Ginky Weeds Restoration Project

[mdkd]

Chuck

Thanks for all the detailed pictures.

You have answered several question I didn't even know I had.

Congratulation on such a well done restoration!

You have moved mountains since last time I seen the car at your place.

Milton

[cwmcobra]

Latest update...several big steps forward.  First, the hood is on. 

[cwmcobra]

The front bumper and rocker moldings are on...

[cwmcobra]

And the rear bumper is on.

[cwmcobra]

You'll note in that last set of pictures that the tail light housings are not installed.  That's my big step backwards.  I installed them and then checked the fit of the center tri-shield emblem and found it does not fit.  It's as if the rechroming of the tail light housings and the emblem have created interference in the fit of the emblem to the housings.  I've tried adjusting the locations of the housings within the range that is possible, but in the end, it appears that some chrome will have to be removed from small, select areas of the housings to make the emblem fit.  I took them off the car and am researching possible ways to precisely remove chrome.  Not sure my nerves are up to it.  I'll keep you posted on what I come up with.  If you guys have any experience or ideas, I'd love to hear them.

Cheers!

Chuck

[cwmcobra]

PS: I'm hoping to overcome this problem and finish the restoration in time to take it to the AACA Central National Meet in Auburn, IN on July 2-3.  Based on current status, that should be doable if I can get the rear emblem to fit the tail light housings.  Meanwhile, I'll be working on the interior.  Drilled holes for the rear seat belts that will be installed.  I need to check the BCA judging rules to see if they allow current safety features to be incorporated.  If not, I'll hide them under the rear seat until the car takes its first road trip.

[gssizzler]

Wow ! Chuck looks spectacular! You have any other centers to try? I know
on my one GS I had to try like three or four different ones!

[cwmcobra]

Thanks Jon.  I have one other emblem to try, but it doesn't fit any better and hasn't been restored so I really want to use the one I'm working with.

Chuck

[Loren At 65GS]

PS: I'm hoping to overcome this problem and finish the restoration in time to take it to the AACA Central National Meet in Auburn, IN on July 2-3.  Based on current status, that should be doable if I can get the rear emblem to fit the tail light housings.  Meanwhile, I'll be working on the interior.  Drilled holes for the rear seat belts that will be installed.  I need to check the BCA judging rules to see if they allow current safety features to be incorporated.  If not, I'll hide them under the rear seat until the car takes its first road trip.

 Chuck,
 Check the accessory booklet. I think rear seat belts were available.

  Loren

[cwmcobra]

Thanks Loren, I'll do that.

[cwmcobra]

I did find the dimples behind the back seat to pilot the holes with, so that's one positive indicator....

[schlepcar]

Chuck,

I still don?t have an emblem on mine and my tail lights have never been rechromed. Mine fits identical to yours and I have tried a few different ones. I have adjusted everything to where I am happy with the fit of the housings,but I have resorted to egging the three holes and that is the ONLY way I can make it look correct. I must say that I have looked at a few and if it fits nice it?s because someone made it fit.

[option B9]

   Chuck  Sorry I'm a little late to the party. Congratulations on the green convertible, you are making fantastic progress. Keep up the momentum and you will make it to the AACA meet.  If you need to try other rear emblems for a better fit I have several in my stash of parts that I could send out to you so you can attend the meet without any worries. Just let me know..
                                             Tony 

[cwmcobra]

A little progress to report.  Spent a tedious day installing window fuzzies on the interior panels.  I used the staples that came with the Cat's Whiskers fuzzies.  I'm happy with the result, but don't want to do that job again.  Makes my back and head hurt!! 

No go on the rear emblem yet.  Almost convinced I'll have to try to flatten the flanges at the ends of the housings.  But not up for that yet.  Have a consultant scheduled for tomorrow and hoping he will bring some magic to the process!

 

Chuck

[cwmcobra]

   Chuck  Sorry I'm a little late to the party. Congratulations on the green convertible, you are making fantastic progress. Keep up the momentum and you will make it to the AACA meet.  If you need to try other rear emblems for a better fit I have several in my stash of parts that I could send out to you so you can attend the meet without any worries. Just let me know..
                                             Tony 

Thanks for the offer Tony.  I've got an extra or two here and they fit even worse than the one that's been rechromed and intended for the restoration.  I really think I've got an issue with the angles on the ends of the housings.  We'll see.

Chuck