Roof Deuce Restoration

**mockingbird812** · #1 02-04-2009, 07:28 AM

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Sam, any shots on the resto that you can release ahead of the SYC show??

This will be sweet when its done!

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Thanks Ed. I'll get there eventually dude - 'course I gotta tell a story along the way.

**CC Rider** · #2 02-04-2009, 07:36 AM

I can hear Magic Carpet Ride playing now! What a great Nova.

Keep 'em coming Sam, great pics!

**mockingbird812** · #3 02-04-2009, 07:38 AM

**mockingbird812** · #4 02-04-2009, 07:57 AM

More as found photos:

bob f · #5 05-14-2009, 06:01 AM

any idea what original yenko duece emblems are worth ?

bob f · #6 05-14-2009, 06:09 AM

Very nice restoration , wish i still owned my phantom blue duece, good luck

**mockingbird812** · #7 05-14-2009, 06:09 AM

Bob,

Joe Barr (CamaroJoe) has quite the collection and should be able to give you an idea. Of course it depends on condition. Here are my originals, pock marks, faded, and all >>>>

**mockingbird812** · #8 05-22-2009, 10:10 PM

I tried to find the fairly recent thread on radiator cap restoration, but couldn't

. Someone suggested using Windex and quad-ought steel wool. Worked wonders!

I spent the last two evenings using plenty of elbow grease as it is pretty slow going. My Windex had a little vinegar (acid) in it which I think helps. Last photo compares my restored original to a reproduction. It is not a bad repop, but there are differences in the brass rivet and some details in the letters.

<font color="blue"> Big thanks to the fella who suggested the Windex and 0000 steel wool</font>

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**Xplantdad** · #9 05-23-2009, 02:21 AM

Looks great and saved you money as well. You can't beat that!!

**Mr. Chevy** · #10 05-30-2009, 12:31 AM

Thats awesome Sam!! Can't wait to see the car at the reunion this summer..

Rich

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