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SpyderMan
() Date: August 17, 2022 05:44PM Tom, it so going to be a stunner. Sam Russell Durham NC 1962 Monza Wagon Ted Brown EFI Gen II 1964 Spyder coupe Re: Wild for a Wagon ![]() Posted by:
toms73novass
() Date: August 18, 2022 05:35PM Lots of color sanding today. Had to buff at least one fender! More tomorrow. -Tom ![]() 63' Monza Spyder Convertable (in process) MY Build Thread 62' Wagon rebuild MY Build Thread 65' Monza MY Build Thread 73' NovaSS 454 Big block (Sold) 86' BMW 325es 67' UltraVan 211 "Violet" NFCC, UMCC Grand Island, NY Attachments: ![]() Re: Wild for a Wagon ![]() Posted by:
toms73novass
() Date: August 24, 2022 06:07PM Took a side detour and tore apart the rear seat frame and springs. Need to clean up and paint to match the interior before the end of summer. This way during the winter I can put the interior back together. -Tom ![]() 63' Monza Spyder Convertable (in process) MY Build Thread 62' Wagon rebuild MY Build Thread 65' Monza MY Build Thread 73' NovaSS 454 Big block (Sold) 86' BMW 325es 67' UltraVan 211 "Violet" NFCC, UMCC Grand Island, NY Attachments: ![]() Re: Wild for a Wagon ![]() Posted by:
toms73novass
() Date: August 25, 2022 09:49AM Cleaned up the seat frames and painted with masterseries. Made a new cardboard anti-squeak for between seatback and springs. Sprayed splatter paint in trunk. -Tom ![]() 63' Monza Spyder Convertable (in process) MY Build Thread 62' Wagon rebuild MY Build Thread 65' Monza MY Build Thread 73' NovaSS 454 Big block (Sold) 86' BMW 325es 67' UltraVan 211 "Violet" NFCC, UMCC Grand Island, NY Attachments: ![]() ![]() ![]() Re: Wild for a Wagon ![]() Posted by:
ihscomputers
() Date: August 25, 2022 05:10PM Coming along nicely! ![]() Dean F. Gemberling Columbus, Georgia Heart of Georgia Corvair Club Webmaster Springfest Webmaster 1963 Rampside w/305 V8 - Built by Ken Arnold in 1998 Re: Wild for a Wagon ![]() Posted by:
VairKing
() Date: August 25, 2022 07:43PM Love this build! _________________________________________ Ryan Counterman (Moderator) 1965 Corsa Kelmark V8 ///1965 Monza Sedan 110/PG /// Ultimate Corvair Hauler/// Don Eichstaedt's 1965 Corsa Racecar West Michigan Corvair Club /// 1966 Corsa GTP Convertible Mid Engine 3.8L Supercharged ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Re: Wild for a Wagon ![]() Posted by:
toms73novass
() Date: August 30, 2022 05:03PM Sort of a funny thing with license plate lights. I installed all new hardware and wanted to verify function, particularly the ground. I could not get them to light when grounding to the studs that mount the lights. I figured with the layers of paint there was not good contact and made a dedicated ground wire to each socket frame. With this done they worked. However, when grounding to the main body of the car they did not work. Scratched my head and figured again paint layers between door / hinge and body. I had good continuity from car body to bolts that hold door on and hinges. Also, in the opposite direction from door to screw mounts to other side of hinges. Then it dawned on my the hinges probably have plastic sleeves in them preventinting the grounding. I then realized that when you shut the door the metal latch makes contact with the catch and the door is grounded and the lights work. Boy wasted a good 15-20 minutes on that one. Also, purchased a set of wagon "L" back seat latch covers that I knew were cracked but the person said if they were glued back together and painted they should be fine. Well, not quite the case they were so brittle, evetime I glued one part a new part cracked.....So I 3d printed my own(don't have the original texture, but who really sees them) and painted along with the back seat bumpers. T -Tom ![]() 63' Monza Spyder Convertable (in process) MY Build Thread 62' Wagon rebuild MY Build Thread 65' Monza MY Build Thread 73' NovaSS 454 Big block (Sold) 86' BMW 325es 67' UltraVan 211 "Violet" NFCC, UMCC Grand Island, NY Attachments: ![]() ![]() Re: Wild for a Wagon ![]() Posted by:
doug6423
() Date: August 30, 2022 06:37PM Everyone forgets during a restoration, that cars were partially assembled coming into the spray room. Your wagon is looking really good! Doug 65 Monza Cincy, OH Re: Wild for a Wagon ![]() Posted by:
toms73novass
() Date: August 31, 2022 03:33AM Good point Doug. That is precisely why I double check grounds on all items I put on the car. I also like to put a ground wire on the taillight housings and ground them with a screw for additional reassurance. -Tom ![]() 63' Monza Spyder Convertable (in process) MY Build Thread 62' Wagon rebuild MY Build Thread 65' Monza MY Build Thread 73' NovaSS 454 Big block (Sold) 86' BMW 325es 67' UltraVan 211 "Violet" NFCC, UMCC Grand Island, NY Re: Wild for a Wagon ![]() Posted by:
