AlV
Crabs in a barrel
Post a picture of your pieces.
I've done some really Knarley pitted trim that came out nice
AlV 69 Dodge GTS project
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I've done some really Knarley pitted trim that came out nice
1969VADart
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Pictures don't really show how bad the pitting is, particularly along the lip on the opposite edge from the mounting holes.
You might be able to see the pitting better in this picture. What I am not sure of is what is hidden by the seat and what is exposed.
You might be able to see the pitting better in this picture. What I am not sure of is what is hidden by the seat and what is exposed.
AlV
Crabs in a barrel
Most of it will be unseen probably 4 inches will show.
Keeping in mind that the bottom edge is pressed up against the carpet and will not be easily visible I would try the following.
Smooth out the pitted edges or remove them from the bottom, using a grinder or file. Then I would sand the piece with 80,180, 400 ,800. something like that to smooth the face. After sanding buff and polish with tripoli and white. to start and see how that turns out they might be something you can live with .
Can't hurt, of course you could just get new ones too
. lol
Keeping in mind that the bottom edge is pressed up against the carpet and will not be easily visible I would try the following.
Smooth out the pitted edges or remove them from the bottom, using a grinder or file. Then I would sand the piece with 80,180, 400 ,800. something like that to smooth the face. After sanding buff and polish with tripoli and white. to start and see how that turns out they might be something you can live with .
Can't hurt, of course you could just get new ones too
. lol
1969VADart
Well-Known Member
Most of it will be unseen probably 4 inches will show.
Keeping in mind that the bottom edge is pressed up against the carpet and will not be easily visible I would try the following.
Smooth out the pitted edges or remove them from the bottom, using a grinder or file. Then I would sand the piece with 80,180, 400 ,800. something like that to smooth the face. After sanding buff and polish with tripoli and white. to start and see how that turns out they might be something you can live with .
Can't hurt, of course you could just get new ones too
Unfortunately, I haven't been able to find any new ones. Otherwise, I would have probably already sprung for them. Thanks for the tips.
AlV
Crabs in a barrel
I was searching for a pillar trim not to long ago and came across an outfit reproducing the extensions. The problem is that I don't recall the place. I'll dig through my history to see if I can find it. In the mean Time there is a seller on EBay who has them for 35 bucks new.
Put this auction number in the eBay search 181333242843
1969VADart
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AlV
Crabs in a barrel
Put the heater and AC box back into the car.But hen I took it out of the car again to added a bit if 3/8 hose to extend the evaporator drain.
Not an easy job by ones self.
On a side note I received a notification from Passion4Mopars that my wiper gear is being shipped! Yes!
Not an easy job by ones self.
On a side note I received a notification from Passion4Mopars that my wiper gear is being shipped! Yes!
You should call when you need help. I owe you big time.......
1969VADart
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What did you use to mount the shoddy pad up underneath of the dash?
AlV
Crabs in a barrel
I used 3m 77 spray adhesive. it worked well.
1969VADart
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Two remaining questions.
1. I noticed in one of the early pictures that you used a engine lift plate that mounts to the intake manifold. Do you remember exactly what bolts you used to mount the plate on the intake?
2. Do you have any pictures of how you mounted your bucket seat backs? I have struggled with that seemingly simple task.
Your attention to detail on this build is fantastic.
1. I noticed in one of the early pictures that you used a engine lift plate that mounts to the intake manifold. Do you remember exactly what bolts you used to mount the plate on the intake?
2. Do you have any pictures of how you mounted your bucket seat backs? I have struggled with that seemingly simple task.
Your attention to detail on this build is fantastic.
AlV
Crabs in a barrel
I don't think I used an intake plate . I use a leveler and grade 8 bolts in the heads. Take a look at the picture dusterdaddy posted. That's how I rig the engine up.
The seats are in the shed but I can take some pictures for you tomorrow.
AlV
Crabs in a barrel
Making seat belt soup.
Now I have to clean up the latches.
Now I have to clean up the latches.
AlV
Crabs in a barrel
Getting closer to noise and smoke. This MSD ignition means quick starts , smooth running and MO- PA-WR.
AlV
Crabs in a barrel
Here I've stripped the latches, prepped them for paint and treated them with Mar-Hyde.
Paint looks good. I'll let them dry a bit more then move on to the inside.
Paint looks good. I'll let them dry a bit more then move on to the inside.
Seat belts lookin good!
zkx14
Duster De-ruster
AlV
Crabs in a barrel
Thanks Rusty! Happy Thanks Giving.
Check em out... Done! Ready to go into the car :glasses7:
Nice work Al...When you made the seatbelt soup, did you protect the labels from the dye somehow?
:king: of details!! :thumbup:
:king: of details!! :thumbup:
AlV
Crabs in a barrel
I followed the package directions. It was straight forward.
I Used a 10" dia x 12" tall pot.
Placed the belts in and added water to cover the retractable pieces (1" above)
Add two containers RIT liquid dye
Add 2 Cups Vinegar
Bring to a simmer, lower heat a bit then let stew for 45 minutes.
Remove from pot and Cold water rinse. Then Dry.
Happy Thanks Giving!
AlV
Crabs in a barrel
Thanks C!
I thought about how to handle that for a long time but could not come up with a practical way to do it.
They sit submerged in a pot of hot liquid dye. LOL a couple of labels were missing already some were starting to fall apart. I have one or two that are still good and put duct tape on them, you can read the text but the dye penetrated the strap and label from behind turning them purple.
Other than that I think they turned out good
I had a bent latch that I straightened with my press which looks so much better.
Happy Thanks Giving!
1969VADart
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I noticed when I dyed my seat belts that the boiling water warped the plastic housings around the retractable belts to the point that they would not function properly. How did you avoid this dreaded fate? I assumed I must have let the belts stew too long.
AlV
Crabs in a barrel
Well the only thing I did different was not bring the water to a boil for too long. Once I go the water to Boil I turned down the heat pretty much stewed the belts lol
Total cook time was 40 minutes.
AlV
Crabs in a barrel
Fabricating a hideaway bracket for the MSD ignition control box.
The bracket is designed to sit under the battery holder using the the same bolts.
I still have to drill the holes and rivet the back side. I'm thinking about painting it black.
The bracket is designed to sit under the battery holder using the the same bolts.
I still have to drill the holes and rivet the back side. I'm thinking about painting it black.
That's pretty slick!
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