Projects Scratch built 1929 Roadster body sheeting structure

Wonder if the dehumidifier helps that process any? Yeah I let it set for six months and it was a damp summer going into winter. The shop had no air and the heat in the winter made things feel damp until it got really warm in there. It was an old shop. That was at least 15-20 years ago so I'm sure paint and prep products have gotten a lot better.

Can't wait to see more on it and this is one awesome project!

 

Hey guys, haven't posted anything because I've been welding all the seams and edges on the rear of the body. When finished will do all the body work and post pic's.

 

Hello, had some time to work on the rod today. I added the upper molding to the rear of the body and welded out the seams. so here are some pic's.

 

My only concern would be that the bare metal surfaces in places like behind the toe boards will start rusting back where you can't see it happening. I would have shot some weld thru primer all over any of the enclosed areas like that and maybe even a little bit of cheap paint just to seal the metal a bit. Best way all around would be to have the body dipped and e-coated before the bondo started, that way, all the little hidden area would be protected.

 

Hey, understand your concern the toe boards have been sealed and undercoated inside already, the interior as well as inside the doors and under the dash and under the body and bed will also be sealed. lizard skin will be sprayed as a heat barrier as well as sound deadening. I think that should work just fine. Thanks for responding!

 

How is that lizard skin I've only reciently heard about it. Sounds like good stuff.


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Sprays a lot like PPG's old rock guard! If you are not familiar with rock guard it has a heavy orange peel finish it dries hard but flexible and can be painted to color match. Used it before on my Dakota R/T and I love it. It will be exposed under the body and bed but will be painted the color of the body, the interior will have carpet to hide it.

 

Hey guy's have been working a lot so haven't had time to post. But I finally finished welding everything up and it's all ground. Started doing the body work and am all most finished. I will prime the body this weekend and post some pic's.

 

Can't wait to see it in primer!

 

Hey guy's haven't had a lot of time to work on the rod lately. been working the job a lot. So this weekend I only have Sunday to work on it. If I get anything done it will be a surprise to me. thanks for hanging in there!

 

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Hey guy's haven't had a lot of time to work on the rod. Have all of the body work done and only have the cab to prime. My compressor went down. Got the parts to rebuild the compressor head it's a devilbis and is approx. 35 years old had a hell of a time finding parts because of it's age. So if i get time this weekend i'll rebuild it. I thought about just buying an new set up but Quincey compressors was the only comparable set up and right now six grand is out of the question! Will post pics when I have some. Once the body is all in prime I will reassemble everything. Once I double check fitment I'll blow it apart for final paint and brake and fuel lines as well as electrical.

 

Hey guy's I finally had some time to work on the rod. After finish welding the body complete I then did the lead work and body work. I primed it with several coats of epoxy primer and then block sanded it. After I was satisfied with the body I then final primed it and taped it off and sprayed the underside with lizard skin. I seam sealed the interior and primed and shot lizard skin in the interior which will be painted at a later date. I plan to mount the body one more time take some picks and begin to paint the final color which I haven't picked yet. Pic to follow.

 

That is just awesome! It looks really good. What colors do you have in mind? I keep doing the color switch every time I see a new rod I like lol.

Keep us posted and that ride is awesome!

 

Haven't decided yet. The frame will be black as for the body I don't know! My wife likes a new toyota green it sort of has a greenish gold tint that sorta flipflops in color from green to gold it is cool looking. I know i want the final finish to be semi-gloss so I have a couple of colors to test I have some sheet metal left to make two or three test panels will buy some pints of paint to test them before I pick a color.

 

Very cool and can't wait to see some color panels and see the ride finished!

I want one of those bodies!

 

Great job!

 

Hey folks had some time to align the body and bolt it in place! I think it looks good, what do you guy's think.

 

Looks really good! Sign me up! You should look at building these as a kit one at a time. Great body work and I can't wait to see it after paint and on the road.

 

Thanks! Got to paint my wife's car first and get that outta the way, it's ready for the paint booth. Should finish it this weekend. Then I can blow the rod apart and start with painting the frame and suspension parts.

 

Can't wait to see it. This has been a great project and one that I wouldn't have a clue where to start. You have a great a talent and I can't wait to see the car done!

 

Hey guy's move the rod outside to clean my garage so I can paint my wife's car. While it was outside I took a few pic's here they are.

 

Looks great!! Can't wait to see it done.

 

I have read your entire post, MAN you have done a fantastic job! GREAT BUILD!

Curt

 

thanks Curt! glad you enjoyed!

 

Thanks, I can't wait to see it finished and be able to drive it!

 

Hey guy's not a lot to post with the holidays upon us! Have been working on the rod small stuff requiring welding and grinding mostly on the frame. Will post when i start painting the suspension and frame. I also want to wish everyone a Merry Christmas and a happy new year! And for the politically correct Happy Holidays!!

 

Awesome work Man!!!

Gives me inspiration to keep cranking on my projects!

Scratch:
"If you wish to make an apple pie from scratch, you must first invent the universe."
- Carl Sagan

 

good work ...

and how did the wife's car come out, the paint job ....???

 

Came out great was just a factory color base coat and clear. thanks for asking!