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Projects 32 5W Build - The $4K Swapmeet Body / The Old Chrome Coupe

Discussion in 'Traditional Hot Rods' started by NealinCA, Feb 2, 2023.

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  1. NealinCA
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    I got the firewall back from paint and the feet back from the chrome shop today.

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    The color really pops in these black and white photos....haha
     
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  2. krylon32
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    Just keeps getting better
     
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  3. dwollam
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    Guess I was wrong! Firewall is not chrome. :(

    Dave
     
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  4. Troublemaker427
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    Man I can't wait to see this at the GNRS!!!
     
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  5. Kevin Lee
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    Oh... now my money is on the perfect shade of GOLD
     
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  6. cactus1
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    I’m guessing red! (But I just dig reds and purples together?…)
     
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  7. -Brent-
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    I'm stumped. I figured it would be chrome and the car color.

    I admire people who get color theory and what compliments what.
     
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  8. NealinCA
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    Here's some colors for you all to ponder...

    I love to study 50's car show pics, especially the few that are in color!
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    Not a car show and not a 32, but one of my favorites.

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  9. Dedsoto
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    My money is on the colour a few other components are already painted
     
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  10. F-head
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    Engine Lavender
     
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  11. Horror Business
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    Horror Business

    That’s my guess too.
     
    Horror Business, Jan 17, 2025
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  12. Kevin Lee
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    It's going to look great if it's lavender, maybe off white pearl, silver, etc.
    Only thinking a warmer color could set the motor up to be a little more "seen"
     
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    Ha! I was gonna say "what? No chrome!?!?"
     
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  14. Dick Stevens
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    I'm thinking it would look great painted a couple shades darker lavendar than the engine
     
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  15. NealinCA
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    Today's progress

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    Absolutley gorgeous....But imma CHROMASEXUAL anyway!!!!lol
     
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    Makes me think of Bud Cranes roadster.
     
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    Get your sunglasses out if you are out in the sunshine.
     
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  20. NealinCA
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    Back on the ground and running

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    This is completely selfish but I'm thrilled you got back after it after the flatty disheartened you. Really great stuff, Neal.
     
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  22. NealinCA
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    Getting the old girl ready to go to town

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    NealinCA, Jan 26, 2025 at 9:09 PM
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    I like the B&W photos, but I'm still not sure how the firewall is finished.
    I guess I'll know on Friday at Pomona.
     
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    Neal, See you at the GNRS!!!
     
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  25. NealinCA
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    I read on the Ford Barn that guys were using stove black polish on rubber running boards, so I gave it a try. I first cleaned the running board using a fine stainless wire brush, masked off the sheetmetal and started applying the polish

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    Curious to know how well the stove black holds up, certainly looks good after applying. That could be helpful for all kinds of old rubber stuff. I've never even heard of that product before, now I kinda want to try it.
     
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  27. Anderson
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    Spoiler alert.
    As a metal guy…or at least a guy who does it for a living…stellar results.
    IMG_6709.jpeg ​
     
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  28. Horror Business
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    Spectacular! Truly stunning.
     
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  29. pprather
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    Neal, sorry I missed you today. The rod was looking great.
     
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  30. swifty
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    Thanks for the pic @Anderson
    And we finally get to see the color of the firewall, so that answers that question.
     
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