld that back in later before the car goes anywhere. Since I installed sound deadening, I did hammer the pan up a little where the drain hole is located just in case the cable starts rubbing on that lower spot. Seems like there should be some better way to guide that cable under the 77 so that is isn't so close to the pans.
I did see that some vehicles had a guide "wire" attached to the frame that seems to do that, but this car did not have one.
HEATER CORE:
Praying that when all of this is done, that my heater core doesn't leak after it has all been reinstalled completely. I don't mind if it doesn't work well, I do mind if there is a leak lol.
REAR TAIL PANEL:
To do (LATER) is to replace the rear tail panel under the rear bumper. I have the piece, but it is a bigger job than I was ready to tackle right now. My rear panel is rusted pretty good, so I will definitely be doing it. Maybe next year.
REAR BUMBER:
I may switch the bumper form the 75 to the 77 as well. It's in better shape.
BUMPER FILLERS:
I have not installed the bumper fillers yet on the front. Will do that soon. Deicding if I want to just paint them black since I haven't decided on a final car color yet. Id like to replace the rear fillers as well, since the 75 has them in decent shape, but that means Ill be drilling them out since the screws on the 75 are seized/rusted beyond salvage or removal with9ut destroying them. Probably use a step bit and just drill them all out.
WINDOWS:
I have not installed either the Windshield, nor the rear window yet. I wanted all of this interior work done before I did that. So those will be done when my interior is done and package tray done.
TAIL PIPES/MUFFLERS:
I'm not an exhaust guy. I removed the old muffler early on that was totally rotted and catching fire form debris. There is some good rot on one of the pipes, I believe the passenger side, So I will have to repair/weld that before I go forward.
So, here my question is, Should I just try to run straight pipe and forgo a muffler or buy a similar muffler to the stock and hook it all back up? I think it was a one in two out or something is I recall correctly.
If you read this far, congrats lol. But I welcome all feedback, seriously.
CLUSTER CHANGE?
I may keep the cluster from the 75 in the back yard and switch them since it has the clock and Alt gauge on it instead of dummy lights.
The question is, how would I connect both the Amp meter and the clock to the 77 for them to be functional?
CARPET INSTALL FEEDBACK:
I will share some feedback on the carpet install since my mistakes may help others.
One mistake installing my carpet (which I didn't mention because it's embarrassing) is that I mistakenly cut the dimmer switch hole too low. Sucks, because I was sure and cut out a square. I have repaired it for now, but it shows, and that's annoying. Later, I'll pull it back out and use some kind of glue maybe show goop or something to attach the square to the backing.
I cut the carpet by the gas pedal thinking it was a little too high. But when I reinstalled the plastic piece with the two screws, I see the carpet is about just at that edge. Should have left that piece a little longer.
Everything else went great. Trimmed the carpet at the doors about 3/4" from the inner edge of the door, to where the screw holes align up for the door sill plate.
The bolt for the drivers side seat outer belt gave me a fit. Its very close to the floor as far as the hole location. So, getting that bolt back in was a pita because the carpet was tight after cutting the seat holes and putting back in the outer drivers lap belt.
Other than those things which are really minor, and manageable, the carpet install went pretty good.
This was the hard backed ACC Carpet.
HEADLINER/REAR SEATS:
Next up for the interior will be the rear portion of the headliner (by rear window) Finish installing all of the screws since I bought all new screws, reinstall the rear seat belt covers then decide if I want these twill (Herringbone?) looking rear seats or my crappy original lower seats which have terribly rusted spring in them.
REAR SPOILER INFO: Then: I will be positioning the rear spoiler properly with all rubber washers and new mounting bolts.
REAR TIRES: Purchasing two new rear tires (Deciding on that size/brand first). Will probably at a minimum go with some thick white letters. My fronts are both some cheap all black.
GLOVE BOX INSERT:
I'll need to order a glove box insert. Thought I had one in the 75, but it's a non-/ac car and is too long but I tried.
PARKING BRALKE INFO:
Also, I noticed during reinstall, the parking brake cable was rubbing on the bottom of the pan passenger rear pan. The pan height didn't change so I couldn't figure out what it was. Until I remembered I cut the rear drivers brace form the pan and didn't weld it back to the body. Leaving this spot weld out, the angle of the cable is wrong. So, I pried it back out and will weld that back in later before the car goes anywhere. Since I installed sound deadening, I did hammer the pan up a little where the drain hole is located just in case the cable starts rubbing on that lower spot. Seems like there should be some better way to guide that cable under the 77 so that is isn't so close to the pans.
I did see that some vehicles had a guide "wire" attached to the frame that seems to do that, but this car did not have one.
HEATER CORE:
Praying that when all of this is done, that my heater core doesn't leak after it has all been reinstalled completely. I don't mind if it doesn't work well, I do mind if there is a leak lol.
REAR TAIL PANEL:
To do (LATER) is to replace the rear tail panel under the rear bumper. I have the piece, but it is a bigger job than I was ready to tackle right now. My rear panel is rusted pretty good, so I will definitely be doing it. Maybe next year.
REAR BUMBER:
I may switch the bumper form the 75 to the 77 as well. It's in better shape.
BUMPER FILLERS:
I have not installed the bumper fillers yet on the front. Will do that soon. Deicding if I want to just paint them black since I haven't decided on a final car color yet. Id like to replace the rear fillers as well, since the 75 has them in decent shape, but that means Ill be drilling them out since the screws on the 75 are seized/rusted beyond salvage or removal with9ut destroying them. Probably use a step bit and just drill them all out.
WINDOWS:
I have not installed either the Windshield, nor the rear window yet. I wanted all of this interior work done before I did that. So those will be done when my interior is done and package tray done.
TAIL PIPES/MUFFLERS:
I'm not an exhaust guy. I removed the old muffler early on that was totally rotted and catching fire form debris. There is some good rot on one of the pipes, I believe the passenger side, So I will have to repair/weld that before I go forward.
So, here my question is, Should I just try to run straight pipe and forgo a muffler or buy a similar muffler to the stock and hook it all back up? I think it was a one in two out or something is I recall correctly.
If you read this far, congrats lol. But I welcome all feedback, seriously.
