[666 the legend]

[666 the legend]

so basically...Paint the grill FIRST..then just place the template over the grill and paint the argent...and WAH...LAH...!!

[Pepi]

I can't see the pictures

[666 the legend]

why do I keep having this PIC problem..?? I can see it but know one else can..What do I need to do to fix this problem..lol..WTF...lol

[Pepi]

Originally Posted by 666 the legend

why do I keep having this PIC problem..?? I can see it but know one else can..What do I need to do to fix this problem..lol..WTF...lol

IDK...I have very little computer knowledge, just enough to get into trouble sometimes

[njsteve]

I did use heavy paper to mask the grill area. And since the left and right are mirror images of each other, I only had to make one mask and then just flipped it to use on the other grill. The problem is that the silver will mist around the edges from the overpressure of the spraycan. So the masking tape was needed to seal the grill edges more tightly.

[Held for Ransom]

Originally Posted by 666 the legend

why do I keep having this PIC problem..?? I can see it but know one else can..What do I need to do to fix this problem..lol..WTF...lol

Quit uploading pictures on sites that doesn't allow everyone to have viewing access.

[666 the legend]

Originally Posted by Held for Ransom

Quit uploading pictures on sites that doesn't allow everyone to have viewing access.

Gotcha...Thats my problem..Thanks..

[Formulabruce]

Originally Posted by murphc4

Did you just buy the standard kit from them that says it will cover about 33 sq ft? I was thinking of putting this on the roof and in the doors as well. Also, do you just put the carpet directly over this, or still use an under lay?
Thanks

Sent you a PM ( people do you use on the doors, I used the plastic water shields with the 3m sticky string

[The Boss]

Originally Posted by njsteve

I'm putting in new tar paper insulation and carpet. The old carpet was a replacement and it wasn't trimmed properly when installed. Plus it smelled oily from the rust proofing goo. The head liner needs to be replaced as it is the wrong material and was most likely done when they installed the new GM quarters back in the 1980s.

Good - any plans to bring it to the PY open house? I'd love to see it.

[cdoggy81]

"Give A Mouse A Cookie"
I assume you have kids & read the book :-)
Car is looking good!

[njsteve]

Originally Posted by The Boss

Good - any plans to bring it to the PY open house? I'd love to see it.

I will probably bring it, that is if I can get it all titled and registered by then. I got in touch with the NJ DMV today via the telephone (a feat in and of itself), and yes, the title application for any foreign purchased vehicle has to be processed through the mail at their headquarters in Trenton. I sent the whole package of original forms, docs and a check, off today via certified mail. Hopefully it will make the 20 mile trip through the US Mail in the next few days. Once I get it titled I can then get the plates pretty easily.

[The Boss]

Cool - great news!

[njsteve]

So, 7 years and 3 days after this:



It's cleaning time again!



I set the car on some truck jackstands to get it in the air as high as possible and then soaked the underside with purple stuff cleaner diluted with 2/3 water.

It then donned the Tyvex suit and face shield (much better then the raincoat I wore back in 2005). I then spent the next 8 hours pressure washing the underside. I think the key to getting the undercoating off this time was using hot water. I ran a heavy duty garden hose through the window and hooked it to the washing machine hot water feed. It worked great!

Half way through the day I ended up pulling the aftermarket exhaust to get a better angle on the floor boards.

[njsteve]

Here are some preliminary shots while the car was still wet. That hot water worked well on the 40 year old undercoating. I definitely was a smart idea to get a full face shield. When the 3000 psi hot water hits the undercoating it tends to blow it off in chunks that fly back at you. The black you see on the frame rails is the original black overspray, though it looks kind of grey when wet.





The undercoating came off the tank nicely to reveal the original date stencil.



Original vapor cannister hoses in place (unclamped as originally installed at the factory)

[njsteve]

The floorpan. Gotta get rid of that white paint on the driveshaft!

[Pepi]

cleaned up nicely.

[Formulabruce]

Really looks great Steve! I noticed the part numbers on the springs showed up well.
Guess youll be getting another beer Glass from Pennsylvania??
Its amazing how the floors look so good and the rear frames dont, seen this on my 71's
Another win for the purple stuff, hot water, pressure washer and NASA!

[njsteve]

Actually I think those are aftermarket springs. Ill get a better shot tomorrow but I can see thay have a "Made In" stencil the rest of which is covered by the spring perch and the part number doesnt look GM.

I need the rear springs that Norwood put on his car to make it sit an inch or two lower.

[REEDRACER]

Wow! Nice work. The car has such a cool look, even on jackstands!