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Post by flcl64 on Jan 24, 2021 14:16:47 GMT -5
Car needs new weather stripping all over; trunk, all doors and glass runs. Does anyone have any info on where to find them? Somewhere in here there was a thread on this, I need to find it too Did a little digging and found mention of this, www.steelerubber.com/search?year=1974&make=dodge&model=monaco&style=4-door-sedanThey have a couple things I've been looking for, but not all of it. The window channels might be universal. |
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Post by 58hemifury on Jan 24, 2021 14:22:52 GMT -5
I think you're right about the channel being universal but someone on here I believe had a source, same with the window sweeps. |
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Post by flcl64 on Jan 24, 2021 14:31:57 GMT -5
I think you're right about the channel being universal but someone on here I believe had a source, same with the window sweeps. Found one that was some classic restoration site, shipping took over a year and it didn't look like they did C-bodies. Monaco only goes up to 73. |
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Post by 58hemifury on Jan 24, 2021 15:46:44 GMT -5
I think you're right about the channel being universal but someone on here I believe had a source, same with the window sweeps. Found one that was some classic restoration site, shipping took over a year and it didn't look like they did C-bodies. Monaco only goes up to 73. I think they sent a sample and the company matched it |
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Post by cynot on Jan 26, 2021 8:03:48 GMT -5
I found run channel that fit excellent...gotta dig it out and get the info. I will work on that. I bought the trunk weatherstrip from Steelrubber and it wouldnt work because it was too big, couldnt use it.
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Post by flcl64 on Jan 26, 2021 13:25:38 GMT -5
I found run channel that fit excellent...gotta dig it out and get the info. I will work on that. I bought the trunk weatherstrip from Steelrubber and it wouldnt work because it was too big, couldnt use it. Great, thanks! The trunk stripping seems pretty generic, just glued in. |
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Post by flcl64 on Jan 27, 2021 23:51:06 GMT -5
Got my 215 Unity spotlight mount, fits perfect. Probably one of the hardest things to do on the car.
First, I drilled through the pillar without the interior plastic. Made sure the light went in straight and lined up the bracket and drilled holes for the screws. It was obvious when it was on correctly, the feet sat flat and firmly on the pillar.
Installed the interior plastic and instead of drilling through it, I got a steel rod the same diameter of the spotlight and heated it with a blow torch and pushed it through the pillar.
Took everything back off, and put screws in the holes and put the plastic back on. Then looking through the window, I lined up the screws with the outside of the plastic and scratched it with a drill bit.
I used a soldering iron to start the holes then a bunch of back and forth to get the angles right, drilled my final holes and used a round rasp to file the holes to fit the mount's feet through. The mount fit perfectly flush with the plastic.
Got it all tightened up and wired it up with a fuse. Works great. Attachments:
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Post by 58hemifury on Jan 28, 2021 16:29:43 GMT -5
Got my 215 Unity spotlight mount, fits perfect. Probably one of the hardest things to do on the car.
First, I drilled through the pillar without the interior plastic. Made sure the light went in straight and lined up the bracket and drilled holes for the screws. It was obvious when it was on correctly, the feet sat flat and firmly on the pillar.
Installed the interior plastic and instead of drilling through it, I got a steel rod the same diameter of the spotlight and heated it with a blow torch and pushed it through the pillar.
Took everything back off, and put screws in the holes and put the plastic back on. Then looking through the window, I lined up the screws with the outside of the plastic and scratched it with a drill bit.
I used a soldering iron to start the holes then a bunch of back and forth to get the angles right, drilled my final holes and used a round rasp to file the holes to fit the mount's feet through. The mount fit perfectly flush with the plastic.
Got it all tightened up and wired it up with a fuse. Works great. Where'd you find the 215 mount and how does it look from the outside? |
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Post by flcl64 on Jan 29, 2021 13:01:12 GMT -5
Got my 215 Unity spotlight mount, fits perfect. Probably one of the hardest things to do on the car.
First, I drilled through the pillar without the interior plastic. Made sure the light went in straight and lined up the bracket and drilled holes for the screws. It was obvious when it was on correctly, the feet sat flat and firmly on the pillar.
Installed the interior plastic and instead of drilling through it, I got a steel rod the same diameter of the spotlight and heated it with a blow torch and pushed it through the pillar.
Took everything back off, and put screws in the holes and put the plastic back on. Then looking through the window, I lined up the screws with the outside of the plastic and scratched it with a drill bit.
I used a soldering iron to start the holes then a bunch of back and forth to get the angles right, drilled my final holes and used a round rasp to file the holes to fit the mount's feet through. The mount fit perfectly flush with the plastic.
Got it all tightened up and wired it up with a fuse. Works great. Where'd you find the 215 mount and how does it look from the outside? Unity has them new! Kind of expensive, I ordered a kit but all I got was the bracket. Not even the screws to mount it, so I kinda had to wing it and got lucky. I messaged them about it but I still haven't heard back. I'm gonna drill through the chrome today and I'll take pics.I took pics. Attachments:
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Post by flcl64 on Feb 4, 2021 20:33:22 GMT -5
Is anyone looking for an old Dodge bumper jack? Cleaning out my grandpa's old storage, and I found a bumper jack like the one in my Monaco. Probably from my grandma's 74 Charger. I can clean it up and paint the base if anyone wants it. I don't really need another one. Attachments:
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Post by 58hemifury on Feb 6, 2021 14:37:24 GMT -5
Where'd you find the 215 mount and how does it look from the outside? Unity has them new! Kind of expensive, I ordered a kit but all I got was the bracket. Not even the screws to mount it, so I kinda had to wing it and got lucky. I messaged them about it but I still haven't heard back. I'm gonna drill through the chrome today and I'll take pics.I took pics. Is there a piece that sticks out of the pillar molding or is that a reflection? |
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Post by flcl64 on Feb 6, 2021 21:55:56 GMT -5
probably a reflection
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Post by flcl64 on Feb 7, 2021 1:25:49 GMT -5
Here's the bracket I made with the switch I found. Attachments:
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Post by 58hemifury on Feb 10, 2021 10:11:44 GMT -5
Here's the bracket I made with the switch I found. Looks good, I can send you a photo of the cut in the headliner if you are keeping the board headliner. |
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Post by flcl64 on Feb 10, 2021 13:29:04 GMT -5
Here's the bracket I made with the switch I found. Looks good, I can send you a photo of the cut in the headliner if you are keeping the board headliner. I've got the padded headliner so I think I can manage, thanks though! |
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