Been working on the burb...a lot

[highwinger]

I'm not doing a frame off, but I've been doing many various repairs that's keep me busy on my burb. Just thought I download and see what y'all have been up to:

1. Got my first couple experiences into body work fixing some rust areas around the rear drip rails, tail lights, and lower qtr. This includes welding thru repaint.
2. Over the holiday break, I pulled the windshield to fix some rust in attempt to stop it from leaking. Of course, I broke it taking it out by pressing with my thumb instead of my hand. Safelite got me a replacement by the time I was ready to reinstall after the body work and paint. They wouldn't install, but the guy came back after hours to help and what a chore that was. We still didn't get it installed correctly and opted to add some flowable sealant as a band aide. I still to learn to blend the paint areas better and to smooth the body work. With a ~20yo rebuild, I have plenty more spots to become a expert.
3. With the windshield & cowling out, I replaced the antenna and washer nozzles.
4. I added a floor vent to my front air (Old Air Products). That was one downside to aftermarket AC. It will also reduce the air flow to the dash vents which is good IMO. Fairly easy fix. OAP was helpful & quick part delivery.
5. I've had a bunch of wiring done since I've owned the burb. On a rainy day using lights, AC, wipers & radio, I blew a 30A fuse feeding the fuse box. Over the break, I installed an ammeter by the battery to troubleshoot the cause. The front AC was powered via the unfused tabs in the fact fuse box. That adds too much current thru the main wire, so I still need to reroute the AC directly to the battery. I also found the rear AC doesn't turn on the compressor without using the front. Add it to the list.

Since getting these old cars (burb and Camaro), I've realized they're not only vehicles, they're a lifestyle in talking pieces whenever you're out, they're social events like attending car shows, and hobbies in mechanic-ing and now body working.