- 81. Converting from R-12 to R-34A - 74 Bricklin (score: 1)
- Author: "Greg Schroeder" <gschroeder@comcast.net>
- Date: Sat, 19 Aug 2006 00:09:02 -0500
- I am in the process of trying doing this conversion. From my Bricklin Service Manual it is interesting how to do this since this is not like any system that I had every worked on (including older R-1
- /html/bricklin/2006-08/msg00021.html (7,499 bytes)
- 82. A Little Sidetrack of humor (score: 1)
- Author: "Greg Schroeder" <gschroeder@comcast.net>
- Date: Sat, 19 Aug 2006 21:19:12 -0500
- As you can tell from my emails I am always trying to get the next thing fixed, one project after another. So from my last email you know I was working on my air conditioning conversion. I had not bee
- /html/bricklin/2006-08/msg00022.html (7,905 bytes)
- 83. R-12 to R-134 Conversion - Continues (score: 1)
- Author: "Greg Schroeder" <gschroeder@comcast.net>
- Date: Mon, 21 Aug 2006 09:07:35 -0500
- After cleaning up the engine to remove the oil and lead detector sealant. I determined the hose that bursted was the low pressure side hose. I removed the connection at the compressor and I was able
- /html/bricklin/2006-08/msg00029.html (7,589 bytes)
- 84. Re: R-12 to R-134 Conversion - Continues - Dash removed (score: 1)
- Author: "Greg Schroeder" <gschroeder@comcast.net>
- Date: Mon, 21 Aug 2006 22:43:55 -0500
- Had to remove the upper portion of the dash to get a good chance at removing the existing connections. I will try to remove them tomorrow. There was not enough room to get two wrenches from under the
- /html/bricklin/2006-08/msg00034.html (8,371 bytes)
- 85. Re: R-12 to R-134 Conversion - Continues - new hose (score: 1)
- Author: "Greg Schroeder" <gschroeder@comcast.net>
- Date: Wed, 23 Aug 2006 16:49:24 -0500
- I was able to purchase a newly built hose from a local hydraulic shop recommended by the Napa dealer. For $39 a 51" hose and new connectors. The NOS hose is 45"..I had it made 6" longer to keep it ou
- /html/bricklin/2006-08/msg00040.html (9,227 bytes)
- 86. AC Work continues (score: 1)
- Author: "Greg Schroeder" <gschroeder@comcast.net>
- Date: Mon, 28 Aug 2006 12:43:51 -0500
- Had to create the center duct work since the vent that I purchased was to large. I constructed them out of clear acrylic and aluminum tape. I put clear sealant/glue on the seams, then covered them wi
- /html/bricklin/2006-08/msg00047.html (6,761 bytes)
- 87. Deadline Auto Theft Tonight on Speed Channel (score: 1)
- Author: "Greg Schroeder" <gschroeder@comcast.net>
- Date: Mon, 10 Jul 2006 17:03:32 -0500
- This is one of the movies that features a Bricklin (74 Red). The first part of the movie features the Bricklin. Not sure of the VIN or if this vehicle still exist. Since Halicki was a car collector i
- /html/bricklin/2006-07/msg00004.html (6,724 bytes)
- 88. Recommended Spray Can Primer for Acylic (score: 1)
- Author: "Greg Schroeder" <gschroeder@comcast.net>
- Date: Tue, 11 Jul 2006 22:55:22 -0500
- I have read through the forum and searched the email index and I have not seen a primer that is available in a spray can that was recommended. I am seeing that Terry recommends water based sealant an
- /html/bricklin/2006-07/msg00010.html (7,238 bytes)
- 89. Re: Recommended Spray Can Primer for Acylic (score: 1)
- Author: "Greg Schroeder" <gschroeder@comcast.net>
- Date: Wed, 12 Jul 2006 08:39:26 -0500
- My mistake. I meant to type polyester instead of polyurethane. Thanks for catching that mistake on my part. I spoke to someone at O'Reilly that is checking to see what he can find through a couple of
- /html/bricklin/2006-07/msg00012.html (8,622 bytes)
- 90. Re: Recommended Spray Can Primer for Acylic - Krylon H20??? (score: 1)
- Author: "Greg Schroeder" <gschroeder@comcast.net>
- Date: Fri, 14 Jul 2006 09:27:50 -0500
- Below is an email chain that I had with Krylon about their new H20 water based products. I was mainly concerned with the primer since the clean up instructions for the paint is soap and water and for
