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roscobbc said:
newsatten said:
Yes.......I like that too - confused about the wheels. They look like the old Ford Commercial wheels, often referred to as 'Milk Truck' rims, but they were only made in one size in 18" diameter, so while they could be real ones on the rear, the fronts are not 18" and are likely bespoke made to look similar. More likely front and rear are both bespoke made, and just to kook like 'milk truck' rims.
Had the Boyd Coddington wheels on the Vette for perhaps 15 years now and have just spent a few hours removing a pair and polishing/waxing them ready for the 'season'. Its impractical to clean/polish them on the car as your hands and fingers get grazed on the edges of the spokes trying to polish the back side of the wheel. Hopefully I'll only need to give a quick polish later in the year (and 'on' the car). Being 'mirror' finished, careful selection of a suitable polish is essential. Mothers or Meguiars are good, American racing billet ally 'wadding' work best. The biggest no-no is using Sovol Autosol paste. Great for basic alloy casting but will destroy the mirror finish typical to 'billet' wheels.
To 'preserve' the finish I avoid wet weather and be 100% sure that I don't get salt on them during the winter.
roscobbc said:
Had the Boyd Coddington wheels on the Vette for perhaps 15 years now and have just spent a few hours removing a pair and polishing/waxing them ready for the 'season'. Its impractical to clean/polish them on the car as your hands and fingers get grazed on the edges of the spokes trying to polish the back side of the wheel. Hopefully I'll only need to give a quick polish later in the year (and 'on' the car). Being 'mirror' finished, careful selection of a suitable polish is essential. Mothers or Meguiars are good, American racing billet ally 'wadding' work best. The biggest no-no is using Sovol Autosol paste. Great for basic alloy casting but will destroy the mirror finish typical to 'billet' wheels.
To 'preserve' the finish I avoid wet weather and be 100% sure that I don't get salt on them during the winter.
ratrod 2 said:
newsatten said:
Exciting moment one that i bet you never thought would happen which makes it even more special. Now to get stuck in which should keep you off the streets for a while, looking forward to the finished article ,worth a drive up just for that, well done 
But yes I’ve not stopped smiling for ages !
And yep got a veritable ton of work, but I honestly didn’t think this day would come!!
Chelsey I know but it is actually a dream come true!!
And yes Leigh it does !
SS427 Camaro said:
roscobbc said:
Had the Boyd Coddington wheels on the Vette for perhaps 15 years now and have just spent a few hours removing a pair and polishing/waxing them ready for the 'season'. Its impractical to clean/polish them on the car as your hands and fingers get grazed on the edges of the spokes trying to polish the back side of the wheel. Hopefully I'll only need to give a quick polish later in the year (and 'on' the car). Being 'mirror' finished, careful selection of a suitable polish is essential. Mothers or Meguiars are good, American racing billet ally 'wadding' work best. The biggest no-no is using Sovol Autosol paste. Great for basic alloy casting but will destroy the mirror finish typical to 'billet' wheels.
To 'preserve' the finish I avoid wet weather and be 100% sure that I don't get salt on them during the winter.
newsatten said:
Aw thank you !
But yes I’ve not stopped smiling for ages !
And yep got a veritable ton of work, but I honestly didn’t think this day would come!!
Chelsey I know but it is actually a dream come true!!
And yes Leigh it does !
I can now see why you say you need a new hood looking at that leading edge in that photo.But yes I’ve not stopped smiling for ages !
And yep got a veritable ton of work, but I honestly didn’t think this day would come!!
Chelsey I know but it is actually a dream come true!!
And yes Leigh it does !
Strange how its gone so bad there given the 'protection' given by the enduro bull-nose? Or is that a water trap behind the bull-nose?
It does look remarkable sound otherwise
aeropilot said:
newsatten said:
Aw thank you !
But yes I’ve not stopped smiling for ages !
And yep got a veritable ton of work, but I honestly didn’t think this day would come!!
Chelsey I know but it is actually a dream come true!!
And yes Leigh it does !
I can now see why you say you need a new hood looking at that leading edge in that photo.But yes I’ve not stopped smiling for ages !
And yep got a veritable ton of work, but I honestly didn’t think this day would come!!
Chelsey I know but it is actually a dream come true!!
And yes Leigh it does !
Strange how its gone so bad there given the 'protection' given by the enduro bull-nose? Or is that a water trap behind the bull-nose?
It does look remarkable sound otherwise
It’s very possible I won’t ever need them ?
There’s a rat hole in the passenger side at the bottom behind the wheel well , not bad ??
And the N/S had corrosion to its upper inner support section??
