That's a lot of spray cans. Paint in a spray can is quite a bit thinner than
would normally be sprayed. Years ago, someone painted their Bricklin with
spray cans. 42? cans, I think. Maybe they will give you a volume discount.
Turned out really nice, proving once again that preparation is everything.
It was the cover car on Vol.8, no.1. If you have a Dremel tool, cutting the
hole will be easy with a carborumdum disc. Otherwise, drilling small holes
at the four corners of the cutout with some other larger holes to clear out
the majority of the cutout, then use a small file to finish. The lock
certainly won't carry starter current. It could switch the control power to
the starter solenoid though. When I had to replace my door lock, I couldn't
find an original replacement, so I used a generic replacement type that all
used the same key.
GM
-----Original Message-----
>Perhaps I did not make myself clear on my plans to paint VIN 1758...
>
>First, I will apply the water based sealer before painting.
>Second, I am NOT going to buy paint from home depot or any place like that.
>I DO plan to use the same type of paint they use at body shops; a type that
>would be compatible with the acrylic/fiberglass panels. However, instead
of
>going to a body shop, which would cost $1000 for a good paint job, I will
have
>the paint put into a spray can so I can paint the car myself. There is a
>place near me that puts automotive paint in a can for about $25.
>
> I also need to cut a small hole in the fiberglass panel just above the
door
>switch on the driver's side. The hole is NOT round. A security indicator
>light will be installed there. What is the best way to do this?
>
>Also, the ACE II keylock on the '75 models: can I use it as a battery
>disconnect switch? I have an 800 amp/hour battery. If not, would it be
safe
>to up the starter or ignition instead? Where can I get another keylock for
>the pasenger door that would work with my existing key?
>
>We also need to put photos on the web site that demonstrate the safety
>features of the SV1. I can scan a few photos and write up a brief
description
>of crashed bricks from the Brickline. then we can convert them to HTML and
>post 'em =)
>
>Lemme know what you think
>Riley Marquis III
>VIN 1758
>
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