old-tank Posted August 9, 2020 Share Posted August 9, 2020 18 minutes ago, Elpad said: Would you believe me if I told you that it took me a whole day to install solo the rear bumper, guards and trunk lock and emblem? That quick? 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elpad Posted August 10, 2020 Author Share Posted August 10, 2020 3 hours ago, old-tank said: That quick? You know, I think I haven’t adjust to this retired life yet! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
retirednow Posted August 10, 2020 Share Posted August 10, 2020 11 hours ago, Elpad said: You know, I think I haven’t adjust to this retired life yet! I'll be out 10 years next month. As the saying goes "you'll miss the clowns, but not the circus!" 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jorge Feria Posted August 10, 2020 Share Posted August 10, 2020 Mr. It is looking real good, I think that the Almendron might take second place 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elpad Posted August 14, 2020 Author Share Posted August 14, 2020 Baby steps, few more pieces of the puzzle.Today left side “Super” script, front fender and front door side moldings. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buicknutty Posted August 14, 2020 Share Posted August 14, 2020 It certainly is nice to see it coming back together! Great looking work. Keith 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elpad Posted August 16, 2020 Author Share Posted August 16, 2020 (edited) Today I got front door moldings, a mirror, hubcaps with trim rings and 3 of 4 door exterior handles. I need a handle retaining plate for one of the doors. One was rusted beyond useful. Does anybody have any around? Edited August 16, 2020 by Elpad (see edit history) 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Elpad Posted August 16, 2020 Author Share Posted August 16, 2020 This is the defective door handle retaining clip. Does anybody have one for sale? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GARY F Posted August 16, 2020 Share Posted August 16, 2020 Looking great. Nice black shine. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elpad Posted August 17, 2020 Author Share Posted August 17, 2020 All 9 grille tooth are waiting to be installed. They have been wrapped and in storage since the date on the newspaper. It was about time 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elpad Posted August 17, 2020 Author Share Posted August 17, 2020 Today I got the front bumper, grille and mustache installed. The front bumper guards still at the plating shop. 6 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Elpad Posted August 17, 2020 Author Share Posted August 17, 2020 Showing some rear. Next will be upholstery shop for headliner install then glass shop. I see some light at the end of the tunnel. 6 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jorge Feria Posted August 17, 2020 Share Posted August 17, 2020 Man this is really looking good, what beautiful finishes, all worth your efforts, congratulations almost there 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avgwarhawk Posted August 20, 2020 Share Posted August 20, 2020 Looking great! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elpad Posted September 3, 2020 Author Share Posted September 3, 2020 It has been 3 weeks that I haven’t touch the 50 due to the wall enclosure project. The trunk has become a tool box. Got to get back on track! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avgwarhawk Posted September 3, 2020 Share Posted September 3, 2020 At least you know where your tools are! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elpad Posted September 4, 2020 Author Share Posted September 4, 2020 4 hours ago, avgwarhawk said: At least you know where your tools are! Some of them! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lancemb Posted September 4, 2020 Share Posted September 4, 2020 On 8/15/2020 at 9:47 PM, Elpad said: This is the defective door handle retaining clip. Does anybody have one for sale? Could you just cur the rusted side off and use a lock cylinder retaining clip or similar on that side? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elpad Posted September 4, 2020 Author Share Posted September 4, 2020 9 hours ago, lancemb said: Could you just cur the rusted side off and use a lock cylinder retaining clip or similar on that side? I haven’t tried that but I don’t think it will work due to slider tabs to accommodate the whole plate. They sell them new on evilBay as a pair and there is a gentleman on the forum that can sell me an original for same price. I may take him on that since I just find out that I’m also missing a door stopper plate. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elpad Posted September 4, 2020 Author Share Posted September 4, 2020 Also missing for both rear doors Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elpad Posted September 19, 2020 Author Share Posted September 19, 2020 This is my third set of bumper guards and the only set that I sent to be plated. This set came out great and already installed! 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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avgwarhawk Posted September 20, 2020 Share Posted September 20, 2020 Looks great! 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elpad Posted September 26, 2020 Author Share Posted September 26, 2020 Rear door moldings installed, used universal brake off clips with speed nuts since the 3/8” push in type purchased In eBay are garbage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elpad Posted September 26, 2020 Author Share Posted September 26, 2020 Front license plate bracket was also installed 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elpad Posted October 22, 2020 Author Share Posted October 22, 2020 That front bumper reflection gave away my distorted legs! Just wanted to show the front plate and license plate topper. The authenticated plate goes on the rear and is in better shape. This one is an extra 1950 plate that was installed as vanity. Florida is a one plate state. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elpad Posted October 22, 2020 Author Share Posted October 22, 2020 Got the windshield delivered and the rear glass ready to go, just waiting for the glass man for installation 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avgwarhawk Posted October 28, 2020 Share Posted October 28, 2020 Home stretch! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elpad Posted October 28, 2020 Author Share Posted October 28, 2020 2 hours ago, avgwarhawk said: Home stretch! Hopefully, efforts were concentrated on wall/parking area. Almost finish with that 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elpad Posted November 3, 2020 Author Share Posted November 3, 2020 (edited) After a year and a half since I purchased a weatherstrip package for the car, I just find out that I got the wrong part for the front windshield. I received a multi piece weather strip instead of the single windshield rubber for the Super. I knew all along that the 50 Super and Roadmaster were equipped with a one piece windshield. The package contained rubber strip for a Special model which is a split windscreen. My fault for not checking upon receiving but I made an a.... out of myself by assuming that I had the right parts. Rubber the Right Way Inc. jumped into action and will be sending the right part and credit the old one upon return. They extended the return policy because they understand the extensive time that goes with these projects. Nice to work with suppliers that works with you. Anyways the rear glass was installed by my glass man that is also a collector and a friend for over 40 years. There he is on the picture with his helper. Edited November 4, 2020 by Elpad (see edit history) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Elpad Posted November 10, 2020 Author Share Posted November 10, 2020 What a pain to install the three rear window bright molding, the threaded stud molding clip was to short with new rubber gasket. They wouldn’t go through the pillars even with excessive force. Had to fabricate new clips. Half a day job. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elpad Posted November 10, 2020 Author Share Posted November 10, 2020 The other half day was getting brackets ready to install second belt molding. Will be ordering new brake-off universal clips. When I tried the originals, they were loose and partially corroded. No one said it was easy to finish this car. The bright top piece between the doors were also installed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avgwarhawk Posted November 11, 2020 Share Posted November 11, 2020 The rear window bright work and 3 windows look beautiful. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elpad Posted November 11, 2020 Author Share Posted November 11, 2020 3 hours ago, avgwarhawk said: The rear window bright work and 3 windows look beautiful. There is another molding that goes in top of the bottom one and covers about 1/4 of such molding. Waiting for clips. Thanks for the comments Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elpad Posted November 13, 2020 Author Share Posted November 13, 2020 Got the locking clip for the last door handle, It is from a Chevy supplier. Installation will be tomorrow’s project along with multiple odds and ends. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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