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Should I adjust the windows to make this gap a lot smaller?
Should I adjust the windows to make this gap a lot smaller?
0 2023/06/03 21:24:46
Do additional seals reduce noise? These are oversize and there's one extra in search of minimum wind noise. Is it time to start fresh from factory?
Do additional seals reduce noise? These are oversize and there's one extra in search of minimum wind noise. Is it time to start fresh from factory?
0 2023/06/03 21:23:16
Start fresh from factory? Or do more seals usually help reduce noise?
Start fresh from factory? Or do more seals usually help reduce noise?
0 2023/06/03 21:22:21
Nudge this forward 1/8" to tighten the door-to-A_Pillar seal? Or does this look right?
Nudge this forward 1/8" to tighten the door-to-A_Pillar seal? Or does this look right?
0 2023/06/03 21:19:20
Reproduction seals don't leak and don't seem to make noise. Are they right from what you can see here?
Reproduction seals don't leak and don't seem to make noise. Are they right from what you can see here?
0 2023/06/03 21:16:22
Should I set the inward pressure of the window glass higher to keep out water & wind?
Should I set the inward pressure of the window glass higher to keep out water & wind?
0 2023/06/03 21:12:37
Have I gone too far shimming this seal down?
Have I gone too far shimming this seal down?
0 2023/06/03 21:06:33
Should the driver's front window rear edge be close to flush against the leading edge seal of the rear window?
Should the driver's front window rear edge be close to flush against the leading edge seal of the rear window?
0 2023/06/03 21:01:55
Saving workbench space with magnets.
Saving workbench space with magnets.
0 2022/07/14 09:29:57
Hang your tools with these super magnets, but they will happily pinch your fingers.
Hang your tools with these super magnets, but they will happily pinch your fingers.
0 2022/07/14 09:28:41
Bigger stuff on the bottom. 2ndary hangers in back left (A-M) and right (N-T); Acceleration pump stuff left middle, primary rods & power pistons on the right.
Bigger stuff on the bottom. 2ndary hangers in back left (A-M) and right (N-T); Acceleration pump stuff left middle, primary rods & power pistons on the right.
0 2022/07/14 09:20:58
Top level has tools in the back and little parts up front. Vacuum caps easy to find in the front right.
Top level has tools in the back and little parts up front. Vacuum caps easy to find in the front right.
0 2022/07/14 09:19:01
Height from bottom of 170 Series qjet power piston to top of rod hanging arms.
Height from bottom of 170 Series qjet power piston to top of rod hanging arms.
0 2022/07/14 09:08:21
Use the depth gauge feature on your caliper to measure the height of your qjet primary rod arms - get 'em equal for consistent side to side fuel metering.
Use the depth gauge feature on your caliper to measure the height of your qjet primary rod arms - get 'em equal for consistent side to side fuel metering.
0 2022/07/14 09:06:36
How to install your '66 big car inner fender trim correctly. It'll work both ways, so put the lip behind the radiator core and screw it in from the back.
How to install your '66 big car inner fender trim correctly. It'll work both ways, so put the lip behind the radiator core and screw it in from the back.
0 2022/05/31 17:38:08
A very large needle is needed to pull all 4 strings through the upholstery, foam & backing. You might need vise-grips to pull the strings through.
A very large needle is needed to pull all 4 strings through the upholstery, foam & backing. You might need vise-grips to pull the strings through.
0 2022/05/18 21:59:32
Tie your retention strings to consistent tension to hold the buttons consistently deep in your upholstery. Check your tension...
Tie your retention strings to consistent tension to hold the buttons consistently deep in your upholstery. Check your tension...
0 2022/05/18 21:53:47
Use the center pin to place the button correctly in your upholstery, looking at it from the front (aka visible) side. Use the strings to tie it in place if the pin isn't long enough.
Use the center pin to place the button correctly in your upholstery, looking at it from the front (aka visible) side. Use the strings to tie it in place if the pin isn't long enough.
0 2022/05/18 21:51:41
Cut your strings extra-long (16-20"). Mildly melting nylon cord allows you to route the string through pinback button holes.
Cut your strings extra-long (16-20"). Mildly melting nylon cord allows you to route the string through pinback button holes.
0 2022/05/18 21:49:53
Use your heat gun to melt the nylon cord into a U shape so you can press it through PinBack button holes.
Use your heat gun to melt the nylon cord into a U shape so you can press it through PinBack button holes.
0 2022/05/18 21:47:09
Nylon blinds string can hold your Olds seat buttons in place.
