Hi guys.
Car is moving along. Took out all the door panels. Probably should replace the boards. They seemed to have gotten wet at some point. At least the back ones. The roof is on it's way. Took almost a week for the guys at the Salvage Yard to tell me that the package tray was not good. So, if possible, I could use the metal under the package tray and brackets if anyone still has them. The new trunk is in and I'm waiting for my parts. Once the roof arrives (should be Friday if all goes well), then it's smooth sailing from there. Most of the previous body work has been taken out and replaced. It was pretty shoddy. I'll post some pics tomorrow. We'll be putting the Ospho (?) on soon on the floorboards and then some sort of coating. Someone from PYI recommended Hammertite. Any opinions?
Blondiegettingexcited67
Hey guys,
Added a couple of pics to the gallery if any one wants to see them. Thanks for the cool restore photos of my steering wheel Randy! They were very informative and I'm sure they'll benefit the future steering wheel repairer. Roof is off and new one is being prepped to be put on.
Hey Guys,
Found a roof in Vancouver WA. Took some coaxing, but had guys at All American take pics and looks like a good roof. My body guy saved my fender and feels that once he takes the old roof off and checks the supports, might be able to use just the skin from the other roof instead of cutting off the whole support system....that would be nice.
blondiethingsarelookingup67
Taking the roof off!!!! Looks like you're on you way to a convertible!!!
Seriously though, that is the scary part about taking off the vinyl roof. You never know what you're going to find. Sounds like a lot of work to fix. I wonder if the guy you bought it off of down here in San Diego knew anything about it before he sold it to you.
I don't think he did. He was a motor guy and just wanted his $ back for fixing the running gear. He even stated that there wasn't much rust on it. What's weird is that the supports on the roof have little to no rust, the trunk was just rusted in the center and one of the package tray braces was eaten. that vinyl roof could've been there for 20 years for it was the real coarse material. I'm going to send that guy a whole album on my restoration when I'm done. He actually was a real sweet guy and would probably feel really bad if he saw the pics...
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PS. It's really not that bad....pain in the %$# maybe, but fun to work on.
I don't think he did. He was a motor guy and just wanted his $ back for fixing the running gear. He even stated that there wasn't much rust on it. What's weird is that the supports on the roof have little to no rust, the trunk was just rusted in the center and one of the package tray braces was eaten. that vinyl roof could've been there for 20 years for it was the real coarse material. I'm going to send that guy a whole album on my restoration when I'm done. He actually was a real sweet guy and would probably feel really bad if he saw the pics...
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PS. It's really not that bad....pain in the %$# maybe, but fun to work on.
That's it -- the glass is half full rather than half empty. Blondie, the first time you take your '67 out for a cruise, it will all be worth it. By the way, The Parts Place sells an AM/FM radio with satellite and IPod hookups that looks like the original AM/FM radio, right down to the knobs. Also, I purchased a pair of "kick panel" speakers. This radio and speaker combo keeps the original look of the car, but delivers new-age performance. Plus, its enough to drown out any music from Far Eastern cars that gives most of us a headache. Just a thought because I remember that you were considering a replacement radio for your ride a while back. Good luck, Paul.
have yall ever seen a gto with the top still good has can be but a rust hole the size of your hand on the side of the rear roof support? i seen one and it had the trim aroudn the back that only coradora top cars and two tone paint cars had, guess thay didint know how to take care of the top
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