[Weird place for a build sheet]

I was working on the '72 the other day and removed the driver's door panel which looked to have never been off (53,000 original miles). On the back of the door panel was the build sheet and it looked like it had been stuck on before the panel was put together since it was impaled by the the armrest plate attachments.

 

I've never heard of one being here.

 

At least it confirms my suspicions that it had been a Tulsa car all its life.

 

[What did you do to your Monte Carlo today?]

Congrats on your find!! Is there any leakage into the interior or trunk from around the rear window?

rob

[What did you do to your Monte Carlo today?]

Congrats on your find!! Is there any leakage into the interior or trunk from around the rear window? How is the interior and engine compartment, inquiring minds want to know? The work on the paint looks to be coming along very well, what are you using on it? Thanks for the pictures.

rob

 

The trunk showed signs of water ingress and the rear package tray is trashed along the window edge.

The inner lower window trim has surface rust but the rear window defroster unit and the factory speaker grilles are ok.

 

I'll post some pics when I get back to Oklahoma this weekend.

 

As far as refinishing products, I typically use the following:

 

3" buffing pads in a cordless drill. Good for detail work around emblems and mirrors

http://amzn.com/B00W6XM1VK

 

DeWalt variable speed buffer with soft-start (to keep from slinging compound and other things)

http://amzn.com/B004W1WGIC

 

An assortment of 8" foam and wool pads as needed

http://amzn.com/B0040HA9Y6

 

A good quality compound containing good initial cutting solids that break down into finer polishing compounds as you keep going

http://amzn.com/B00DCMM48E

 

5" 800 grit wet sanding discs for serious cutting

http://amzn.com/B00CMTKEQW

 

And most importantly, a good, durable water spray bottle for every step of the way

http://amzn.com/B00DLJ0A0C

[What did you do to your Monte Carlo today?]

Looks awesome! Low mileage, any shots of the interior & engine?

I don't have any pics of the engine bay yet. It's just a standard 350 4v, PS, PB, AC. All original and dirty.

The interior was damn near perfect. The original carpeting wasn't even worn...

[What did you do to your Monte Carlo today?]

(Continued)

I picked up an all-original 1972 the other day that had spent its entire life in Tulsa with one owner having only driven it 53,000 miles. Only problem was what the Oklahoma sun did to the original factory paint.

 

I enjoy old cars and I love finding original ones. I can usually do a lot with old paint but this one would be a challenge. The finish would've made a good chalkboard.

 

It slowly started coming around.

 

Had to use 800 grit to wet-sand the door and hood

The hood looks better but I had to remove too much material to get a gloss and the hood showed "stripes"

[What did you do to your Monte Carlo today?]

I picked up an all-original 1972 the other day that had spent its entire life in Tulsa with one owner having only driven it 53,000 miles. Only problem was what the Oklahoma sun did to the original factory paint.

 

I enjoy old cars and I love finding original ones. I can usually do a lot with old paint but this one would be a challenge. The finish would've made a good chalkboard.