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Title: '65 K convertible blog updated
Post by: CharlesTurner on August 18, 2009, 12:46:50 AM: http://65kresto.blogspot.com/

Have more to post this week, stay tuned...
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Post by: J_Speegle 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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Post by: CharlesTurner on August 18, 2009, 10:39:03 AM: Posted another entry this morning...
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Post by: JKWilson 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?
Title: Re: '65 K convertible blog updated
Post by: CharlesTurner 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
Title: Re: '65 K convertible blog updated
Post by: JKWilson on August 19, 2009, 10:27:39 PM: Thanks Charles!
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Post by: 5F09CNot4Sale 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.
Title: Re: '65 K convertible blog updated
Post by: CharlesTurner on August 21, 2009, 10:45:55 PM: Quote from: 5F09CNot4Sale 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.

Yes, believe that is the kind I've used. Comes in a kit and can be bought at a sporting goods store?
Title: Re: '65 K convertible blog updated
Post by: 5F09CNot4Sale 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.
Title: Re: '65 K convertible blog updated
Post by: CharlesTurner on September 22, 2009, 03:46:25 PM: Updated... http://65kresto.blogspot.com/
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Post by: outlawincorporated 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.

regards.

PHILL BERESFORD.
MELBOURNE.
AUSTRALIA
Title: Re: '65 K convertible blog updated
Post by: round2k 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? :)
Title: Re: '65 K convertible blog updated
Post by: CharlesTurner 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!
Title: Re: '65 K convertible blog updated
Post by: CharlesTurner on October 05, 2009, 12:04:39 AM: Two more updates.. 10/3 & 10/4
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Post by: CharlesTurner 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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Post by: MyRed66GT on December 06, 2009, 10:44:06 AM: Nice details Charles! I'm currently restoring the two speed wiper motor/bracket for my 66 SJ built GT vert. The detail pics sure help me out!
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Post by: JKWilson on December 06, 2009, 08:12:25 PM: Great update Charles. Well worth the wait and always a pleasure to read!
Title: Re: '65 K convertible blog updated
Post by: CharlesTurner on December 31, 2009, 01:25:53 AM: 3 more updates:

http://65kresto.blogspot.com/
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Post by: G Wood on December 31, 2009, 11:22:36 PM: Charles, thanks for the update. I have been using Evaporust for the last few months and agree it works wonders. I did my front coils in it, found the original grey paint stripe perfectly intact (they had not been painted black).
I am planning on doing my rear leafs next week with the same method. I just completed my driveshaft using the same technique as you described and was very happy with the results (one white, one pink stripe for for my C code SJ car).

Regards
Title: Re: '65 K convertible blog updated
Post by: CharlesTurner on December 31, 2009, 11:53:36 PM: Nice that you are seeing similar results and finishes.

BTW, the blackish residue that comes off the coil springs after dipping them has to do with the springs having a high content of carbon steel (for strength.)