1977 Towncar Resto mod!

[wasagachris]

So what are you going to do with all the leftover Burr Ghan Dee interior? I just happen to know somebody who has a good home for some of it!

[sauceman]

Sell it

For the right price it will be removed, labeled and delivered in most of southern Ontario.

cheers

[wasagachris]

Sell it

For the right price it will be removed, labeled and delivered in most of southern Ontario.

cheers

Grrrrreat. Let me know when you are ready and once the thaw commences I'll see what I need for my 76 burgandy interior. I need some burgandy color keyed body side moldings too if you're changing them too. I'll PM you with contact info.

[sauceman]

I'm not sure on the body side moldings. I might go without, or since I'm painting the car black I would just paint the burgandy ones, not sure the direction I'm going to take with this.

I could have it completely removed in a week or so.


cheers

[sauceman]

Well here is the only rust issue around the back window, big relief!




Looks like there is two different pads under the vinyl, the center section is denser with the C pillars having a lighter "fluffier" material.




Removing the rear window.







Had a little two hour setback today when the 1/4' socket I was using to remove the trim nuts above the wheel well decided to fall down between the outer fender and inner wheel tub. Had to remove the antennae and the fuel filler pipe, which led to dropping the tank. Then I had to shove a wooden wedge to have enough room to stick a magnet and remove said socket.




Also came across this sight after removing the trunk carpet;




Anybody repair this area before? And if so what was the method?


Total mouse body's so far - 3

cheers

[navguy12]

Had a little two hour setback today when the 1/4' socket I was using to remove the trim nuts above the wheel well decided to fall down between the outer fender and inner wheel tub.

Now you are a member of that special club (just got internet back after the ice storm last Friday)

[sauceman]

Had a little two hour setback today when the 1/4' socket I was using to remove the trim nuts above the wheel well decided to fall down between the outer fender and inner wheel tub.

Now you are a member of that special club (just got internet back after the ice storm last Friday)

Ya ice storms suck! And I think I'm a founding member LOL, should write a book.

Today consisted of repairing the rear window defrost connections, since it was working this strip most likely came apart during the removal process;



Also removed the front seats and vacuumed the carpet, pretty good shape!



The worst part of the front seats, seam coming apart on drivers seat.



More pics here;

http://s140.photobucket.com/user/Saucem ... t=3&page=1



cheers

[navguy12]

I see the trim plate for the power window and seat switches in the drivers front door "bows" out like mine did on my '77.

I fashioned a small "cube" out of softwood and, with the plate out of the arm-rest, I would loosen the units holding the actual chrome buttons and "english" the cube between the two sets of units.

I can't find a photo of it, but what you do is use the cube as a wedge (if you will) and it will remove most/all of that bow.

All very carefully, of course.

Your carpet is very clean, real nice shape.

[sauceman]

Thanks, I'm going to try that. I think I can visualize what your saying.


cheers

[Dan Szwarc]

Saucy, see if you can post your pics using the "File attach" feature. I can't view them from work.

Plus, if you ever lose your hosting, the pics will always be here.

[sauceman]

For you my U.N. friend I make good deal

I'll try that when I get home as the photos are not on my work comp.



testing...

cheers

[navguy12]

yep, the car is cheaper......

[RMAENV]

Yep,


I agree. The car will be much cheaper in the long run. It will also look better as it ages and never says "no" when you want to take it for a "ride".

[sauceman]

Finally finished building an extra 10 x 14 shed to hold all the parts for the 77, 75 and a bunch of extras I had that came with the 75.

She's listing to port!

I think the old girl exceeded the load rating of my cheap wheel dollies!

cheers

[wasagachris]

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I think maybe your Titanic land yacht has hit an iceberg.