Pretty sure the rear quarters will repair easily,
As will the doors,
Just done the fridge magnet test and very little if any gob anywhere!!
Result,
The doors shut lovely, nice solid clunk and zero wear evident in the hinges,
It’s looking fabulous
SS427 Camaro said:
roscobbc said:
Had the Boyd Coddington wheels on the Vette for perhaps 15 years now and have just spent a few hours removing a pair and polishing/waxing them ready for the 'season'. Its impractical to clean/polish them on the car as your hands and fingers get grazed on the edges of the spokes trying to polish the back side of the wheel. Hopefully I'll only need to give a quick polish later in the year (and 'on' the car). Being 'mirror' finished, careful selection of a suitable polish is essential. Mothers or Meguiars are good, American racing billet ally 'wadding' work best. The biggest no-no is using Sovol Autosol paste. Great for basic alloy casting but will destroy the mirror finish typical to 'billet' wheels.
To 'preserve' the finish I avoid wet weather and be 100% sure that I don't get salt on them during the winter.
newsatten said:
Aw thank you !
But yes I’ve not stopped smiling for ages !
And yep got a veritable ton of work, but I honestly didn’t think this day would come!!
Chelsey I know but it is actually a dream come true!!
And yes Leigh it does !
Is there any logic in attemping to 'cut-in' repair sections to the leading edge of the hood and other areas?........especially as 'new' replacement panels might be questionable in terms of fit etc? But yes I’ve not stopped smiling for ages !
And yep got a veritable ton of work, but I honestly didn’t think this day would come!!
Chelsey I know but it is actually a dream come true!!
And yes Leigh it does !
roscobbc said:
Thats OK by me - they were the closest style I could get to the old American Racing 5 spoke spindle mount 'front runners' that seem to be used on many drag racers in the late 60's/early 70's.
I always intended to fit Minilites to my 69 Stingray back in 92 - 95, but never had the £ spare. Never could £ afford a set for any of my 3 Litre Capris back in the 80s either and didn’t finally get my very first set until 2020 for the Camaro. I'm a heathen and prefer a bigger wheel for cosmetic reasons. I'd like to swap the 15 inch body colored Torq Thrusts on my car for 17s in the grey finish they can come in. Only worry is that it may ridea bit tough on lower profile tyres as my car is lowered on polybushings and Spax dampers. But them, as I use it as a cruiser, I wouldn't mind taking it up an inch or two and softening it up anyway.
If newsatten wishes to share shipping on a load of parts from the US, these will be in my shopping list!
If newsatten wishes to share shipping on a load of parts from the US, these will be in my shopping list!
roscobbc said:
newsatten said:
Is there any logic in attemping to 'cut-in' repair sections to the leading edge of the hood and other areas?........especially as 'new' replacement panels might be questionable in terms of fit etc? Dynacorn panels are supposed to be reasonable in terms of fit,
As are OER ‘s but and it’s a big but how good I wouldn’t know till I’ve tried them !
Same with the doors, I’d skin them then fettle the skin,
Early days yet but the signs are very promising!
And cheers HC, I’ll try not to bore everyone with the mundane parts of its restoration
I was doing a bit of swatting up on the 70.5 T/A's and I was surprised at how many unique to these bits there are, including carry-over bits from the 69.5, like the front turn indicators as well as the drive train, including the fact that the 70.5 was the only year of the 2nd gen Firebird to have the 12 bolt rear end...!
Seems a lot of small detail bits are really hard to find especially some of the one year (half year really) interior bits (and not cheap if you do find them as so few made) so you've done really well to find this one is relatively unmolested and complete. No wonder you were chuffed at finding it still had things like the original shifter knob etc
Its no wonder really good ones of these go for what they do over in the USA.
Seems a lot of small detail bits are really hard to find especially some of the one year (half year really) interior bits (and not cheap if you do find them as so few made) so you've done really well to find this one is relatively unmolested and complete. No wonder you were chuffed at finding it still had things like the original shifter knob etc
Its no wonder really good ones of these go for what they do over in the USA.
Harry Flashman said:
I'm a heathen and prefer a bigger wheel for cosmetic reasons. I'd like to swap the 15 inch body colored Torq Thrusts on my car for 17s in the grey finish they can come in. Only worry is that it may ridea bit tough on lower profile tyres as my car is lowered on polybushings and Spax dampers. But them, as I use it as a cruiser, I wouldn't mind taking it up an inch or two and softening it up anyway.
If newsatten wishes to share shipping on a load of parts from the US, these will be in my shopping list!
I might be interested in your 15s if you decide to change them. If newsatten wishes to share shipping on a load of parts from the US, these will be in my shopping list!
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