Here's another flashback post Bruce from the beginning that's in the 'Members Rides' section of the club website:
Yep, I just could not leave it as is
Since you're now a pro at changing yellow cars to another color...maybe I'll need to hire you out to change my 442 back to it's original grey metallic from the Safron Yellow that someone else changed it to.
Although I swore after the convert frame off I'd never get into paint with another car.
Please check with me a year or so afteryou see a picture of the car somehere ~50+ miles from Lakeville posted here
-- Edited by BLyke on Tuesday 11th of February 2020 06:41:33 PM
BLyke said
Nov 1, 2019
Thanks to some tips on buffing from Karl, it looks like the paint will be just fine.
Wondering if anyone has some suggestions on getting the windows properly adjusted
Have new seals from metro molded that they say need a week or so to adjust
Having a hard time lining up the main and quarter window and still have the convertible top seal overlapping on the glass
It’s liw
more ambition than brains said
Dec 29, 2019
It has been a while, I can try and sneak by next year!
Karl
Lost in the 60s said
Dec 29, 2019
I've never done a convert, but on a hardtop, I always start with the door glass and get it to fit the A pillar and roof line. Once you have that close, start adjusting the quarter glass and get the seal to the door glass to line up. From there, small final tweaks to both for fit to roof and each other. Is there a formula for this ? Not that I have ever found, other than a LOT of patience with trial and error. There are many angles to adjust incrementally to get the best fit and appearance.
BLyke said
Dec 29, 2019
Lost in the 60s wrote:
I've never done a convert, but on a hardtop, I always start with the door glass and get it to fit the A pillar and roof line. Once you have that close, start adjusting the quarter glass and get the seal to the door glass to line up. From there, small final tweaks to both for fit to roof and each other. Is there a formula for this ? Not that I have ever found, other than a LOT of patience with trial and error. There are many angles to adjust incrementally to get the best fit and appearance.
Based on that sounds like I may be on the right track (so to speak) but just need to keep tweaking it.
BLyke said
Dec 29, 2019
more ambition than brains wrote:
It has been a while, I can try and sneak by next year!
Karl
Perhaps that would work, especially if we can work in me taking you out got lunch
-- Edited by BLyke on Sunday 29th of December 2019 06:43:34 PM
more ambition than brains said
Dec 30, 2019
I am usually booked out of the shop on Fridays.
Perhaps I could scoot over after Vickie's companion arrives, 10:00 ish.
Karl
BLyke said
Jan 1, 2020
more ambition than brains wrote:
I am usually booked out of the shop on Fridays.
Perhaps I could scoot over after Vickie's companion arrives, 10:00 ish.
Karl
That would be good. It is getting close but still not right.
For now that will be the plan, thanks
BLyke said
Jan 1, 2020
2020 version of the build as the home stretch is starting!
-- Edited by BLyke on Wednesday 1st of January 2020 09:36:37 AM
-- Edited by BLyke on Thursday 2nd of January 2020 09:10:31 AM
Did you decide not to put the Malibu badges on the front fenders?
BLyke said
Jan 8, 2020
SShink wrote:
Did you decide not to put the Malibu badges on the front fenders?
Yep, they weren't on the car when I got it, also shaved the name from the trunk.
The old trim down each side is gone too (suspect it was not stock).
SShink said
Jan 9, 2020
BLyke wrote:
SShink wrote:
Did you decide not to put the Malibu badges on the front fenders?
Yep, they weren't on the car when I got it, also shaved the name from the trunk.
The old trim down each side is gone too (suspect it was not stock).
Mine were missing on the '72 Malibu vert but the holes were there but had been welded over. I had new badges installed when the car was painted to put it back to original.
BLyke said
Jan 14, 2020
Getting into some of the finer details replaced the seals on the doors and top, as well as the outer "wiskers" and rear chrome.
Those are the kind of things that take patience and being careful with fresh paint for sure. It's also where you find out that aftermarket trim parts don't fit like originals, so hopefully that doesn't pop up for you. I'm sure you're ready for that challenge.
-- Edited by SShink on Wednesday 15th of January 2020 07:49:04 AM
BLyke said
Jan 15, 2020
SShink wrote:
Those are the kind of things that take patience and being careful with fresh paint for sure. It's also where you find out that aftermarket trim parts don't fit like originals, so hopefully that doesn't pop up for you. I'm sure you're ready for that challenge.
-- Edited by SShink on Wednesday 15th of January 2020 07:49:04 AM
For sure, fortunately I kept the old ones just in case for reference to see what the new parts should have looked like.
Ready or not here I come!
