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9-27-2008
I found a few progress photos to post prior to taking final pics this weekend.
The spare wheel rim hadn't yet been addressed.
I sand blasted it, metal etched it, then sprayed with urethane.
The shade and paint were previously matched to another '66 project.
From Painter's Supply, it required reducer and hardener.
A new B.F. Goodrich bias ply from Coker was installed.
This is an OEM spec tire.
Once the spare tire was ready, the Jim Wallace trunk kit could be installed.
Not shown in the photos is that tarry sound deadening material beneath the carpet. Due to moisture and smell, the original had been removed and new cut and installed. I use Ice Guard from the local lumber yard. It seems to have some rubber in it. I laminate it 2 thicknesses so it matches the original guage. It has never given me any trouble and has been used in 3 vehicles in the trunk and on the floor pan.
The bias ply really fills out the spare tire cover nicely.
I sprayed the spare tire cover 'flap' with custom mixed paint to match the kit.
After waiting nearly 6 months for the trim man to install the vinyl top, I decided to give it a try myself.
The top was trial fitted to the car, measured, the car roof marked for center and vinyl seam placement.
Someone on the web recommended ironing the material (face side down) to reduce the wrinkles.
Everything was masked off, special 3M adhesive purchased, nitrile gloves donned, then the vinyl top man phoned...
Could I bring the car to him in a couple days?
I told him where things were at the moment.
Could I bring the car to him immediately?!