NMT1957

Here's the bonding adhesive in the wiper compartment I want to sand down and clean up. It's along the edges so I hopefully shouldn't lose much of the texture of the fiberglass.

Ned

NMT1957

I was able to get the doors primed after blasting with epoxy primer. I had to get inside with the sand blaster to remove some rust along the edges. Worked out great.

Ned

NMT1957

I started adding lights and receptacles in the garage bay where I'll be doing the body work and eventually the paint. Extra light should be a big help with final sanding and painting. Hoping to be painted by the end of August so I have the winter for assembly. A fresh coat of paint on the walls and ceiling before painting should take care of most of the dust and dirt.

NMT1957

Trying to figure out why this bonding adhesive would be behind the wiper base. It appears to be original. There is no damage at all to the fiberglass when you look from the back side. Only thing I can think of is the holes were stripped out or it was put there to act as a shim. Any ideas? I'm thinking of carefully removing it without damaging the texture of the fiberglass part that will show.

Alan 71

Hi Ned,
I found the same material under the wiper transmissions on my 71.
I took it to be bond material.
It's exact purpose???
Regards,
Alan

caskiguy

My 70 the same, I can only think it had to do with creating a bond to help secure the plate from the torque of the wiper(s) movement (Winter ?) along with the bolts that help anchor it in place. People did drive them 12 months a year rain or shine.
I'm leaving mine in place and adding to it or finding a similar bonding agent.

Alan 71

Hi Ned,
'White-ish' chalky material??
Covered with some body color and then black-out paint on my 71.
Regards,
Alan

NMT1957

Could it be that it's one of the few pieces that is bolted to the fiberglass and not riveted? I only have it on the drivers side of my car. The passengers side is clean.

NMT1957

Alan,

The 'white-ish' chalky material is some type of "seam seal" product to the best of my knowledge. It's between the fiberglass and steel. This subject came up once before about a seam seal product on other GM vehicles. I do remember back in the day a product that 3M made that I believe was called Drip Check, that came in a squeeze tube. It came in black and white. It was a very popular product that we used in door jambs to apply over seams and welds. It accepts paint. Some of the other "seasoned" guys may remember it.

Ned

NMT1957

Do you have the "bonding material" on one side or both?

Ned

NMT1957

Finished the lights and receptacles. Now I don't have any excuses for bad body work or paint.

Alan 71

Hi Ned,
Boy!! What a nice space!
You certainly are ambitious AND quick.
Regards,
Alan

NMT1957

Hi Alan,
Thanks, it was a lot to do in a few days. I've been spending more time on building and fabricating things than I have working on the car. I think it will pay off with a better work environment. The body work is going to be a real challenge for me so a well lit space should be helpful.

Ned

NMT1957

Well after a year off from working on the car it's time to get back to it. New goals are paint this summer and assembly in the winter....I just noticed I'm now a 10 year member, which means I've been working on this car 10 years. Yikes !

Alan 71

Hi Ned,
It'll be interesting to see your work!!!!
I hope you continue to have a good time!
Regards,
Alan

maj75

I admire your persistence, but this project is the reason I won’t look at a “project” anymore. I might be dead before it gets finished. I thought 7 months was a long time for my ‘69 to be in the shop. I guess I’d rather be driving than wrenching.

NMT1957

Well I'm starting back at it again. I will post pictures once I remember how.

NMT1957

Here's the birdcage so far. I'm curious to see if the pictures post. Nope, didn't attach

caskiguy

Looks great. What process did you use to remove the paint in the door jambs and body, metal too ?
Ps. Glad you saw to put a piece of hose on that wickedly sharp piece of metal near the door jamb.
Keep going !

NMT1957

I used the plastic beads in a pressure blaster. They don't damage the fiberglass, takes the paint right off, and you reuse them. Also no residue left behind like walnut shells and a lot of the other blast media.