BLyke said
Jan 31, 2020
Progress continues, as does the "while I'm at it" and the slippery slope. New key switch, turn signal lever and repaint of a scratched up column. And that is it..... well and all the other parts that are on the way...
-- Edited by BLyke on Friday 31st of January 2020 11:23:06 AM
Looks like someone is working their way into driving Grandpa's classic car one day...
Good you have a helper for the heavy stuff.
BLyke said
Feb 12, 2020
Yes Mitch, he is a "Car Guy in Training" and even "thanked me for letting him help". For some odd reason he is far more interested in driving the Chevelle than the Nomad... He is planning on getting his permit on his 15th birthday next month ( just like his Grandpa did), and taking his drivers test on his 16th BD
Lost in the 60s said
Feb 12, 2020
Yeah, I passed my driver test on my birthday too. Driving a 2 year old '66 Chevelle Malibu with a 283 3 speed on the column...
more ambition than brains said
Feb 13, 2020
Took my test on my Birthday too, my brothers 59 chev. two door post 283/4speed, bad clutch. Started behind the wheel the following Saturday. Went on a tow call the same day I passed my test. Kind of like a "farm kid" I was a "car kid" Had been operating the truck since I was 14.
My 15 year old Grandson has been driving around the lot without an adult in car since he got his permit.
We need something moved, he does it.
Start them early! Karl
BLyke said
Feb 13, 2020
I was on my 3rd car at 16 and, lets just say I had some experience driving the first 2 without the normal supervision.
Good to see there are still kids who cant wait to drive and not just Uber or parents driving well after high school.
BLyke said
Feb 23, 2020
Getting shinier as parts get mounted, with fewer bags and boxes full of parts on the shelves.
Getting shinier as parts get mounted, with fewer bags and boxes full of parts on the shelves.
All that "Bling" makes a big deference! The red also look better with the all the shiny trim.
Lost in the 60s said
Feb 23, 2020
You'll be the star at Hastings club of the night this year...
BLyke said
Feb 24, 2020
Thanks Guys. We are really looking forward to piling up the miles on it this summer.
BLyke said
Feb 29, 2020
Briefly considered just letting this go, but my "inner Mitch/Stan" just would not let me go with the "no one will ever see it!?" Getting closer to getting the interior installed.
Have to say I would be doing the same thing. Looking great Bruce!
more ambition than brains said
Mar 2, 2020
AAAAAND, "it is out, apart and on the bench.
Also, there is still snow on the ground, why not?
Proud of you! Karl
BLyke said
Mar 2, 2020
Thanks Guys!!
SShink said
Mar 2, 2020
BLyke wrote:
Briefly considered just letting this go, but my "inner Mitch/Stan" just would not let me go with the "no one will ever see it!?" Getting closer to getting the interior installed.
The term for that is 'Stanitized'!
BLyke said
Mar 3, 2020
If it is fully "Stanitized" (which mine will not be at this point) is it then considered a "Stantastic Job"?
-- Edited by BLyke on Tuesday 3rd of March 2020 09:15:26 AM
SShink said
Mar 3, 2020
BLyke wrote:
If it is fully "Stanitized" (which mine will not be at this point) is it then considered a "Stantastic Job"?
-- Edited by BLyke on Tuesday 3rd of March 2020 09:15:26 AM
I like it!
Lost in the 60s said
Mar 3, 2020
I would have ignored that and just installed it all rusty with dry pivot points.......
yeah, right....I guess you guys know me too well too.
Nice job, Bruce
Larry Lucast said
Mar 4, 2020
I am enjoying watching all this progress from the comfort of my office. What started with a fall in my garage turned into a knee replacement, which has included a torn muscle in my back after the surgery, and has become a couple of hematomas in my back. So I clean and restore small parts and wait (not very patiently) for the SLOOOW healing process.
BLyke said
Mar 5, 2020
Glad to hear Larry that you are on the mend!
BLyke said
Mar 17, 2020
With the "Lockdown" order in place the progress on the Convert continues
I am happy to be able to report that my time in the CAC has cone to an end, and the winter work (round 5) has been completed several hours to spare before spring 2020 arrives tomorrow. If it was 60 and sunny I would be out for a spin. Still have a few little things to wrap up, but think the list on the Nomad might be longer
Please check with me a year or so after you see a picture of the car somehere ~50+ miles from Lakeville posted here
-- Edited by BLyke on Tuesday 11th of February 2020 06:41:33 PM
Thanks to some tips on buffing from Karl, it looks like the paint will be just fine.
Actually it sems that you "Cut" and then "Buff, in any event, its going to be a wrap.
Time to start to reassemble
Looks great, Bruce
Congrats...
Thanks Guys!
Learned a lot on this car for body repair, paint prep and paint.
