K-convertible resto blog updated

CharlesTurner · June 1, 2009 at 1:37 PM

Some neat suspension markings...

http://65kresto.blogspot.com/

club 33_old · June 1, 2009 at 2:02 PM

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Some neat suspension markings...

http://65kresto.blogspot.com/

Charles,

As usual, great stuff!

-Brant

club 33_old · June 1, 2009 at 2:14 PM

Charles,

Do you plan to restore those original control arms? If so, how will you proceed? I'm not aware of any quality lower ball joints available unless you removed them from a Moog complete arm. Also, I would be interested in how the rivets could be properly and accurately attached.

Thanks again,

Brant

CharlesTurner · June 1, 2009 at 2:19 PM

I'm not really sure what I'll do at this point. The uppers were beat to hell when someone replaced the ball joints. It's a shame, too, because the uppers are pretty much free of any pitting. I'm wondering if a metal man could fix the chisel marks by grinding burs down smooth and maybe welding up divots?

On the LCA's, I could probably remove the jack tabs from the NOS ones and replace with correct style. Regarding the rivets, not sure how to go about that,

Frustrating that there is so much variance in service parts and even factory line parts.

You gotta admit the date codes on the upper and lower control arms is cool though. Who would have though that?!

club 33_old · June 2, 2009 at 6:34 AM

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I'm wondering if a metal man could fix the chisel marks by grinding burs down smooth and maybe welding up divots?

Yes, this definitely could be done. It just takes a lot of time.

Quote from CharlesTurner

You gotta admit the date codes on the upper and lower control arms is cool though. Who would have though that?!

Yes, I never noticed this until you pointed it out.

Thanks. I'm looking forward to more updates.

-Brant

SixT5HiPo · June 2, 2009 at 11:49 PM

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Some neat suspension markings...

It's so great to be able see such a well documented description of your best restoration to date unfolding before our eyes. Excellent work, Charles!

CharlesTurner · June 19, 2009 at 6:42 PM

New update, fasteners!

http://65kresto.blogspot.com/

round2K_old · June 19, 2009 at 7:11 PM

There's nothing like a pile of freshly plated parts to warm a restorer's heart! Nice job on the blog, and great images!

JKWilson_old · June 19, 2009 at 9:17 PM

Quote from CharlesTurner

New update, fasteners!

http://65kresto.blogspot.com/

GREAT pics Charles! Did you use a local plater?

CharlesTurner · June 19, 2009 at 9:56 PM

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GREAT pics Charles! Did you use a local plater?

Yes, place called Surtronics, here in Raleigh.

JKWilson_old · August 11, 2009 at 7:59 PM

Any updates coming on the resto Charles?

CharlesTurner · August 11, 2009 at 9:28 PM

I know, I know... Had a bit of a lull there in July. 2 vacations, MCA national show here in Raleigh. I've been getting back on it though. Will have some new posts this week.

Sorry to keep you hanging!

JKWilson_old · August 11, 2009 at 9:44 PM

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I know, I know... Had a bit of a lull there in July. 2 vacations, MCA national show here in Raleigh. I've been getting back on it though. Will have some new posts this week.

Sorry to keep you hanging!

I kinda figured the show had a good bit of your time occupied. Two vacations?!! Lucky you!!!

BTW, unfortunately I haven't located a plater yet that will do small lots of galvanized (in reference to your floor drain plates). I'm still looking though!

CharlesTurner · August 18, 2009 at 10:26 AM

Ok.... new updates!

http://65kresto.blogspot.com/

CharlesTurner · August 24, 2009 at 10:42 PM

Another update... interesting phosphate stuff!

http://65kresto.blogspot.com/

65Rangoon_old · August 25, 2009 at 7:47 AM

Charles, Your phosphate effort looks darn good. Where did you source the solution from?

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CharlesTurner · August 25, 2009 at 8:14 PM

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Charles, Your phosphate effort looks darn good. Where did you source the solution from?

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There's a pic of the phosphate solution label in the blog. Ordered it online from a place called midwayusa.

jwc66k · August 25, 2009 at 11:30 PM

I currently use E-Phos 630 from Electrochemical Products, Inc. http://www.epi.com/ I have my plater order it for me as there are some nasty regulations about the use of this type of product. When done with a batch of solution, I pour it into another container and mix in some Arm and Hammer Baking Soda to neutualize it. If you are thinking about a bit of do it yourself, this is acid and even diluted, can cause burns. I've been doing this about 15 years now and have been lucky.

Jim

CharlesTurner · September 22, 2009 at 1:49 PM

Another update... http://65kresto.blogspot.com/

cobraboy · September 22, 2009 at 4:47 PM

Charles

I see that on the engine side of the firewall there is no sound deadener around the heater hole etc, do you plan to replace this?

On my car just above the heater hole there is a huge long sag in the paint,was this seen on cars ? or should I remove it when I detail the engine bay?

Thanks

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