AllTorque Posted September 27, 2016 Author Share Posted September 27, 2016 Replaced all the dash bulbs, fit new headlight switch, wired in the back light on the aftermarket temp gauge too. All working mint now, including the dimmer function built into the switch. Next job while it was apart was to figure out why the horn didn't work from the button. Ever since I have had it there has been a switch under the dash and some extra wire running to the horns. First I had to find the horn relay. It was all the way over here. Held in by this bolt. Whipped it open for a quick look. Seemed all good. The relay wasn't plugged in. This must be the problem, plugged it in and still no horn. The key buzzer works now tho. What a noise. Ended up removing the wire for the key buzzer. Relay wiring for reference. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AllTorque Posted September 27, 2016 Author Share Posted September 27, 2016 Next step was to check the horn ring. Got the steering column apart. There's the problem. Wire to the horn button has been pulled off the horn ring. Closed up the gap an soldered the wire back on. We have a horn. Great success! Other jobs done while I was there were, get the cig lighter cleaned up so it works better, removed aftermarket wiring that goes no where, WD40 down the speedo cable to try to loose a squeak, reconnected the link to the gear position display, and move up all the wires that were dangling. Discuss Here 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AllTorque Posted October 8, 2016 Author Share Posted October 8, 2016 I found both the inner headlights were blown. All the headlights were still sealed beam. The light output has always been pretty rubbish, so now is a good time for an upgrade. I managed to find these semi sealed lamps on trade me from seller '2dmanx' that are still the old style, domed lens. Most of the new stuff has a clear flat lens and the reflector does all the work. They probably work better, but just don't look right. Picked up some 100w bulbs, in yellow for lols. They put out a huge amount of heat, so I'll probably put normal bulbs in before they wreck the reflectors. Moved the working old sealed beam to the inner, high beam position. Edit: I just realised that last pic is of the old lamps. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AllTorque Posted October 8, 2016 Author Share Posted October 8, 2016 There are no headlight relays in these old boats. I checked and found a 2 volt drop at the lights and that was through the new switch. So to continue the upgrade I chucked in some relays. Factory spec. Relays wired up. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AllTorque Posted October 8, 2016 Author Share Posted October 8, 2016 Back together a bit tidier. BOOM! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AllTorque Posted October 8, 2016 Author Share Posted October 8, 2016 Oh yeah. Remember that time I had lost a sway bar link and I replaced it with a bolt? I got a new AC Delco kit from rockauto for $3.50 and put that in today. 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AllTorque Posted November 9, 2016 Author Share Posted November 9, 2016 I took this to Hawkes Boes. Bloody dash lights died again. They flick on for a bit if you wiggle the switch. I guess I should have got the $25 headlight switch from RockAuto instead of the $10. Headlights were amazing on the night time drive up. Especially the high beams. So that's nice. Pics taken by some special people. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AllTorque Posted November 9, 2016 Author Share Posted November 9, 2016 I even won a prize, for something? 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Popular Post AllTorque Posted November 11, 2017 Author Popular Post Share Posted November 11, 2017 Lets play guess how much a Sport Wagon weighs... Pick a number... Some how it’s heavier in the rear?! 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AllTorque Posted April 3, 2020 Author Share Posted April 3, 2020 Oh, remember that time I bought a welder 2.5 years ago? Thanks to Covid lockdown I found some time to set it up and found some balls to start cutting. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AllTorque Posted April 3, 2020 Author Share Posted April 3, 2020 Picked a scab to pick at... 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Popular Post AllTorque Posted April 3, 2020 Author Popular Post Share Posted April 3, 2020 This is the first time I have done panel work. I am pretty happy with how it turned out. Tell me I’m doing it wrong here: 28 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post AllTorque Posted April 10, 2020 Author Popular Post Share Posted April 10, 2020 Next scabs to pick we’re on the bottom corners of left rear door. Cut some holes and made some squares. I got a bit keen and things git a bit hot and warped, but managed to tap it flat again. Remember I’m new to this. When grinding down the rear patch I found another thin spot and needed to put a bit more in. 12 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post AllTorque Posted April 10, 2020 Author Popular Post Share Posted April 10, 2020 Most of you know the rear door handles are missing thanks to some yank in the early 2000s. Check out the sweet hole filling. I will leave it as is for now incase I decide to find and fit some handles. The brown is the factory sound deadening stuff. Inside the door is pretty solid except for those two spots. 11 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AllTorque Posted April 13, 2020 Author Share Posted April 13, 2020 Next, onto the right front door Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post AllTorque Posted April 13, 2020 Author Popular Post Share Posted April 13, 2020 That escalated quickly 21 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AllTorque Posted April 15, 2020 Author Share Posted April 15, 2020 The gift that keeps on giving. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AllTorque Posted April 15, 2020 Author Share Posted April 15, 2020 Question is, how far do I keep digging? I don’t plan on stripping the whole thing. The darker bog is hard and has a layer of green paint. Let me know: https://oldschool.co.nz/index.php?/topic/33837-alltorques-1970-buick-sportwagon/&page=10 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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