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    Hood brackets won't go down

    Boy, this is an oldie, but it looks as though this begs to be addressed. Think about it. A real Mopar guy in Washington? Who'd a thunk it. For those that are having trouble consider this. When removing the hood check it out and see if it's closing nicely before you remove it then mark the bolt...
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    first time installing pans and quarters questions

    POR 15 stinks when your trying to weld through it. Just a thought. Why burn it off. Wait till your done welding. JMO. Small Block
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    Floor install

    Sounds and looks like these guys have been there and done that. My 64 Savoy is on the rotisserie now and they do say some stuff that will help ya. Keep this in mind. On the bottom of the original pan are some brackets for various cables and maybe some seat bolt reinforcing plates. There was with...
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    hard to find part...for me anyway

    PM me if ya still need one. Not for sure but i think i have some doors in the trailer. Small Block
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    How does the wiper system work on an a body?

    Put your wiper motor back in it's place if it works. There is a bar that conmects things together. One of those bars seems to have come off the motor shaft. It just stays in place with a plastic nut or clip. Get on your back with a flashlite and look around. Might access the system through the...
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    A-body top question.

    The one and only yr i went to Carlisle there was a Pink Duster with a black painted top in the rare shed. It was stated to be one of one with that color combo and as of Sunday someone had made an offer of $75,000 and didn't get it bought. That was probably 5 yrs or so ago. Small Block
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    What do I use to stick a "plymouth" script?

    It already has sticky on it? but dried up? Dab the sticky with laquer thinner and let it stand for a bit to livin it up then stick it where you want. I think you'll be happy. Small Block
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    Nubie Question?

    Welcome Dust, Glad to have ya so make your self at home and ask all the questions you want. We're here to help if and when we can. Small Block
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    68 wiper arms

    Hince the flat black color on the mopar hoods. Mine are all flat black so i can see to drive. You're on to it guys. Small Block
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    Undercoating

    I use the 3M "Underseal" rubberized undercoating in black. Part # is 08883. Hope ya find what you're looking for. Small Block
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    Buffing, compounding,??? Help

    Just got back from Memphis meeting yet another great FABO member from Austrailia and started checking the site and i see this. Let me ask a couple of questions before i spout off. Paint? Did you do a base/clear? How many coats of base? How many coats of clear? Ever use a run cutter? Are the runs...
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    Buff/Polish Glass???

    When i restore a vehicle i take out the glass and lay it flat upon a padded, folding frame then srape the rough stuff off with a razor. Then with water and soap lightly wash it with 0000 steel wool. After that process i wet it down and use a final glaze polish on my variable speed buffer and...
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    Blackout hood paint. Whats best?

    Best? Your call, but i've used the flatening additive in the clear and i've used the rot rod black. The original is called "Organisol" I prefer the flatening additive from my experience. Small Block
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    wiper motor linkage removal?

    No one mention the main issue on getting em out.....Get on your back and reach way up in that tight spot. Small Block
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    Roof to rain gutter...sealer?

    Dont have any pics but the method of application is doning a caulking gun and squirting it out along the rain gutter then smoothing it down with your finger. Not really tough. No rocket science here. Small Block
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    Stripe and decals sets

    I vote Gary. Small Block
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    Anybody to help with vinyl top install

    Too bad you live where you live and i live where i live if that makes sence. I'd be glad to help but there's too much air between us. No takers in your area? Must be plenty of work. Good luck with it and if ya need any advice like talking ya through it let me know. Two guys or four hands work...
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    I need a roof (please help)

    Here Here...whats all the fuss about 451. I'm sure Dallas can fix ya up and if he cant i know he's gona send you to me. Your in good hands and you can bet this aint Allstate. Keep us posted. Small Block
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    help me find a bezel?

    You'll find it here. Just keep asking and looking....and buy the way. Welcome to the greatest A body site on the web. I'm not the only good guy here so you'll be running into a lot of em ....and gals too. Good to have ya on board. Small Block
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    Flat Black Paint code?

    Not "Correct" but just yesterday we painted the front hood on the gold duster with SEM Trim Black. I'll call it somewhere between flat and very low gloss. Looks good. Like mentioned above the original paint was called "Organisol" Small Block
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    I need a part identified or what it is called...

    Auto body supply store. I bought a box full of em last time in. Basically the same retainer that holds the hood insulation in. Good luck Small Block
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    Help! my windows are a wreck!

    I wondered when someone would spell out the real solution. Been reading all the replys and taking it all in. Myself i have used the 3M buffing compound with much success. I can remove a glass from the field and bring it in the shop. Place it on the foam covered horses and scrape all the black...
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    US Body hemi hood

    In the not so far off future i'll be looking for a Hemi scoop for my 68 SS Dart so i'll be needing advice also. Never used one of the brand you speak of but i will be watching this post. Small Block
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    To Start Over or Not?

    I assumed you had a chance to look over his work before you hired him to do yours? Whos recommendation were you working off of when you hired him? I like fitting metal. It just takes time if you want it to look like something other than hammered s*#t. Small Block
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    To Start Over or Not?

    You say he used a TORCH on a floor pan? I guess he didn't have a plasma cutter or a spot weld drill, or a cutting disc on an air tool? Sounds like he's heavy into field cultivators or dozers. Small Block
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    matte black twister decals?

    Check with Challengergary. He's on here and has a special this month. Small Block
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    Primer color/Paint hue?

    Hey Gary: be thinkin about the side stripes for this thing per the color sample i sent you. Let me know how much and where to send the money honey. It's like the stripe that was on your car but a different color. Let me know. Paint is done. Now all that's left is sanding our buts off. Small Block
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    Primer color/Paint hue?

    Second coat of clear is on. Now it's time for an MGD and then we'll put on a third coat of clear. 1 beer between coats is our timing, I've been out here since 7 AM, Let's see......5 coats of base ...that's 5 beers and 2 coats of clear...that's 2 more....so i've got one more MGD to go......now...
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    Primer color/Paint hue?

    We've got 5 coats of Tahitian Gold on and 1 coat of clear. It's Miller time. 1 beer between coats then back to the clear coat. Tahitian Gold....sounds like some really good smoke. This MGD is the ticket. Maybe it's the fumes of the paint..but what ever it is it's really good. Vic will post pics...
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    Primer color/Paint hue?

    Vic is here and we've got it mask off, the prep sol is been wiped down, floor is watered down and the paint is poured in the mixin can so nothin left to do but squirt the goods. Pics to follow. Here we go............
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