Brendon's '67 Firebird thread

[Tuske427]

OK, had a little time yesterday and today. Just a few little things. First off- I decided to experiment with that tinted paint to see how it would look darkening the taillight lens. I had an extra lens that became the sacrificial tester. I painted half on the outside, and the other half on the inside, and it's sitting next to a stock piece. I'm quite happy with the paint on the inside, so I'll end up doing that. I'll be using LED lights so heat won't be an issue.

I also spatter painted the trunk, and installed the trunk latch. All I had to do was shorten the rod that connected to the lock cylinder, and I was good to go (the result of recessing my tail panel required modification to the lock system)

I also cleaned and polished the roof rail weatherstripping pieces, as well as the interior trim pieces. I had built my roll cage so close to the body that I was not able to install the trim in the rear area- so I had to grind back a section for it to clear.

While working on my car I discovered a spider web in the interior- guess I'm not working on my car fast enough..

I also got the door handles out and put the push buttons in rust dissolver to get rust off the spring and shaft- only to have one of my buttons crumble apart. I need an new one. anyone have any extras they don't need?