1966 404 Coupé Injection Restoration

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Tail lights are mounted with 3M non-drying putty in behind the vinyl gasket to keep water out of the trunk/rear fenders.  I also put new cage nuts in the rear side bumper mounts, sealed them also with 3M putty so they won't leak and temporarily installed the trunk lid seal, which is perfect!

2-25-2018

Painted the steering column today.  Looks pretty decent now.  It was rusty in the lower engine compartment area.

3-4-2018

Today I didn't do much for the car, but I did manage to take the steering shaft out of the column for a thorough cleaning and lubrication.  Between the shaft and the column in the photo, you can see the upper rubber coated bronze bushing that provides location for the shaft.  All parts are in great condition so after a coating of thick grease, it's all back together.

3-8-2018

Refitted the Carrosserie Peugeot plate with new copper rivets from Hong Kong.  Amazing how hard it was to find rivets that approximate the look of the originals!  I will clearcoat the plate now that it's mounted, to give it a smoother finish.