Just joined? Please introduce yourself.

Search:

Type: Posts; User: Custer55

Page 1 of 20 1 2 3 4

Search: Search took 0.04 seconds.

  1. Replies
    393
    Views
    198,325

    Thanks Doug, I have been watching metal shaping...

    Thanks Doug, I have been watching metal shaping videos on you tube which gives me lots of ideas.
  2. Replies
    393
    Views
    198,325

    https://www.trifivechevys.com/cdn-cgi/image/format...

    https://www.trifivechevys.com/cdn-cgi/image/format=auto,onerror=redirect,width=1920,height=1920,fit=scale-down/https://www.trifive.com/attachments/20240305_135058-jpg.422297/...
  3. Replies
    393
    Views
    198,325

    I have been continuing to prep and paint parts as...

    I have been continuing to prep and paint parts as the weather cooperates. Got a bunch of small parts done before the weather got cooler again so I went back to doing some repairs on various parts.
    ...
  4. Replies
    393
    Views
    198,325

    Thanks, I have days like that too. That's why I...

    Thanks, I have days like that too. That's why I don't keep the really big hammers in the work shop.
  5. Replies
    393
    Views
    198,325

    With the windshield back in place I have been...

    With the windshield back in place I have been working on some odds and ends. Since I had the tray with the rust remover set up I dug out a bunch of parts to soak to remove the rust.
    Not all of them...
  6. Replies
    393
    Views
    198,325

    After looking at the inside windshield trim I...

    After looking at the inside windshield trim I decided to work on some other things before taking that on. So I dug out the old windshield frame and and what was left of the glass to work on that.
    ...
  7. Replies
    393
    Views
    198,325

    Thanks, I agree that I have been getting better...

    Thanks, I agree that I have been getting better at metal working since I started this project!


    Thanks


    I have been using 18 gauge which is thicker than the original metal, but that way I can...
  8. Replies
    393
    Views
    198,325

    So my next project was fixing a rusted corner on...

    So my next project was fixing a rusted corner on the dashboard caused by a leaking windshield would be my guess.
    ...
  9. Replies
    393
    Views
    198,325

    Work continued on the passenger fender this past...

    Work continued on the passenger fender this past week.
    ...
  10. Replies
    393
    Views
    198,325

    Thanks, lots of practice helps for sure! I use...

    Thanks, lots of practice helps for sure!
    I use .030 wire for everything so I don't have to switch back and forth since I just have the 1 welder. (Lincoln 125, 110 volt) I set my heat a couple of...
  11. Replies
    393
    Views
    198,325

    Thank You! :cool:

    Thank You! :cool:
  12. Replies
    393
    Views
    198,325

    The next step on the passenger side front fender...

    The next step on the passenger side front fender was to repair the area at the bottom rear where it meets the running board.
    ...
  13. Replies
    393
    Views
    198,325

    ​Work continuing on the passenger side front...

    ​Work continuing on the passenger side front fender last week.
    ...
  14. Replies
    393
    Views
    198,325

    Continuing on the passenger side front fender...

    Continuing on the passenger side front fender repairs. After a lot of time with hammer and dollies, a bullseye pick (which I made myself, will post a picture one of these days), torch shrinking,...
  15. Replies
    393
    Views
    198,325

    Thanks, I will keep the updates coming!

    Thanks, I will keep the updates coming!
  16. Replies
    393
    Views
    198,325

    Your Welcome, Glad to have time to work on the 39...

    Your Welcome, Glad to have time to work on the 39 again!
    Brian
  17. Replies
    393
    Views
    198,325

    It's been a couple of months since my last...

    It's been a couple of months since my last update. After getting epoxy primer on the grille pieces I have been working on a bunch of other projects. First off was getting all the leaves cleaned up as...
  18. Replies
    355
    Views
    91,656

    Nice progress, great idea running the battery...

    Nice progress, great idea running the battery cables through the plastic block!
  19. Replies
    355
    Views
    91,656

    Looking good. Getting closer to completion every...

    Looking good. Getting closer to completion every day!
  20. Replies
    393
    Views
    198,325

    Thanks guys! Glad you are following the progress....

    Thanks guys! Glad you are following the progress. This has been a good car to learn on. Still worth saving but not so nice to worry about messing it up.
  21. Replies
    3
    Views
    719

    Nice looking car!! Welcome to the site. Brian

    Nice looking car!! Welcome to the site.
    Brian
  22. Replies
    393
    Views
    198,325

    Thanks Lazlo! I enjoy the challenges of metal...

    Thanks Lazlo!
    I enjoy the challenges of metal working, very satisfying when stuff turns out halfway decent.
  23. Replies
    179
    Views
    50,235

    When I stripped the paint off my 39 Ford I used a...

    When I stripped the paint off my 39 Ford I used a small propane torch. I heated the paint until it just started to bubble and then used a scraper or wire brush to remove the paint. Not sure if this...
  24. Replies
    393
    Views
    198,325

    This week I was able to get a few more things in...

    This week I was able to get a few more things in epoxy primer as the weather has been cooperating for the most part.
    ...
  25. Replies
    393
    Views
    198,325

    The past week I finished up on all the fender...

    The past week I finished up on all the fender repairs and have it ready for epoxy primer.
    ...
Results 1 to 25 of 500
Page 1 of 20 1 2 3 4