I salvaged my original fender seals but now I'm thinking of back tracking and using your method. The black under the cowl vents is also a good idea.

fenders on, lined up, and cut, buffed and polished

marker lights installed and wired

new "fuzzies" from vintage rubber. question: should the rubber overlap the window frame as shown in the second picture?

finally got the new seat foam yesterday. hopefully have the seats done next week end

7 hours ago, sweatybetty said:

should the rubber overlap the window frame as shown in the second picture?

Every old one I've seen has been cut to the angle of the window frame on the inside edge but cutting the squeegee to the outside edge would probably keep out more water.

FWIW - The replacements I purchased several years ago from BD were angle-cut to butt against but not overlap onto the window frame.

the person i talked to said he had bought a few sets when BD closed up shop. i think ill try trimming them to match

a couple more things off my list. i bet i spent the better part of 6 hours sandblasting the grill, lots of little nooks and crannies. i believe this is the only body part on the whole car i didnt have to repair! just sandblast and paint

finally got the seat foam and covers done. the foam came from msa, and the covers from interior innovations. i spent maybe 3 hours on the seats. Hardways thread here

 was a big help. instead of plastic, i used baby powder on the foam. the covers went on easily. i also took the seat hinges apart and powder-coated them and the screws. just waiting on carpet, wheels and door panels now

 

Seats look good. If you put them out in the sun and heat for a couple of hours the material will conform better and smooth out some of the wrinkles.

i got home today and my lovely bride tells me "happy tuesday"  tires tomorrow

 

also, i got the carpet kit from z specialties today. from what i see, it looks very nice. will update as i go

Do you read "Anniston, Alabama" anywhere on there?  ACC?

On Saturday, May 27, 2017 at 10:45 AM, sweatybetty said:

a couple more things off my list. i bet i spent the better part of 6 hours sandblasting the grill, lots of little nooks and crannies. i believe this is the only body part on the whole car i didnt have to repair! just sandblast and paint

finally got the seat foam and covers done. the foam came from msa, and the covers from interior innovations. i spent maybe 3 hours on the seats. Hardways thread here

 was a big help. instead of plastic, i used baby powder on the foam. the covers went on easily. i also took the seat hinges apart and powder-coated them and the screws. just waiting on carpet, wheels and door panels now

 

Yes the grill is quite intricate but it looks good when finished. Nice job SWEATS. You will have to post a video of the engine growling soon!

21 hours ago, siteunseen said:

Do you read "Anniston, Alabama" anywhere on there?  ACC?

no. it was from somewhere in commiefornia