Re: Orange Juice'd - My 77

by orange Juiced Thu Dec 26, 2013 2:57 pm

Hey guys, how's everyone doing? I've been MIA for awhile, hope everyone's doing good. Since the last I've been here, my project has pretty much been on the back burner. I've had some set backs and just recently I started working on it again. Maybe can have it done within a year or so. I have taken a few steps back on some items already finished. and plan on changing a few.

about 2 months ago
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shaved the firewall and went with a Summit's bright Orange Metallic sumup314. It does have a ton of metallic but the color is not like the chip book, its way off.

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so we are using it as a base coat and going back with kandy on top.

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by dynchel Thu Dec 26, 2013 3:09 pm

That looks nice. I've seen your posts in the archives and wondered where you went. (Anong others) Your car reminds me of a "cool" version of the Eddie money "shaken" car. Welcome back. John m.

by 77mali Thu Dec 26, 2013 3:31 pm

B!tchin' colors dude....lookin' good!

by thatfnthing Thu Dec 26, 2013 3:34 pm

Much better with the candy!

by orange Juiced Thu Dec 26, 2013 3:41 pm

Thanks guys.

by Mcarlo77 Thu Dec 26, 2013 3:58 pm

Love the color!

by driveit Thu Dec 26, 2013 4:37 pm

Me too.

by 1973montec Thu Dec 26, 2013 5:27 pm

lookin good

that color rocks

by orange Juiced Fri Dec 27, 2013 11:09 pm

repainted the block and tranny yesterday

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Installed the engine today, kinda looks like wall-e, lol. I'm not sure if the shotgun scoop will fit under the hood.

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by Tom77 Sat Dec 28, 2013 9:37 am

Very nice! Sure will be a show stopper!

by driveit Sat Dec 28, 2013 5:06 pm

Love the color on the Engine and Transmission. Oh and it does look like Wall-E!

by orange Juiced Sun Jan 26, 2014 10:50 pm

I need a BIG favor guys. I'm adding a landau top, if anyone has done the conversion or has more info i would greatly appreciate it. Looking for part #s for the trim clips and screws for trim. How many clips and screws does it use? If any one has pics for the rear and side so i can reference it when adding the trim.

Thanks
Eddie

by 77mali Tue Jan 28, 2014 4:50 pm

You may want to contact member G3Nut on here. All his cars have been vinyl top cars...don't know specifically if he's ever redone a landau but he'd prob be able to help you out. He's a real good dude.

by Mcarlo77 Tue Jan 28, 2014 8:23 pm

If you aren't in a big hurry, I can snap some pics once I'm able to get back out into the yards. Right now, it's been like living in the Antartic. No...it's worse than that.

But, from what I recall, there are no screws to hold those clips on. They used little studs that I suppose were spot welded onto the sheet metal that the clips slipped over. You certainly could use small screws when the time comes to install the clips. Also, you should be able to lay those moldings down on the car and use tape or some such method to mark where to accurately position them.

by Limey SE Wed Jan 29, 2014 2:17 am

they would look similar ( not exactly ) and they have a little pop rivet type end spot welded to car and the clip slides over it

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by Limey SE Wed Jan 29, 2014 2:21 am

Moulding Clips:Moulding Clips - Car-Pak

www.carpak.com/files2/7_MouldingClips2005.pdf · PDF file

clip-vinyl top moulding across top of roof ... clip-moulding g.m. ‘77 unit package 100 87-6363 ... moulding chevrolet, malibu, el camino

by Limey SE Wed Jan 29, 2014 2:22 am

you will still need the little rivet looking thing welded to car Trying to find a pic for you Juiced

http://www.ebay.com/itm/chevelle-malibu-languna-vinyl-roof-molding-set-1973-1974-1975-1976-1977-A-BODY-/271299382381?pt=Vintage_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item3f2ab40c6d

by Limey SE Wed Jan 29, 2014 3:03 am

http://www.ecklerschevelle.com/chevelle-and-malibu-molding-clip-stud-1964-1983.html

by Wallyuph Wed Jan 29, 2014 9:05 am

They make a pop rivet stud to replace that screw type. It works much better.

Do a search for Au-Ve-co part number listed below and see if you can find them better priced. I just listed this for reference. Some vinyl trim have a threaded stud clip on the trunk deck lid area for retaining that section.

7915 for rivet gun
http://dixied.com/store/product1731.html

7981 The nose piece
http://dixied.com/store/product1741.html

11104 for the Rivets
http://dixied.com/store/product3032.html

It will go on just like a pop rivet but leaves the stud sticking up enough to slide the clip over it with just the right amount of play for the clips. It looks just like the windshield clip molding studs I used this on my back window after welding in new metal. Works much better than the screw one. Put a small dot of silicone or RTV on drill hole after you drill the holes. I find its best to pint the hole and let it dry with a small touch up brush before installing the rivets. Less chance of rust setting in.

by Wallyuph Wed Jan 29, 2014 10:33 am

Here is sample of a regular rivet and the one for the trim raised up. This is with tool, nose and rivet listed above

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by orange Juiced Sat Feb 01, 2014 10:13 pm

Thanks 77mali, I'll contact him.

No hurry Mcarlo77, I came across a couple of pics last night on google for the sides, even the rear corners. What i need is a pic of the back trim to get an idea of the distance from the trunk edge and the back window.

Limey, thanks for the links. I'll have to see if i can figure out which clip it is on the 1st link. There's 3 on page 2 that looks like the one that was stuck on the trim. . . I think the one i need is part # 76-4264. . . The 3rd link is what i was looking for, I'll have to see if i can find it at a better price,

Wallyuph- i might have to do the rivets. even at those prices its not that bad, i was thinking it was going to be more expensive going that route. thanks for the links

by orange Juiced Sun Feb 02, 2014 12:16 am

got a little further on the build, painted the steering wheel, column, radiator support, and inner fenders.

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Working on the gauges, starting on the dash next.

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by 77mali Sun Feb 02, 2014 12:47 am

Lookin' good dude.
Love the color, nice gauges too. Looks cool w/ the tach in the right pod.
Is the car a low rider?

by Joe73 Sun Feb 02, 2014 8:30 am

Looks great. Love the color. What brand paint and what brand clear are you using?

by dynchel Sun Feb 02, 2014 9:27 am

77mali wrote:Lookin' good dude.
Love the color, nice gauges too. Looks cool w/ the tach in the right pod.
Is the car a low rider?

"Juiced" normally implies hydraulics.

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