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'65 K convertible blog updated
« on: August 18, 2009, 12:46:50 AM »
http://65kresto.blogspot.com/

Have more to post this week, stay tuned...
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Re: '65 K convertible blog updated
« Reply #1 on: August 18, 2009, 03:16:33 AM »
Thanks for including the link here - lots of good findings to reflect on if you have a similar car
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Re: '65 K convertible blog updated
« Reply #2 on: August 18, 2009, 10:39:03 AM »
Posted another entry this morning...
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Re: '65 K convertible blog updated
« Reply #3 on: August 18, 2009, 11:27:02 PM »
Ahhhhh.....like a junkie gettin' his fix! Thanks for the updates Charles. Lookin' good!!  ;D

Question regarding the manganese phosphate you used; is it Vern's stuff or did you use something else?
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Re: '65 K convertible blog updated
« Reply #4 on: August 19, 2009, 12:28:13 AM »
I didn't use the Palmetto stuff.  Bought from a company called MidWay USA.

http://www.midwayusa.com/viewproduct/?productnumber=245936

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Re: '65 K convertible blog updated
« Reply #5 on: August 19, 2009, 10:27:39 PM »
Thanks Charles!
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Re: '65 K convertible blog updated
« Reply #6 on: August 21, 2009, 04:22:03 PM »
Charles,

Have your tried the Beachwood blueing paste?  It takes longer to blue but gives a deeper blueing that lasts longer. It also takes longer to blue but for me time is not an issue. I am going to try it but thought I would ask here 1st.
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Re: '65 K convertible blog updated
« Reply #7 on: August 21, 2009, 10:45:55 PM »
Charles,

Have your tried the Beachwood blueing paste?  It takes longer to blue but gives a deeper blueing that lasts longer. It also takes longer to blue but for me time is not an issue. I am going to try it but thought I would ask here 1st.

Yes, believe that is the kind I've used.  Comes in a kit and can be bought at a sporting goods store?
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Re: '65 K convertible blog updated
« Reply #8 on: August 22, 2009, 12:05:05 AM »
Yes in a Kit or single tube out of the kit.

Thanks! I am going to give it a go.
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Re: '65 K convertible blog updated
« Reply #9 on: September 22, 2009, 03:46:25 PM »
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Re: '65 K convertible blog updated
« Reply #10 on: September 23, 2009, 03:06:23 AM »
AMAZING Charles.  love the details.  i guess this is the difference between a restored car and a concours throughbred restored car.

a credit to you charles.

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Re: '65 K convertible blog updated
« Reply #11 on: October 04, 2009, 08:06:27 AM »
Thanks for putting all the effort into the blog; nice to see all the details.

The sealant around the heater hoses seems to be a controversial topic. Was it used on all the cars?

Can you bring yourself to spray sound deadener on the tape on that motor? :)
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Re: '65 K convertible blog updated
« Reply #12 on: October 04, 2009, 07:38:19 PM »
I didn't know the heater hose sealant at the firewall was a controversial detail, seen it on plenty of cars.

Yep, no problem spraying sealer on the firewall, that's part of restoration!
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Re: '65 K convertible blog updated
« Reply #13 on: October 05, 2009, 12:04:39 AM »
Two more updates.. 10/3 & 10/4
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Re: '65 K convertible blog updated
« Reply #14 on: December 06, 2009, 01:46:18 AM »
3 more updates, been slack keeping up with this.

http://65kresto.blogspot.com/
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