Roof Deuce Restoration

[mockingbird812]

Thanks for the info on the TCS temp switch Jack. I'll check it out.

[CamarosRus]

Sam, Marlin and all, Never was my intent to imply the duece used that little clip thing to hold green wire.

I just posted misc pics of Jack's LT-1 to show the two prong switch and green wire, etc etc

Seems to me that Marlin set us all straight on that several years ago.

I would think that with Jack's vendor info, the above pictures, and the misc nastyz28 threads, that Sam would have this issue under control.

best regards to all,

[DarrenX33]

Can someone tell me if the original style TCS Temp Sensor is larger than the new replacements? The threads are the same but the connector and nut are physically larger. Also, the originals are silver rather than bronze?? Help? I have one which I believe to be NOS but need some to justify.. Thanks!

[mockingbird812]

Schonye sent me some photos of his original survivor SY Deuce (color of this lil fellow ==> ) and showed this Deuce-nube how the TCS wire for the TCS block switch is actually routed from the passenger side back over to the driver's side. It was plugged into a factory extension wire (L-shaped connector) to get it over to the block hole between the front 2 plugs on the driver's side. As Marlin mentioned this plug was both for the TCS system AND the idiot light in the dash. I can post pix later tonite when I get home. It kind of surprises me that this is yet another Deuce LT1 difference from a Z28 LT1 (wonder what 'vette LT1 did ?). The sender/switch hole on the driver's side (betw 1st two cylinders) is encumbered on my Deuce (as is Schonye's) to accomodate my aftermarket (SW) water temp gauge sender that the Roof's installed.

So, FWIW, I will set up my TCS block switch the same way as the Z boys do (passenger side), due to my aftermarket gauge configuration.

Always an education !!

[mockingbird812]

Another of the projects I asked Schonye to leave for me was seat belt restoration. All sixteen belts are present in the car and are in nice shape with tags ranging from 17th, 19th, and 20th week of 1970. All the belts needed a good washing and the front belts needed to be redyed (sun fade). Buckle covers had standard scratches and gouges you would expect for an 18,000 mile car...

[mockingbird812]

The "GM" button decals were all in excellent condition. The metal buckles just needed a good cleaning up and they were good as new. As far as the plastic buckle covers, I took Ed's (Enio45) advice and I started with 1500 grit wet sanding and finished with 2000. I inverted my buffer with wool pad on my vise and used water and 3M Finesse to buff out the buckle covers. This process took about 4 passes (ensuring the pad remains moist) to bring it to this shine...

[Xplantdad]

Looks great!

[WILMASBOYL78]

Sam, please send me your address so I can send all my old seat belts to you how fast can you turn them around

Nice work

[69Tom]

Those buckles look fantastic, Sam. I need to do the ones on my 442. Great advice there.

[m22mike]

Sam...your hired...