I found a very nice original center console. I had a reproduction console I was going to use, but prefer the original ones as they are a better quality – there are a couple spots that will need restoring. Click the images to cycle through the pictures:
Located a nice grill for the rear defroster (click image to cycle through the images):
Been busy getting things at home ready for winter – still have some leaves to rake, then hope to get back out to the garage to work on the Camaro within the next few weeks \ month.
Bought a working a/c housing (click image to cycle) – I am going with the stock a/c rather than an after market a/c system because the stock a/c uses outside air and I believe to be better than the after market systems.:
Finally got the car primed in Epoxy primer. 2 coats inside, 3 outside. Click the image to cycle through the pictures. I was worried with the primer when I saw that some had leaked out and gelled. All turned out just fine.
I also worked on the bezel. Got a New Old Stock washer switch unique to this bezel (1973) and installed it along with the light switch.
To get the light switch removed and installed, there is a screw you need to press and then remove the handle.
After applying the picklex and allowing it to dry, there was some chalky residue left over in spots. I gently scuffed it away after asking the vendor, then tacked it off to be ready to prime. (Click image for slideshow).
It has been a while since I last updated my progress. Will make several updates today. First, I used por-patch on both sides of my patch panel (click image to cycle through the pictures). This comes in a tube and I ran a bead along the welded area, then used an acid brush to smooth it out. This sealed and pin holes that might be left over from welding.
Received my Gallon of Picklex 20 and also picked up some wax & grease remover. Between NASCAR and football, not much garage time this weekend. Will be taking next Thu aft and Friday off to make for a long weekend in the garage. Hope to get all of the little things done so it will be ready to prime. Once the picklex is applied, not only will it remove any flash rust, but the car will be good for at least another year in case it doesn’t get primed before winter. Will have more to report after the holiday weekend.
I have been using the 3M PPS because of its ability to paint in all directions (gun upside down), but had to order the larger cup size. I ordered the largest kit to ensure I would have enough paint to spray the outside and inside of the shell at once.
I have also been researching about painting in my garage and found a few threads… Venting Paint Fumes, Compressor in same vicinity, and spraying epoxy in garage. I have ordered a ventilator to blow the fumes out the window, and will open up the door to the upper storage level of the garage which should pull in enough air.
I think I am about ready to spray the primer within the next few weeks. Hope to get some garage time in next weekend.
I have been researching products to wipe on bare metal for rust and flash-rust protection. Products like Evapo-Rust are cheaper, but I decided to go with a product called picklex. It costs more, but is easier to use, and appears to be a better product. I ordered a gallon of it and will use it before priming within the next few weeks.