- /html/bricklin/2006-07/msg00019.html (8,637 bytes)
- 91. Re: BIG 2006 Slideshow (score: 1)
- Author: gschroeder@comcast.net
- Date: Fri, 21 Jul 2006 14:40:20 +0000
- I have put this together quickly. Feel free to save any images. Click on Album and then save any image. I will try to update this with more photos each day. http://photoshow.comcast.net/watch/pq8Xp7V
- /html/bricklin/2006-07/msg00026.html (6,670 bytes)
- 92. Re: BIG 2006 Slideshow - Updated with last day. (score: 1)
- Author: gschroeder@comcast.net
- Date: Sun, 23 Jul 2006 03:40:55 +0000
- I have put this together quickly. I have updated this with the photos from the last day of the meet. There are over 170 photos. Feel free to save any images. Click on Album and then save any image. I
- /html/bricklin/2006-07/msg00027.html (6,908 bytes)
- 93. My Car VIN 0036 on My Classic Car website (score: 1)
- Author: "Greg Schroeder" <gschroeder@comcast.net>
- Date: Wed, 26 Jul 2006 08:45:19 -0500
- I posted this before the meet hoping to get it out there during the meet time. Then I was informed it would not be posted for up to six weeks. I really did not expect it to get posted. I received an
- /html/bricklin/2006-07/msg00032.html (6,964 bytes)
- 94. 75 Hood Extension Info (score: 1)
- Author: "Greg Schroeder" <gschroeder@comcast.net>
- Date: Sat, 3 Jun 2006 00:05:36 -0500
- In the process of installing the 74 hood extension over the 75 Headlight assembly it is making contact with a metal support and ends up about one half inch above the front quarter panels. The hood ex
- /html/bricklin/2006-06/msg00001.html (6,997 bytes)
- 95. Possible Bricklin Radiator Replacment (score: 1)
- Author: "Greg Schroeder" <gschroeder@comcast.net>
- Date: Mon, 5 Jun 2006 12:11:50 -0500
- I just received an email from the vendor that I purchased a Matador radiator from indicating that he had one that was similar to the Matador #445. I am not sure how close this is, but the 445 worked
- /html/bricklin/2006-06/msg00005.html (7,185 bytes)
- 96. Front End Work continues (score: 1)
- Author: "Greg Schroeder" <gschroeder@comcast.net>
- Date: Fri, 9 Jun 2006 15:11:02 -0500
- I am getting close to completing the front end work. I would like to replace the rubber pieces over the fender wells with a urethane like material and possibly change the shape to fill some of the op
- /html/bricklin/2006-06/msg00016.html (6,575 bytes)
- 97. Front End Work Continues - Wheel Well Update and Hood (score: 1)
- Author: "Greg Schroeder" <gschroeder@comcast.net>
- Date: Mon, 12 Jun 2006 13:52:43 -0500
- I found a carpet runner made out of vinyl that I used for the wheel wheels. I believe this will do for now, but I would not recommend using it. The material like the urethane truck gap guards will be
- /html/bricklin/2006-06/msg00018.html (8,682 bytes)
- 98. Bad Battery Issues (score: 1)
- Author: "Greg Schroeder" <gschroeder@comcast.net>
- Date: Tue, 20 Jun 2006 23:16:21 -0500
- Has anyone had any issues with new batteries? I had just replaced my third which is a real pain to remove and replace. This one as with the others had issues keeping a charge. They are replacing them
- /html/bricklin/2006-06/msg00023.html (7,055 bytes)
- 99. Headliner Modification - Door Adjustment Access? (score: 1)
- Author: "Greg Schroeder" <gschroeder@comcast.net>
- Date: Wed, 21 Jun 2006 13:10:32 -0500
- Thanks for the replies on the battery issues. I have a lot of things to check. If I can manage to track it down I will update the email group. Another question came up from this when asked to check t
- /html/bricklin/2006-06/msg00025.html (7,227 bytes)
- 100. Two Steps Back - No power (score: 1)
- Author: "Greg Schroeder" <gschroeder@comcast.net>
- Date: Tue, 27 Jun 2006 21:21:06 -0500
- Thought I was making some progress after the battery checks. Battery test gauge stayed on full charge for several days. Started the car a couple of times and needed to go and get some gas. I thought
- /html/bricklin/2006-06/msg00028.html (7,476 bytes)
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