1963 Dart 170 2 Door Post Resto
Well, by now I guess you know the drill....lol. One step forward, one back.
Got the park lenses installed and working. Hapy with how they look. Went and started to prep to do the wax and get ready to start installing the door glass again. Put the front regulators into the freshly changed out evaporust and the next day took them out to wipe them off and had an unfortunate surprise. Took one out and no issues, nice and clean. Looks like new. Took the other out and also looks like new....just no spring. Looked in the container and it was broken laying in the container.
Now, I can't say that the evaporust was the cause, nor will I get into that argument. I am just stating what happened to me. This is the 4th spring steel item I put in that broke after removal. None were rusty, light surface at best, if any. Just usually attached to a part that had some surface rust I wanted removed. Either way, just to be safe, I won't be using it for spring steel items any more.
Fortunately I have an old scrap yard nearby that has lots of antique cars. Used to be a functioning scrap yard years ago. Now mostly people go to take pictures. You can still get some parts too. I was able to source a replacement from one such car.
Also started on the wax. Finally got the wax I ordered after another order screw up. Did the hood and roof and it looked great but wasn't totally happy with the "feel" of the surface. Still felt a little gritty if you will. I used the Pete's 53 by chemical guys. Really easy to apply and remove. Nice shine after, just didn't like the texture, but that's just me. So I decided to go over it again and the entire car with Mother's Carnuba cleaner wax. Gave me the nice smooth slick texture I was after. Then I went over the front clip with the Pete's 53 and it resulted in a great slick shiny surface. Just have to finish the rest with the Pete's. Started putting the emblems back on again for the final time. Have to reinstall the front bumper too (took it off to touch up one of the brackets I made).
Finally now, I can put the door glass in, finish polishing the rear stainless and install, then move on to install the headliner and roof sound deadening. Can't wait to get the glass all installed and see the interior come back together. Hopefully the new heater core comes in before long and I can get it installed and tested and finalize the cooling system.
Well, by now I guess you know the drill....lol. One step forward, one back.
Got the park lenses installed and working. Hapy with how they look. Went and started to prep to do the wax and get ready to start installing the door glass again. Put the front regulators into the freshly changed out evaporust and the next day took them out to wipe them off and had an unfortunate surprise. Took one out and no issues, nice and clean. Looks like new. Took the other out and also looks like new....just no spring. Looked in the container and it was broken laying in the container.
Now, I can't say that the evaporust was the cause, nor will I get into that argument. I am just stating what happened to me. This is the 4th spring steel item I put in that broke after removal. None were rusty, light surface at best, if any. Just usually attached to a part that had some surface rust I wanted removed. Either way, just to be safe, I won't be using it for spring steel items any more.
Fortunately I have an old scrap yard nearby that has lots of antique cars. Used to be a functioning scrap yard years ago. Now mostly people go to take pictures. You can still get some parts too. I was able to source a replacement from one such car.
Also started on the wax. Finally got the wax I ordered after another order screw up. Did the hood and roof and it looked great but wasn't totally happy with the "feel" of the surface. Still felt a little gritty if you will. I used the Pete's 53 by chemical guys. Really easy to apply and remove. Nice shine after, just didn't like the texture, but that's just me. So I decided to go over it again and the entire car with Mother's Carnuba cleaner wax. Gave me the nice smooth slick texture I was after. Then I went over the front clip with the Pete's 53 and it resulted in a great slick shiny surface. Just have to finish the rest with the Pete's. Started putting the emblems back on again for the final time. Have to reinstall the front bumper too (took it off to touch up one of the brackets I made).
Finally now, I can put the door glass in, finish polishing the rear stainless and install, then move on to install the headliner and roof sound deadening. Can't wait to get the glass all installed and see the interior come back together. Hopefully the new heater core comes in before long and I can get it installed and tested and finalize the cooling system.