Author: russ.krajec@blueironip.com

  • Sunroof Disassembly

    The sunroof always worked pretty well and never leaked that I remember. Before disassembly This shows a piece of headliner hanging down at the front of the sunroof opening. The headliner was wrapped up underneath and clamped in place with the sunroof pieces. The headliner was glued in place under the track work. Sunroof actuator…

  • Headliner Disassembly

    The headliner had 50 years of grime, as well as the wear and tear of being driven with the windows down. With no air conditioning, the faster you go, the cooler you get, right? This car has a sunroof, by the way. Headliner being removed This is a view from the rear looking forward. Headliner…

  • Windshield and Rear Window Removal

    The windshield had terrible cracking around the gasket. When cut, the gasket just crumbled. The windshield gasket was awful. The insert was, too. Much of the rust probably came from the windshield gasket. Windshield detail showing the edging that holds the headliner and A pillar fabric. The windshield was cracked and in bad shape. The…

  • Getting Started – Interior Disassembly

    After removing the seats, I began removing the interior. 50 years of grime had taken its toll on the carpet. Passenger’s side The interior was brown, but the door panels were black. The door panels had a tweeter speaker on the top, making it hard to operate the wing window, and a bigger speaker at…