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Re: really into it now

To: "Spit-LIST" <spitfires@autox.team.net>
Subject: Re: really into it now
From: "Peter S." <alfapete@pacbell.net>
Date: Thu, 5 Aug 1999 13:00:33 -0700
I wrote that post last Thursday.  What took so long to get on the List?
Ps

----- Original Message -----
From: Peter S. <alfapete@pacbell.net>
To: Spit-LIST <spitfires@autox.team.net>
Sent: Thursday, July 29, 1999 6:55 PM
Subject: really into it now


>
> Ok, I've got the major restoration bug and I'm taking my car in to be
> painted tomorrow.  I've done lots of body work and sanding, stripping off
> parts etc and its finally ready for paint.  Nothing but tail lights until
I
> get there!
> I've got to put a new top on but have never done it before.  Is it
something
> the die hard home mechanic can do reasonably? (76 1500)  Also I was hoping
> to get a tan top to match the tan seats which I think would look nice with
a
> red exterior.  Anybody have a picture of this configuration?
>
> What color should the wiper motor and bracket be?
>
> I've got new waist / roll up window seals - all four.  Whats the trick to
> putting these on without having to remove the upper door caps?
>
> There is a curved bar apparently missing from the right side under hood
> area.  Should it not be there because of the battery?  It looks like it
> would clear my battery but maybe a PO removed it to clear a tall battery?
> Is it important to the strength of the hood?
>
> There are no emblems of any sort on my car.  Other than the stick on
decals,
> what should there be?  I despise the decals.
>
> Peter S
> http://members.tripod.com/~petersiposs/cars-1.html
>


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