RE: Restoration Sequence Question

[David Bailey <bb64d440@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

I'd also go with Akron Don Gallimore and Gary's advise " to put a big sheet of plastic under the car when it is stored out under cover to prevent condensation forming on the underside of the car".
Dave B

 
> To: 1962to1965mopars@xxxxxxxxxx
> From: spigot2039@xxxxxxxxxxx
> Subject: Re: Restoration Sequence Question
> Date: Fri, 30 Jul 2010 18:51:40 -0500
> 
> 
> I vote with Akron Don's good advice. 
> 
> Also, you can use one of the newfangled small video digital recorders; they have come down in price a lot. Set it up and record as you take apart anything with multiple small parts, like under-dash. Store the digital files on a CD so you can play it back (backwards if possible) to help you remember how the heck that went together.... Of course, put the CDs in a place you can find them in a year! :) 
> 
> And put a big sheet of plastic under the car when it is stored out under cover to prevent condensation forming on the underside of the car.
> 
> Thanks,
> Gary H.
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> >I think you need to do the body work first without the top in the way.  I'm 
> >wrapping up my '65 Satellite convertible right now.
> >
> >TAKE PICTURES till you think you have too many then take three times more.  
> >Also, BAG & TAG everything in as small a group as you can.  Then keep all the 
> >related stuff together.  I bought a LOT of storage boxes to keep the groups 
> >together - Interior, top, under hood, dash, consol, firewall, interior lights, 
> >etc.  You may spend $100-200 on containers but you're working on a $25,000 
> >project - don't go cheap here or you'll go nuts finding stuff during assembly. 
> > 
> >Akron Don Gallimore
> >
> >----- Original Message ----
> 
> >> I have started work on my 65 Bel II vert, doing all the mechanical/engine
> >> stuff required but need a group opinion on what to do first.
> >> 1 Do all the body work/paint required or
> >> 2. Replace/repair all the convertible top parts
> >> Unfortunately the car has to sit out under cover for now and my thoughts were
> >> to do the top first to help seal the interior but it may be a year before I
> >> get to complete the body/paint work.
> >> Comments/opinions desired.
> >> Thanks
> >> Nico Over
> 
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