1964 Comet Caliente Convertible trim repair and paint & quarter glass reassembly

This episode includes details of getting various trim and parts ready for re-assembly. 

Trim needs to repaired, painted, polished and parts need to be sorted, figured out and installed, 

with final adjustments to come later.

Above - Current state has the seats and carpet (loosely) installed,
tank was rust-prepped and painted and taillights installed.

Below - Rear panel trim is in decent shape - couple dings and some faded trim paint

Above & Below - Installing Quarter Trim Windows

Above - Masking of the trim black reveals on rear trim panels

Below: All painted up, 

                                                                    Including the seat belt buckles!

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 Enjoy the Sunset - on the Prairies!

(from our bathroom window - lol!)

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COMPLETE Restoration '1974 Dodge Challenger - update

I did a COMPLETE 100 point restoration on this 74 Challenger a while back - still stands up!

It was actually WORSE than this:

In the end I went through and detailed the entire engine bay, including a MOPAR Battery cover, painted the brake booster with Eastwood's Cadmium Brake Booster Combo, original style spring clamps, right down to the ignition modules on the firewall and charcoal cannister on the rad support!

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1964 MERCURY COMET Caliente 

COMPLETE RESTORATION

YT Series now avaialble!

https://youtu.be/GVwyjE1eN70

This is what happens when only the top side is "restored"

Above: even with the fender off, it didn't look that bad..

Below: A little wrinkle on the bumper filler

Right side looked clean

But a look underneath reveals all the sins of neglect..

Engine and trans had been leaking for a while!

E-tek Restorations - A short History

I've been in the business of cars - both professionally and as a hobby - my entire life. My father was a master mechanic and painter, arriving in Canada from Germany and opening his own shop in 1963. It was there that I learned body, paint and mechanical work. 

To say my father was a perfectionist is an understatement. He trained with Mercedes and Jaguar before coming to Canada to specialize in those marquees before branching out into all other makes.

Over my teen and young adult years, my interests evolved to restoring and "resto-moding" cars, as well as racing, re-styling, buying & selling. But it was my education in the sciences that led me to take it to a level that would change the way I saw vehicles and how I used the materials and tools of the trade.

Like many of you, I've had many project cars of my own, both foriegn and domestic. From Datsun 510's & 240Z's to MOPAR's and 'stangs (the ones that got away!). 

 In 2003, I finally decided to get serious and turn my hobby into a quest for "restoration perfection"! I continually look for new ways to make the restoration process better: from finding new materials and tools to work with, to honing my skills in metalwork, paint, interior work and mechanics.

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Check out my YT Channel HERE! 

1964 Mercury Comet Caliente Convertible Restoration

1964 MERCURY COMET Caliente 

COMPLETE "RUSTORATION"

Time to peel off some layers and see what lies beneath!

Above: First layer

Below: here you can aluminum tape over rust...

Paint delaminating from rust underneath:

Old-school non-catalyzed "red-oxide: primer:

Removing the seat and carpet reveals typical drivers floor rust (moisture accumulation spot)

But otherwise solid!

Bottom of doors looked decent (I mean, I've seen worse) - 

Let's see what the trunk reveals

Just need to clear out all the junk!

Rusty but reasonably intact (OK, Im being charitable)

Behind the front wheels often rusts

 - and here's a typical rust hole

Cutting out a section reveals more damage in behind - 

And more...

Let's check these rockers - 

Yikes

Carefully cutting out just what's needed 

Subframe bumper mounts are GONE! 

So, not a great start but NOT the worst! Remember the Camaro that looked so good?

 I replaced the roof and both quarters, doors and some inners on that one!

OK, at least The engine is free (turns) and is totally intact. 

"Ran wen parked"

So follow along, as we bring this one back to its former glory and allow the current owner to enjoy it for another 20 years!