In a message dated 5/22/01 4:18:19 PM Eastern Daylight Time,
d_dibiase@yahoo.com writes:
> Just finished cleaning off the seat rails/slides for the '65B. They had
> some surface rust on them which I wire-brushed off. I believe these were
> unpainted metal 'from the factory'.... Since they had a little corrosion
> on them, I'm wondering if I ought to paint them or leave them as-is. Any
>
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I painted mine. I think it is better protection. Make sure you lube them
with white lithium grease. That stuff sticks well and will continue
lubricating for many years. It is also water resistant in case the interior
gets wet.
Allen Hefner
SCCA Philly Region Rally Steward
'77 Midget
'92 Mitsubishi Expo LRV Sport
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