Thanks Doug, I have been watching metal shaping videos on you tube which gives me lots of ideas.
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Thanks Doug, I have been watching metal shaping videos on you tube which gives me lots of ideas.
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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.
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Thanks, I have days like that too. That's why I don't keep the really big hammers in the work shop.
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...
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.
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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...
So my next project was fixing a rusted corner on the dashboard caused by a leaking windshield would be my guess.
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Work continued on the passenger fender this past week.
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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...
Thank You! :cool:
The next step on the passenger side front fender was to repair the area at the bottom rear where it meets the running board.
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Work continuing on the passenger side front fender last week.
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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,...
Thanks, I will keep the updates coming!
Your Welcome, Glad to have time to work on the 39 again!
Brian
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...
Nice progress, great idea running the battery cables through the plastic block!
Looking good. Getting closer to completion every day!
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.
Nice looking car!! Welcome to the site.
Brian
Thanks Lazlo!
I enjoy the challenges of metal working, very satisfying when stuff turns out halfway decent.
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...
This week I was able to get a few more things in epoxy primer as the weather has been cooperating for the most part.
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The past week I finished up on all the fender repairs and have it ready for epoxy primer.
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