Starter
Motivation
The starter had been acting up for quite some time, so I decided to replace it. I decided to go with a new, modern high-torque replacement since it was smaller, more powerful, and most importantly… lighter! The old starter weighed over 20lbs which was a bit unwieldy to work with while under the car, on your back, working over your head. Replacing the starter was fairly straightforward. It attaches via two bolts and has two power cables to attach. The most challenging part was making sure the new starter’s “teeth” were aligned properly.
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Upgrading the Interior Lighting
Swapping out the gauge cluster bulbs for white LEDs was a game-changer—much brighter and clearer than the original incandescent bulbs. But when it came to the c
Dash Tachometer
I decided to replace my broken clock with a new in-dash tachometer – and yes, I realize having a tach on a 2-speed automatic might seem unnecessary, but I convi
Battery
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