lancemb Posted October 16, 2021 Author Share Posted October 16, 2021 40 minutes ago, 364nailhead said: Will this be up for sale when complete? No, but any car is for the right price! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
High Desert Posted October 18, 2021 Share Posted October 18, 2021 I love this piece of trim. The whole car just drips with class. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smartin Posted October 20, 2021 Share Posted October 20, 2021 Headlights, marker lights, and front bumper installed. Rear bumper is getting assembled. Needed to take a break from the 57 and do some troubleshooting on a 66 Toronado this PM. Tomorrow, hopefully back to the 57. 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lancemb Posted October 20, 2021 Author Share Posted October 20, 2021 Last time I talked to him, the guy I bought this car from expressed interest in coming down for the 2022 BCA National meet to see this car when it's done. If he does, I hope he has his $h*tt%n' pants on... 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smartin Posted October 20, 2021 Share Posted October 20, 2021 Everyone who comes through the shop is mesmerized by the color. It's a striking color combo. And the interior will be the icing on the cake! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smartin Posted October 21, 2021 Share Posted October 21, 2021 Installing front and rear glass trim has to be one of the scariest things to do on fresh paint. Adjusting side glass with parts from 5 different cars is a real SOB. Just the front trim install and side glass install and adjust represents 8 hours. And 5 new gray hairs. 6 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmTee Posted October 22, 2021 Share Posted October 22, 2021 Wow -- that car will be stunning when it's finished! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnD1956 Posted October 22, 2021 Share Posted October 22, 2021 2 hours ago, EmTee said: Wow -- that car will be stunning when it's finished! Too late. It is already stunning. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avgwarhawk Posted October 22, 2021 Share Posted October 22, 2021 Beautiful. Simply awesome work. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smartin Posted October 22, 2021 Share Posted October 22, 2021 All right side glass and trim installed. Rear glass trim cleaned and installed. I had to fabricate new clips for the corner pieces, as they were all rusted or broke off when removed. I made them out of an old piece of stainless trim and stainless hardware. Antenna installed and wired. Few things left on my list: Cut and buff trunk lid Install tar paper stuff on underside of lid Install hood and trunk lid Repair and polish all stainless side trim and portholes Reseal transmission pan Exhaust guy needs to tweak the rear end of system to fit better near bumper. It’s “ok” but it’s rubbing on the bumper brackets. 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smartin Posted October 23, 2021 Share Posted October 23, 2021 Another item I was sweating bullets about…grafting new sound deadener into the trunk lid cutouts. I didn’t have a choice to save the old stuff, and it was already shredded wheat when it got here. There is still a flap missing in the center where the lid turns down…I missed the boat on measuring how much I needed. Next! 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
95Cardinal Posted October 25, 2021 Share Posted October 25, 2021 Adam, that is looking fantastic! 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FireballV8 Posted October 26, 2021 Share Posted October 26, 2021 Great work Adam, everything looks phenomenal. Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smartin Posted October 26, 2021 Share Posted October 26, 2021 Thanks guys! Can’t wait to get the hood and trunk lid on. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smartin Posted October 30, 2021 Share Posted October 30, 2021 Big steps today. Only a few remaining items for me to finish. 8 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
38Buick 80C Posted October 30, 2021 Share Posted October 30, 2021 This is gonna be at Lisle correct? What's next after this is back to Lance? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnD1956 Posted October 30, 2021 Share Posted October 30, 2021 gorgeous! 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lancemb Posted October 30, 2021 Author Share Posted October 30, 2021 4 hours ago, 38Buick 80C said: This is gonna be at Lisle correct? What's next after this is back to Lance? The plan is to get it finished for Lisle. After I get it back I'll finish adding the rest of the trim, and finish the trunk and interior. Also I'm keeping my fingers crossed that the tires I ordered a couple months ago come in soon! I've got some fresh red wheels and nice hubcaps to go on it. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old-tank Posted October 30, 2021 Share Posted October 30, 2021 8 hours ago, lancemb said: Also I'm keeping my fingers crossed that the tires I ordered a couple months ago come in soon! What tires did you order? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lancemb Posted October 30, 2021 Author Share Posted October 30, 2021 15 minutes ago, old-tank said: What tires did you order? 800-15 Coker Classic with 2-1/2" WW Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smartin Posted October 30, 2021 Share Posted October 30, 2021 I'm waiting on the same ones for mine. They estimated January for a ship time. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old-tank Posted October 30, 2021 Share Posted October 30, 2021 26 minutes ago, Smartin said: I'm waiting on the same ones for mine. They estimated January for a ship time. Probably on a container ship off the west coast. Radials from Diamonback are no better. i initially opted for their Auburn line, but those are struck in shipment getting older and older. I settled for the Diamondback one tires which are horrid. I will post a review in another post if allowed. