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Hey I'm getting ready for hunting season, and it always turns nasty then! ;)
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Started making patterns for the black carpetting today. Just laying out the butcher paper and pressing it into shape, then marking with a felt pen to note where it will need to be cut. Got everything marked out, and got the centerlines drawn on the pattern to line up the pieces.
Proabably wait several weeks before removing the seats and making up the carpetting. Then cut the seat frames down and lower them 1".Comment
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Me and my wife is on a vacation trip to Colorado. Last night we stayed in Clayton New Mexico at a KOA. We took a walk last evening and saw an Austin at a shop that is currently under construction. It looks like it's going to be gasser style, nose up, straight axle. When we leave the campground this AM, I am going to go by and see if they are open.Comment
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They wern't open this AM when blew out of town. A guy I used to drag race with lives in Topeka, Ks has a number of Anglias and Austins that he races, his name is Steve Gregut.Comment
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Started on the winter upgrades for the Austin. I've never done the carpet, so floors are still the sound deadener with just black wool felt over it. I stripped out the whole interior this morning, and test fitted the butcher paper patterns I previously made to see how they fit before cutting up carpet. Picked up some thread and needles from the local Fabric Depot, so I can stitch the carpet pieces together on the back side.
Once I get the carpet is done, I'll be doing the windows in red tint before I replace the seats, so I don't have to crawl over them to get to the back windows. After the interior is done I'm replacing the trans pan with a deep finned aluminum pan I found at a recent swap meet. Then some touch up painting to get it ready for spring.Comment
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Look forward to seeing it with the red tinted windows!Comment
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Hopefully by the weekend!Originally posted by racingsnake440 View Post
After a short break I got the small hump for the trans tunnel stitched in by hand. Then I got the Ultra Black RTV gasket sealer out and sealed the stitching from the back side. I locked each stitch, and used a nylon based thread that wont rot, so this should be ready to start installing tomorrow when the RTV is dried well.
Turned it over and the seam is pretty much invisible from the top. Should be decent enough for a home grown carpet and gasser!
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You know, when you're done practicing on yours, you can come practice on my corvette
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Is the fridge full, and a TV in the shop? Corvettes are really easy! They make carpets for them still, and they're cheap!Originally posted by SuperBuickGuy View PostYou know, when you're done practicing on yours, you can come practice on my corvette
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The window tint went pretty well. Only had to toss one piece, and that was because it ripped when trying to separate the film.
I rough cut the film to the length and height, then tape it to the outside of the window reversed, so when I pull the tint it's the correct orientation on the inside:
I mixed up some dishwashing soap in a spray bottle and sprayed the window glass after cleaning the glass thoroughly. Then I laid the tint on a flat surface and put masking tape on the edge of each side to help separate the protective film. As I pull them apart I spray the tint as I get 4"-5" apart. This keeps it from wrinkling, or dropping back against itself and sticking. Once I have it fully separated I lay it on the wetted glass and line up the bottom edge with the window fully up. I squeegee the soap and air bubbles to each side at the bottom, and out to the edges as I move up. Once I've got the bottom flat I use the squeegee to hold the side edge and a sharp razor blade to trim it close. After that I can roll the window down enough to expose the top edge, and continue cutting the sides with the blade all the way up. Once the bubbles are all worked out I can lay the razor along the top edge and trim it to the glass.
After it's set for 10 minutes or so I go back over each window with the squeegee to address any issues. If I see a bubble that wont work out I poke a hole with a sharp needle and work the air out. When the tint sits over night I'll go back and use some Novus plastic window cleaner to clean the inside. I never use regular window cleaner on the tint film, as it tends to make it dull over time and gets a cloudy look. Novus is designed specifically to clean plastic and helps keep it clear.
I use a long metal level to make straight cuts with the razor, as scissors wont get a straight line. Took me half an hour just to clean up all the clippings, and get them off my shoes!
Here's a picture of one side done:
And the other side. Even looking through with both sides done it doesn't seem to get a lot darker than just one side alone.
Took me about 3 hrs. to do the 6 windows. I didn't do the rear window, as I wanted front and rear to stay clear glass.Comment
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true, they make ones that are of similar shape to the C3 - however, if one puts a roll bar in the car; said carpet doesn't fit as wellOriginally posted by 1946Austin View PostIs the fridge full, and a TV in the shop? Corvettes are really easy! They make carpets for them still, and they're cheap!
and yes, Sat TV and refrigerator is full....
oh yes, and nice tint job - I'll have to try that cleaner on my tinted windows - thanks for the tipLast edited by SuperBuickGuy; November 21, 2012, 10:04 PM.Doing it all wrong since 1966Comment
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One of my favorites.......love the old skool look.Thom
"The object is to keep your balls on the table and knock everybody else's off..."Comment
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Thanks Monk!Originally posted by Monk View Post
After the T'day dust settled and everyone headed home I slipped out to the garage and did some preliminary fitting on the carpet. Measured out the center and cut for the shifter with just a small slot to start, then dropped the carpet over and started locating it, while I cut the hole longer to allow movement both ways.
Once the hole was enlarged just enough to get the carpet close, I got it laying over the hump and tunnel, and took a sharpie to the door openings to mark them out.
With the openings marked large, I cut the carpet and that allowed it to lay down better for a 2nd cut.
After the 2nd cut I pushed the carpet into all the corners and left it long where the door post covers go. I'll cover that carpet with the trim, so I want it long to allow for that. Next step is to fold it back on each side and glue the edges. After the edges are glued I can do one more trim and then begin installing the seat bases and seats.
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Looking really good!
Just when I think it couldn't get better... It does!Comment
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