I'm a new Bricklin owner vin 588. I need a So. Calif. shop familiar with the
door
systems.Tried info for "the bricklin shop" in Chino, but found no listing do you
have a phone # and contact name? Any other referrals will be appreciated.
Thanks, Frank Darling 714-8901540
GodlyKrew@aol.com wrote:
> Hey, All...
>
> Just got my car back from Stan Fransen of the Bricklin shop in Chino, CA.
> He does EXCELLENT work! He can even show a car-illiterate person the concept
> behind certain things, such as why Bricklins need an assist cylinder. My
> doors work, the only exception being we didnt have the money for the electric
> compressor...Kim(symbiotic@hotmail.com), how did your JC Whitney(?) compressor
> and insulation work? I really don't want to spend $300 on a compressor.
>
> My next ventures are as follows:
> 1: It's summer. It's hot. My A/C needs updating. I can't seem to get my
> updated center console installed without pulling the lower portion of the
> dash. My tach needs replacing. There appears to be a hole in my plenum. I
> need the updated insulation. There are few, if any, dash panels available.
> The solution: Pull the dash!
>
> I hope to take care of all of these in one setting and replace the seats while
> I'm at it. New carpet will also be added. Anybody out there who has done
> something similar to this project, please let me know about how long it would
> take for two people and how much it would cost.
>
> Would it be worth while to make a complete fiberglass replica of all threee
> dash panels? I was thinking I could use it as a basis for a replacement dash
> in case someone needs one. Is there any demand for this type of part?
>
> How about installing a custom fiberglass dash with a digital dash from an '88
> Blazer and an A/C controller box from a 1991 Mitsubishi 3000GT? I will keep
> the original dash handy in case it needs to got back to stock condition.
>
> Lastly, there is a good size chunk missing from my acrylic/fiberglass door
> skin.
> can I repair the existing, or will the whole panel have to be replaced? My
> concern is how well the acrylic will stick to the fiberglass.
> A photo of the missing chunk is available on request.
>
> Later....
> Riley Marquis III
> VIN 1758
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