Elpad 8,976 Posted November 18, 2020 Author Share Posted November 18, 2020 Clips came in and second rear molding was installed 5 Link to post Share on other sites
Elpad 8,976 Posted November 27, 2020 Author Share Posted November 27, 2020 Resto on hold. Waiting for the front windshield seal 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Elpad 8,976 Posted December 1, 2020 Author Share Posted December 1, 2020 Just got an email from “Rubber the Right Way” that the windshield seal is on the way. Next will be the rest of the glass and trim. All interior is done and waiting except the headliner that will be installed by the upholsterer. In the meantime a well deserve bath to remove garage dust. This is how “Toby” stands today. 5 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Elpad 8,976 Posted December 1, 2020 Author Share Posted December 1, 2020 7 1 Link to post Share on other sites
lancemb 2,042 Posted December 2, 2020 Share Posted December 2, 2020 Gorgeous! Link to post Share on other sites
Elpad 8,976 Posted December 2, 2020 Author Share Posted December 2, 2020 42 minutes ago, lancemb said: Gorgeous! Getting there Thanks Al Link to post Share on other sites
avgwarhawk 4,592 Posted December 3, 2020 Share Posted December 3, 2020 Looking great. Nice work! Now the difficult part....which one to drive? I think the 54 will be resting on it's wheels for a while. Link to post Share on other sites
Elpad 8,976 Posted December 10, 2020 Author Share Posted December 10, 2020 On 12/3/2020 at 12:34 PM, avgwarhawk said: Looking great. Nice work! Now the difficult part....which one to drive? I think the 54 will be resting on it's wheels for a while. The plan is to bring both to the double car garage then I might flip a coin but you are correct, first few shows will be the Super cause nobody has seen it. Just need a little longer to finished it. Today the windshield was installed and the rest of the glass has been cut but the glass man said to give him couple of weeks but I know with the coming holidays that will be a little longer. Next will be trunk, headliner and to wrap all interior which is ready to go 3 Link to post Share on other sites
Elpad 8,976 Posted December 10, 2020 Author Share Posted December 10, 2020 8 2 Link to post Share on other sites
Elpad 8,976 Posted December 15, 2020 Author Share Posted December 15, 2020 Belt moldings installed, next will be reveal moldings but the glass man wants to install those himself 4 Link to post Share on other sites
Elpad 8,976 Posted December 15, 2020 Author Share Posted December 15, 2020 Also finished covering floor insulation. Will lay carpet tomorrow 5 Link to post Share on other sites
Elpad 8,976 Posted December 15, 2020 Author Share Posted December 15, 2020 2 Link to post Share on other sites
Elpad 8,976 Posted December 16, 2020 Author Share Posted December 16, 2020 I covered part of the trunk today. What a pain those round corners. 5 1 Link to post Share on other sites
avgwarhawk 4,592 Posted December 17, 2020 Share Posted December 17, 2020 In the home stretch! 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Elpad 8,976 Posted December 20, 2020 Author Share Posted December 20, 2020 Still working on the trunk, just need the lid inserts to finish. Does anybody knows how to store the jack or is bagged just like the 54? 2 Link to post Share on other sites
Elpad 8,976 Posted December 21, 2020 Author Share Posted December 21, 2020 (edited) Rear armrest installed. I can’t install the seats until the headliner is installed. The upholsterer can’t touch the car until mid-January. Just done on me by looking at the picture that the upper strip of material is improperly secured. I will need that extra length to tuck the material when the armrest is on down position as shown. Learning as I go along since I got this car with the interior completely disassembled. Edited December 21, 2020 by Elpad (see edit history) 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Elpad 8,976 Posted December 21, 2020 Author Share Posted December 21, 2020 (edited) Carpet was also laid out and installed along with the door sill plates Edited December 21, 2020 by Elpad (see edit history) 4 Link to post Share on other sites
avgwarhawk 4,592 Posted December 21, 2020 Share Posted December 21, 2020 I did my headliner with seats in. Not fun but non-the-less it would have been easier with the seats out. Mid Jan is not to far off. It will be here before you know it! Link to post Share on other sites
Elpad 8,976 Posted December 21, 2020 Author Share Posted December 21, 2020 51 minutes ago, avgwarhawk said: I did my headliner with seats in. Not fun but non-the-less it would have been easier with the seats out. Mid Jan is not to far off. It will be here before you know it! The story of this car! Another setback but already a costumed to this peripecia. Link to post Share on other sites
Elpad 8,976 Posted December 21, 2020 Author Share Posted December 21, 2020 Well, I had it right the first time. With the back cushion in place (which I will install afterwards) the fold down armrest back cover will hide the hollow cavity. Link to post Share on other sites