Nylon blinds string can hold your Olds seat buttons in place.
0 2022/05/18 21:44:04
Here's what's inside your Trico vacuum trunk release.
Here's what's inside your Trico vacuum trunk release.
0 2022/05/12 21:57:00
Trico vacuum trunk release sandwich with paper shim hack to increase vacuum seal tension against switch housing.
Trico vacuum trunk release sandwich with paper shim hack to increase vacuum seal tension against switch housing.
0 2022/05/12 21:37:16
Typical Mid-60's Trico vacuum trunk release. Observe port assignments or be prepared for a vacuum hiss...
Typical Mid-60's Trico vacuum trunk release. Observe port assignments or be prepared for a vacuum hiss...
0 2022/05/12 21:19:52
Left is what you see in the glove box of a Trico trunk release equipped '66 Big Olds. Right is a side view, so you can see the business end.
Left is what you see in the glove box of a Trico trunk release equipped '66 Big Olds. Right is a side view, so you can see the business end.
0 2022/05/12 21:17:29
Hacked Factory diagram for mid-60's Big Olds vacuum power door locks. This may help you install, repair or understand yours.
Hacked Factory diagram for mid-60's Big Olds vacuum power door locks. This may help you install, repair or understand yours.
0 2022/05/10 16:08:32
Lots of hours just to get a few shiny moldings in place. But fun.
Lots of hours just to get a few shiny moldings in place. But fun.
0 2022/05/09 14:08:41
A few hours with the buffer & your stainless can look like a mirror.
A few hours with the buffer & your stainless can look like a mirror.
0 2022/05/09 14:07:43
The 4 or 5 slots on the molding allow correct right-left adjustment. I didn't remove the locating screws. Luckily...
The 4 or 5 slots on the molding allow correct right-left adjustment. I didn't remove the locating screws. Luckily...
0 2022/05/09 13:36:53
Convertible top molding. Passenger side on the left. Buffing this up makes them look almost new.
Convertible top molding. Passenger side on the left. Buffing this up makes them look almost new.
0 2022/05/09 13:31:08
Screw slot locations, symmetric on each side of the car. This is the passenger side as viewed from the rear.
Screw slot locations, symmetric on each side of the car. This is the passenger side as viewed from the rear.
0 2022/05/09 13:24:14
Passenger side A-pillar. Grind this screw off or remove the windshield to get at all of them.
Passenger side A-pillar. Grind this screw off or remove the windshield to get at all of them.
0 2022/05/09 13:19:03
Once the reveal moldings are off, you'll see 3 screws securing the A-pillar molding to the windshield frame on the front.
Once the reveal moldings are off, you'll see 3 screws securing the A-pillar molding to the windshield frame on the front.
0 2022/05/09 13:13:30
Windshield reveal moldings and pliers. These work, but be careful of scratching / chipping glass.
Windshield reveal moldings and pliers. These work, but be careful of scratching / chipping glass.
0 2022/05/09 13:12:14
Tools to pop GM windsheild (and rear window) molding clips. Use a bending tool on the right to create a gap for the pliers or Y hook on the left and pull the clip toward the center of the windshield.
Tools to pop GM windsheild (and rear window) molding clips. Use a bending tool on the right to create a gap for the pliers or Y hook on the left and pull the clip toward the center of the windshield.
0 2022/05/09 12:29:01
Heat and solvent help remove the 3M mastic sealant. Heat also helps liquify it for reinstallation. Heat the parts on the bench, not your windshield.
Heat and solvent help remove the 3M mastic sealant. Heat also helps liquify it for reinstallation. Heat the parts on the bench, not your windshield.
0 2022/05/09 12:19:18
Use your small vice grips to stretch the spring and hook the clip over the bar in the mounting end of the wiper blade.
Use your small vice grips to stretch the spring and hook the clip over the bar in the mounting end of the wiper blade.
0 2022/05/09 09:19:34
Duct tape makes for a pretty good third hand when stretching springs.
Duct tape makes for a pretty good third hand when stretching springs.
0 2022/05/09 09:18:36
Grind off the end of the old spring. Don't hit the retention clip with the 2 holes.
Grind off the end of the old spring. Don't hit the retention clip with the 2 holes.
0 2022/05/09 09:14:43
Use a small flatblade to gently nudge the cover off the wiper arm. There a are 2 retention tangs to release. After this end is up, tap out the cover from the other end.
Use a small flatblade to gently nudge the cover off the wiper arm. There a are 2 retention tangs to release. After this end is up, tap out the cover from the other end.
0 2022/05/09 09:12:00