Sourmug's 3.4 DOHC Swap (Page 25/28)
Sourmug MAY 29, 06:36 PM
I asked that question too. According to the shop who applied it they are certified to do automotive OEM finishes, apparently it's the same process so it should be reasonably durable. It does have a number of clear coats on it.

Nolan
Sourmug MAY 29, 10:28 PM
One of my packages arrived from Russ with my console, map pockets, visors and arm rests! There was some damage in transit to the console, fortunately no to anything that will be visible. The console appears the have been stressed at the transition from horizontal to vertical and has cracked and sheered the delicate structures around the two side grille openings.









I can fix it though and all the other pieces look good. One more package to come from Russ, should be here tomorrow I would think.

Nolan
Sourmug MAY 30, 02:56 PM
A bit of work from last night:

Fixed the damage to the console with 2 part epoxy and plastic backer strips, good as new:



Prepped and painted the interior of the console compartment:





Painted the console grilles and the seat trim:



And assembled the console:



The second package with the door panel skins arrived from Russ today, I'll be looking to put them on today I think.

Nolan
Sourmug MAY 30, 06:14 PM
Got a door panel done! (Insert dancing banana here)







And on the car:





I'm very pleased! Thanks for the products Russ.

Nolan
fireboss MAY 30, 08:43 PM
Just stumbled across this thread,and I must say awesome engine swap ....looks better than if it was a stock install from Pontiac.
Sourmug MAY 30, 10:11 PM
Thanks Fireboss, Fieroking did a great job on it.
Sourmug MAY 30, 11:36 PM
The second door panel is covered and in the car, just have to attach the armrest and the latch cover, I'll do that tomorrow. Also, cleaned and treated the seats with Lexol conditioner, ready for the mechanism covers and then into the car.



It was a good day today.

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Russ88TTop MAY 30, 11:40 PM
Nolan,
Glad to see everything else made it OK. The interior, as well as the rest of the car looks fantastic
Thanks again for allowing me to be a small part of your build, very much appreciated
Russ
fierogtlt1 MAY 31, 12:46 AM
I have to say again that your interior is looking better and better every time I look at this thread.
Sourmug MAY 31, 07:17 PM
Thanks guys!

More progress. Finished the mechanism covers. they were given 3 coats of black and 3 coats of clear. Then I made a template for the vinyl.



Attached:



I have also been working on an aftermarket shift knob. It has the gear pattern on the top that will illuminate and attaches using a set screw. The bore of the socket was too small for the shifter shaft so it has to be ground out to suit which was reasonably easy to do as it's polished aluminum. It will be wired to one of the ashtray lights.



I even managed to get her all assembled and outside for some pitures









Much better than this I think!






The only thin is that the passenger side window is now catching on something when it's almost all the way down. Not sure why as I didn't do anything inside the door, I'll check that out later.

Nolan