Mad4slalom
Well-known user
Hi again, fitting the new seat belts to the 72 , i had to remove the rear side trims and
Also the top trims behind the t tops. This exposed a lot of the steel birdcage sections , these , while solid are only thinly coated from the factory with a primer of sorts . A fine surface rust had developed over the last 50 years so I sanded and degreased it all and as it is never seen and I will never be top flight I took the precaution of slapping some silver hammerite over all exposed metal especially on the inner door posts as they look like moisture traps. I will pump some waxoyl down into the nether regions before putting the trims back. Worth a look at yours for the sake of a few self tappers you can have a look and hold back any mild corrosion before it gets serious
also worth a look behind the plastic back panels of the seats as the metal in the spine isnt even primed. While the seats were out I have refreshed the frames and inner bits. Under the drivers seat were a few show entry cards from 2012/ on , a look but please dont touch dash card , a one dime coin and a few other nic nacs. Great to be able to give a good spring clean and proper hoover with the seats out. Only 4 bolts in each so an easy afternoons job, very satisfying. ‘
Also the top trims behind the t tops. This exposed a lot of the steel birdcage sections , these , while solid are only thinly coated from the factory with a primer of sorts . A fine surface rust had developed over the last 50 years so I sanded and degreased it all and as it is never seen and I will never be top flight I took the precaution of slapping some silver hammerite over all exposed metal especially on the inner door posts as they look like moisture traps. I will pump some waxoyl down into the nether regions before putting the trims back. Worth a look at yours for the sake of a few self tappers you can have a look and hold back any mild corrosion before it gets serious
also worth a look behind the plastic back panels of the seats as the metal in the spine isnt even primed. While the seats were out I have refreshed the frames and inner bits. Under the drivers seat were a few show entry cards from 2012/ on , a look but please dont touch dash card , a one dime coin and a few other nic nacs. Great to be able to give a good spring clean and proper hoover with the seats out. Only 4 bolts in each so an easy afternoons job, very satisfying. ‘
