81 Malibu project restarting

[08Malibu]

Yesterday was too hot to go into the garage. Today was too hot as well, but I managed to drag myself out there for a little bit. I have an ac unit I bought for it but haven’t had a chance to install it. I was able to get the drivers seat brackets and the passenger side rust patch welded in. Hopefully I can do the passenger seat, console, and shifter brackets in tomorrow. Then the welding will be done.

 

[64nailhead]

I have to admit that I'm not a fan of the heat, but considering we were close to seeing snow less than 4 weeks ago, I'm taking 90+ with a smile. Sunday I was up to my neck in heat, but it a beat 35 degree rainy day - hands down.

If a tree falls in the woods and no one hears it, then does it make any noise? If I stink and no one smells it, then do I really stink?

 

[08Malibu]

I have to admit that I'm not a fan of the heat, but considering we were close to seeing snow less than 4 weeks ago, I'm taking 90+ with a smile. Sunday I was up to my neck in heat, but it a beat 35 degree rainy day - hands down.

If a tree falls in the woods and no one hears it, then does it make any noise? If I stink and no one smells it, then do I really stink?

I’m with you there, I was just too tired to deal with it yesterday. I worked until 6 Saturday. Then came home cut the grass then worked in the garage. Sunday finished cleaning the yard to have a bbq. I was a bit tired Monday from the weekend. Then worked all day in the heat, took my son to t ball, then played with him in the yard a bit. Unfortunately after that I sat on the couch in the ac. Once that happens, it’s all over.
It’s a tough balance between work, time with family, housework, and working in the garage.

 

[08Malibu]

Finally finished up all of the welding, except the shifter and console brackets. Unfortunately the shifter is in the attic, and the staircase is above the car. I want to be sure of where I install it so it will have to wait. Next step will be to epoxy all of the welds then seam sealer and paint.

 

[08Malibu]

Quick and dirty brush job on the epoxy. Seam sealer tomorrow.

 

[08Malibu]

Seam sealed the top and bottom right after work today. I used sem 1 part on top, 2 part underneath. To my surprise it was dry enough to paint tonight, so I did. Little spray underneath and some undercoat, and time to put this thing back together.

 

[08Malibu]

Got some of the floor underneath painted and shot with a little undercoat. I need to prep the whole underside before I coat the whole thing.
Then I bolted one seat in and took the car for a ride around the block. I still have to put the seat belts back in and the other seats, but it felt good to be behind the wheel again.

 

[melloelky]

that aluminum foil works like a charm

 

[08Malibu]

that aluminum foil works like a charm

Money and time saver for sure.

 

[scoti]

that aluminum foil works like a charm

Been using it for decades. 😎👍