Garm's 1969 project
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- Garm
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Re: Garm's 1969 project
I think you've got it just about right!
1969 Roadster 1600-ish #26244 "Spike"
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OS GIKEN LSD $1720
AASCO light flywheels $398.95
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OS GIKEN LSD $1720
AASCO light flywheels $398.95
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"Spike" got some upgrades today.
Seat covers from Les, I'mhappy with them and the price was right.
My favorite upholsterer, Chatsworth Auto Upholstery rebuilt the foam and webbing, then had to work the covers over pretty good but they ended up fitting pretty well.



And, in keeping with the "rat race" theme... cargo net! Jacket or grocery bag not a problem in the "boot" area now.

Seat covers from Les, I'mhappy with them and the price was right.
My favorite upholsterer, Chatsworth Auto Upholstery rebuilt the foam and webbing, then had to work the covers over pretty good but they ended up fitting pretty well.



And, in keeping with the "rat race" theme... cargo net! Jacket or grocery bag not a problem in the "boot" area now.

1969 Roadster 1600-ish #26244 "Spike"
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OS GIKEN LSD $1720
AASCO light flywheels $398.95
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OS GIKEN LSD $1720
AASCO light flywheels $398.95
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^ Those seats look fantastic!
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Seats look great and I like the idea of a cargo net.
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Re: Garm's 1969 project
I agree, Seats are perfect. Comfort level must be much improved too,.notoptoy wrote:Seats look great and I like the idea of a cargo net.
I grabbed the net from Linda's Mini before we traded it in. It also had a small net, about 13 inches long and 5 inches deep along the trans tunnel ahead of the shifter on the pass side. It was very handy, held anything from sunglasses to an Ipad. Planning on making one for the 66.

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It's nice not to sit on the floor. Cleaned up the sliders too, which now work.
1969 Roadster 1600-ish #26244 "Spike"
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OS GIKEN LSD $1720
AASCO light flywheels $398.95
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OS GIKEN LSD $1720
AASCO light flywheels $398.95
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Re: Garm's 1969 project
You saying you don't miss the tires? LOL
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LOL, or the 2012 Yaris seat I strapped down with bungee cords while the stock seats were recovered. "Look Mom, no seatbelts"!
That was actually pretty comfortable, except for the bridge of my nose touching the sun visor.
That was actually pretty comfortable, except for the bridge of my nose touching the sun visor.

1969 Roadster 1600-ish #26244 "Spike"
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OS GIKEN LSD $1720
AASCO light flywheels $398.95
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OS GIKEN LSD $1720
AASCO light flywheels $398.95
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Re: Garm's 1969 project
seats came out perfect
btw love the steering wheel, you have good taste
did i miss the install?
btw love the steering wheel, you have good taste
did i miss the install?
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Thank you!
Feb 24 post in this thread was about the steering wheel.
Feb 24 post in this thread was about the steering wheel.
1969 Roadster 1600-ish #26244 "Spike"
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OS GIKEN LSD $1720
AASCO light flywheels $398.95
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OS GIKEN LSD $1720
AASCO light flywheels $398.95
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Re: Garm's 1969 project
The seats look GREAT. It's fun starting with the steering wheel. LOL
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Foglight success! Thank you bikermike, for your patient guidance with wiring up a relay. Not only can I do it now, I know how to do it.
I tucked the relay up under the fender next to the battery, using the fender bolt to secure it. Loomed everything; foglights are now on a relay and on the factory headlight switch. I'll hook up a 15amp in-line fuse tomorrow.


I tucked the relay up under the fender next to the battery, using the fender bolt to secure it. Loomed everything; foglights are now on a relay and on the factory headlight switch. I'll hook up a 15amp in-line fuse tomorrow.


1969 Roadster 1600-ish #26244 "Spike"
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OS GIKEN LSD $1720
AASCO light flywheels $398.95
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OS GIKEN LSD $1720
AASCO light flywheels $398.95
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I love the fender bolts, great way to mount stuff without making holes. Are they the JC Whitless lights?
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Hot Rod Company, they sell clear and amber for about $65 a set shipped.
I like the quality and they put out decent light.
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I like the quality and they put out decent light.
http://www.thehotrodcompany.com/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
1969 Roadster 1600-ish #26244 "Spike"
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OS GIKEN LSD $1720
AASCO light flywheels $398.95
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OS GIKEN LSD $1720
AASCO light flywheels $398.95
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Re: Garm's 1969 project
Good job on the lights. Glad to help. Don't forget that fuse.
On the high windshield cars is the foglight switch integrated into the headlight switch?
On the high windshield cars is the foglight switch integrated into the headlight switch?
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