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@grannyknot @SteveJ Did you all see the other two posts #791 & 792?

How do you expect that will hold up over time? Is an applicator necessary or are you just using those to spread it out?

I also used some SEM vinyl prep and some Satin black and recolored the rocker trim

I have some questions about the hatch assembly. I had thought about installing the glass in the hatch before putting it on the car, but now I'm thinking it might be easier to get the hatch on the car without the extra weight of the glass. That would mean installing the glass from inside the hatch space though Also how do these mount? I may have answered my own question but wanted to be sure. I have new clips for these This is an old clip and it appears that there is emblem retainer that helps hold the clips to the car? I looked on car part manual and they say there are M4 screws holding the vents onto the hatch, but that doesn't seem right... https://www.carpartsmanual.com/datsun/Z-1969-1978/body-240z/tail-gate-panel-trim-lock-rear-bumper

I worked on the hatch glass one day last week. I needed to get the trim into the gasket. I started with the top piece and then did the two lower corners. On the top piece I put the inner edge into the gasket and then used my thumb to roll the outside flap out and over the trim. Working my way down the piece. On the two lower pieces, I go them set in the corner so that both legs would go into the inner lip. Then I got one end tucked about 4", then I went to the other end and worked my way towards the corner. The issue gets to be where the trim has a much sharper corner than the gasket wants to make. Have to keep working and trying to shape the gasket to the tighter radius. I did eventually get it. I am hoping the hatch itself will help to reinforce the tight radius

So I worked on jute some more the car. I ordered the jute from "The Roadster Factory" per @Zup. It was not quite enough to do the whole car. I am short one section for under a front floor mats. I also cut and buffed the hatch. That was a disappointing because I believe I have sanding scratches in the base coat. No getting them out now... 😞

@inline6 Did you make any progress on carpets? Chester & Herods?

If a source could be found for the rivets then this might be a possibility for others to follow. I also suspect his press is pretty strong like 30 or 40 tons or more. It is also amazing how much movement he has even with the tight tolerances of the rebuilt hinge. I assume it's just a function of how many connections there are and the tolerance stacking

I received a tracking number today. Originating in Karachi, Pakistan. Looks like it will be here in about a week. Looking forward to seeing these pieces

More details and pics, please

Yes, and I believe it is because of the multilayer complexity. Lots of surface area and low on the car. All those layers get wet but can't get dry and it's not galvanized. A modern chassis dip would probably help alot.

I ordered the tunnel leather package and the shifter boots. If this works out I will probably do seats and door panels too. We'll see... I got his email back today: Hi Charles, Sincere apologies for the inconvenience, I will get back to you shortly with the status. Thanks. Khalid.

So here is the issue: I placed an order at the end of August this year. 4-6 weeks for delivery. That's fine, no rush. I sent an email at the end of October. They told me,"There's no problem with the order. It should go out the end of this week or next week." So it's four weeks later now and still no leather! Currently 12 weeks later and it's starting to hold up progress. I emailed them again today. We'll see what they say...

Has anyone had dealings with Interior Innovations? I wanted to see how your experience was

Either kick panel would be my first choice. I would want it somewhere you dont have to be a contortionist to get to

That's good progress!

Start on post #233 and see if there's anything helpful here

Paint thickness might be an issue for me

@zKars Any advise on the reinstallation of these pieces?

You could adopt me! I'll show an interest 😁

I think in your case, you will probably want to wet sand before buffing unless your trim is scratch free. You are working towards a much higher standard than I am

Here are the buffs I bought https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B087R5HSNB/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

So we worked on Cody's car some. We got the header from Troy Ermish. He was more than willing to work with us on some fitment issues. The header touches the block near the outside edge of the bell housing. We spent some time with the die grinder and clearanced the block and bell housing. It's pretty close to the floor. Hopefully the motor doesn't move that much in the mounts Then I mixed up some blue to touch up where we had been grinding The other issue is the parking brake cable. We need to pull it over to the side but there is too much slack. So we going to try to take 3" out of it We'll see how that goes

I love the hardware documentation!! That Is so helpful!

If the numbers don't make sense then counting turns is pretty fool proof