My work bench is full of little bags of things that need to be installed. They're nothing major but they do need to be installed. I installed the door locks which include the lock, the bezel, a rubber seal, the lock fastener and the lock to latch rod. It's not major stuff but it takes time.
The rear license plate area needed the hardware and a rubber grommet. Each sold separately by the way. There are still several bags on the bench but that's for another day.
Check out the wiper grills. They're just sitting there waiting for paint but I think they look pretty good. From the factory these are painted the same color as the car but they are available in chrome. Tell me what you think. Chrome or paint?
I didn't have a good picture of the bumpers and valance in the last post so I am including this one.
The spare tire fits into a two piece tub that fits up under and behind the rear bumpers. The pieces are unique to 1963 and both require a little TLC. This is the tub...
and this is the lid. As you can see the metal bracing is rusted and there is over spray on the fiberglass.
I sandblasted both pieces.
The fiberglass was not painted at the factory so I masked it off then...
I painted the bracing with 2 coats each of Rust-oleum primer and flat black enamel.
I temporarily installed the tub just to understand how it fits. I need several bolts and brackets to complete this installation which means more little bags. I need a spare tire too!
So, tell me what you think about the wiper grills. Chrome or paint? That is the question.
Thanks for watching.