This time it is happening on, or before August 30, or second half of money is not hitting the painter's pocket...

 

How did you get the chrome trim off without removing the side quarter windows?

I took all mine off over the weekend and it was PITA, good job though as the rivets holding the trim on were corroded both sides.

 

I just gave mine a good tug and out they came because of said corrosion. RS do some good plastic rivets that I have used with great success to re-attach all the chrome trim.

 

I sharpened flat screwdriver and sliced these aluminum rivets off from the side.
Not sure how I am going to reinstall the trim though. For some reason I was unable to remove side windows and therefore gave up.

 

To get the windows out I used 3 large screwdrivers from inside and gently prised the rubber and window out in one starting at the top.

 

That's interesting might look at these. The aluminium rivets and brass trim are a match made in HELL.

 

Mine had to be drilled out mainly, but they were going home alright. Have you got an RS reference no. for the plastic rivets by any chance? Their website is so bad I can never find anything, and have to spend hours in the catalogue.

While you are in there, it is worthwhile taking out the non - return flaps under the black trim. I glued shut the bottom two, and removed the top one. You will be surprised at the silence that ensures once theses little flaps stop clicking about!





Greg

 

I was planning to discard these and install a blanking plate. Mine was full of wasp mud nests and a dead spider - have you seen Aussie spiders huge buggers.

There is also 2 of these into the boot

 

I know if might seem a bit nasty, but these glued shut vents look like someone got a bit too aroused around them)))))

BTW, I have some progress with my paint prep, will post some pics and even a video later on today.

 

Prep goes on...

 

See the color, what do you think?

 

great pics, am starting my project also , question on color
what color are you using, I was thinking of shooting
the Italian racing red metallic, just wondering

 

This is PPG Deltron DBC, code WA418p, Atomic Orange Pearl.
Deltron DBC is arguably the best paint money can buy.
BTW, I have gallon of same Deltron in Candy Apple Red Pearl that my wife turned down (too Communist for her taste apparently). Will put it on eBay in few days.

 

Hey Mish Mish
whats the paint code for the deltron candi apple you have
I want to get a sample and see what it looks like, these colors
are not low budget
thanks

 

It is this type of deal
Deltron DBC 71528 would be close, but mine was custom mixed for classic hot rod candy apple red, with pearl metallic.
Can take picture of open cover, to see if my camera does it justice.

 

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mmMMmm cant wait to see when its finished. that color is seductive.

also, more vids with straight pipes!

 

No clear coat yet, tomorrow we will do the spit shine on her!

 

Lookin good there - you're on the home stretch now, way infront of me.

 

The way you plow through your project, I will be far behind in no time.