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1966 Ruby Red Sedan Restoration - Sat for 47 years
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PostPosted: Wed Jan 24, 2024 3:01 pm    Post subject: Re: 1966 Ruby Red Sedan Restoration - Sat for 47 years Reply with quote
Finally got the running boards off this week. Driver's side good. Passenger side...not so much.

Got a problem above the rear shock as well.

The broken bolts are killing me. They are just disintegrating no matter how much PB Blaster I apply or how careful I am.


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PostPosted: Wed Jan 24, 2024 3:31 pm    Post subject: Re: 1966 Ruby Red Sedan Restoration - Sat for 47 years Reply with quote
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I finally got a really good look at the carpet in the back. Spent a few minutes vacuuming and voila. Really don't see what would be gained by ripping it out.

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Beautiful. Very Happy
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PostPosted: Tue Mar 19, 2024 12:06 pm    Post subject: Re: 1966 Ruby Red Sedan Restoration - Sat for 47 years Reply with quote
Getting ready to put wheels back on, so I can have a rolling chassis.

Surprised by how well these front bearings cleaned up. 90k miles on them and they look and feel really good.


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PostPosted: Wed Mar 20, 2024 7:02 am    Post subject: Re: 1966 Ruby Red Sedan Restoration - Sat for 47 years Reply with quote
I feel your pain ! Passenger broken bolts. 2 front,4 running board, 4 rear.
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PostPosted: Thu Mar 21, 2024 4:24 pm    Post subject: Re: 1966 Ruby Red Sedan Restoration - Sat for 47 years Reply with quote
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I feel your pain ! Passenger broken bolts. 2 front,4 running board, 4 rear.


Yeah, I finally got wise and bought a propane torch. Still a real chore, but having some success.

The body bolts that run the length of the pans are real fun....not much success getting PBBlaster to defy gravity!
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