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I used "Gaffer Tape". You can find it on Amazon. It's real close to the original liner but it has the added benefit of being tape so it stay...
I may be interesting in purchasing one. Let me know when you come up with a price. I have a lighting kit that would need to go with it. I could possib...
The short trim piece will need to be very carefully pried off. I'd be worried about damaging the paint so a couple pieces of duct tape would be wise. ...
Finally got the old girl in paint. I'm pleasantly surprised with my body work. I'm known to say "Never let a body man do mechanical work and nev...
I have one on my 48 parts car but it will need to be rebuilt. I could have it rebuilt and shipped but that would cost time and $$$. Do you know if he ...
I did this years ago on my 39 Packard. Oil bath air filters are poor at best. If you don't mind seeing a bit of paper filter it is a good upgrade. You...
Thanks for the advice Tim. I went that route and hit a dead end. The Dupont guy was nice and did a visual match off the Ditzler paint chip but that di...
And yet more areas of concern. When I bought the car it was mostly complete but the 3rd seat was laying loose. It is missing the wooden base along the...
Here's the areas in question, some of them specific to Suburbans.
Tom, Thanks for the offer of help. I'll send you a PM with my email address. Tim
As they say "Pictures are worth a thousand words." Any chance you could post pictures of the trunk, body jams and top edge of the front fend...
Are your cars original paint-wise? What color is the trunk area painted? I'm pretty sure the floor, spare holder and well, hinge, supports and lid edg...