Restoration Update: Soft Top Replacement

Here are some more pictures of the soft top being made. The soft top structure has been adjusted to fit the new canvas. I'm really impressed on how the soft top makers studied first the mechanism before ripping the old canvas to shreds.








The Finished Product

At last the soft top is finished. The craftsmanship is excellent regardless of the price. I highly recommend the shop for its high quality of service and speed of delivery (it only took four days to finish the magnificent tan soft top). I'm really satisfied! I can't wait to driver the Fairlady around!





One really satisfied customer here!

Repairs, Maintenance, and Soft Top Replacement

Today I went to Terry Yamat Machine Shop in Quezon City to have the starter mount re-threaded. A few days ago I noticed that the bolt on the mount had come loose and as I was trying to tighten it up...it would always slip. The threads on the bolt were okay, but on the mount it was a different story. The problem is that to re-thread the starter mount...the transmission would need to be taken down, which is a really expensive "operation." The problem is that in order to disassemble the tranny...the engine has to be removed first...really bad and really expensive.

With my fingers crossed I met up with the owner of the machine shop. After some "strategizing" he decided to re-thread the mount along with the tranny using a steel bolt. Since the tranny and starter mount were aluminum...threading the bolt into the mount and tranny would be a bit more easier than if both were iron castings. The only problem is I don't know about the rusting properties of combining steel and aluminum. But at least the starter is now secured...one less thing to worry about. Cost was P280.

Then I went to a Caltex gas station to have the fittings/zerks greased. Cost was P210.





After which, I went to Seatmakers Auto Interiors shop along Boni Serrano to have the soft top replaced...FINALLY! I actually can't wait to see the finished product. Instead of Black, I chose Tan for the canvas and Beige for the interior lining. I also had the gear lever added up with a layer of insulation to keep the hot air from coming into the cockpit. Cost will be at P4,500.