1970 s2 0453R Reassembly

[dakazman]

Still working on the doors and sub assemblies. Progress is slowly showing. Planning my assembly approach and gathering a few more pieces and some sealants .
 I will post the seal angle cutting how to if wanted.

   The love this car!
Dakazman

[BDA]

Great stuff, D'man! You did those corners A LOT better than I could!

[dakazman]

  With the sealant afterward the seams will look seamless.  I just extended the seam line of the aluminum trim onto rubber strip. The second or third cut mated the two better but it’s on a angle and not flat to the seal.
   I drilled out all the rivet holes, placed all the trim in door channel. New fuzzies and window guide seals. I installed it and see why some have a problem installing the channel with window installed.
It needs to be installed but lower in the channel until the rivets are set , then pulled up.
 Attack plan ... locks and handle pulls installed. Window trim assembly with window installed in track.
Quarter window, power window motor assemblies.
  However I still need to adjust the sag in the doors, hang slightly low toward the lock assemblies but I need a good helper. My BA is also needed for bleeding my rear brakes, the front work great as far as leaks go. Driving and stopping power check later.
Stay safe everyone
Dakazman

[BDA]

I don't want to get between you and your BA, but there are all sorts of brake bleeders that allow you to bleed your brakes by yourself. 

[dakazman]

Thanks BDA,
  I do have that tool... now to find it . I probably put it somewhere safe 🙃
Dakazman

[BDA]

I had forgotten about them but check out the thread on the speed bleeders in the Garage forum. I think starting with them is a good idea.

[dakazman]

  I found my self bleeding canister and tubing. Small miracle, it was with my dwell meter and vacuum gauges and carb flow meter. 😃
 Since I’m on lock down and my corvette motor parts are on delivery hold by GM , so is that job , 1 crankshaft main bearing pair. I found a deep gouge in it probably from that last machinist I told you all about.
  I tinkered a bit and carved out a mock defrost vent cover, since I couldn’t let some old Rtv go to waste,  I’ll make a pour a mold on it.🤪 I know I can buy them but I’m adding it to a collection of molds that I haven’t cast yet.
  Then I was back to my he seat trays , since they may hold thing up are now a priority to get sent out.
Dakazman

[dakazman]

   The first seat I welded in place after fabricating a new bottom section. Not to good but functional.
Second seat riveted In place much better. Probably saving time for the next repair due to flooding.😂
I just need to weld in the new nut to bolt it down.
Staying safe, 😀
Dakazman

[BDA]

I don't know, they look good to me! 

[dakazman]

  Lol that’s the riveted one. The one I welded I chased burning thru the rust pockets even after cleaning the surfaces.  It was like welding a soda can, only worse. I ll post pictures tomorrow under what not to do.
   Trust me, I spent more time cleaning, blasting, prepping, painting etc ... I could have cut and riveted two new seat trays all ready. Now That I’m done and ready for upholstery.

[Sandyman]

Dave, riveted one looks good. I have heard welding rust is a losing game. As I am planning to redo my seats in the future, I am look forward to your upholstery adventure.
Sandy

[dakazman]

  Thanks Sandy,
  Here is the tac and weld way done with oxy/acel .  So I didn’t do myself any favors this way if I trust out again.  That’s why I left one side just tacked in place.
Dakazman

[dakazman]

   I was going to use this as the mold but decided to use it . I can always come back .
Instrument binacle  painted with gold, the entire console will be the same . A little JPS thrown in a little later.
Dakazman

[BDA]

Nice piece!

[dakazman]

Thanks BDA,
  I’ll try to have a pic up today with the instruments installed and in the dash.

  On another entirely different subject but one that was discussed on groups was the bonnet bolts.
So I gathered up some scraps and designed this simple pull cable to release both sides of the bonnet at a the same time and one person install.
 The assembly still need a rubber hose tube to protect the cable and a little easier to pull. Rivets for the L channels and glassing in the u channel to underside of bonnet on both sides.
One other piece is a return spring, I only had one laying around. Then adding lightness.
Feel free to comment!🤣
Dakazman