LostnFound Posted September 14, 2021 Author Share Posted September 14, 2021 Back to cutting and buffing now which should be done by the weekend. Then installing new ACC carpet and putting the console and seats back in next week. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LostnFound Posted September 14, 2021 Author Share Posted September 14, 2021 We installed the exhaust hangers and tips recently as well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LostnFound Posted September 17, 2021 Author Share Posted September 17, 2021 Finished cutting and buffing tonight. Then we installed the panel and insulation behind the rear seat and installed the rear seat back. Next will be installation of ACC carpet with mass backing. We have an awl and soldering iron ready for the install of the carpet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dtret Posted September 17, 2021 Share Posted September 17, 2021 I understand the awl, is the soldering iron to burn the thread when you cut it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LostnFound Posted September 17, 2021 Author Share Posted September 17, 2021 3 hours ago, Dtret said: I understand the awl, is the soldering iron to burn the thread when you cut it? Yes....was just told recently of this little trick. It supposedly cauterizes the edge of the hole so you get a nice round hole that won't frey. It is the straight soldering iron you use and not the soldering gun type. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dtret Posted September 17, 2021 Share Posted September 17, 2021 That makes sense. Probably works better then a lighter or little torch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris shipley Posted September 19, 2021 Share Posted September 19, 2021 On 8/24/2021 at 4:46 PM, LostnFound said: Looks real good 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LostnFound Posted September 22, 2021 Author Share Posted September 22, 2021 Carpet install began last night and will continue tonight. An awl works well for locating holes and a straight soldering iron is perfect for making holes. It melts a nice round hole and cauterizes the edge so it won't frey etc. It is also fast and easy. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dtret Posted September 22, 2021 Share Posted September 22, 2021 Nice. I learned something too. Thanks 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jared Richey Posted September 25, 2021 Share Posted September 25, 2021 How soon did you buff this car after it was painted? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LostnFound Posted September 27, 2021 Author Share Posted September 27, 2021 On 9/24/2021 at 10:05 PM, Jared Richey said: How soon did you buff this car after it was painted? Hi Jared, I checked my photo dates.....it sat for a week before we started the cut and buff....final clear was sprayed June 23rd and cut and buff began June 30. It has five coats of a high quality clear on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LostnFound Posted September 29, 2021 Author Share Posted September 29, 2021 Update....all the seats, console, kick plates and seat belts are installed as well as the dimmer switch. I really took my time installing the carpet as I didn't want to make any wrong cuts etc. Next is to trim along the sills and install the NOS sill plates. She's a dusty old girl right now but I'll be doing a complete detail when everything is done. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dtret Posted September 29, 2021 Share Posted September 29, 2021 Looks great. You’re getting close. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cny first gen 71 Posted September 29, 2021 Share Posted September 29, 2021 Looks great Larry, any chance we're going to see you at Carlisle next year. I know that's a long ride for you would like so see you there again! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LostnFound Posted September 29, 2021 Author Share Posted September 29, 2021 2 hours ago, Dtret said: Looks great. You’re getting close. Thank you Dennis....I plan on an alignment in early October and driving her several times in October Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LostnFound Posted September 29, 2021 Author Share Posted September 29, 2021 1 hour ago, cny first gen 71 said: Looks great Larry, any chance we're going to see you at Carlisle next year. I know that's a long ride for you would like so see you there again! Hi Steve and thank you. I'm not sure about the long trek to Carlisle but I would love to see a Michigan meet some day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dtret Posted September 29, 2021 Share Posted September 29, 2021 43 minutes ago, LostnFound said: Hi Steve and thank you. I'm not sure about the long trek to Carlisle but I would love to see a Michigan meet some day. I’m driving (hopefully) from Cincinnati to Carlisle. What do they say in the Adam Sandler movies. “You can do it”. Sorry I forgot your in Canada. That is a long drive. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cny first gen 71 Posted September 29, 2021 Share Posted September 29, 2021 52 minutes ago, LostnFound said: Hi Steve and thank you. I'm not sure about the long trek to Carlisle but I would love to see a Michigan meet some day. Well you could always come to Syracuse in July for the Syracuse nationals, hopefully have a mini meet there next year. Usually the long Island crew come up for that too. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cny first gen 71 Posted September 29, 2021 Share Posted September 29, 2021 13 minutes ago, Dtret said: I’m driving (hopefully) from Cincinnati to Carlisle. What do they say in the Adam Sandler movies. “You can do it”. Sorry I forgot your in Canada. That is a long drive. Be positive Dennis your car WILL be done by then 🤞 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dtret Posted September 29, 2021 Share Posted September 29, 2021 44 minutes ago, cny first gen 71 said: Be positive Dennis your car WILL be done by then 🤞 I actually am. My goal. New year Done car. Problem is then I can’t drive it. O I know that they are NEVER done. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cny first gen 71 Posted September 29, 2021 Share Posted September 29, 2021 Yes that's true they are never done even when there done. My theory is do what I have to in the summer and do what I want to get done over the winter months. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LostnFound Posted September 30, 2021 Author Share Posted September 30, 2021 Update.....last night we trimmed the carpet at the sill plate area, installed the sill plates and the rest of the seat belts. One slip with the utilty knife and I now have an ouchie! LOL Getting close to the finish line except like others have said "they're never truly finished" 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dtret Posted September 30, 2021 Share Posted September 30, 2021 Love the electric tape ( car too by the way). I’m a fan of duct tape and paper towels. I know that you put nos sill plates on, my question is why don’t the nos sill plates have the rivits by the emblem? Yours are not the only ones that I’ve seen this on. If they are on yours I apologize I can’t blow up the pictures and still get them clear. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LostnFound Posted October 1, 2021 Author Share Posted October 1, 2021 I'm not sure why Dennis. They were still sealed in the original GM wrappers. I'll take a closer look next time I'm working on the car early next week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LostnFound Posted October 1, 2021 Author Share Posted October 1, 2021 Just googled it and the GM NOS ones that were second design apparently were not riveted according to some posts on the Chevelle site I read. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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