dietdude

Want to upgrade the look of the driver compartment. Anyone know where I can get a set of aluminum gas/brake/clutch pedals? Did a quick Google search, but didn't really find anything...

Okay, silly question time from a newb: did a '71 2002 come with sway bars?

Watched China Syndrome back in 1979 & one of the characters in the movie (Jack Lemmon I think) drove one. It's been my dream car ever since. Long story short I am now able to fullfil that dream & will have delivery of a Granada 1971 in about 20 weeks.

Please keep posting photos!!!

Thanks for all those who replied to my poll. I'm going to get the windows tinted when I get my 71. Just can't see letting it sit in a parking lot somewhere (when it does come out of the garage) with the Florida sun beating down heating up the inside & fading the interior. I'll take it to the same place my Toyota salesman sent me to when I got the windows of my Yaris tinted. Might not be original, but the car will cool down quicker & I won't run the risk of a sun-faded interior...

I live in southwest Florida & car will spend most of it's time in the garage. I'm thinking about getting the windows tinted once I get my car. What's your opinion?

Guess I should have done a topic search before posting my querry this morning, or should have asked if anyone had any recent experience. I'm going to ask for a client contact list. Any other folks out there that do resto/rebuild work? I really don't have the space & tools to do the work myself. At this point, I'm willing to pay a few bucks (okay, more than a few) so I can drool over a 2002 in my garage.

I've been a Registered Dietitian for 22 years. It requires a bachelor's degreee & an internship. I did my internship with the US Army at Walter Reed. Part of the process was getting a direct commission & joining the Army. Not as bad as you may think; I was an officer & the medical side is a bit different than the rest of the Army. Actually wasn't bad-I was learning & getting paid. Most internships don't pay. My interhsip was 9 months. The current trend is to extend them to 12 months & you come out with a master's. Also, once you complete the internship, you are elegible to take the registration exam. Has not been a bad gig. I've spent my career working hospitals. If I had to do it again, I'd look at working the weight loss side or working with athletes & getting an advanced degree in exercise physiology/exercise science. Hope this helps. Bottom line: find something you are passionate about & if you're not having at least a little fun it just ain't worth doing! Best of luck with everything!

Has anyone purchased a rebuild and/or done business with DCRA Select Classics in Dallas, TX?

Thanks for the info. I was told a unit from a Mitsubishi will fit as well; know anything about that (what model to choose as donor)?

Thanks for the prompt reply! I'll check to see what we have.

Anyone have any advice for an ac unit for a 72 and/or 74 2002: where to locate or what unit from another car might fit?

Anyone have any advice on a replacement for an ac unit for a 72 or 74 2002: where to locate, what else might fit?

I'm new to this site & it looks like there's a lot of knowledge here. I'm in the process of putting together a deal to restore a '74 2002. I was told a Mitsubishi ac unit will fit a 2002. Has anyone done this? What make & year of Mitsubishi should I look for as a donor?