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65 FB Scratch Build

Rear glass is in as well. For this I actually split the rope to end in both the middle of the top and the middle of the bottom. That seemed to help as the upper corners are the hardest part, so with the split rope, I could rope in the bottom and then the top and work both to the square corner on each side.

Next is trim...

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Trim is on and fits good. Still have have alot of body work to make better, but for a rough test fit, I am happy...
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Next I want to try and fit the rest of the interior trim panels, then the glass can come back out and go back into storage...
 
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Looks good... Be sure to fit up the front fenders before you remove the windshield trim... The top rear part of the fender tucks under the lower windsheild trim. You may need massage the fender(s) for some clearance.
 
Thanks, I will check.

I got the rest of the rear interior pieces in last night, just missing the filler piece that goes between the two metal trim strips, I'm sure I have it somewhere...

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"65-408" said:
Thanks, I will check.

I got the rest of the rear interior pieces in last night, just missing the filler piece that goes between the two metal trim strips, I'm sure I have it somewhere...

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I sure hope you didn't have to use that hammer to make things fit!
 
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"65-408" said:
Thanks, I will check.

I got the rest of the rear interior pieces in last night, just missing the filler piece that goes between the two metal trim strips, I'm sure I have it somewhere...

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did you install all of the small brackets that the interior panels mount to? if so, do you have any pics showing which brackets went where? That is our final step in our fastback build.

Thanks
 
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I thought for sure I was the only "genius" that took all of those stupid little brackets off (then realized that they are all slightly different). I was able to piece most of mine back in based on disassembly pics, but eventually had to guess on a few. I can get you some pics once I take the interior back out, but it may be a few weeks... shoot me a PM with a good e-mail address and I will at least send you the pics I used to figure mine out...
 
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I thought for sure I was the only "genius" that took all of those stupid little brackets off (then realized that they are all slightly different). I was able to piece most of mine back in based on disassembly pics, but eventually had to guess on a few. I can get you some pics once I take the interior back out, but it may be a few weeks... shoot me a PM with a good e-mail address and I will at least send you the pics I used to figure mine out...
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Thanks....I will send the PM.

our car never had them on, so I have no basis from where to start. Any help would be much appreciated, and a few weeks should not be a problem.
 
Finished mocking up the hidden seat belt retractors, I like it:
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Then pulled all the interior panels for some easyoff treatment to prep for paint:
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Used Easyoff HD with lye (Sodium Hydroxide). Be sure to wash this stuff off quick if it gets on your skin, starts to burn after about 5 seconds:
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This is after the first treatment, I did another, but it only remove a little more:
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Yeah, you need at least 75* if not more for it to work in a timely manner.
 
I was going to try to spray some primer, but missed the window (too cold). But I did manage to get my compressed air dryer/filter together. This was cobbled together from parts that I scrounged over the years. the 30 gallon tank is 1/2 filled (50 lbs) with activated alumina dessicant. the idea is that air goes in the bottom, thru the dessicant, out the top, thru the regulator and then a 1 micron filter. it is portable and will be connected down stream of the compressor, getting full pressure to the tank, adding volume. I only plan to use it for painting, will be disconnected and valved off when not in use to keep moisture out. all fittings are Milton v series (hi flow)...

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Wow. Talk about overkill! What kind of compressor will you be using? I sprayed my own car in my garage with nothing more than a basic water trap and filter and a second small filter on the end of my gun. Moisture was never an issue. Unless you are trying to use a small compressor that runs continuously I don't really think your set-up is necessary. Cool and it can't hurt but I question it's need.
 
What happens when all of the desiccant is wet? Do you replace it? How will you know when to replace it?
 
Agreed, it is probably overkill, but like I said, I had all the stuff, only had to buy the dessicant for $60. should be better than anything I could buy for $60...

No idea how long this will last, the dessicant can be baked to dry it out and re-used.
 
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