toms73novass
() Date: September 01, 2022 05:13PM I removed the coating in the doors when I was cleaning and derusting. So, I installed some modern butyl deadener. Also, put on new bumpers and a few of the doors. -Tom ![]() 63' Monza Spyder Convertable (in process) MY Build Thread 62' Wagon rebuild MY Build Thread 65' Monza MY Build Thread 73' NovaSS 454 Big block (Sold) 86' BMW 325es 67' UltraVan 211 "Violet" NFCC, UMCC Grand Island, NY Attachments: ![]() ![]() ![]() Re: Wild for a Wagon ![]() Posted by:
Gatorfly
() Date: September 01, 2022 05:32PM Your wagon is your canvas and you sir are an artist ![]() San Juan Islands, WA 1966 Corsa Coupe 180/4 Marina Blue/Blue Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 09/01/2022 05:33PM by Gatorfly. Re: Wild for a Wagon ![]() Posted by:
toms73novass
() Date: September 06, 2022 04:03PM All doors finally on. Had to repaint one of them. When I went to hang door, in the direct sunlight I could see that the basecoat coverage was not what it should be. My wife didn't notice, but I did and could not let it go. -Tom ![]() 63' Monza Spyder Convertable (in process) MY Build Thread 62' Wagon rebuild MY Build Thread 65' Monza MY Build Thread 73' NovaSS 454 Big block (Sold) 86' BMW 325es 67' UltraVan 211 "Violet" NFCC, UMCC Grand Island, NY Attachments: ![]() Re: Wild for a Wagon ![]() Posted by:
KenHenry
() Date: September 06, 2022 05:09PM Truly amazing job!!! TCB Ken Henry, Rochester, NY USA 1965 Corvair Corsa 140 hp, 4 speed Re: Wild for a Wagon ![]() Posted by:
toms73novass
() Date: September 18, 2022 11:39AM Got a lot done this weekend. Added more trim, air dam. Made brackets to mount Procar seats and started sound deadening the cabin. First layer butal mat, the second layer closed cell heat and sound deadener. -Tom ![]() 63' Monza Spyder Convertable (in process) MY Build Thread 62' Wagon rebuild MY Build Thread 65' Monza MY Build Thread 73' NovaSS 454 Big block (Sold) 86' BMW 325es 67' UltraVan 211 "Violet" NFCC, UMCC Grand Island, NY Attachments: ![]() ![]() Re: Wild for a Wagon ![]() Posted by:
toms73novass
() Date: September 18, 2022 11:40AM more pics -Tom ![]() 63' Monza Spyder Convertable (in process) MY Build Thread 62' Wagon rebuild MY Build Thread 65' Monza MY Build Thread 73' NovaSS 454 Big block (Sold) 86' BMW 325es 67' UltraVan 211 "Violet" NFCC, UMCC Grand Island, NY Attachments: ![]() ![]() ![]() Re: Wild for a Wagon ![]() Posted by:
brentc
() Date: September 18, 2022 11:47AM What a gorgeous car and colour! Beautifully done! Looking forward to your progress. Brent Re: Wild for a Wagon ![]() Posted by:
toms73novass
() Date: September 18, 2022 11:57AM brentc Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > What a gorgeous car and colour! Beautifully done! Looking forward to your progress. > > Brent Thanks! Much appreciated. -Tom ![]() 63' Monza Spyder Convertable (in process) MY Build Thread 62' Wagon rebuild MY Build Thread 65' Monza MY Build Thread 73' NovaSS 454 Big block (Sold) 86' BMW 325es 67' UltraVan 211 "Violet" NFCC, UMCC Grand Island, NY Re: Wild for a Wagon ![]() Posted by:
ihscomputers
() Date: September 18, 2022 12:08PM Love the seats! ![]() Dean F. Gemberling Columbus, Georgia Heart of Georgia Corvair Club Webmaster Springfest Webmaster 1963 Rampside w/305 V8 - Built by Ken Arnold in 1998 Re: Wild for a Wagon ![]() Posted by:
toms73novass
() Date: September 18, 2022 01:02PM ihscomputers Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Love the seats! ![]() They are very comfy and give great support. Something I find the stock seats do not do. I am debating on dye/painting them to match the stock light fawn (I have the special paint) or getting the matching seat vinyl to the fronts and have the rear seat covers made..... -Tom ![]() 63' Monza Spyder Convertable (in process) MY Build Thread 62' Wagon rebuild MY Build Thread 65' Monza MY Build Thread 73' NovaSS 454 Big block (Sold) 86' BMW 325es 67' UltraVan 211 "Violet" NFCC, UMCC Grand Island, NY Re: Wild for a Wagon ![]() Posted by:
ihscomputers
() Date: September 18, 2022 02:53PM
I think that the existing seat color nicely compliments the light fawn and offers a nice mix in that color palette. Dean F. Gemberling Columbus, Georgia Heart of Georgia Corvair Club Webmaster Springfest Webmaster 1963 Rampside w/305 V8 - Built by Ken Arnold in 1998 Sorry, only registered users may post in this forum. |