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> Restoration Part Next!, Body and Paint Work!!
william harris
post May 22 2005, 07:34 PM
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I had saved the old "hoses" and just bent these to the same shape. Putting this stuff in under the cowl is definitely a two person job and will have to wait for a weekend when Eric can come over to help me. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/beerchug.gif)


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post May 22 2005, 07:35 PM
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So does your wife get pissed when you bring car stuff in the house and put it on the dinner table? (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/w00t.gif)


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post May 22 2005, 07:36 PM
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Next week my goal is to have the dash back in the car and start on the interior. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/boldblue.gif)


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post May 22 2005, 08:36 PM
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I spent the last 2 days replacing all the seals too. The one I hated was the windscreen. I thought the trunk was fairly easy...THAT one is a BITCH!

Looking great man!
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post May 22 2005, 08:42 PM
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Yeah, haven't gotten to the windshield yet. Got to find all the chrome guide pieces and fire up the silicon can! (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/headbang.gif)
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post May 22 2005, 08:46 PM
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QUOTE (william harris @ May 22 2005, 09:42 PM)
Yeah, haven't gotten to the windshield yet. Got to find all the chrome guide pieces and fire up the silicon can! (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/headbang.gif)

I used Butle tape between the car and the chrome strips. Then I used White Lithium (sp?) grease on the seal, and it slid RIGHT in! Makes it ***A LOT*** easier than just silicone.
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post May 22 2005, 09:27 PM
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Thanks for the advice. Now I know what I will be doing next weekend. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/lol2.gif) Any issues with clean up with the grease?
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post May 22 2005, 10:02 PM
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Looks like its going together very well! And your moving at a quick pace -good job!!

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Let me tell you pushing those factory seals in place takes a lot of muscle power - the rubber has a metal band inside and you really got to push, push, push.


Those seals really suprised me too on how difficult they can be to install. The one that goes on the bulkhead between the rear trunk and engine bay is the one that made my thumbs hurt for 2 days. Lots of push required to get that one on!

Keep up the great work, the car is looking fantastic! (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/smilie_pokal.gif)
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post May 22 2005, 10:06 PM
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Sure is a nice looking job there.. I like the color!

Wow.. I need to wash my car. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/smile.gif)


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post May 22 2005, 10:21 PM
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That car is sick! It is gonna be awesome when you are done. Hell...it is awesome now! (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/beer.gif)
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post May 23 2005, 05:15 AM
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This is a cool thred

I just had a flood of memories when I finally got mine back together, rubber, trim...cool eh ?

GOOD TIMES
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post May 23 2005, 06:02 AM
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Thanks for all the kind words. This site keeps me inspired and moving in the right direction. My goal is to be ready to drive to WCC3. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/driving.gif)
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post May 23 2005, 06:36 AM
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Those seals really suprised me too on how difficult they can be to install. The one that goes on the bulkhead between the rear trunk and engine bay is the one that made my thumbs hurt for 2 days. Lots of push required to get that one on!


Ah, now I know why William had me do that seal...I couldn't get the divets out of my thumbs for quite a while...

I've seen this car in person, and it is almost undescribeable....it's like watching the factory thirty years later...what a rush!!

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post May 23 2005, 07:08 AM
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I've been using a rubber mallet to 'cooerse' those seals into place. Light tapping did the trick.

No issues at all with the grease. It sprays on with a tube, and I use a rag to get a grip on the seal.

Another trick with the Windscreen seal was to use some of that Wurth adhesive, and after you get it on, latch the FRONT of the targa in place. That REALLY get's it on there good. Leave it on there overnight, and it'll be sealed up great.
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post May 28 2005, 06:02 PM
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So today I decided to try to finish off the front end, at least with the parts as they stand today. The driving light/horn grills must be replaced, as well as the clips and screws. Also, this winter I intend to pull the bumpers off and rechrome them. But for now, they are good to go. I am very happy with the way the Pilot lights look and can't wait to fire them up. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/cool_shades.gif)


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post May 28 2005, 06:04 PM
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Thanks Mr. Bill, your thread has inspired me to wash my car.

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post May 28 2005, 06:05 PM
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Chrome on the bumper is very good, but some idiot prior owner drilled three large holes thru the bumper (duh?, rather than remove the bumper - hey that takes four bolts and five minutes (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/screwy.gif) ) to open the front lid when the cable broke. Well, when I rechrome the bumper I will have them weld the holes up before the new chrome goes on. Another view. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/mueba.gif)


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post May 28 2005, 06:07 PM
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Friday, Partsman (Eric Sanders) got me the six screws that go in the chrome surround around each headlight. The old screws were completely rusted into the buckets. I drilled them out and then had to tap out the holes to get the new screws in. Close up. Spent alot of time with the steel wool to clean up the chrome stuff. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/wacko.gif)

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post May 28 2005, 06:12 PM
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Also started on the doors, window channels, winder mechanism, etc. Clean and redo everything before it goes back in. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/happy11.gif)


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post May 28 2005, 06:13 PM
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Another view up front. Miles, show us that clean car. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/rolleyes.gif)


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