3rd Car I have sprayed, 2nd since was old enough to vote (and get cheap food at Perkins).
Think I've got a good idea on how to do better next time, but also pretty sure at this point that "next time will be avoided
The progress continues.. "with a ittle help from my grandkids"
Can't believe I told them "not to touch the car", do not recall doing that on the Nomad
Karl
Based on that sounds like I may be on the right track (so to speak) but just need to keep tweaking it.
Perhaps that would work, especially if we can work in me taking you out got lunch
-- Edited by BLyke on Sunday 29th of December 2019 06:43:34 PM
Perhaps I could scoot over after Vickie's companion arrives, 10:00 ish.
Karl
That would be good. It is getting close but still not right.
For now that will be the plan, thanks
2020 version of the build as the home stretch is starting!
-- Edited by BLyke on Wednesday 1st of January 2020 09:36:37 AM
-- Edited by BLyke on Thursday 2nd of January 2020 09:10:31 AM
See you tomorrow
Karl
Continuing on with adding new parts, getting ready to "Seal the deal" with weather-strips.
Did you decide not to put the Malibu badges on the front fenders?
Yep, they weren't on the car when I got it, also shaved the name from the trunk.
The old trim down each side is gone too (suspect it was not stock).
Mine were missing on the '72 Malibu vert but the holes were there but had been welded over. I had new badges installed when the car was painted to put it back to original.
Getting into some of the finer details
replaced the seals on the doors and top, as well as the outer "wiskers" and rear chrome.
Those are the kind of things that take patience and being careful with fresh paint for sure. It's also where you find out that aftermarket trim parts don't fit like originals, so hopefully that doesn't pop up for you. I'm sure you're ready for that challenge.
-- Edited by SShink on Wednesday 15th of January 2020 07:49:04 AM
For sure, fortunately I kept the old ones just in case for reference to see what the new parts should have looked like.
Ready or not here I come!
Progress continues, as does the "while I'm at it" and the slippery slope. New key switch, turn signal lever and repaint of a scratched up column.
And that is it..... well and all the other parts that are on the way...
-- Edited by BLyke on Friday 31st of January 2020 11:23:06 AM
Still making progress, actually the past few days resulted in a "Bumper crop"
Got some help this weekend form my oldest grand son Camden getting them hung.
Pretty happy with the gaps, much better than they were
-- Edited by BLyke on Monday 10th of February 2020 09:56:57 PM
Karl
Looks like someone is working their way into driving Grandpa's classic car one day...
Good you have a helper for the heavy stuff.
Yes Mitch, he is a "Car Guy in Training" and even "thanked me for letting him help".
For some odd reason he is far more interested in driving the Chevelle than the Nomad...
He is planning on getting his permit on his 15th birthday next month ( just like his Grandpa did), and taking his drivers test on his 16th BD
Yeah, I passed my driver test on my birthday too. Driving a 2 year old '66 Chevelle Malibu with a 283 3 speed on the column...
Took my test on my Birthday too, my brothers 59 chev. two door post 283/4speed, bad clutch.
Started behind the wheel the following Saturday.
Went on a tow call the same day I passed my test.
Kind of like a "farm kid" I was a "car kid"
Had been operating the truck since I was 14.
My 15 year old Grandson has been driving around the lot without an adult in car since he got his permit.
We need something moved, he does it.
Start them early!
Karl
Good to see there are still kids who cant wait to drive and not just Uber or parents driving well after high school.
Getting shinier as parts get mounted, with fewer bags and boxes full of parts on the shelves.
All that "Bling" makes a big deference! The red also look better with the all the shiny trim.
You'll be the star at Hastings club of the night this year...
Briefly considered just letting this go, but my "inner Mitch/Stan" just would not let me go with the "no one will ever see it!?"
Getting closer to getting the interior installed.
Why stop now???
Have to say I would be doing the same thing. Looking great Bruce!
AAAAAND, "it is out, apart and on the bench.
Also, there is still snow on the ground, why not?
Proud of you!
Karl
The term for that is 'Stanitized'!
If it is fully "Stanitized" (which mine will not be at this point) is it then considered a "Stantastic Job"?
-- Edited by BLyke on Tuesday 3rd of March 2020 09:15:26 AM
I like it!
I would have ignored that and just installed it all rusty with dry pivot points.......
Nice job, Bruce
With the "Lockdown" order in place the progress on the Convert continues
I am happy to be able to report that my time in the CAC has cone to an end, and the winter work (round 5) has been completed several hours to spare before spring 2020 arrives tomorrow.
If it was 60 and sunny I would be out for a spin.
Still have a few little things to wrap up, but think the list on the Nomad might be longer