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PostPosted: Sun May 21, 2017 10:58 am    Post subject: Re: My new 68 Fastback "Desert Rat" Reply with quote

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Back seat bottom is done and I Had just one more seat to do, and it's the one I've been dreading to do because I knew it was going to be the hardest one. It was the rear upper seat back. And my thoughts were correct. IT SUCKED Evil or Very Mad .


Yup, it's a bitch. I wish TMI (are you guys listening at all?) would make that plastic/cardboard strip that hooks the top of the cover in place about a 1/2 inch wider, so it would grab and hold the cover in place. I've done 3 of them over the years, and that little strip makes the entire job a royal PIA, because it's too damn narrow. Evil or Very Mad Mad Keep this in mind Steve when you go to do your own.

Your interior turned out beautiful. Very nice job, and it looks sweet. Congrats. Cool
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PostPosted: Wed May 24, 2017 4:25 pm    Post subject: Re: My new 68 Fastback "Desert Rat" Reply with quote

So been working on front seat belts. Talking with Tram, come to find out some PO installed 67 retracting seat belts in the front of my fasty which is the crab hook style with the chrome hoop on the center tunnel. Well my drivers side belt no longer retracted in fact the retracting mechanism was completely gone. Well I've done some brief looking around for a good replacement, but haven't found any cherry good condition ones. So with my brain turning at options and not wanting to leave the chrome hoop , just because I think it's so cool(just me probably) I looked into other options. Here is what I have landed on so far. Since my drivers belt was roached I had nothing to lose cutting it up.

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PostPosted: Wed May 24, 2017 4:27 pm    Post subject: Re: My new 68 Fastback "Desert Rat" Reply with quote

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PostPosted: Wed May 24, 2017 4:27 pm    Post subject: Re: My new 68 Fastback "Desert Rat" Reply with quote

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PostPosted: Wed May 24, 2017 4:32 pm    Post subject: Re: My new 68 Fastback "Desert Rat" Reply with quote

Now that the brass rivet was no longer re-usable, went down to my local hardware store and purchased a tube nut and screw. Had to enlarge the hole just a little bit and cut the tube length down just a little bit, but it served the job purpose it needs to do. Which really is only to hold the case onto the latch. and still allow the slide release to work. It works as original.


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PostPosted: Wed May 24, 2017 4:34 pm    Post subject: Re: My new 68 Fastback "Desert Rat" Reply with quote

Now was the tricky part. Find a certified upholstery shop that would sew on my OG latch to a new belt... Well mission accomplished.


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PostPosted: Wed May 24, 2017 5:07 pm    Post subject: Re: My new 68 Fastback "Desert Rat" Reply with quote

Good to see that you got it repaired and back to functioning status! They are slick functioning & good looking if they're working correctly.
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PostPosted: Thu Jun 15, 2017 10:39 am    Post subject: Re: My new 68 Fastback "Desert Rat" Reply with quote

Cleaned up my dome light circuit and added some additional floor lighting to the system. I think it Looks really nice.

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PostPosted: Thu Jun 15, 2017 10:43 am    Post subject: Re: My new 68 Fastback "Desert Rat" Reply with quote

Some killer freeway rolling pics from my Buddy Chadly down I-5 heading to Woodburn Bug-In.

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PostPosted: Thu Jun 29, 2017 11:54 am    Post subject: Re: My new 68 Fastback "Desert Rat" Reply with quote

Well , looks like photobucket has killed my build thread. I will not pay $400 dollars to be able to share my photos....So I'll have to find another way
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PostPosted: Thu Jun 29, 2017 12:24 pm    Post subject: Re: My new 68 Fastback "Desert Rat" Reply with quote

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Well , looks like photobucket has killed my build thread. I will not pay $400 dollars to be able to share my photos....So I'll have to find another way


...host your photos on the samba
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PostPosted: Thu Jun 29, 2017 12:28 pm    Post subject: Re: My new 68 Fastback "Desert Rat" Reply with quote

stonecoldcars wrote:
Well , looks like photobucket has killed my build thread. I will not pay $400 dollars to be able to share my photos....So I'll have to find another way


That sucks! Why would you have to pay $400? I use PB and do pay to go ad-free, but it isn't anything like that Confused Some folks I know are using Imgur, but the best way is to upload the pics to the samba gallery and they will stay there forever, and your beautiful work will be immortalized Smile

Luckily I have seen most of your pics, but I was wanting to have a look at your exhaust system. Sounds great on Youtube! I am needing a new system myself, so I am keen to see all options available.

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PostPosted: Thu Jun 29, 2017 12:37 pm    Post subject: Re: My new 68 Fastback "Desert Rat" Reply with quote

Yes, absolutely use the Samba to host your pics. No muss, no fuss.
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PostPosted: Fri Jun 30, 2017 10:02 am    Post subject: Re: My new 68 Fastback "Desert Rat" Reply with quote

Donnie strickland wrote:
Yes, absolutely use the Samba to host your pics. No muss, no fuss.


Yup, I've been doing that since I joined back in 2003, and all my pics are still present. Cool Thanks Ev. Cool
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PostPosted: Fri Jun 30, 2017 12:33 pm    Post subject: Re: My new 68 Fastback "Desert Rat" Reply with quote

Well looks like I'll be busy trying to reload my missing pics..
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PostPosted: Fri Jun 30, 2017 2:03 pm    Post subject: Re: My new 68 Fastback "Desert Rat" Reply with quote

Pulled off my rear fender and put my amateur body work skills to work with my harbor freight hammer and dolly set. Beat out some dents and creases that have been bothering me.

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PostPosted: Sun Jul 02, 2017 8:55 am    Post subject: Re: My new 68 Fastback "Desert Rat" Reply with quote

stonecoldcars wrote:
Pulled off my rear fender and put my amateur body work skills to work with my harbor freight hammer and dolly set. Beat out some dents and creases that have been bothering me.
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Damn. That looks good. Very Happy
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PostPosted: Mon Jul 24, 2017 11:46 am    Post subject: Re: My new 68 Fastback "Desert Rat" Reply with quote

I finally found a visor and wood slat roof rack that I believe to be a pedro rack, but there is zero markings on it that I've been looking for, for like a year. It was quite the adventure getting them from their location. They where located in Southern California and I'm in Middle of Oregon. Seller had them listed as local pick up only. So after a few text messages to a couple of friends, a band of brotherhood created a parts relay and was able to transport them to Oregon. It was kinda humorous, each time there was a hand off exchange I would get a picture sent to me like a garden gnome. took nearly two months.

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PostPosted: Mon Jul 24, 2017 12:34 pm    Post subject: Re: My new 68 Fastback "Desert Rat" Reply with quote

So, the Samba Express wasn't so fast. Wink At least it got there in 1 piece. Cool Looks good on the car too.
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PostPosted: Mon Jul 24, 2017 9:30 pm    Post subject: Re: My new 68 Fastback "Desert Rat" Reply with quote

Good things come to those who wait. Very Happy

Gotta get me one of them there visors too. Cool

Nice meeting you at the Vintage Meet!

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