Third Generation F-Body Message Boards
I can still paint the screws with wrinkle black, but wanted to see what it looked like silver. Not too bad.
I can still paint the screws with wrinkle black, but wanted to see what it looked like silver. Not too bad.
0 2021/03/21 17:28:46
And then with my piece from the original mother steering wheel, I am liking this config, obviously not perfect, but still looks pretty cool for the price.
And then with my piece from the original mother steering wheel, I am liking this config, obviously not perfect, but still looks pretty cool for the price.
0 2021/03/21 17:30:57
The keys to a great restoration!
The keys to a great restoration!
0 2021/03/22 16:40:03
A new sentinel to guard the rear hatch keyhole, that is why replacing the locks, some keyhole tried to break in and destroyed the passenger and rear hatch locks.
A new sentinel to guard the rear hatch keyhole, that is why replacing the locks, some keyhole tried to break in and destroyed the passenger and rear hatch locks.
0 2021/03/22 16:41:40
Sweet, just scared to try and remove the old one without cracking the middle panel.
Sweet, just scared to try and remove the old one without cracking the middle panel.
0 2021/03/22 16:43:56
0 2021/03/22 16:45:23
Front struts finally came, time to get back "down under" I was getting used to the gravy work on the interior!!
Front struts finally came, time to get back "down under" I was getting used to the gravy work on the interior!!
0 2021/03/22 16:50:29
My roll of black marine upholstery vinyl came today too. My dash was cracked with 3/16 inch cracks in about 6 places. I filled with body filler and am "wrapping" with faux leather. First try for me, but the first 5 inches look good. I got the feeling "she" was watching me!
My roll of black marine upholstery vinyl came today too. My dash was cracked with 3/16 inch cracks in about 6 places. I filled with body filler and am "wrapping" with faux leather. First try for me, but the first 5 inches look good. I got the feeling "she" was watching me!
0 2021/03/22 16:54:19
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0 2021/03/23 17:22:11
No speed bumps and feathered perfectly.
No speed bumps and feathered perfectly.
0 2021/03/23 17:23:43
On the second go-round I found that if you trim as close as possible before you start, it is a lot less "clumsy". I bonded the front first so that I could pull back and to the side for the rest
On the second go-round I found that if you trim as close as possible before you start, it is a lot less "clumsy". I bonded the front first so that I could pull back and to the side for the rest
0 2021/03/23 17:25:54
No speed bumps this time. Gloss is from mineral spirits I used to clean off excess adhesive. Also used heat gun on those pesky corners and eliminated folds. Happy with results.
No speed bumps this time. Gloss is from mineral spirits I used to clean off excess adhesive. Also used heat gun on those pesky corners and eliminated folds. Happy with results.
0 2021/03/23 17:29:13
Good riddance!
Good riddance!
0 2021/03/23 17:37:31
0 2021/03/23 17:40:22
This number was on the underside of my dash, wondering if the 8/3 was for 1983? Kinda cool. Covered by vinyl now...
This number was on the underside of my dash, wondering if the 8/3 was for 1983? Kinda cool. Covered by vinyl now...
0 2021/03/23 18:26:15
0 2021/03/27 16:35:43
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0 2021/03/27 16:36:54
Also can one of you "Army of Experts" please tell me how to remove the AC vent/register to the right of the screaming chicken without destroying same??? Much appreciated. It must vacate temporarily for needed mods. Thanks and welcome back!
Also can one of you "Army of Experts" please tell me how to remove the AC vent/register to the right of the screaming chicken without destroying same??? Much appreciated. It must vacate temporarily for needed mods. Thanks and welcome back!
0 2021/03/27 16:39:10
0 2021/03/29 16:50:11
Florida Dreamin'
Florida Dreamin'
0 2021/03/30 17:24:27
0 2021/03/30 17:25:44
I had broken off part of the tan sleeve that the spring sleeve seated in, so carefully filed a new slot to catch the nub and retain the spring and sleeve. Crisis averted!
I had broken off part of the tan sleeve that the spring sleeve seated in, so carefully filed a new slot to catch the nub and retain the spring and sleeve. Crisis averted!
0 2021/03/30 17:29:20
Snap ring removed
Snap ring removed
0 2021/03/30 17:31:33
New lock cylinder installed, seems happy! Everything works so far.
New lock cylinder installed, seems happy! Everything works so far.
0 2021/03/30 17:32:38
Repainted steering wheel, silver screws now black (wrinkle)! Looking nice.
Repainted steering wheel, silver screws now black (wrinkle)! Looking nice.
0 2021/03/30 17:34:24
Here a little, there a little.
Here a little, there a little.
0 2021/03/30 17:36:05
Installed needles from battmann, hat tip, and installed gauges back into dash.
Installed needles from battmann, hat tip, and installed gauges back into dash.
0 2021/03/31 15:56:18
0 2021/03/31 16:03:30
Perfectly clear, just "JB Quicked" it onto the bezel. Nice!
Perfectly clear, just "JB Quicked" it onto the bezel. Nice!
0 2021/03/31 16:04:49
even had a brand new cigarette lighter for added touch.
even had a brand new cigarette lighter for added touch.
0 2021/03/31 16:07:47
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0 2021/03/31 16:15:33
I am liking it without the wood grain on the gauges. May just trim out the AC vents in the center and the headlight switch area on the left, and leave the 4 circular gauges with no wood.
I am liking it without the wood grain on the gauges. May just trim out the AC vents in the center and the headlight switch area on the left, and leave the 4 circular gauges with no wood.
0 2021/03/31 16:16:25