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The Cars => 1965 GT350/R-Model => Topic started by: 2N2GT350 on November 04, 2023, 02:24:50 PM

Title: Override covers
Post by: 2N2GT350 on November 04, 2023, 02:24:50 PM
The fiberglass override covers painted or raw?
And did they still have the tube cover?
Title: Re: Override covers
Post by: Bob Gaines on November 04, 2023, 04:09:08 PM
Quote from: 2N2GT350 on November 04, 2023, 02:24:50 PM
The fiberglass override covers painted or raw?
And did they still have the tube cover?
The fiberglass covers were typically raw unpainted fiberglass. The tube cover was used but not sure if that was always or if there was a transition early without to later with. If yours have open rivet holes that would be a good indication that it had the rubber.
Title: Re: Override covers
Post by: Brant on November 05, 2023, 10:22:26 AM
For reference, here are a few pictures of this area in 6S033 restored back to the original configuration and finishes.

(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/ADCreHe6ND9YkBh2lborTdEIzTRtA_WccYbIzEf3H4Lk-eTWiCEuko0DfwOjVS8jeZDzMCc-mPfYopxxX1mMa0j64Eyj3xK0sR2e6s8vEScDlbHdeBmMRon5Hg5zqKFUhtp5gLIrBMbNjid8hK5IzSgkc4xECg=w600)

(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/ADCreHd08RMxG64OiTwr9CT2nj3TUc47lIN8yRPN65UWrCsMAXne-4amEhBmg-khK2CETL7cJKaIB5pQGP8-g6SkqpZBc3lnXqs0rfaNS8j-R-KzIbV-HQed4W9rj_TYBqrdiVX7d1eVAQfQ07Tayo5VuqW8BA=w600)
Title: Re: Override covers
Post by: kram350 on November 05, 2023, 09:47:57 PM
Brant, what is the round plug next to the rubber shield for? Never have seen that before.
Title: Re: Override covers
Post by: Brant on November 10, 2023, 09:06:19 AM
Quote from: kram350 on November 05, 2023, 09:47:57 PM
Brant, what is the round plug next to the rubber shield for? Never have seen that before.

Good observation.

That is our own access for the inside of the rear frame rail. On restorations like this, Jeremy cleans out and treats the inside of rockers and frame rails. Hidden access holes are made to reach these areas. Any of these holes/openings are made so they are not visible once the car is put together.
Title: Re: Override covers
Post by: 2N2GT350 on November 11, 2023, 11:51:46 AM
GREAT...Thanks to all, Good information 👍