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smartin Posted November 8, 2021 Share Posted November 8, 2021 (edited) Getting close to moving back home! Edited November 8, 2021 by Smartin (see edit history) 9 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmTee Posted November 9, 2021 Share Posted November 9, 2021 Beautiful - it's clear now that those wheels need refinishing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avgwarhawk Posted November 10, 2021 Share Posted November 10, 2021 Beautiful. She is ready for the fine jewelry to grace her flanks. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lancemb Posted November 19, 2021 Author Share Posted November 19, 2021 Safely back home! Next week I should have a couple days to start adding trinkets. I probably won't get interior done until late winter or early spring, but have trunk, trim, power seat track and some small interior items and preparation to do before then. 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lancemb Posted November 19, 2021 Author Share Posted November 19, 2021 On 11/9/2021 at 6:50 AM, EmTee said: Beautiful - it's clear now that those wheels need refinishing! Don't worry, I will not leave that stone unturned... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmTee Posted November 20, 2021 Share Posted November 20, 2021 I'm wondering about the cutout in the fender behind the rearmost ventiport? Does it provide access to something associated with the radio antenna? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
57Century Posted November 22, 2021 Share Posted November 22, 2021 On 10/24/2021 at 12:37 AM, Smartin said: Another item I was sweating bullets about…grafting new sound deadener into the trunk lid cutouts. I didn’t have a choice to save the old stuff, and it was already shredded wheat when it got here. There is still a flap missing in the center where the lid turns down…I missed the boat on measuring how much I needed. Next! Amazing work. So beautiful. Were did you get the sound deadener? It looks like the original material, I would say. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smartin Posted November 23, 2021 Share Posted November 23, 2021 Thank you! CARS has it in small sheets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lancemb Posted November 23, 2021 Author Share Posted November 23, 2021 On 11/20/2021 at 7:15 AM, EmTee said: I'm wondering about the cutout in the fender behind the rearmost ventiport? Does it provide access to something associated with the radio antenna? I can find no good reason at all for this. I was studying this today while working on the car and there is nothing of consequence to be accessed there as far as I can tell! 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smartin Posted November 23, 2021 Share Posted November 23, 2021 My thought is that it was used in the stamping process to properly position the fender in the jig. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
364nailhead Posted November 23, 2021 Share Posted November 23, 2021 6 hours ago, Smartin said: My thought is that it was used in the stamping process to properly position the fender in the jig. That's a good explanation. It's on both fenders. I had to look on mine. Looking at them laying on my back wondering what is that for? 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lancemb Posted November 24, 2021 Author Share Posted November 24, 2021 (edited) I've been working on putting trim on, and for the most part it's gone well. It looks like I'll have enough clips to finish without buying more. I'd already gathered up all my used clips I'd stripped off other 57's over years and had them ready to go. Some I'd had cad plated, some I stripped and painted. Here is a row of the large ones OEM I'd refurbished that are used for sweepspear behind the door. Overall more than half the clips will be OEM. I got the hood ornament and letters on yesterday. I am now working on the sweepspear and emblems. I matched the paint on an original Tangerine Red wheel for the sweepspear inserts. The Clips for the side emblems fit very tightly in the holes, so the holes must be filed out a bit after bodywork in order to get them to fit properly. Here is one side after clips have been inserted, prior to pushing the emblems in. Tomorrow I hope to finish the trim and emblems. Edited November 24, 2021 by lancemb (see edit history) 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
57Century Posted November 24, 2021 Share Posted November 24, 2021 On 11/23/2021 at 1:23 AM, Smartin said: Thank you! CARS has it in small sheets. Super. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
57Century Posted November 24, 2021 Share Posted November 24, 2021 18 hours ago, lancemb said: I am now working on the sweepspear and emblems. I matched the paint on an original Tangerine Red wheel for the sweepspear inserts. I have been searching for the correct paint code for Tangerine Red but has not had any succes. Since you are matching from the original I guess it's not available? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lancemb Posted November 24, 2021 Author Share Posted November 24, 2021 52 minutes ago, 57Century said: I have been searching for the correct paint code for Tangerine Red but has not had any succes. Since you are matching from the original I guess it's not available? No it is not, but it's pretty much identical to Spectramaster RS675. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smartin Posted November 24, 2021 Share Posted November 24, 2021 I even reamed the holes out before I laid on the paint...hopefully it wasn't too bad to open them back up again. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lancemb Posted November 24, 2021 Author Share Posted November 24, 2021 2 hours ago, Smartin said: I even reamed the holes out before I laid on the paint...hopefully it wasn't too bad to open them back up again. No, just needed a lot of care handling the file. I added some putty at every hole too to help seal it off and prevent rust forming where bare metal may have been reached. There is just NO leeway the way those clips fit, and if you force them the emblems won't go on without pounding, which is not good! I wonder if they had to do this when new even... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smartin Posted November 25, 2021 Share Posted November 25, 2021 The paint materials then weren't nearly as thick as they are now. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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