Topic: Plenum box resto

[Bossbill]

Does this count as one of the longest dates between thread begin and latest reply?

On the green-ish tint to the rivets . . .
Would that be just a service issue color or should I tint my restored original plenum rivets too?

[I fear so few judges know about the tint they just wouldn't get it.]

[bullitt68]

Not that it is relevant, but I gave up after searching for a long time for an original in good shape, so i tarted up a repop as best I could. If I find a good original or NOS/Unicorn I will swap it out.

[Bob Gaines]

Box looks like a very nice detailing however it still looks of plastic material in the picture. Contact me next week as I am leaving for INDY show. I am sure that I have a very nice but not perfect plenum that you could work over to make acceptable for show.

[bullitt68]

Box looks like a very nice detailing however it still looks of plastic material in the picture. Contact me next week as I am leaving for INDY show. I am sure that I have a very nice but not perfect plenum that you could work over to make acceptable for show.

Thanks Bob, FYI it does look better in person, but it is very hard to get the cardboard texture to look right with paint, but a correct one would be preferred, appreciate it

[jwc66k]

As a restoration step on the plenum, spray it with a couple of coats of Scotch Guard, both inside and out. Spray the heater ducts at the radio grill as well. Scotch Guard repels moisture.
Jim

[bullitt68]

As a restoration step on the plenum, spray it with a couple of coats of Scotch Guard, both inside and out. Spray the heater ducts at the radio grill as well. Scotch Guard repels moisture.
Jim

Great idea Jim

[CharlesTurner]

It's a good effort, originals in nice condition are hard to find.


The date ink stamp characters are larger than I'm used to seeing.  They are usually spaced closer also.

[bullitt68]

It's a good effort, originals in nice condition are hard to find.


The date ink stamp characters are larger than I'm used to seeing.  They are usually spaced closer also.

Thanks it's been so long since I did it that I can't recall what I based the font on when I had the stamp made. Do you know the original dimensions?

[CharlesTurner]

Thanks it's been so long since I did it that I can't recall what I based the font on when I had the stamp made. Do you know the original dimensions?

Don't have them handy, maybe someone else does?  I'd say at least half the size of what's shown in the pic, maybe something like .75" high characters, total width about 1.5"

[bullitt68]

Don't have them handy, maybe someone else does?  I'd say at least half the size of what's shown in the pic, maybe something like .75" high characters, total width about 1.5"

Thanks for pointing that out. If I do end up installing this unit for some reason, I can at least have the right stamp dimensions as a consolation prize lol

[J_Speegle]

Thanks it's been so long since I did it that I can't recall what I based the font on when I had the stamp made. Do you know the original dimensions?

I'll try and remember to check tomorrow. Likely its an older font which may not be available today so you may want to redraw the letters and numbers to get it right. Don't recall if I've reproduced this one in the past but will check ad mentioned

[steveo]

I am planning on painting all my rivets a silver color, any comments or suggestions?

[jwc66k]

I am planning on painting all my rivets a silver color, any comments or suggestions?

I prefer to use a Dremel tool with a wire brush to clean up the rivet heads, maybe even get them shiny. Then mask the surrounding area and spray paint with a semi-gloss clear paint, Krylon available at Home Depot for example. Then do the Scotch Guard trick on the housing.
Jim

[J_Speegle]

I am planning on painting all my rivets a silver color, any comments or suggestions?

They weren't originally silver looking but if your going that route I would try and clean them well without touching the cardboard then use a brush. Of course if you use clear it may or likely yellow over time. Given the protective storage most of our cars see you might get my oiling or applying a protective coating over the painted surface if you choose to