Outer mirrors installed:
Inner day/night mirror repaired (1/16" TIG rod and Gorilla Glue), and installed along with new visor:
Outer mirrors installed:
Inner day/night mirror repaired (1/16" TIG rod and Gorilla Glue), and installed along with new visor:
And in satin body colour:
Tire Teaser:
SkinnyG (Forum Supporter) said:Tire Teaser:
Dang that is cool!
SkinnyG (Forum Supporter) said:Picking up the car took up more of my schedule than I wanted, so no window install, but Kid2 is now the proud owner of a silver PT Cruiser. Needs some work, but it's his.
On another forum, someone asked to see "before and after," so I did. Sharing with y'all here:
Awesomeness!!!
Wow, so much progress. Looking great!
Grill supports got painted in semi-gloss polyurethane, and the grill got properly mounted with 3/16" aluminum rivets and rivet washers.
Bumper also got mounted with stainless carriage bolts I had blasted and shot in polyurethane back when I did the steering wheel.
Not shown, I have door seals installed. Working on wiper motor mounting.
I do love the wheels as the same color on this. Very sexy.
Man, this looks good!
Awesome build ,soon to be burning rubber
Floor vents installed. Dome light and 3rd brake light wired. Heater motor wired. Wiper motor and pivots installed and working. Rear wires run through cab.
This is looking amazing.
Prepping the vent windows. Waiting on glass setting tape to come in:
Hey didn't you build a chevette onest...? wink.....happy new year teach be safe be warm
Installing the glass reminds me of how crappy the factory parts are, how crappy aftermarket parts are, how fragile paint is, how ham-fisted I am when assembling this truck, and how much less I'm caring about perfection as I complete every task. *sigh*
In reply to SkinnyG (Forum Supporter) :
Even a shop teacher is allowed a moment or two of hamfistedness. This truck is a beautifully integrated blend of so much low-key cool, and I want to thank you for sharing the process, the progress, and the setbacks along the way.
Your encouragement is well received, thanks!
Good lord. That looks awesome! Really cool work, as always.
That is pretty. Nicely done!
Amd reassembley sucks. You see every chip and scratch you make, and then focus on that. Its a real joy killer.
But nobody else will ever see them....
This whole truck trip has been a blast to follow.
Pete
Let me chime in that I'm greatly enjoying your work and progress!
Wonder why some are roped in and others are done this way? Much prefer the rope trick.
Thanks for taking the time to do the video.
Pete
Dealing with fresh paint is the worst. Just remember no matter how good a car is there is still something you can pick out. Even on million dollar riddler award winners
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