1959 moulding problem
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Racer
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From: SELDEN NY
1959 moulding problem
So I decided to replace the stainless moulding on my 59 that runs from the headlamps, to the windsheild on top of fenders."easy job right" well not so easy the last 2 nuts on the trim closest to the windshield are not accessable from anywhare I can see. As a matter of fact the last two posts from the original mouldIng were siliconed into the holes on the fenders .so the last guy who had this apart could not find access to them either. can anyone help??
Best Regards,
stevez :blueangel:
Best Regards,
stevez :blueangel:
Melting Slicks
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From: Wa.
Re: 1959 moulding problem (STEVES59)
It's been many years since I did mine, but if I remember correctly, the last 2 are accessible from under the dash. The silicone could have been used to stop a water leak. :cheers:
Melting Slicks
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From: Pleasant Grove AL
Re: 1959 moulding problem (STEVES59)
The last tweo are accessable, but they are a PITA. You need to remove the kick panel. The studs have stamped steel nuts (3/8", I think). You will see a couple of holes in the metal frame to access them. A flex nutdriver is very handy for this.
Drifting
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From: Glendale AZ
Re: 1959 moulding problem (STEVES59)
Buy an AIM - then you'll know that you have to remove the kick panel. It IS PERMISSIBLE
to try and figure some of this stuff out yourself. God did not put us here with the first requirement of "Find a Chat Board So That You Can Ask".
to try and figure some of this stuff out yourself. God did not put us here with the first requirement of "Find a Chat Board So That You Can Ask".
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Racer
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From: SELDEN NY
Re: 1959 moulding problem (desertpilgrim)
Dear Desert dufus,
I guess your getting to much sun out ther in arizona you cratchety old bastard just because you own a 60 are a senior member and have an Aim dont mean you know it all. remember everyones situtation is unique I had to drill access holes in some under dash frameing to create access ports for thease nuts. I dont know why thats my situation I thought I was among fellow owners who may have run into this before but as I can see there is an arrogant idiot in every group.. oh by the way next time you go to the pharmacey to pick up your viagra, get some antibutt ointment for your condition it is surely the worst case I have ever seen :rant:
I guess your getting to much sun out ther in arizona you cratchety old bastard just because you own a 60 are a senior member and have an Aim dont mean you know it all. remember everyones situtation is unique I had to drill access holes in some under dash frameing to create access ports for thease nuts. I dont know why thats my situation I thought I was among fellow owners who may have run into this before but as I can see there is an arrogant idiot in every group.. oh by the way next time you go to the pharmacey to pick up your viagra, get some antibutt ointment for your condition it is surely the worst case I have ever seen :rant:
Melting Slicks
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From: Pleasant Grove AL
Re: 1959 moulding problem (desertpilgrim)
When I started restoring Vettes, there was no internet, there was no AIM, (Noland hadn't found the archives yet), and there was no NCRS for that matter, so I didn't have to have all the numbers match, which made it more fun.
Lighten up.
Lighten up.
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From: One thing is for sure this kind of discourse and BS would not be tolerated on the NCRS forum. Ohio
Re: 1959 moulding problem (desertpilgrim)
Buy an AIM - then you'll know that you have to remove the kick panel. It IS PERMISSIBLE
to try and figure some of this stuff out yourself. God did not put us here with the first requirement of "Find a Chat Board So That You Can Ask".
to try and figure some of this stuff out yourself. God did not put us here with the first requirement of "Find a Chat Board So That You Can Ask".
Its people like you that..............Oh never mind Its not worth my time.
You sir are a tool, but I would assume you probably already know this so that is all I have to say about that.
Steve good luck with the 59 there are plenty of good people here.
Intermediate
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From: Snellville Georgia
Re: 1959 moulding problem (STEVES59)
I have been rebuilding my '59 for more than 12 years. What is an AIM? I have an assembly manual. My owners manual doesn't refer to an AIM either. Could someone enlighten me? Thank You for your patience.
Burning Brakes
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Re: 1959 moulding problem (oldcorvetteclassic)
The AIM is the assembly manual. It's a collection of poor looking Xerox copies that are bad because the originals are inferior, not because you got a bad copy.
Another abbreviation you'll often see is ST12, which is the 1953-1962 Corvette Servicing Guide, which is available from all the usual vendors. The AIM and ST12 are the big two "must haves" and get referred to a lot here.
I'll echo the other comments that all questions are welcome (in my opinion, at least), whether you own an AIM or not. Why just start taking off the kick panels when you can find out from guys who've done it before whether or not that's the best way?
- Mike Greene
Another abbreviation you'll often see is ST12, which is the 1953-1962 Corvette Servicing Guide, which is available from all the usual vendors. The AIM and ST12 are the big two "must haves" and get referred to a lot here.
I'll echo the other comments that all questions are welcome (in my opinion, at least), whether you own an AIM or not. Why just start taking off the kick panels when you can find out from guys who've done it before whether or not that's the best way?
- Mike Greene
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From: Gold Coast Queensland Australia
Re: 1959 moulding problem (STEVES59)
Steve,
I guess that Loren has his reasons for his comments but most of us are here to help as I know that I have certainly asked a pile of what must seem very rudimentry questions and have only had positive and helpfull replies.
Good Luck with the nuts, Mark.
I guess that Loren has his reasons for his comments but most of us are here to help as I know that I have certainly asked a pile of what must seem very rudimentry questions and have only had positive and helpfull replies.
Good Luck with the nuts, Mark.
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Racer
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From: SELDEN NY
Re: 1959 moulding problem (59er)
thanks mark,
Im sure loren would like to know I just got my Aim and there is a barely reconizable photo of him with a great big stick in his @!!.. Thanks to all that responded, I fixed the trim but just put the finishing touches on my engine and 4 speed. time to swing the new drive train.
Im sure loren would like to know I just got my Aim and there is a barely reconizable photo of him with a great big stick in his @!!.. Thanks to all that responded, I fixed the trim but just put the finishing touches on my engine and 4 speed. time to swing the new drive train.