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1973 Gremlin Project.... "The Demise of Sanity" |
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BrotherBamc
Supporter of TheAMCForum Joined: Jan/22/2009 Location: Lewiston Status: Offline Points: 2248 |
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Been too cold to really do anything to the car.
Finished up the back seat rest last week before the cold snap. I used 3/4" plywood instead of the treated 5/8" that came from the factory. I think I should probably put some sort of sealant/stain on the raw wood before covering it. Going to re-use the original foam as it is still in nice shape. I will drop off everything to the upholsterer when I get the door panels from him. Door panels will be black vinyl with a silver pinch out line to match the dash, and a blue thread stitch that will match the caravelle blue paint. I am going to let him do the design. Rounded the hard edges in the cut outs. Other then this, I am just waiting for a little bit warmer weather. |
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Ollie
AMC Addicted Joined: Sep/17/2012 Location: Brandon, MS Status: Offline Points: 2803 |
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I like it.
I never painted or sealed the wood in "The Rambler", just glued carpet to it. In 5 years or so, it has never been an issue. It was mighty close to 5/8" maybe a 32 thickness. I know what you mean about warmer weather, it effects my shop and progress too..... Having AMC Fun, Ollie
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1966 American Convertible -- "The Rambler"..SOLD
1974 Postal Jeep -- "Rapid Delivery"...SOLD 1969 Rambler 220 post car--"Road Warrior" 1989 Jeep Comanche Pioneer, 4.0L, auto, 2wd |
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73hornut
AMC Addicted Joined: Jul/03/2007 Location: Southern Oregon Status: Offline Points: 3130 |
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Gives me an idea for removal of the rear seat and building a floor in back with storage where the seat bottom was, side panels for rear speakers and a panel in the rear for a sub and amps.
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Ollie
AMC Addicted Joined: Sep/17/2012 Location: Brandon, MS Status: Offline Points: 2803 |
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Removed the rear seat in our American, added a floor and back panel all covered with carpet. Now a storage area for chairs, ice chest, shade tent, etc. Having AMC Fun, Ollie
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1966 American Convertible -- "The Rambler"..SOLD
1974 Postal Jeep -- "Rapid Delivery"...SOLD 1969 Rambler 220 post car--"Road Warrior" 1989 Jeep Comanche Pioneer, 4.0L, auto, 2wd |
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BrotherBamc
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Cleaned up the mess finally from the install of the roll bar. Got everything sealed back up with some epoxy primer. I'll finish it off with some high build tomorrow.
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Ollie
AMC Addicted Joined: Sep/17/2012 Location: Brandon, MS Status: Offline Points: 2803 |
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It's amazing how many times we put stuff together and take it apart !!!
I guess every small step is a giant leap to the finished product.......... Having AMC Fun, Ollie
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1966 American Convertible -- "The Rambler"..SOLD
1974 Postal Jeep -- "Rapid Delivery"...SOLD 1969 Rambler 220 post car--"Road Warrior" 1989 Jeep Comanche Pioneer, 4.0L, auto, 2wd |
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farna
Supporter of TheAMCForum Moderator Lost Dealership Project Joined: Jul/08/2007 Location: South Carolina Status: Offline Points: 19689 |
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The wood on seats and such is generally not sealed from the factory. That said, I usually seal mine. Doesn't hurt anything. A coat of latex paint or polyurethane would be all you need.
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BrotherBamc
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I know that the original plywood that was in the car is/was a treated piece of wood.
I used the original as a pattern and when I cut out the holes for the rear bars, there was a definite stench of treated wood. Does the piece that I made need anything on it as far as a treatment..?? Probably not as the car will hopefully never see rain and spend the rest of it's life living in the garage. Just figured it would be a good idea to put something on it. Woke up to about 3" of snow and it's still coming down. I might live in the lowest elevation point in Idaho, but it is still winter and Idaho is known for its snow..!! |
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73Gremlin401
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Thompsons Water Seal would penetrate, seal, and keep the wood looking natural.
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73 Gremlin 401/5-spd.
77 Matador Wagon 360/727. 81 Jeep J10 LWB 360/4-spd 83 Concord DL 4-dr 258/auto |
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BrotherBamc
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Back to single color again.
Thompsons Water Seal is a great idea. Thanks. |
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