9/27/09

More dash assembly progress. Spent the better part of an entire day restoring the heater box. There is quite a bit of detail if you want to do it right. The heater box I used is an original 5AC dated case, which had a nice enough original finish that it just required cleaning/polishing. The door and fan plenum had to be repainted black. An NOS heater core was used, along with NOS heater hoses. The gem of the assembly is the original cardboard heater plenum. Those that are observant may notice the '106' rotation number on the front, which is the same rotation number used throughout the car. One other detail is the NOS fan motor, which is an early 1965 piece with 3 wires. Notice the correct tape seal in the middle.









The heater cable assembly was also restored and installed. An interesting detail is the clips that hold the cables to the control unit. No screw and clamp like others that are typically seen. The original from the convertible was like this, as well as the 2 parts coupes. One final detail is the aluminum strap to hold the cables together.



Heater box was installed without any problems. Sealer used where the hoses come through the firewall. Also installed was an NOS glove box liner. This service part came with incorrect screw clips, had to remove a set off an original liner and install on the service piece. It went in without too much trouble.





Last item installed this weekend is the headlight wiring lead. The one used is a mint condition original. It just required cleaning and was ready to install. The wiring loops are also original, that just required cleaning to install. Installed the NOS voltage regulator, dated 5A22 on the bottom. Will be needing a better cap though.