mhnova65

Hi Gents Going to start refinishing the grill and marker grills on my 64 and was wondering if anyone had any input as to how they did their's. My chrome is in nice shape with some slight pitting behind and inbetween. I was going to knock down the pitting with scotch brite and repaint but wasn't sure the best way to do so. Anyone know how this was done from the factory? I'm guessing they sprayed the grills with the flat aluminum paint and then buffed through the paint to reveal the chrome on the leading edges. Think this would work best or going through the painstaking task of masking the leading edes and shooting the paint from behind? Also, what paint do you recommend. I'm thinking about using Rustoleum in an aluminum finish. Thanks for the input.

Hi Gents. New to this forum and Rivi's in general. Purchased my first 64' last October and lurking on this site ever since. Just started to run my hands through her the last few weeks.........boy, I love this car. A few questions I thought you might be able to help me with: 1. I have the whole front end torn down to the frame rails and motor. Is there any particular way in which to adjust the inner fender well when re-installing them? My radiator body mounts had two thick washers installed between the two rubber mounts and I'm not sure if they are there as shim stock or just part of the set up. 2. When re-installing the front end, would you choose to install the inner fender well first and then mount the fender OR attach the fender well to the fender and install as a complete unit. 3. How do you remove the front springs if the motor is out of the car and not providing counter weight to jack up the lower control arm to compress it? I'd like to take the motor out and roll it out of the garage to sand blast it (and not make a mess) then roll it back in and take the front suspension apart. I was thinking about running a chain around the front crossmember and anchoring it to the floor but I was hoping there was an easier way. 4. Anyone know what a 425 weighs complete? My engine stand is rated for 1000 lbs. and just want to be sure it can handle it. Thanks for any and all input. Mark