[79 Phoenix]

As I said before, I repaired the broken clip at the back of seat--driver's side. I also just added 2 new lengths of listing wire to firm up and help distribute the weight more evenly across the seat. As thick as the new foam is, I don't think new wire will be pronounced in seat feel. Hope not anyway!

The springs are a slightly weaker on driver's side but there is only 1/8" variance from front corner to front corner. Not as bad as I was expecting.

Next, test fit cover and see where to add more vinyl on back corners of the seat. Not sure it will be needed but can trim off whatever is not needed after seat cover is on. Anyway, it will already be there if needed.

[79 Phoenix]

Bottom of front seat finished except rubber bumpers and plastic channels for seat belts. Very pleased with the results! Seat is quite firm with the extra wire and dense seat foam--just what I was hoping for. Next the seat backs

[SD455DJ]

Very nice work! You sure you don't want to start a new career?

Dennis

[Scarebird]

Just a simple note on Baron's method.

WD40 is not formulated as a lubricant nor a penetrant. WD stands for water displacement.

AeroKroil will work far superior as a penetrant, as will various light oils as lubricants.

[79 Phoenix]

Thanks! Yes, there is a lot of work in this valence! It's not perfect but pretty decent.

[79 Phoenix]

Fender is shaped pretty well... certainly not perfect but I should be able to refine it some more. Currently with 1 coat of self-etching and 2 coats of filler primer. Still need to do guide coat and block. I'm sure that will bring out some imperfections... Anything looks good with flat primer on it

[vertigto]

I like the handprints on the door...

[79 Phoenix]

Originally Posted by vertigto

I like the handprints on the door...

I'm not sure how I did that! I must have had my back to the car and pushed myself up with my hands behind my back.

Anyway, that's the last bit of 71 1/2 GT-37 stripe till the new ones go on after paint because the stripe comes off tomorrow.

I'm hoping to have it painted sometime in the Fall.

[Shiny]

Your progress is impressive. Way to stick with it.

I'm curious how you manage the dust. Are you using blocks with vacuum extraction or just cleaning up a lot?

[79 Phoenix]

Originally Posted by Shiny

Your progress is impressive. Way to stick with it.

I'm curious how you manage the dust. Are you using blocks with vacuum extraction or just cleaning up a lot?

Managing the dust is a continual losing battle! I do have a small dust bag on my DA but much of it ends up in the air and on the floor. Nothing keeps the dust down when I use the flat board for blocking, etc. I try my best to control it by emptying the DA bag and sweeping up but dust is on everything in the garage!

Our washer and dryer is in the garage... so it is not a pleasant thing for my wife when she does laundry. Fortunately, I have a very patient wife!

It helps, knowing there is light at the end of the tunnel. Most of the dust-making part should be done by the end of next month. I will then clean the entire garage.

[79 Phoenix]

Got 2 1/2 coats of paint and primer off yesterday. Found no rust in door -- just minor door dent bondo. Rocker panel has old bondo on front side and will need more. Should get rest of paint off tomorrow.