Re: Latest on my project

Ron Tebo (tebomr(at)cadvision.com)
Thu, 26 Mar 1998 05:12:01 -0500

Christopher Albers wrote: >
> Well, my restoration is moving along. This past weekend was spent
> putting in window wings and wind-up windows. I spent a lot of time
> wrestling with the first window. The second was much easier. Live and
> learn.
> Problem areas include: The angle of the drivers window wing to the
> weather stripping (going outboard from the side of the vehicle) and the
> fit of the wings to the windsheild. I had to bend the wing in toward
> the door to get it to match up more closely with the weather stripping
> (stillnot as good as I'd like). Put 7 or 8 hairline cracks in my brand
> new chrome (dammit) at the bottom. I think the windscreen is mounted
> too far rearward. I have only a 3/16" clearance at the bottom of the
> wing and 1/4" at the top. Windows wind up and down ok but get a little
> hung up at the bottom coming down. Also the fit of my doors is
> terrible. I have anywhere from a 3/16" to 1/4" gap at the leading edge
> of the doors. It's chipping my paint on the B pillar. Gonna have to
> bend my upper hinges to get them to fit right. Not looking forward to
> that job.
> On the good side I've begun installing the interior kit I purchased
> from Sunbeam Specialties (sorry, Curt, it was before I knew about you).
> I am very happy with the way it's going in. I've never done
> upholstery before and the kit makes it easy for even me. I just had to
> ask advice on installation sequence and the rest was easy. Looks real
> nice, too. My only problem here is that the holes in the body for
> those tonneau studs are too big on the B pillar for the sheet metal
> threads. Rick (at) SS told me to put some script clips in the holes, but
> it didn't work. Short of welding the holes shut I don't know what to
> do. Any suggestions?
> That's the latest for now. Should be putting in carpet next week.
> Dropped off my engine at Taylor Engine Rebuilding in Whittier, CA.
> Should be hearing from them soon with regard to what it needs.
>
> Christopher Albers
> '67 SV od BRG
Christopher: An idea might be to use a steel blind rivet (short) and punch out the core, then drill to the proper size for the tonneau stud. I've never tried this, but if your paint is done, it might work and be preferable to welding. (Aluminum rivets might work too, but in my experience, they are more likely to turn).

Ron Tebo - Series I - B9000627