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^^^^ Also there is nothing that will stop your project cold more than waiting for a part. Planning your job is really important. After COVID order processing manufacturing/procurement and shipping has gotten really long. Know your lead times and order appropriately ahead so that you’re not...

Keep all the parts in one place. Scatting parts all over your garage is a recipe for disappointment.

If you run into a problem sometimes it’s better to stop and walk away and think it through. Plowing ahead hastily to get it done quickly often leads to wasted time and regret. If the FSM doesn’t help ASK FOR HELP HERE. The members here and FABO are very knowledgeable and the majority want to...

Make sure to have the factory service manual or SFM. It can be a PITA finding something but it’s the holy Grail. Almost everything you need is in there. It’s also free!

Watch out for your belt after painting! Use a fender cover. There are soft belts like the one pictured by Snap On.

When installing headliner use a good contact cement. You need one strong enough to hold while you stretch. It makes all the difference. If you use the wrong stuff you will end up with wrinkles. I tried several BEFORE I used this particular Weldwood Landau. Others mentioned this but it’s...

When installing weatherstrip use sprayway to lubricate the rubber. Will make it easier and have better results!

I’ll start with a simple one. Do not throw ANYTHING away during disassembly! Even if you think it’s trash. Sometimes old genuine parts are better than reproduction. Also can be used for inspection later or during body repair alignment and measurements.

Please add a single tip per post with any pictures or explanation you desire to share here regarding restoration. Remember ONE TIP PER POST

Just about enough clearance but do need to move the whole trunk assembly over an 1/8”. Tried shoving it like other mentioned but it real doesn’t move. Looks like a minor adjustment with the screws loose?

Yes I believe I used this in the past but can’t remember did it dry fairly hard?

Hey guys Happy Thanksgiving! Thank you for all the help support and encouragement over the years! Couldn’t have come this far without you. Hope everyone has a happy and healthy break from the grind. Ron

What type of seam sealer dries hard and is paintable? Do all urethane sealers dry hard? I don’t want the stuff that stays gooey.

What about the roof rail weather strip? Seems like a contact cement would be ideal since it’s an overhead installation.?.

Thank you Wayne your always so helpful to me and I appreciate it a lot!

Did you guys @dadsbee @1 Wild R/T use the same glue on the door seals as well?

Yeah in researching this I read your past post showing where yours cracked. I got mine from Rick Ehrenberg. He said these particular switches are made by an OEM and he sells good stuff from my past experience. Old OEM switches may be correct but if plastic breakage is an issue, 60 year old...

Confirmed just now new turn signal switch was bad. I didn’t want to blame any parts as I rebuilt my entire harness and it was possible I made a wiring error. But indeed bad switch!

Was thinking of pinion angle measurement? Or spring curvature? That kind of measurement. I am just not familiar enough to know. But leaf springs are fairly inexpensive so I might just replace them. They are old like me….

Any inputs on leaf spring inspection? What to measure other than Left Right comparison? When do you know they need to be replaced when only worn not broken etc? This would be the time for me to do it …. If needed…