1966 Chateau Slate L78 Chevelle

[MYSTERYCHEVELLE]

Looking good!! Now get those carpet slits made for the track claws while its naked in there

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As many of you can tell I do enjoy the smallest details.

Just a tip for those doing a 66. I can never fault things made by Trim Parts. There quality and originality are really top notch for most of the things I have purchased. In fact there Grille emblem is really really nice. Too nice in fact! lol. Pictured below in the last picture on the right is the aftermarket emblem. There actually chrome plated and honestly look beautiful. On the left is original off my car. I sanded the flat areas of the SS and 396 to take out most of the pitting. It was then sent off for re anodizing. Got it back today. The anodizing is much less flashy than chrome and I really like that original dulled down look.

Picture 1, as restored by the anodizing shop.

Picture 2, tedious taping for the white paint in the SS. I had already painted the black at this point, but the same process.

Picture 3 Left original restored, Right Aftermarket.

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Originally Posted by MYSTERYCHEVELLE

Looking good!! Now get those carpet slits made for the track claws while its naked in there

Mike I appreciate you looking out for me on the details but this is one area on my restorations I throw originality out the window. I have always placed the seat tracks on top the carpet. I know this car had the carpet replaced at one time so I really cant say for sure how it came. I did find carpet under the feet of the seat tracks but so many things can happen to a car in its lifetime.

[67since67]

Great detailing going on here!!
If I may ask, who are you using for aluminum anodizing? - Bill W

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PM Sent Bill

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I also got the Grille back this week from the platter. Alot of taping. This was an original grill so not in perfect condition. I had to fill in some pits in the face area before painting with SEMs trim black. With the redone emblem it came out really nice.

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Grille emblem installed. Glad I had my original or I would have not known there are small black plastic spacers behind the emblem to space it off the grill. Im not sure the repros have these.

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I put on most of the front end trim this weekend. All the pieces are originals redone. The only piece that is reproduction and phenomenal quality is the lower valence center piece.