Dtret Posted May 18, 2021 Author Share Posted May 18, 2021 Engine update. It’s getting close. The main thing he’s waiting on now is the carb to come back from the rebuilders. I hate when things time out so bad. So I’m guessing about 2 weeks 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dtret Posted May 19, 2021 Author Share Posted May 19, 2021 Spent half a day painting trim (thanks Joe). Not perfect but not to bad. The stuff wasn’t perfect in 71 anyway. Lol 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sbarnette Posted May 20, 2021 Share Posted May 20, 2021 3 hours ago, Dtret said: Spent half a day painting trim (thanks Joe). Not perfect but not to bad. The stuff wasn’t perfect in 71 anyway. Lol That looks nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Peters Posted May 20, 2021 Share Posted May 20, 2021 Dennis, It looks fine. Regarding the trim, I can tell you that nobody is going to even get close enough to inspect it so in my opinion I think you did a great job. rob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willie Posted May 20, 2021 Share Posted May 20, 2021 I think it looks Great Dennis!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jft69z Posted May 20, 2021 Share Posted May 20, 2021 Looks great Dennis. Mine came out OK, but like you said, not perfect. I had to use a razor to cut the paint line when removing the masking tape, after it started lifting in a couple of spots. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dtret Posted May 20, 2021 Author Share Posted May 20, 2021 32 minutes ago, jft69z said: Looks great Dennis. Mine came out OK, but like you said, not perfect. I had to use a razor to cut the paint line when removing the masking take, after it started lifting in a couple of spots. I pulled the tape on the first one and the paint started lifting. On the rest I used the razor blade before I pulled the tape and they came out good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cny first gen 71 Posted May 20, 2021 Share Posted May 20, 2021 Looks great Dennis 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dtret Posted May 21, 2021 Author Share Posted May 21, 2021 Today’s seatbelt project. Before and after mixed in one picture. Now I have to wait for them to dry to see if they need to be dyed. I waited 2 1/2 months to get the material for my seats, finally got that yesterday. I had a time booked with the Upolstry guy but that got blown to he.. with the material delay. Now 2-3 weeks before he can get it in the shop. Good thing I’m trying to plan ahead. Still no body work done so I’m good on time. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1Bad454 Posted May 21, 2021 Share Posted May 21, 2021 Looking good! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jft69z Posted May 21, 2021 Share Posted May 21, 2021 Doing a great job. One step at a time, at least it's forward progress! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willie Posted May 22, 2021 Share Posted May 22, 2021 Yes as Joe says forward progress is always better than backwards (ask us how we know). Keep on truckin Dennis, you are doing a fantastic job!!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dtret Posted May 22, 2021 Author Share Posted May 22, 2021 Thanks to all. I appreciate it. A project like this is really hard to do right on a budget but it will get there. Thanks again 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dtret Posted May 22, 2021 Author Share Posted May 22, 2021 17 hours ago, jft69z said: Doing a great job. One step at a time, at least it's forward progress! Thanks. It may look like forward progress on the thread but in real life it’s (like you said in your thread) 2 forward and 3 back. But sometimes you have to go in reverse to get to the finish line. That’s why they put reverse on cars. Lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jft69z Posted May 22, 2021 Share Posted May 22, 2021 5 minutes ago, Dtret said: Thanks. It may look like forward progress on the thread but in real life it’s (like you said in your thread) 2 forward and 3 back. But sometimes you have to go in reverse to get to the finish line. That’s why they put reverse on cars. Lol. LOL, yeah, I wanted to stay positive and not bring up the misery factor. Damn car is still fighting me every step of the way, no matter what I do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dtret Posted May 22, 2021 Author Share Posted May 22, 2021 1 minute ago, jft69z said: LOL, yeah, I wanted to stay positive and not bring up the misery factor. Damn car is still fighting me every step of the way, no matter what I do. You know in your head what needs to be done. You pay good money for the the correct products to do the job. So why does everything turn into a fight? And it’s not just the car either. I don’t know it’s probably just me. Lack of patience. But I will win. As will you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jft69z Posted May 22, 2021 Share Posted May 22, 2021 1 minute ago, Dtret said: You know in your head what needs to be done. You pay good money for the the correct products to do the job. So why does everything turn into a fight? And it’s not just the car either. I don’t know it’s probably just me. Lack of patience. But I will win. As will you It's not just you, that's for sure. I always win, it just takes a longer fight sometimes, lol. I refuse to let that stuff beat me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dtret Posted May 22, 2021 Author Share Posted May 22, 2021 So just for giggles, yesterday I took my buckets and back seat to a local Upolstry guy. 6 month wait 2500 bucks and I’m supplying new springs, padding and material( 1335 dollars worth). OMG 😱. I think I may have cried a little(lol) but it may have been the alcohol 🍺 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dtret Posted May 23, 2021 Author Share Posted May 23, 2021 Went off on a bumper tangent. They are now ready to go Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dtret Posted May 23, 2021 Author Share Posted May 23, 2021 Back to the seat belts. After a good cleaning turns out still way faded. Need dyed. Shoulder belts. Before dying and after. I’m good with how they turned out. Let them dry and see if a second coat is needed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dtret Posted May 29, 2021 Author Share Posted May 29, 2021 I got a new car today. Finally found one the future colors of mine. If I ever get it done it will hang from the mirror. Now I have to debate whether I want to pay the ungodly shipping charges opgi wants for the license plate frame I want Lol 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dtret Posted May 30, 2021 Author Share Posted May 30, 2021 Happy anniversary? I sometimes question my resolve and progress for that matter. 1 year ago today I bought this car and bought it home in boxes. Even though it seems I am moving along at a snails pace,I am actually pleased with the progress. All I have left to refurbish is the door and windows guts ( doors and quarters) 3 actually drivers door done yesterday. Seats have to go to the Upolstry guy but all parts and materials are here. Engine is done ( I think) waiting on carb to come back from rebuild and then it should be ready for dyno. Big financial holdup is the body. I still need that done ( no rust repair thank god). But my basement is clearing out nicely and when the engine comes back I’ll install it then move the frame assembly to the garage and I’ll be out of the basement. But that doesn’t help the room upstairs where all the finished parts are. That’s all I got for news. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jft69z Posted May 30, 2021 Share Posted May 30, 2021 That's a lot of work for a year. Seems like another full time job sometimes.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dtret Posted May 30, 2021 Author Share Posted May 30, 2021 The bigger question is,with all the rehab work that I did, will all the stuff work? It all looks good “on paper “ but....we shall see Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dtret Posted May 30, 2021 Author Share Posted May 30, 2021 I was going through the drivers door wiring harness and found a hidden broken wire. One less gremlin. But I’m sure many more to come. I can’t wait 😜 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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