OK, tomorrow I will get some prices for you guys.
Dick.
Thanks Again Dick
I think a full set would ensure that I dont mess things up. This would be greatly appreciated
Matthew
You were lucky to find another frame - mine came in pieces and I have had to have the header bow fully rebuilt.
I too have been thinking about what colour to do the frame. I always understood it to be white, but given the inner side of the canvas roof liner is black, black would also suit.
At this stage I think I will go ivory white as that was the original colour on my frame when i got the car.
For those who might be feeling the winter chill over in the US we are going to have a week of over 106 deg Fahrenheit !!! Total fire bans - Not going in the shed until late evening!
Vic - I painted my top frame white also. I don’t know if you can get it “down under” but I used Rust-o-leum rattle can appliance white Epoxy.
Dick.
I painted my convertible top frame white also, I think it was a off white, kinda of a milky vanilla color originally…
Vic, Here is a link to a re-pop convertible Top frame shoulder bolt on E bay. This may not be one you are looking for but here it is anyhow.
I have in the basement a jar with some convertible top frame bolts that I had picked up during my restoration that I did not use. I will try to locate them and take a picture of what I have and if you need any of them let me know and I will send them. Give me a day or two to see what box I put them in.
John Q.
OK, Vic and John - Just got back from the machinist shop. Two older Norwegean old school brothers. There are 10 shoulder bolts per side (20 per set). This does not include the long and short clevis pins that you can get locally.
Thier normal rate is $60.00 per hour which I think is a pretty good rate. They will charge by the hour but not to exceed $650.00 per set of twenty or $32.50 ea. Plus shipping of course. Let me know ASAP so I can get them started. I’ve included pictures of what you will get.
Dick.
That sounds fair, Dick. Go ahead and count me in for a complete set.
—John
OK John - Will do.
Dick.
Dick
Please count me in also. Are you able to assist in having them shipped to Australia?
Also in terms of payment, would I pay them directly or via you? I have generally used Paypal with Roger and John before so if this helps I can do the same
Thanks again for your assistance
Cheers
Vic
OK Vic. - Once I have them in hand I will get a shipping charge for you, then you can pay me, I have a paypal account but have never used it to receive money so I will have to find out how to do it. Maybe John F. or John Q. can enlighten me. I know the machinest will be happy because he has to change the setup for each different bolt, now he can make 4 at a time before changing the setup. Send me your mailing address and email address. My email is koch1068@bellsouth.net.
Dick.
Dick, I will call you to explain, After receiving the funds you can either leave them in the account to buy other things or get it transferred to your checking account. Real easy to do.
Guys…Don’t forget to back out the small set screw on the top frames arms so as not to strip the threading when you re-install…It is probably already backed out but just in case…
John Q.
Please back out the set screws at each shoulder bolt. Those are not oil holes as this dummy thought and that’s why I stripped the threads off the bolts and had to have new ones made.
Dick.
A big thanks to Dick for doing this for the other members here. The more sets the machinist makes at a time, should bring costs down somewhat.
—John
Agree John
It sad to think there are not more like Dick and the guys on this forum
You guys are a blessing in disguise
To think when I first started restoring my car I used to post a letter and then wait for weeks for a reply! Thank god for technology
With regards to the set screws mentioned in the earlier thread, I assume that these get tightened once the top is fully aligned?
Yes, you could tighten them down with the set screw to keep them from backing out during an road vibration. I did not on mine and they seem to hold fine. I did check them after the first year of use and none needing snugging down so I left the set screws not tighten down on the bolts.
The factory did it for longevity of long term use use but with our cars seeing a lot of road use and vibration. I don’t think that would be an issue with the reduced driving time our converts see today but it is up to you to set the set screw or not.
John Q.
Thanks John Q
Agree the amount of road use will be limited - but i will do my best to drive it as often as I can.
thanks for the tips
Vic
Where we at:
Been working on several items. Stripped all glass frames and have had all glass i.e doors and rear 1/4 re done in the green tint auto glass
Due to get frames back from chrome plater in the next day
Body work 95% complete and fire wall painted
Engine rebuild finally commenced - hope to have the heads on by the end of up coming week end
bottom end all in place, cam in and timing set ( have gone for a 456 stroker kit - not without its head aches)
Thanks to Big M have managed to find a 62 727 Push Button trans to fit my new 440 crank as the late model crank would not bolt up with the original torqueflite trans
Dropping trim off at the upholsters this week to get a start on the seats and progress thru to other items
Been getting lots of other parts all ready to put on the car once back at home
Struggling to get any feed back from Gary Goers - so will need to wait a bit longer to get rubber parts
Few pics attached
Again thanks to all of those who are always happy to help out with questions
Cheers
Vic
Firewall - still need to paint over the body deadener
Prior to chrome plating - my coach builder rebuilt one of the rear window front support frame as the original was totally rusted thru
Prior to gold plating
Vic - Stellar job, makes me look like I work under a shade tree, well, truth is, I do.
Dick.
Dick
If I could do half the things you have done I would probably be driving it by now!
It’s guys like you that keep me going, so I can reach the light at the end of the tunnel
Cheers
Vic
some more pics
stripped and ready to paint for new glass
new re-chromed mirrors
new glass
paint samples - tweaked a little - going with the LHS
seats ready to go off to upholsterer
Vic, if you need any info, measurements or pics of the upholstery let me know.
The front seats look pretty good but the rear seat isn’t like it should be.