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trunk spatter painted before or after balast installation
« on: May 31, 2007, 01:16:10 PM »
Did the trunk get spatter painted before or after the convertible weight balast were installed?

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Re: trunk spatter painted before or after balast installation
« Reply #1 on: May 31, 2007, 06:17:43 PM »
You really ought to post this question under originality.  It won't get much notice here...
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Re: trunk spatter painted before or after balast installation
« Reply #2 on: June 08, 2007, 08:54:05 PM »
I believe Jerry answered this recently in another thread.
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Re: trunk spatter painted before or after balast installation
« Reply #3 on: July 03, 2007, 02:12:39 AM »
Did the trunk get spatter painted before or after the convertible weight balast were installed?

The trunk was painted after the shakers were installed. I have seen unrestored cars with splatter paint on the shakers.
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Re: trunk spatter painted before or after balast installation
« Reply #4 on: July 03, 2007, 05:55:54 AM »
The shakers were installed after the trunk was painted. They were hung in the trunk, painted with the trunk, and then installed.
The bolts will not have splatter paint on them. :)
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Re: trunk spatter painted before or after balast installation
« Reply #5 on: July 03, 2007, 03:36:21 PM »
Kurt is correct - if the shakers had been final-installed in Paint, they would have blocked access to install the rear marker lights, taillight housings, and outer bumper bolts; they were final-installed in position in the Trim Shop after those items were assembled.
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Re: trunk spatter painted before or after balast installation
« Reply #6 on: July 03, 2007, 03:57:44 PM »
The shakers were installed after the trunk was painted. They were hung in the trunk, painted with the trunk, and then installed.
The bolts will not have splatter paint on them. :)

That solves the mystery as to why the shakers had paint. Thanks for clearing that up.
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