AGAR...TX9 Six Pack ...GOOD BYE....

[anlauto]

Metal work is all done, now it's off to the body shop....
First attempt at lining the panels went well....as it should, the only replacement panel on this car is one door skin !

Check out my website for more pictures... http://www.alangallantautomotiverestoration.com/TX9Vcode.html

[RUNCHARGER]

Sanding time.

[anlauto]

Working today on the door and quarter window regulators, tracks and hardware etc.....There's over 50 bolts that need to be cleaned and treated ready for a quick re-installation  ....can't wait

[larry4406]

Alan - nice pictures and layout for reference!  How do you clean and refinish your hardware? Looks freshly plated on my phone.

[76orangewagon]

Alan,
Looks great as usual, do you have a source for replacement of the door rod cloth coverings ? I would like to replace mine once they are back from getting re-plated.

[anlauto]

Thanks guys...
#1 Bolts are just wire wheeled one at a time, washed and painted flat black....I found this real cheap paint that goes on thin and doesn't build-up affecting the threads or chip while tightening. Looks a lot like black phosphate but won't rust.

#2 I've never replaced the cloth covering, but I would look into the antique auto market area.....I've seen it before at a flea market, not sure what purpose it had, but was very similar.

[larry4406]

Thanks Alan.

How do you refinish the regulators?

[anlauto]

All that stuff in the picture is just washed with varsol and will be greased up again once installed.

[RUNCHARGER]

That's what I do too. Do you use the lube that comes in stick form Alan?

[anlauto]

I just use a white grease, then once together I spray all the moving parts with lots of Krown F40 letting it seep into the bottom seam of the door as well.

[larry4406]

Very impressive for just a varsol bath!

[anlauto]

Member kdcarman flew in from Chicago today to check out the progress....Seems Adam and the boys at Boothill Auto are moving right along....the body is basically ready for final blocking and paint.....Won't be long now

[RUNCHARGER]

Body in grey.

[anlauto]

Oh yea....this one too ....

Paint work has started on this black beauty as well...

[RUNCHARGER]

Black is a great colour on a Cuda.