Quoting Hugh & Therese <hugtrees@xxxxxxxx>:
Thanks for the welcome back Hugh ,you have disappointed me on the speedo issue
I felt sure you would have come back with something like,jack up the left
rear ,wind down the front windows and remove the two screws in the centre and
it all comes out through the glove box.Never mind I have a couple of weeks to
take care of this and I'm sure its not impossible.One thing of interest to
others is that the speedo cable had been disconected from the trans ,I thought
this was going to be the answer to why the auto pilot and speedo didn't go.Well
it was I suppose .
But more to the point the auto pilot was stuck fast,it just would not turn at
all.When I removed and stripped it I found an incorrect length of mounting
bolt had been used ,this had gone way to far into the housing and crushed the
steel driving gear on the inside. (Does any one have a gear before I start with
bronze and file on this one)and what about the little screws holding the auto
pilot cover on they are 8 pointed heads ,that makes it hard for a start.any way
I thought this was all worth a mention, the bolt that has done the damage is
the mounting bracket bolt on the out side bracket nearest the fender.Will keep
you all informed as the upgrade of this old girl procceds.Hugh asked why I
decided to buy an imperial and I know he is anticipating a well penned and in
depth answer on the moment that I found I could not live without a 58 2dr .Well
Hugh its time for me to let you down as the facts of the matter are that like
most important decisions in my life I gave it no thought at all ,I just bought
it one day.Take care HOPPY
> Keith,
>
> It is wonderful to have you back. I was puzzled when you dropped off
> the
> list. I am relieved to say the least that the car is meeting your
> epectations so well. Now that you have it in your possession I hope it
> continues to delight you. Getting it made legal for NZ was evidently
> less
> of a challenge than you expected. What kind of saefty belts have you
> had
> fitted? Mine has lap belts only, in the front.
>
> I must disappoint you, sir, and tell you I have never removed the dash
> from
> my car and dread the thought more than I should admit. I have some
> bulbs
> that need to be replaced. I intend to get them done at the same time I
> take
> the car to the upholsterers for a new dash cover - and headliner, plus
> seat
> work, too - and let them do the dirty work. My clock does not work, and
> I
> may get it taken care of too. Sigh, that's what's so daunting about
> any
> project. All the :"Might As Well" projects that seem to leap into the
> picture. When you begin this, or any project, take lots of pictures.
> Intimidated folks like me need all the reassurance we can get.
>
> All the best to you, sir. What made you want to buy an Imperial in the
> first place? I cannot imagine they were ever that well known in New
> Zealand. And why a '58, beyond the obvious fact they are the pinnacle
> of
> the breed?
>
> Hugh
>
>
>
>
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