Again it has been a while since I have post, but not because I haven't been working on the Avenger, instead because I didn't want to bore everyone with all the little details I've been working on like running brake lines and the like. Here are all the things I can think of that I have completed since my last post:
- Power steering pump mounted (had to make custom brackets).
- Custom power steering hoses made by Tubes N Hoses installed.
- Radiator Hoses installed.
- Rear brake lines hooked up and bled (even got parking brake working!).
- Valve covers bolted on with new stainless stud kit.
- Oil Dipstick installed (new chrome dipstick to replace previously orded that did not fit).
- Torque converted bolted to flex plate.
- Trunk floor patched (see pictures).
- Rear battery mounted (see pictures).
- Fuel cell mounted (see pictures).
I patched the floor with a left over piece of metal siding from my new workshop I just had built (haven't moved the car into yet - want to drive it in). After the fire from welding the transmission tunnel I was in no mood to take a chance with burning up the back seat so I caulked and riveted the metal in followed up wit some foam to true up the seems. You can also see the grommets where the fuel line, vent line, and battery cable will exit the trunk.
I welded in some bolts to hold the tubing that bridges the new tin work. The tin was not as ridged as I wanted for mounting the accessories directly to so I made up some mounting framework to handle the load.
Carpet back in place with studs cut through.
Framework in place. You can also see where the ground cable bolts to the frame.
Another look at the framework. The stains came with the car for no extra charge. Something I can improve in phase II.
New battery and aluminum battery box. All that framework should be starting to make sense now.
20 gallon aluminum fuel cell.
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