Re: My new 1968 Nova L79 project.
 

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: JRSully</div><div class="ubbcode-body">A little insight into the body side mldg pins, When Wayne Bushey was doing mine, we wanted as close to a factory look as possible and looked at some original cars and &quot;screwed pin&quot; cars for reference. On the factory cars, there is a &quot;very slight dip&quot; at almost every welded stud, you have to look very hard, but they are there, it is an ever so slight weld dip/warp that was there from the factory. We went with welded stud/factory look, came out great IMO </div></div>

No rental charge for the original car measurements [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/rolleyes.gif[/img]

Re: My new 1968 Nova L79 project.
 

The stud welders work well, but need bare metal. AU VEE CO also makes the shouldered pins.

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M- Yes, Wayne used a stud welder I believe. I didn't want to get involved with screws (although they work well) and cutting off the exposed shanks in the trunk, refinishing etc. Just my preference, both methods work fine

Re: My new 1968 Nova L79 project.
 

Schoney, your PM box is full, run the vacuum through it

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Try now.

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I like showing these pictures. Most people don't show these very important steps before paint. The doors and fenders are all ready for paint. Blocked down with 600 grit. We will have some fathum blue getting sprayed in NY this weekend!!

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looks arrow straight jason! can't wait to see the color sprayed on. [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif[/img]

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this thread was an interesting fun read. I met a guy last yr, that showed me a 68 L79 in the corner of his storage and I obviously did not pay enough attention to it. Rusted pretty bad, but engine compartment looked never touched. He said it was a rare car (now I understand why). Now, it makes sense to atleast get some underhood shots, if it could help anyone. The guy that has it 'never' sells anything. I think it was a 4spd.

great thread. great car.

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I can't wait to see color shots!

Just to reitterate the stud technique. It is very tough to get those pins laser straight. I was happy with my end results and I didn't seem to have any problems wet sanding and buffing the car. There is quite a bit of a technique doing it so that you don't get that dimple in the metal. JM 2c.

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3 coats of Base
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3 coats of concept clear!
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