Spent some time with one of my cars Hell hole OK?, Also more new question -Did factory use buytl in the corners? |
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Spent some time with one of my cars Hell hole OK?, Also more new question -Did factory use buytl in the corners? |
Mikey914 |
Jan 28 2018, 11:27 AM
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The rubber man Group: Members Posts: 12,711 Joined: 27-December 04 From: Hillsboro, OR Member No.: 3,348 Region Association: None |
Well spent some time with a car that I got and it's been fun. It's a car that has spent all or at least most of it's life in the desert.
72 - 1.7 tailshift I drove the car and was impressed on how well the tail shift worked. Deciede to start surveying the Hell hole and see exactly what I have. There was a lot of crap there so I was hoping for the best, usually it's not this good. I started by just vacuuming out the corners then with some Maguires #6 just cleaning the surface. I was amazed how good the condition was. I can tell from the trunks that it's the original factory paint. It's god a few nicks and scratches, but the patina and color are good, and in good condition. I did find something interesting. The corners of where the seals come together actually have some butyl like the windshield. I believe this may have been a factory thing as there would be no need to add it, and it's all 4 corners. Here she is - Attached thumbnail(s) |
Mikey914 |
Jan 28 2018, 11:32 AM
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The rubber man Group: Members Posts: 12,711 Joined: 27-December 04 From: Hillsboro, OR Member No.: 3,348 Region Association: None |
The result
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johnhora |
Jan 28 2018, 11:59 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 873 Joined: 7-January 03 From: Derby City KY Member No.: 107 Region Association: None |
Looks pretty darn good in there....
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Mikey914 |
Jan 28 2018, 12:11 PM
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The rubber man Group: Members Posts: 12,711 Joined: 27-December 04 From: Hillsboro, OR Member No.: 3,348 Region Association: None |
The rest looks pretty good too. Couldn't help but to keep cleaning. Yes I will drop the motor to get the tin all clean and new hoses all around.
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Mikey914 |
Jan 28 2018, 12:17 PM
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The rubber man Group: Members Posts: 12,711 Joined: 27-December 04 From: Hillsboro, OR Member No.: 3,348 Region Association: None |
The records indicate a repaint in 84. Not a great one 7-8. It has some chips and a few imperfections. Fortunately, there are areas like the trunks that were not painted leaving the factory paint which is in pretty good condition. Even the track on the engine deck lid is perfect factory paint. I could tell as the seal had over spray on the edge.
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worn |
Jan 28 2018, 12:18 PM
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can't remember Group: Members Posts: 3,290 Joined: 3-June 11 From: Madison, WI Member No.: 13,152 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
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Mikey914 |
Jan 28 2018, 12:20 PM
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The rubber man Group: Members Posts: 12,711 Joined: 27-December 04 From: Hillsboro, OR Member No.: 3,348 Region Association: None |
Pretty much all of them. I know a guy (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
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Mikey914 |
Jan 28 2018, 06:05 PM
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The rubber man Group: Members Posts: 12,711 Joined: 27-December 04 From: Hillsboro, OR Member No.: 3,348 Region Association: None |
The drivers side looked good too!
Lots of crap again not sure what I would find Attached thumbnail(s) |
Mikey914 |
Jan 28 2018, 06:06 PM
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The rubber man Group: Members Posts: 12,711 Joined: 27-December 04 From: Hillsboro, OR Member No.: 3,348 Region Association: None |
What amazed me was the lack of surface rust from the chipped paint.
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Mikey914 |
Jan 28 2018, 06:07 PM
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The rubber man Group: Members Posts: 12,711 Joined: 27-December 04 From: Hillsboro, OR Member No.: 3,348 Region Association: None |
Again buytl rubber in the corners.
Anyone have this on their early cars? Attached thumbnail(s) |
IronHillRestorations |
Jan 28 2018, 09:34 PM
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I. I. R. C. Group: Members Posts: 6,761 Joined: 18-March 03 From: West TN Member No.: 439 Region Association: None |
Yes, that's exactly how they did it. That car is sweet!
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Mikey914 |
Jan 28 2018, 09:56 PM
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The rubber man Group: Members Posts: 12,711 Joined: 27-December 04 From: Hillsboro, OR Member No.: 3,348 Region Association: None |
It does have some weirdness at the jack points. Looks like they broke off the tube and decided to cut the plate off. Not quite sure, WTF !! They tried to bondo it over to look smooth. I started removing and will post some more pics. I think they damaged one and decided to remove both? There's not much rust on either side.
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914_7T3 |
Jan 28 2018, 09:58 PM
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Please forgive me, I'm new to all of this! Group: Members Posts: 1,862 Joined: 3-April 17 From: Los Angeles, CA Member No.: 20,991 Region Association: Southern California |
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johnhora |
Jan 28 2018, 11:07 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 873 Joined: 7-January 03 From: Derby City KY Member No.: 107 Region Association: None |
It does have some weirdness at the jack points. Looks like they broke off the tube and decided to cut the plate off. Not quite sure, WTF !! They tried to bondo it over to look smooth. I started removing and will post some more pics. I think they damaged one and decided to remove both? There's not much rust on either side. That seemed to be a common practice when the jack tube was messed up or rusted out... I've seem many with the jack plate gone and a flat piece of stock welded over and with fiberglass patches. I love it ....you've started down the slippery slope....start by cleaning one spot and end up removing the engine to clean more (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) |
Krieger |
Jan 28 2018, 11:32 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 4,754 Joined: 24-May 04 From: Santa Rosa CA Member No.: 2,104 Region Association: None |
Cool! I'm glad that this worked out. I wonder if Don would still have the car if I hadn't asked.
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Mikey914 |
Jan 29 2018, 02:22 AM
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The rubber man Group: Members Posts: 12,711 Joined: 27-December 04 From: Hillsboro, OR Member No.: 3,348 Region Association: None |
Sounded like he had kind of lost interest. Has a few other irons in the fire. I'm honestly completely (and happily) surprised it cleaned up this good.
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76-914 |
Jan 29 2018, 09:26 AM
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Repeat Offender & Resident Subaru Antagonist Group: Members Posts: 13,611 Joined: 23-January 09 From: Temecula, CA Member No.: 9,964 Region Association: Southern California |
The rest looks pretty good too. Couldn't help but to keep cleaning. Yes I will drop the motor to get the tin all clean and new hoses all around. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/poke.gif) You going to leave that sticker in place, Mark. |
Mikey914 |
Jan 29 2018, 11:46 AM
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The rubber man Group: Members Posts: 12,711 Joined: 27-December 04 From: Hillsboro, OR Member No.: 3,348 Region Association: None |
I've been really tempted to make a new one and swap it out.
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