Andrew,
Don't peel the chrome trim! It may seem tough at times to get at the nuts
holding the clips in place, but it's worth the effort. Otherwise you'll put
bends and scrapes in the trim if you pull them off the clips.
The nuts are something like 5/16 inch. Try to use a magnetic socket or
wrench to get at them. Because once you get them and the washers loose, if
they fall into the fender-wells kiss them goodbye. Then again, maybe you
don't mind that and have lots of replacement nuts and washers. Some of them
are easy to get to, from the trunk. Others, not so easy.
The doors are easy once you remove the window hardware, very easy to do.
The trim piece on the front hood air scoop can be peeled off starting at the
corners. It's a friction fit.
I remember Tom Phelan's account of stripping his car at Les' shop. He mentioned
tossing all the screws and nuts etc. into a big bin. Maybe that article is still
posted somewhere on the 'net.
Have fun!
Fred - So.SF
BADROC
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Subject: An ending and a beginning (advice needed)
Author: "Andrew Murphy" <solex67@hotmail.com>
Date: 12/27/2000 11:19 AM
Hello All,
The day I have been waiting for with a sense of both excitement and dread is
fast approaching. My 67 2000 comes off the road this weekend. I am going to
rely on those who have gone before me down this long road to share their
knowledge and help me to avoid the many pitfalls along the way. My first
avoidance came from both Les Cannaday and Paul Bauman. I had intended to
separate and bag and label all of my screws,washers,nuts, and bolts in order
to keep track of them.
Apparently a TOTAL waste of time as they are all just going to get jumbled
together when they get cleaned and re-done. That will save me a lot of work.
I am first going to drain fluids. Then I will start with the removal of the
trim. Here is my first question of what I am sure will be many. What is the
easiest way to pull the side trim off? Do I just peel it like a banana? I
intend to keep as much of these pieces as I can. I want to get them
straightened and polished.
When I get the answers, I will post them on my website and will also show
the procedures via pictures.
Thanks all for your help in advance.
Andrew Murphy
67 2000 Solex
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