While I was waiting for mechanical parts, I took the opportunity to lay a light buff on the car. The car is an older Bloomington Gold as well as an NCRS Chapter, Regional, and National Top Flight car. I suspect years of car covers, dusters, and wipe downs had left their marks. The jambs all look to be original paint. I was very happy with the result nonetheless.
The next step......well you guys know the drill
The key / lock cylinder were a bit fussy. The assembly line 67 lock cylinder is a unique beast. Different from NOS, different from 66, and detectable in an operations check. So I sent the ignition switch, lock cylinder, and keys down to a mutual friend of Tim and I, Steve Walker. Steve's retirement business is strictly GM keys and locks. Steve is a WEALTH of knowledge and just a great guy. If any of you have a need for keys to be cut, locks to be serviced, or anything related, send me a PM for Steve's contact info. He has a good inventory of original key blanks, and his product cuts the mustard in the strictest of judging scenarios. The problem with this car only proved to be a wore out ignition key.
While the seats were out, a deep cleaning and conditioning were in order. These are lovely original leather seats.
