Re: Nova Research Project
 

prety much the same on novas. looks like they put the weather trim glue on with a mop and bucket it dripped on the trunk floor in several spots.

Re: Nova Research Project
 

lowmile;

Neat little drip! I think it dripped right there because there is a little cut in the metal 'gutter' on the bend (if I remember correctly). So, the sealer probably dripped down through those little cuts, and might have even run down the underside of the gutter.

I like how the seam sealer 'pushes out' between the inner wheel house and the trunk pan. That is a common area of rust collection on cars where the trunk leaks, and the sealer has to be pulled out to get to the surface rust. When you put it back together, it's best to swipe on a little seam sealer, but then you need to use a caulk gun to get the nice, round 'pushed out' look back on. Nice pic.

Re: Nova Research Project
 

Lowmile,

I have drips like that on the interior. Also there were a few places that the sealer driped on the floor, but it was painted over so it must be from when they assembled the panels. Greg This is Great info.

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Looks like you are well on your way to having your own little discussion group.
Always are 2 kinds of data: bulk and detail. Bulk is just lots of VINs and tags and will help pick out changes like paint intro, swapped tags, etc.
The details just go on and on. [img]/ubbthreads/images/icons/smile.gif[/img]
I think the trunk weatherstrip was supposed to be centered on Camaros (I've seen it centered and on both sides of center) and the centering mark was there to help them get it close when they pulled it into position.

My drywall guy used to work at Willow Run (only about 4 miles from me), till he and a buddy wrecked 2 L79's racing the across the lot after the end of the line test. Oopsie.

BTW, we (CRG) started our own email list so everyone in the group got the emails and which simplied things when people joined or left the group. Just an idea....

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Kurt,

A list might work, but that is something that is out of my expertise. I am not sure it would attract the largest audience. I will have to look into the logistics of it.

Most of the details are for my personal restoration and then filed as part of the project. That way I am prepared when I find that 70 Nova super car. [img]/ubbthreads/images/icons/grin.gif[/img] It is also a starting point for the type of bulk questions to ask.

Bulk data is for long term history just like you stated. If I keep pluging at it maybe I will get there. I have a follow up call with Wayne Bushley about the NNN data after the round of NATS this month. That might give this a boost. Thanks for the help. Greg

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Just wanted to put my 2 cents worth in. My car had the "X" on the trunk latch and it appeared to be red in color. I did not mess with it and it is still there. I'll have to review my video now of my restoration and see if I have it on there. I agree with how high the trunk paint went. I think I have pictures of it. Watch NNN for the X in the trunk when the article is published. I know I sent them a picture of it. I saw this "X" on the 68 Dick Harrell Nova that was at the Cedar Rapids show in Iowa.