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avgwarhawk 4,592 Posted December 21, 2020 Share Posted December 21, 2020 56 minutes ago, Elpad said: The story of this car! Another setback but already a costumed to this peripecia. I understand. So close you can taste it! Seats look great. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Elpad 8,976 Posted December 21, 2020 Author Share Posted December 21, 2020 7 minutes ago, avgwarhawk said: I understand. So close you can taste it! Seats look great. Indeed, the model 51 is the Tourback. I got the back, just need the tour! 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Elpad 8,976 Posted December 23, 2020 Author Share Posted December 23, 2020 Made and installed a cover for interior firewall to meet the carpet. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Elpad 8,976 Posted December 23, 2020 Author Share Posted December 23, 2020 Installed package shelf and front and rear window garnish moldings. The moldings are not fully fastened due to future headliner installation, this way the headliner material can be tucked as needed Link to post Share on other sites
Elpad 8,976 Posted December 23, 2020 Author Share Posted December 23, 2020 And new brake pedal pad cover was also installed. Link to post Share on other sites
JohnD1956 6,401 Posted December 24, 2020 Share Posted December 24, 2020 Very nice finishing work! May I ask where you got the carpets? Link to post Share on other sites
Elpad 8,976 Posted December 24, 2020 Author Share Posted December 24, 2020 29 minutes ago, JohnD1956 said: Very nice finishing work! May I ask where you got the carpets? This is a loop pile cut, Got it from CARS. The instructions do not show the manufacturer. When I did my 54, I bought a Daytona cut from OC Carpets. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
JohnD1956 6,401 Posted December 24, 2020 Share Posted December 24, 2020 Thanks. I am hearing that Daytona Weave carpets may no longer be available. I don't know if that's true or not. Link to post Share on other sites
lancemb 2,042 Posted December 24, 2020 Share Posted December 24, 2020 11 hours ago, JohnD1956 said: Thanks. I am hearing that Daytona Weave carpets may no longer be available. I don't know if that's true or not. What is Daytona Weave? Link to post Share on other sites
JohnD1956 6,401 Posted December 24, 2020 Share Posted December 24, 2020 I believe it is the style of weave used in the cars up to 56. Not certain if it was used in the cars after 56 AND I am not certain that it is the name of the weave. The carpets in Toby do look correct to me. I hope I got the name correct. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Elpad 8,976 Posted December 25, 2020 Author Share Posted December 25, 2020 9 hours ago, lancemb said: What is Daytona Weave? Daytona Weave Carpet is a premium automotive carpet that was originally used by GM beginning in the mid 1950's. Daytona weave carpet is composed of Cotton, Nylon, and Rayon yarn. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Elpad 8,976 Posted December 25, 2020 Author Share Posted December 25, 2020 20 hours ago, JohnD1956 said: Thanks. I am hearing that Daytona Weave carpets may no longer be available. I don't know if that's true or not. There are few suppliers on the internet just search for Daytona Weave Automotive Carpet. Link to post Share on other sites
Elpad 8,976 Posted December 27, 2020 Author Share Posted December 27, 2020 Antenna & rear view mirror assemblies were attached. Neither the mirror nor the antenna escutcheon were properly torqued due to future headliner install 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Elpad 8,976 Posted December 27, 2020 Author Share Posted December 27, 2020 (edited) Also sun visor holes remains on plain sight for headliner material. But all screws are in place. Just making it easy for the installer. I have not done it before, don’t want to screw it up at the last minute Edited December 27, 2020 by Elpad (see edit history) Link to post Share on other sites
Elpad 8,976 Posted December 30, 2020 Author Share Posted December 30, 2020 (edited) Felt whiskers were installed on both door rear windows opening along with brackets for secondary belt moldings, tomorrow I will do the front doors since I have to fabricate defective molding attachment ends. Edited December 31, 2020 by Elpad (see edit history) 4 Link to post Share on other sites
Elpad 8,976 Posted January 1 Author Share Posted January 1 These are the molding ends I was talking about, they looked like some type of brass rivets. I don’t remember how were they secured to the holes in the car. I will just tap into them when in position to expand and hope stay in place. These moldings goes around the door window openings and have additional screw holes to attach to window frames 2 Link to post Share on other sites
Elpad 8,976 Posted February 12 Author Share Posted February 12 One of three granddaughters sitting in the front seat that I temporarily installed so I can drive the Super to the upholstery lady who is going to install the headliner. Still waiting for the right vent window seals that I sent back to Steele Rubber, once I receive them, my glass man can finish all door window glass. 7 Link to post Share on other sites
Elpad 8,976 Posted February 20 Author Share Posted February 20 Driving Toby about 20 miles to get the headliner installed. First drive since I got the car. All gauges in working order and a smooth ride on the bias ply tires. Did not let me down. I did not know my friend that was to pick me up was videotaping while I was driving the car, glad he did. Noticed the left rear wheel trim ring is not properly set. 8 1 Link to post Share on other sites
neil morse 1,730 Posted February 20 Share Posted February 20 Looking great! 1 Link to post Share on other sites
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