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Mystery solved... When I pushed the topmost portion of the door skin down 1/8 or so, it also pushed the rod connecting the 1959 exterior handle to the 1998 latch/lock mechanism down. That small downward amount kept the manual and electric lock mechanism from allowing an unlock. Adjust that rod...

What the hell did I do?? I added a bracket from the 59 skin to the FG door structure before finalizing the new top door sheet metal...... Now the door is closed and won't unlock!!! It's a simple bracket, what could I have screwed up?

refining the door alignment. Both open and close gently now. You had to kinda slam them before since the alignment wasn't great, mostly just a first pass... I'd like to improve the door gap a little more, we'll see.... Anyone found a source for trim clips for a 59 Coronet?

Heavy rain recently had pretty much washed the salt off the roads... Took the opportunity for a drive to the ocean...

Thanks for the chromer info... Eventually I'll need to remove the failing tint from the side windows. I've done this on other vehicles before and it can be a PIA. However, I saw a pretty neat trick on that Wheeler Dealers show the other day. He soaked the tint with a soapy solution then put...

I'd like to know that vendor's name if you happen to have it handy.

In other news, I dug out the replacement pieces I bought for those pot metal, arrow looking things on the most forward part of the fin... Surprise they don't fit. I bought them as 1959 Coronet pieces, but it appears they are 1959 Royal Lancer parts... I knew they were longer front to back, but...

I said take the fifth, not DRINK the fifth! Ok, fifth time's a charm... I think this panel is a winner. I took Mopar's cue and hid the seam under the trim that they used to hide the fin seam. Just gotta figure out how I'll cut and blend in the forward seam..

I hang my head in shame... I see I referred to George Barris as Chuck earlier in this thread... I'm sorry George..,

Did a few small things yesterday.. Found and fixed a rattle from one of the tailpipes. Added a catch basin, if you will, around the fuel filler cap. I modified the filler so now I can get the gas station nozzle in there without using an additional nozzle from a gas can. Auto shutoffs are still...

Got it, turns out it was complaining about not being able to download it securely. Great file, thanks... I looked for clips for that upper rear glass trim, but didn't see any. I suspect it's attached right onto the rubber glass seal. Anyone know for sure?

Doesn't seem to go anywhere for me. (could be user error)...

How is the rear window stainless held in on a 59 Coronet? The lower piece that runs side-to-side has clips on the body. The top and side pieces don't appear to... did they clip into the glass's rubber gasket?

No kidding! Sorry we missed you... Thanks for the pics...

Cars and Coffee in Concord, NH this morning.. Comfortable drive, probably 1-200 cars, a few antique vehicles, mostly imports and super cars. Boris was well received. Took a ride to Portland, Me. About 300 miles today. Rolled over 83,000 miles, started driving it at 81,900.

The view in the rear view mirror is very thin but workable. I can see what's behind me for an pretty fair distance. Backing up is another question. I can't see squat, a backup camera will definitely need to be installed.

Snagged a test piece that was big enough to cut 2 halves from as well as 1 piece that will do the entire rear "glass". Good thing I made the test pieces as I learned a lot. 1 thing was to remove the protective stuff from the inside before attaching to the car... The other, just be a bit more...

Going to get the Lexan and why shouldn't I take Boris to pick up his own rear "glass"? Obviously, I should take him! Only issue is that opening the trunk is still dodgey.. (see what I did there lol)... secret at the moment seems to be 1) let trunk lid sit "at rest", don't push it down. 2)...

4 wheel alignment complete! As you might suspect from a frame straightened crasher, it was WAY off....

C pillars repaired. Rain gutters are going to stay and get extended onto the Corvette Targa top. Lexan goes in tomorrow (assuming I can cut it without screwing it up LOL)... Rear "glass" trim will go back on. I REALLY like it! Top and bottom trim. no problem... Side/upper corner, problem as...