Welcome back Carter

[SixGun]

Sweet, just picked up an 85 FSM from eBay for $18.   

[SixGun]

Finished putting in the new ignition parts today.  Was getting a little frustrated with a no start at first.  After a lot of back trackin, I got out the new FSM and laid it next to the instructions for the new ecu harness.  Turns out I spliced in a green unused wire instead of the needed blue wire.   

I also spent some bonding time with my new for Christmas Dremel tool.  Made short work cutting out the shallow cup holders on the console. Then I installed the deep cups I found at the JY.  Also attached the aftermarket cup holder to the back of the console for any back seat passengers.

[ProjectPW]

Finished putting in the new ignition parts today.  Was getting a little frustrated with a no start at first.  After a lot of back trackin, I got out the new FSM and laid it next to the instructions for the new ecu harness.  Turns out I spliced in a green unused wire instead of the needed blue wire.   

You NEED to know how that wiring works... that is the number one reason I recommended the new harness... in a pinch It is very easy to test a properly wired Chrysler ignition system 

Glad to hear you got it sorted out... I know how frustrating no starts can be 

[SixGun]

Fortunately, I left all the old pieces in place and one by one found out which wire was not allowing it to start.  I really thought it was the plug with said wire until it dawned on me about the green/blue switcharoo.   

[SixGun]

So I tried to fit the roll bar through the back hatch but it was too wide by inches. So I cut the side box brackets off and ground them down. The bar is a 3 pc from a 70's RC. I had a revelation with the lower floor behind the front seats. After measuring, realized it should through the passenger door. With little effort, it was a tight squeeze between the body panels.  The carpet has perforated circular cutouts that doesn't fit over the square mounting brackets. So does anyone have a pic how it looks in an 80's RC.  Above the carpet or underneath? 

[taz_man440]

Carpet?? What's that?  Lol.  That's the first thing I rip out... Can't hose it out with carpet in it...

[SixGun]

 

I never rip out clean carpet if I don't have to.

[crazzywolfie]

i would guess if there is a circular cutout in the carpet you are suppose to bolt the cage to the floor and put the carpet back on top of the mounting plate.

[SixGun]

I'm just gonna c clamp it. 

[rjtx667]

what's the word here? you driving carter yet or is his new perminant parking spot just been relocated from the previous owner to you?   

[SixGun]

Transmission is no bueno.   

[rjtx667]

well dang it!!!

that means we need to trailer it Ernest so he can rebuild it huh?

[SixGun]

Shit no, i want it driveable some time this year. 

I have a guy local. Trying to finish up this deck by the 18th for our anniversary.

[rjtx667]

I got my engine and transmission done in record time... I don't know what your issue is   

[SixGun]

Simple.....money