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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
Fresh wiper arm springs help your wipers stay against the windshield at higher speeds.
Fresh wiper arm springs help your wipers stay against the windshield at higher speeds.
0 2022/05/09 09:08:09
0 2022/05/09 09:06:55
Early experiment, will need to figure out an end solution and how to make it look cleaner.
Early experiment, will need to figure out an end solution and how to make it look cleaner.
0 2022/05/03 12:33:30
While you're filling voids, why not?
While you're filling voids, why not?
0 2022/05/03 12:32:23
Just before putting the door panel back on
Just before putting the door panel back on
0 2022/05/03 12:28:20
Why not make it look clean?
Why not make it look clean?
0 2022/05/03 12:24:36
Upholsterer's trick to turn a corner neatly.
Upholsterer's trick to turn a corner neatly.
0 2022/05/03 12:20:18
'66 Starfire door with Trimlok P seal edging. I retained the factory seals, but this helps reduce noise.
'66 Starfire door with Trimlok P seal edging. I retained the factory seals, but this helps reduce noise.
0 2022/05/03 12:18:44
Trimlok adhesive P seal. It can make your doors a bit harder to close in the early going.
Trimlok adhesive P seal. It can make your doors a bit harder to close in the early going.
0 2022/05/03 12:14:50
Tips & tricks to quiet a Big Olds. Not factory, but I think it helps. And they're fun projects.
Tips & tricks to quiet a Big Olds. Not factory, but I think it helps. And they're fun projects.
0 2022/05/03 12:07:03
Aluminum backed, 1/4" thick, closed cell foam works much better than GM's tarpaper water barriers from the 60's to eliminate noise, heat & water from the cabin.
Aluminum backed, 1/4" thick, closed cell foam works much better than GM's tarpaper water barriers from the 60's to eliminate noise, heat & water from the cabin.
0 2022/05/03 11:57:34
Cut it to fit and enjoy a quieter car. It can make door panels a bit harder to fit.
Cut it to fit and enjoy a quieter car. It can make door panels a bit harder to fit.
0 2022/05/03 11:53:36
The death of a fairly rare and cool option. I may rewire it someday, but luckily I had a spare in my stash...
The death of a fairly rare and cool option. I may rewire it someday, but luckily I had a spare in my stash...
0 2021/09/16 09:21:50
Modern accessories powered by modern relay. Isolated, easier to maintain, and safer than lots of amps through 55 year old wires.
Modern accessories powered by modern relay. Isolated, easier to maintain, and safer than lots of amps through 55 year old wires.
0 2021/09/16 08:44:35
Circuit isolater labeled to make maintenance down the road much easier.
Circuit isolater labeled to make maintenance down the road much easier.
0 2021/09/16 08:36:15
Make your own mounting templates with blue tape & a sharpie.
Make your own mounting templates with blue tape & a sharpie.
0 2021/09/16 08:31:43
I mounted mine with the realy on the right and flipped the fuses. The ground mount is hidden in upper right corner here.
I mounted mine with the realy on the right and flipped the fuses. The ground mount is hidden in upper right corner here.
0 2021/09/16 08:28:51
Painless Wiring Kit. Good stuff. I'm not affiliated, just a happy customer.
Painless Wiring Kit. Good stuff. I'm not affiliated, just a happy customer.
0 2021/09/16 08:26:41
55 year old iron manifolds can crack and create exhaust leaks. Not fatal to the car, but are we at end of life for this engine part?
55 year old iron manifolds can crack and create exhaust leaks. Not fatal to the car, but are we at end of life for this engine part?
0 2021/06/25 11:27:04
65-70 Olds Factory dual manifold. The heat riser spring thing is rusted solid like they all do.
65-70 Olds Factory dual manifold. The heat riser spring thing is rusted solid like they all do.
0 2021/06/25 11:19:40
Rubber strip on the inside leaves the metal touching glass which feels wrong to me.
Rubber strip on the inside leaves the metal touching glass which feels wrong to me.
0 2021/06/10 21:44:13
Is this the right order for the glass mounting parts?
Is this the right order for the glass mounting parts?
0 2021/06/10 21:40:50
Install your hood latch rod in the upper hole to reduce hood opening effort by just a little. Retain the rod with an E clip.
Install your hood latch rod in the upper hole to reduce hood opening effort by just a little. Retain the rod with an E clip.
0 2021/06/09 10:14:57
Could this bushing-to-mounting ear gap allow noisy suspension front/rear movement?
Could this bushing-to-mounting ear gap allow noisy suspension front/rear movement?
0 2021/06/04 14:06:47
Cracks like this can cause noise, but on this one, I think not yet. But I could be just plain wrong.
Cracks like this can cause noise, but on this one, I think not yet. But I could be just plain wrong.
0 2021/06/04 14:04:07
Bang this bend back into shape? Or bad idea?
Bang this bend back into shape? Or bad idea?
0 2021/06/04 14:02:41
Could this bend be causing an intermittent suspencion clunk?
Could this bend be causing an intermittent suspencion clunk?
0 2021/06/04 14:00:08
Does this bushing look o.k. to you?
Does this bushing look o.k. to you?
0 2021/06/04 13:57:30
No raising spring tension, little spring-releaes risk. This is the safe way to remove and bench-repair window regulators.
No raising spring tension, little spring-releaes risk. This is the safe way to remove and bench-repair window regulators.
0 2021/06/01 20:43:09
Be careful with regulators when the windows are down - springs are loaded with tension which can hurt you.
Be careful with regulators when the windows are down - springs are loaded with tension which can hurt you.
0 2021/06/01 20:41:33
Mid-60's GM B body front passenger window regulator as viewed from outside the car. Here are some suggested lubrication points.
Mid-60's GM B body front passenger window regulator as viewed from outside the car. Here are some suggested lubrication points.
0 2021/06/01 20:34:15
Typical mid-60's GM passenger electric front window regulator for a big car - 88's, 98's, Electra's, Wildcats, Bonneviles and so on.
Typical mid-60's GM passenger electric front window regulator for a big car - 88's, 98's, Electra's, Wildcats, Bonneviles and so on.
0 2021/06/01 20:07:33
Left to right from cleaners to abrasives
Left to right from cleaners to abrasives
0 2021/06/01 08:01:28
Convertible windshield lower molding is ever so slightly wider than hardtop lower molding at the outer lip bend. Who knew?
Convertible windshield lower molding is ever so slightly wider than hardtop lower molding at the outer lip bend. Who knew?
0 2021/05/21 16:38:49