1971 442 convert

Thanks Hamm

hamm36

That is right.

1971 442 convert

Thanks vette442

1971 442 convert

Still sanding and the quality looks pretty good.

1971 442 convert

Bagged and primed one more time and very close to painting

scrappie

I am not an expert but I noticed the rear fender extensions are on. There is a gasket between them and looks like they were originally painted separate from the car. Either way I believe that car is gonna look sweet.
Nice work.

1971 442 convert

Hey Scrappie
I am not sure if I follow you?
I did get the new gaskets for the rear fender extensions but are you saying that they were painted separate from the factory?

Thanks for your comments I am getting pretty excited.

scrappie

Sorry I took so long to get back to you.
What I mean is: The fender extension when removed is painted underneath and the quarter panel is also painted which would lead me to believe that the extension was painted off the car and the car was painted then the extension was installed.
I did this on a 71 conv. a few years ago. Otherwise you paint it while it is on and the gap and the gasket get filled with paint and painted and the gasket may expand and contract and paint can start to flake of and makes for kind of a messy looking seem if you are picky?
Your bodyman sure looks like he knows what he is doing so maybe he is fully aware and isn't concerned. All I know is when I disassembled the car and took the extensions off there was no primer underneath all was painted before installation.

mack14

Does any one know where I can find front and rear bumper guards for my 72 Convertible cutlass? Please reply.

ent72olds

Look in parts for sale section or e-bay! Place an ad in parts wanted...

1971 442 convert

Mack14 see my post on Feb 10Th in this thread.
I purchased my rubber guards from Rubber Strips in Mich.
Number is 231 592 9915 Kent Brooks.
I was advised from the knowledgeable people on this site and was very pleased with the quality.

1971 442 convert

Scrappie thanks for your comments.
I asked my body guy and he plans to take off the extensions before the car is painted and paint them separate then install the new gaskets.
Apparently they were on to make sure everthing lined up. Thanks for the tip.

1971 442 convert

Seats are almost done but may have to do something about the old headrests?
They did one more final sanding 320 then 400 and she is ready to hit the paint booth on Monday.

61toutrj

Seats are looking great...any paint on her yet?

1971 442 convert

Thanks 61 hopefully some paint going on today?

1969w3155

The pearl seat covers look great, not all of the suppliers do them right. Does Legendary have the covers for the headrest?

1971 442 convert

I purchased the seat covers from Fusick and yes they do have the head rest covers but I think I will take the dye approach if they are off in color too much. When I spoke to Fusick they advised that if the headrests were in good condition then that would give me a better result. I have had a very good experience with Fusick through this entire process and they have never tried to over sell me in fact the opposite.

1969w3155

Ooops! for some reason I had it in my head that you got your covers from Legendary...my bad. Fusick is my first choice when I buy parts for my cars, so I am sure they will do good by you as they have always been good for me. Nice people.

dc2x4drvr

The radiator top plate doesn't look like a '71 part, is it just temporary?

dc2x4drvr

Just saw a car at a show with covered headrests, they didn't look good, stick with originals, or maybe repros.

1971 442 convert

I heard the same thing DC thanks. As far as the top plate are you looking at my Feb 17th post? I believe it was original as the old sticker was on etc., but I am not 100% sure. What do you think is wrong?

Lady72nRob71

Nice progress - she's coming along very well. I look forward to pictures after paint.
I love that pearly color - very unique!
Keep it up!!

dc2x4drvr

Here's a pic of mine, your has some extra ribs, and is a little different than the one on my '71...maybe there was more than one design? Your also looks deeper.
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dc2x4drvr

I just checked some pics of my old '72 Vista Cruiser, and the toplate matches my '71..

1971 442 convert

Sorry dc I am confused (it doesn't take much lol), is mine incorrect then??

1971 442 convert

Finally some paint. Sorry about the lighting it is still in the booth and is hard to get a decent picture. Next they will be painting the hood ,rims etc.

Thanks to all for getting through all the sanding pics.

Pickleman

Looking real good. How long before the car hits the road?

61toutrj

nice job on the paint...all the prep is what makes for a great finish...looks really good!

1971 442 convert

Thanks guys not hitting the road till the better weather comes which would be April or May here. Yeah I here you 61 my guys really did an excellent job on the prep. Now they say they are going to cut and wet sand after the paint sits for a while.

VikingBlue

delete

dc2x4drvr

Yah, your radiator toplate is incorrect for a '71.

70vista

Looks very nice and straight. It going be a fun car to drive. Keep up the good work.

1971 442 convert

Thanks 70vista.
dc thanks I did not realize that I will have to take a closer look at yours.
Viking not sure what you mean "stripe kit" but if you are asking where is it then the answer is the hood will be striped and if I do want the side stripes they will be a decal.

stevengerard

looking great!! definitely dye the headrests, I tried to recover mine and as good as they looked they weren't good enough. I bought brand new replacements that only come in black and then realized if I had to dye those pearl I might as well find used originals in good condition and dye them. The trick is to clean them perfectly and then use a adhesion dye prep first. Then spray them with white dye then the pearl coat over the white. Or instead of white you can try to find a light beige and then use pearl over that.

1971 442 convert

Thanks Steven.
What a great bunch on this site.

1969w3155

Boy , that paint looks sweet. One of my favorite cars, in my favorite color combos...I'm jealous!

1969w3155

I pulled a photo of the top plate on my '71 Supreme, 350 4bbl, it is the same as DC's.

VI Cutty

Great colour, but I'm a sucker for blue cars. Been picturing "mine" (don't quite have it yet) in a deep blue with a silver base, or something along those lines.

You're going to have a great looking car there.

1971 442 convert

Thanks VI and 1969.

I wonder if the top plates were different for Canadian cars?
Can any of the experts weigh in on this?

1971 442 convert

Seats all done turned out really good.