[RedDirtRoad]

Been working on the GTO the past few weeks now that work calmed down a bit
I installed sound barrier on the floor, roof and behind rear seats.
Intalled the L/S fender and innerwheel well permanately. Got the gaps and body line perfect.
Installed door weatherstriping and roof rail weatherstriping, I got the doors shutting perfect now. Its all in the right weatherstriping.
Disassm. the window regulators, cleaned and greased them and relined the channels with new correct fuzzies.
Installed all the AC seals on the radiator support.
Installed all the brake lines and booster, Bled the brakes. Car starts and runs strong. Just havent actually driven it yet or moved it.

Next on the list is the A/C lines, condenser coil and drier. Once thats done I can install the R/S front fender.

[Old Goat 67]

Looking great!

Just a tip you probably already know, put the headliner in before the glass. Much easier.

Charles

[RedDirtRoad]

Thanks for the tip Charles,

I didnt know that. In fact I havent been doing any more till I get my glass installed

Whats the pros and cons of putting the glass in before the headliner?

[Old Goat 67]

Seeing as how I just got done with mine, it is easier gluing the front and rear without the windows in, BUT I got it done anyhow. Phew.

I know you are doing concours, so don't hit me too hard for the mirror and dome light, OK?

If you need tips on the headliner install, let me know, I researched till I was blue in the face. Remember, original bows in original locations and CLEAN so they will slide side to side, stretch front to back first in center then go side to side.

Charles

P.S. Camera lens needs cleaning.

[arbys]

That's going to be one sharp car but it would look better with different wheels and tires. LOL.

[RedDirtRoad]

Yea I need a new front seat and steering wheel too haha
Actually I have the orginal rallyI's and I am going with 3/8 white wall instead of red lines.
I also have the original wood wheel I am going to have restored too.
The gar is getting a black vinyl top too.

[RedDirtRoad]

I am looking for someone that does bright dipped anodizing.
I need to get the wire mesh grilles dipped.
Any suggestions on who might be able to do this?
I have new NOS plastic grille surrounds and turn single housings and lenses.
I want to do it right and have the grilles refinished too.

[RedDirtRoad]

I got my grilles back today from the anodizing shop.
They turned out great.
I assembled the front header panel with the refinished grilles and recrhomed eyebrow mouldings, correct turn signal bulbs, NOS housings and lenses, bezels and emblem too.
I even lit up the lights to give myself a thrill!

[67 LeMans 326]

Originally Posted by RedDirtRoad

I got my grilles back today from the anodizing shop.
They turned out great.
I assembled the front header panel with the refinished grilles and recrhomed eyebrow mouldings, correct turn signal bulbs, NOS housings and lenses, bezels and emblem too.
I even lit up the lights to give myself a thrill!

WOW that looks GREAT!!!

[arbys]

That's really going to look great when finished.

[fyrffytr1]

Who did your grilles? Oh yeah, the car is looking good,real good! I'm a little jealous.

[RedDirtRoad]

Thanks for all the comments.
I had the grilles done locally at an industrial metal plating company.
They dont do any automotive or hobby work. They specialize in military spec work.
They did this for me only because a machine shop I do work for referred me to them.
If I tell you how much I paid you really will be jealous!

[GT182]

Grills look great RD. When you get everything together, change the wire in the switch so your parking lights are on with your headlights. Not concours correct but it will look great, and safer at night too.

[67 LeMans 326]

Originally Posted by GT182

Grills look great RD. When you get everything together, change the wire in the switch so your parking lights are on with your headlights. Not concours correct but it will look great, and safer at night too.

But if he is truly building a concours car, he would have to stick to OEM/original even though I agree with you and the running light upgrade looks nice...

[Old Blue 66]

This things gona be nice when its done. Looks like your close. Is that Tiger or Signet Gold? Hard to tell in the pics

[RedDirtRoad]

Originally Posted by Old Blue 66

This things gona be nice when its done. Looks like your close. Is that Tiger or Signet Gold? Hard to tell in the pics

Paul,
Yes getting closer. The main items I need is date coded glass, tires, bumpers
re chromed and a complete interior. 5K should do it
The car is actually silverglaze met.. The lights in my shop make it look more of a sand color but its silver. You can see the real color in previous posts

[RedDirtRoad]

Got most of my mouldings back today.
I decided to have the plating shop repair any small dings instead of buying new repro mouldings. Sometimes the mouldings dont fit or the metal is thin.
Just waiting on front and back windshield mouldings All the other mouldings are done and ready to go.

[The Boss]

Looking great RDR!

[Old Goat 67]

You are doing one heck of a job, RDR.

Me thinks you have placed the grill emblem a wee bit too low.

Here is a shot of mine I just reassembled.

Charles

[RedDirtRoad]

Thanks for the heads up Charles,
There are triangles on the back of my grill emblem thay kinda lock into the grille pattern.
might be able to raise it up to another row of grille.

Just got back from Englishtown last week with a box of goodies.
I will be posting more pics soon as my restoration progresses.