1969 Chevy C10
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'68 Coronet R/T
Oldtimer
Others have said similar things about them being good with vette parts. After filing the BBB complaint I have been getting some attention, however they have not said the remaining parts won't ship until the end of November.
'68 Coronet R/T
Oldtimer
Bumper hardware came in this afternoon.
I started installing the rear bumper brackets but found that one of the holes in the frame is buggered up.
From what I can gather looking at photos, these brackets install at an angle. I'll post some pics later.
I started installing the rear bumper brackets but found that one of the holes in the frame is buggered up.
From what I can gather looking at photos, these brackets install at an angle. I'll post some pics later.
'68 Coronet R/T
Oldtimer
Okay, I have a question for you professionals.
How do you deal with a scratch in a finished panel?
For some reason I had a clumsy moment and this was the result:
It's on the inside of the passenger door.
How do you deal with a scratch in a finished panel?
For some reason I had a clumsy moment and this was the result:
It's on the inside of the passenger door.
Chris_Hamilton
Trying to be the best me, I can be
Installing those vent windows were a PITA on the last one I did.
All looking good 68.
All looking good 68.
'68 Coronet R/T
Oldtimer
Installed the interior door panels today.
I think there are supposed to be fitted plastic washers or something under the handles but the original panels didn't have any.
I think there are supposed to be fitted plastic washers or something under the handles but the original panels didn't have any.
DanMcG
Promoted Users
It looks like there is a escutcheon and they come in matching colors. I didn't know that.
Front Door Window Components
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'68 Coronet R/T
Oldtimer
Thanks, exactly what I needed. Same parts for door and window handles.
'68 Coronet R/T
Oldtimer
I painted the front of the bed and then reinstalled it. It is pretty beat up so a lot of work going into getting the metal straight enough to keep the filler thin.
The upper trim holes had spent bullet cartridges inserted into them. The pressure applied had indented the area around each hole. I found a screw head that would just fit inside the holes and clamped the screw into some vise grips. Then using a pry bar gently lifted each hole back into shape.
Still have a long way to go but at least I only have to do the outside of the bed. Inside he plans to get a bed liner installed.
The upper trim holes had spent bullet cartridges inserted into them. The pressure applied had indented the area around each hole. I found a screw head that would just fit inside the holes and clamped the screw into some vise grips. Then using a pry bar gently lifted each hole back into shape.
Still have a long way to go but at least I only have to do the outside of the bed. Inside he plans to get a bed liner installed.
Leonard1
Professional Amateur
Maybe so, but every one I've ever worked on was indented. I think it is from the factory machine that made the holes.
'68 Coronet R/T
Oldtimer
Now that you mention it, that would make sense to have a slight indentation so the clips could hold the trim tight to the metal.
Of course finding the original style clips is another step in the process because they send out the adhesive style retainers now.
Of course finding the original style clips is another step in the process because they send out the adhesive style retainers now.
Chris_Hamilton
Trying to be the best me, I can be
@'68 Coronet R/T I've got a bunch of OEM clips leftover from the last two I've worked on. Both wanted all the trim deleted so I saved all the clips. I'll dig them up today. How many do you need?
Leonard1
Professional Amateur
Here's a link:
Upper Trim Clip
Upper Trim Clip
'68 Coronet R/T
Oldtimer
Thanks Chris. I only need the bedside trim clips and according to the link Leonard1 sent, they are just 99 cents each, so I'll just let the owner buy new ones.
'68 Coronet R/T
Oldtimer
Sprayed some polyester primer on the left side of the bed. Now for more sanding and sanding and sanding . . .
Rear corner was very messed up to start with.
Rear corner was very messed up to start with.
'68 Coronet R/T
Oldtimer
Stud puller for the most part and a tiny pry bar.
DanMcG
Promoted Users
Thanks, I was looking for ideas other then the stud welder, and the shape kind of reminded me of the smaller dents on the top edge of my tailgate that I tried my HF stud welder on and it won't move them, the studs just pull off after one or two taps. I'm thinking the welder is now junk but I refuse to buy a second one. (it did work ok for the most part). I'm guessing the tight radius and heavy gauge metal has the dent locked right in. Good thing I got all winter to figure it out.