[fyrffytr1]

Originally Posted by Blue '66

We finally started dis-assembling my 66 GTO. My Question is the rust you found around the windshield drivers post,once the windshield is out do you only need to remove 2 phillips screws at the base to pull this off?Thats the only screws I see.

Keep us up on the progress,really enjoying it!

There are three screws on the inside of the post cover where the vent window meets the windshield post if you get my drift. Also, on my convertible the chrome trim at the top on each corner had to come off (IIRC). I had to do a little prying to get the covers freed up
I can check tomorrow afternoon and see if anything else needs to come off.

[Blue '66]

I think I got it.You can see the screws when you push the vent window out?Thanks!

Eric

[Blue '66]

The 3 screws would be in the pillar post not the door post.Duh

[fyrffytr1]

I looked at mine this afternoon. It had six holes in it. Three were recessed and three were not. Does yours have a piece of weatherstripping or trim on it? If so, the screws would be behind it.

[Blue '66]

I will look to see which I have.Thanks!

[va400bird]

Originally Posted by fyrffytr1

I got the exhaust manifolds, brake drums and rear end painted today. 5 hours labor. Brings labor total to 108 and total cost to $5803.70
That's a good looking shop you have there 1970gpsj4speed.

Nice! Btw, what paint did you use on the exhaust manifolds and where did you get it? Keep us updated, looks great so far.

[fyrffytr1]

Originally Posted by va400bird

Nice! Btw, what paint did you use on the exhaust manifolds and where did you get it? Keep us updated, looks great so far.

I bought the paint at the last Moultrie Swap meet. I will check tomorrow to see what brand it is and get back to you.

[fyrffytr1]

Here is the paint I used on the manifolds.

[Blue '66]

I had to rip the old weatherstrip out of the door channel,most of it crumbled.I was able to get the screws out and remove the front to rear door channel chrome.You could see the old paint color Silver Blue.(can't remember what it's called)Next saturday we lift the body off th frame.
Thanks for the help!

[fyrffytr1]

All I got done this weekend was reinstalling the rear end on the frame and cleaning some more small parts.
I am trying to find a donor car with good quarters or a passenger side quarter at the least.
labor is now at 135 hours= $2700
Parts=$4103.87

Total=$6803.87

[GT182]

If you want an alternative to paint the exhaust manifolds, use used motor oil. I have heard this being done before by others. Just coat them with oil and then let the car run. It will burn off the oil and leave a nice patina on the manifolds with no more rust. Kinda looks like paint but it'snot. My oil leak did it for me on the right side manifold and it looks kinda nice. Easier than paint too. LOL

[fyrffytr1]

Another week goes by and the car sits. I did clean some parts and got the starter painted. Work has really picked up plus warm weather means yard work.
Labor is now at 139 hrs= $2780
Parts=$4103.87
Total $6883.87

[fyrffytr1]

I know this is starting to sound like a broken record but here goes. Still another week passes and very little accomplished. I pulled the plugs and used some Stabil fogging oil to spray in the cylinders.
Also, I took the Alternator apart, cleaned and painted it.
Labor is now at 141 hours= $2820
Parts= $4103.87
total= $6923.87

[fyrffytr1]

Rerun #3. Did not get a chance to do anything to the car this week. I am waiting on some parts that were promised to me several weeks ago but, I don't think I am going to get them. I will try to contact the seller again tomorrow.

[performerrpm]

its funny how it seems it comes in spirts. seems like i get to stay hooked up mine for a few months then back to searching,waiting, and regrouping. nice car though good luck\

[6 Grrrs]

Originally Posted by performerrpm

its funny how it seems it comes in spirts. seems like i get to stay hooked up mine for a few months then back to searching,waiting, and regrouping. nice car though good luck\

I guess we all share a common issue. I thought it was just me.

[GTOGreg]

Looking great!

[fyrffytr1]

I promise I am going to do something to the car this week if it kills me! I had to go out of town this weekend and also next weekend. Then, the following weekend is Mother's Day so I will have to take my wife to visit her mother. Another weekend shot!

[fyrffytr1]

Well, I finally got to do a little something to the car today. I rebuilt the rear brakes. I know that doesn't sound like much to many of you, but, to me it was a good 4 hour job. That's because the rear brake hardware was in a pile in the corner of my shop. I cleaned all the parts. Then I wire wheeled them, except for the color coded pieces. Finally, I reassembled them with new shoes. I am just thankful that I was smart enough to take several pictures from different angles before I took everything apart. It really helped putting them back together.
And, I may have some good news to report. I had to go out of town yesterday and while I was gone a buddy called me on my cell to tell me that he had found a 67 GTO convertible parts car. He was breaking up a little bit but I swore he said the car could be bought for $500! I will find out tomorrow morning.
Also, My body man said as soon as I got the panels for the car he was ready for me to bring it to him.
So, if the parts car works out I may start making some good headway soon.
Anyway, here are the updated totals:
Labor is now 145 hours= $2900
Parts = $4103.87
Total= $7003.87

[fyrffytr1]

I am going to check out the donor car saturday morning on the way to my Ma-in Law's house.
I have worked on the engine accessories two hours each night so far this week. Here's a pic of how things look. I loosely bolted them onto the motor to get them out of the way and to keep from loosing any attaching hardware. I will update on my time Sunday.