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blakehathaway
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PostPosted: Wed Jan 16, 2013 9:26 am    Post subject: 1962 Sedan Restoration Reply with quote

This project started back in 2007 but I'm finally starting to see the light at the end of the tunnel. I've never actually driven this car and it has travelled with me to 3 states and 4 garages. I've learned a lot a long the way, and I'm well aware this car won't be perfect. It is everything I could want out of a project with my father and I, he's 72 and I'm 32, and I will be proud to drive it every chance i get.
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New pans done by Tim Scheller at 401 Restos
Metal work being completed locally (in RI) by Mk1 Tink - aka Chris Johnsen
Exterior color will be Porsche Macadamia Metallic Brown
Interior will be two-tone White and dark red (as seen in the door panel picture, seats are also new and in the process of being assembled.
Car will have pop-outs, lowered on a 5" narrowed beam, drop spindles, Radar 15x5 wheels, Huls seat recliners, and a few other obscure parts.
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PostPosted: Wed Jan 16, 2013 9:36 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Looks nice. I know all too well what it's like to move projects, and lose parts, interest, time..
Why the switch from wide 5 to 4 and maybe back to wide 5 Radars?
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PostPosted: Wed Jan 16, 2013 9:59 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

esde wrote:
Looks nice. I know all too well what it's like to move projects, and lose parts, interest, time..
Why the switch from wide 5 to 4 and maybe back to wide 5 Radars?


The 4's were from a car my dad has and to be honest, they had tires, so I tossed them on to allow the pan to be more mobile.
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PostPosted: Thu Jan 17, 2013 10:54 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

really it a nice job! good luck on finishing on your time expected..
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PostPosted: Sun Jan 20, 2013 3:47 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

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found some crust which will be addressed this week
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PostPosted: Sun Jan 20, 2013 7:18 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Very impressive work! Keep the pics coming.
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PostPosted: Mon Jan 21, 2013 11:04 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

looks great! Are you doing the welding work yourself?
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PostPosted: Mon Jan 21, 2013 11:13 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

62 Dave wrote:
looks great! Are you doing the welding work yourself?

Thanks Dave.

I am using a local resource to do all the welding. He is a commercial welder and does automotive as a hobby. He is very meticulous and I couldn't be happier with the work so far. He doesn't have a shop, but his equipment is pretty portable, so i just set him up in a spare garage i had.
He is out of RI. I'm not sure if you are local, but I would highly recommend him to anyone looking for work.

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PostPosted: Mon Jan 21, 2013 2:01 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

This would be a good time to get rid of those bitchin red urethane transmission mounts and replace them with good german stuff that works.

Looks like you're having fun! And nice looking work!
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PostPosted: Tue Jan 22, 2013 8:37 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

drscope wrote:
This would be a good time to get rid of those bitchin red urethane transmission mounts and replace them with good german stuff that works.

Looks like you're having fun! And nice looking work!


Do you have a recommendation for a better mount? The car will be driven about 2500 miles per year and i figured the red mounts would be sufficient. I have no experience with them, so if you can provide a link or a company that i can look into for replacement, I would appreciate it.

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PostPosted: Tue Jan 22, 2013 1:35 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

blakehathaway wrote:
drscope wrote:
This would be a good time to get rid of those bitchin red urethane transmission mounts and replace them with good german stuff that works.

Looks like you're having fun! And nice looking work!


Do you have a recommendation for a better mount? The car will be driven about 2500 miles per year and i figured the red mounts would be sufficient. I have no experience with them, so if you can provide a link or a company that i can look into for replacement, I would appreciate it.

Thanks,
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Go with original German mounts (typically black rubber), or Rhino Mounts from CB.

http://www.wolfsburgwest.com/wolfsburg_new/transmissions/cradle_mounts.cfm

http://www.cbperformance.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=6212

Rhino mounts will be much stiffer, thus transfer noise and vibration to the cab easily.
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PostPosted: Tue Jan 22, 2013 3:16 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Thank You! new mounts ordered.
What are the poly mounts traditionally used for?
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PostPosted: Mon Jan 28, 2013 6:11 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Found a rust / dent free quarter in California that got delivered last week. My welder is in the process of moving, so I won't have any updates for a week or so. Thanks A-Team Bugs in San Jose.

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PostPosted: Mon Jan 28, 2013 9:27 am    Post subject: Re: 1962 Sedan Restoration Reply with quote

blakehathaway wrote:
This project started back in 2007
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Do you still have those axle boot seams pointed straight up? That's a no-no. Swingaxle movement with them up like that will cause undue stress on those boots and cause them to fail prematurely, as it will be pulling hard on that whole sealing seam with every bump.

The factory wanted them horizontally towards the rear. I've always angled the seam up from there (yellow arrow), but still far from straight up!

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PostPosted: Mon Jan 28, 2013 9:31 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Thanks for the tip Andy. I'll make a note to check them out next time i am at the garage. I believe they have been adjusted, but I appreciate the heads up and will make sure to change them accordingly.
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PostPosted: Mon Feb 04, 2013 10:10 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Some heart-breaking news. Just found out the B-pillar is twisted and when the car was "repaired" in the late 70's/early 80's it was done so poorly they never actually fixed the pillar and it, in turn, pulled the roof down. Unfortunately this means the door will never close properly and the gaps will be off. I had assumed the door alignment would be addressed with the new quarter, but after talking with my welder, I made a tough decision that I will probably look for a new shell. Silver lining, i can get the ragtop i always wanted, and i will have any panel needed for repair.
I know it's probably not that bad, however after all this time and money, i don't want to settle for ok, and I know my personality. I will never be able to get past it and probably regret it.
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PostPosted: Mon Feb 04, 2013 2:18 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

blakehathaway wrote:
Thank You! new mounts ordered.
What are the poly mounts traditionally used for?


Creating chassis vibration Very Happy
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PostPosted: Mon Feb 04, 2013 2:26 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

bugandxbandme wrote:
Creating chassis vibration Very Happy


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PostPosted: Tue Feb 05, 2013 9:47 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

blakehathaway wrote:
Thank You! new mounts ordered.
What are the poly mounts traditionally used for?

they are used to break the transaxle nose cone. they perform this function very well.
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PostPosted: Tue Feb 05, 2013 4:37 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Your project is looking good, I like watching builds like this, but....I have one suggestion. Since you have the o.g. air cleaner, why not use it? Those chrome air cleaners are tacky, doesn't fit the look of the engine and will not help the engine run better, you should polish up the o.g. and use it
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