Dan - The clips for the front and rear glass trim if not sealed will leak water under the dash and in the trunk as Trump would say “bigley”. I have seen hose fitted to the stud but have no idea of its effectiveness. I used plumbers putty around the stud, smeared putty around the hole before inserting the stud and on the underside a rubber washer (Ace Hardware) and a putty filled cupped speed nut. So far so good. Maybe some of the members have other methods, I would like to here any suggestions.
Dick
Dan; I am looking into electrical clay,it it used around home outside meter/service line entrance. It also comes in strips.Home depot has it. You can as Dick say’s, to put around the stud and fill the pal nut and also use an o ring or rubber washer around the stud for added measure. Mark
The grill - and the turn signal housings - are off. The turn signal housings are the last of what I need to send to Dick, now to box everything up… But wait! I forgot the hood trim!
I started removing the nuts, and got to the last one. Oh no - the bolt is turning with the nut.
I don’t recall looking at these clips before. Is there a single clip with two bolts in it? If I cut it off - will I be able to replace it? Any ideas about how to get it off without cutting it?
Dan
Dan - There are two studs welded in each clip. I have an extra clip. I suggest you wire brush the nut and threads then soak real good overnight with a penetrant. If you can find two JAM nuts that size, they are thinner than a regular nut (Ace Hardware) place them as close to the end of the stud and tighten them to each other firmly, then with a wrench on the jam nuts and a wrench on the clip nut work the clip nut back and forth until it loosens. I’m sorry you will be upside down doing this but just think of how good you will feel when that nut breaks loose, yea! The other way is to clamp vise grips on the end of the stud, then wrench the nut, then cut the stud. Either way use plenty of penetrant.
Good luck,
Dick
Dick, I had forgotten about that jam nut trick. After the rebuilt engine was dropped in Faulkner, I had a leak from one of the exhaust manifold bolts that penetrated a coolant chamber in the block - not enough permatex. I used that trick to get it out.
That was the first year Faulkner went to Carlisle, 2006. That was also the year I met the Keijs, and Roger came along with us. Memories!
I never did get back out to the garage today, though - Mary Kay and I went for a bike ride, and now the old man is feeling it in his bones. Thank God for ibuprofen. But within a couple days, I’ll be letting you know about the last shipment to you.
In other news! This is my last week of full time employment. I go to part time next week, 3 days a week. Maybe TWSAM will start to make some real progress now.
Dan
Actually you could use regular nuts but I didnt think the stud was long enough, but try regular nuts if there is enough room. The weld has come loose on the stud so the clip nut will have to be losened. Splane this part time vs full time situation.
Dick
I went to my local hardware store, and explained about “jam nuts”. He looked at me as if I was from outer space. So, I went back out to the garage to tinker… I thought, maybe if I could put some tension on the clip by pulling on the bolt (with a nut on the end of it), I could turn the clip nut. And, after having loaded up with Liquid Wrench, it did turn a few spins…
But then, lo and behold, the bolt itself pulled free of the clip, and through the hole in the hood. So, the trim is off! But, I’m in for at least two clips. I had bought this trim piece off eBay moons ago, and Matthew and put it on for me - apparently, there was already one clip missing:
Dick, you suggested you might have a spare clip - do you have two? Add it to the tab! If not, I’ll need to ask around for a supplier.
Tomorrow is the first day of “phased retirement”! Dick, you can expect the last shipment of trim to you tomorrow.
Dan
Two, just for you. Been working on the two rocker mouldings, both were nasty but 100 % better than before I started. Lots of deep pits, couldn’t sand anymore but I think you will be happy. Besides they are down low and others will have to get down on their knees to find any flaws.
Dick
Guess who will find flaws? 
Nah, saw your work and it’s amazing!!!
Dan - It’s a lot easier to take if you call them “Corrections”. Usually they are warranted. Hi Matthew.
Dick.
Dick, I am sure I will be more than happy with the result, given their condition. Now, wait until you see the stone guards! It will take something short of a miracle to make them reasonable. Just do what you can.
Thanks
Dan
T.W. Sam got up and mowed the grass on my first day off of semi-retirement. Then I got to work on packing up the trim. Three pieces of long trim were snug in the 4" PVC, Dick - particularly the upper rear window - but all had enough “spring” in them that I was able to snug them in. Two tubes and a box (with eyebrows, turn signal housing, and miscellaneous small parts) are on their way to you. Now, time for my nap.
Dan
Splane me T.W. Sam. When you are working it’s a nap. When you are retired or semi retired it’s called a Power Nap. So there.
Dick
T.W. Sam = The World’s Slowest Auto Mechanic. That would be me.
Power Naps factor into the equation.
Dan
Apologies to Dostoevsky 
Faulker is up off the ground on stands. Love that floor jack from Harbor Freight! And to think I made do with that weeny hydraulic jack all those years…
Lots of caked on grease where there isn’t rust. Fortunately, the rust is all surface - no weak spots, no rust through. Ought to clean up nicely. I’ll scrape as much of the grease off as I can, and then use this oven cleaner trick to clean up the rest. Hey, it’s not going to be a frame off, but I want to preserve Faulkner as much as I can.
It’s so much easier to see what’s going on under here with the car up on stands. While I imagine I could clean the gas tank up and knock out some dents, it looks pretty far gone to me… I think the Van’s Auto replacement tank is the right thing to do:
some driving by the Braille method from the former owner
Lot’s of surface rust like this
Uh-oh! A leaky wheel cylinder, right rear. I’ll be taking care of this pretty soon. We all know how much fun it is getting these drums off - good thing I invested in a puller
The Smitty’s are going - I bought a pair of mufflers from Ed Eckerson, along with the stainless exhaust (I’m missing one lead pipe), they will be going in replacement
Talk about the Braille Method of driving! This poor valence is going to require a lot of work to bring it back
What do you think? Looks like I have my work cut out for me, doesn’t it…
What’s the advice for treating that surface rust, after wirebrushing it down? I’ve used Eastwood’s Rust Converter with good success on spots in the past. Then follow up with Chassis Black?
Also, Dick - did I send you two of the long fin tops? I have three in the garage, the two I took off of Faulkner and one other. I’m wondering if I have an extra, or if it just never made it to one of the tubes I sent you.
Or Ospho?
I never did open the package with the mufflers in it that Ed Eckerson sent me 6 or 7 years ago! Wow… They are beautiful:
Which is the front, and which is the back?! And would the off-center pipes go towards the outside of the car, or the inside… I’ll need to get stainless lead pipes for these, and another manifold pipe. I’ll have to line up to see which manifold this is for (unless Ed remembers!). Not sure what the little adapter piece is for.
And here are the beautiful tail pipes, also from Ed!
I just need to get the missing front pieces, some clamps and hangars and I’ll be all set. Lessee… the undercarriage should be all cleaned up and painted by the time my exhaust expert arrives from Poortvliet…
Dan - If possible scrape the crud off, then wire brush with a 3 inch coarse cup brush on a small side grinder (harbor freight). I know it will be difficult laying on your back (wear goggles) but it will make the job less difficult. Make sure you clean all oil and grease with a solvent like minreal spirits. Next brush OSPHO every where, let set for 10 minutes then lighhtly wipe with a rag. Best to let set overnight then coat with Eastwood encapsulator, two coats if possible. It’s an epoxy and you should not need the chassis black.
Finished your stainless, it’s boxed and ready to ship tomorrow. Will email you the details later.
Dick
Yes, I got the two fins tops.
Dick
