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

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



The color really pops in these black and white photos....haha

 

Just keeps getting better

 

Guess I was wrong! Firewall is not chrome.

Dave

 

Man I can't wait to see this at the GNRS!!!

 

I’m guessing red! (But I just dig reds and purples together?…)

 

I'm stumped. I figured it would be chrome and the car color.

I admire people who get color theory and what compliments what.

 

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!








Not a car show and not a 32, but one of my favorites.

 

My money is on the colour a few other components are already painted

 

Engine Lavender

 

That’s my guess too.

 

Ha! I was gonna say "what? No chrome!?!?"

 

I'm thinking it would look great painted a couple shades darker lavendar than the engine

 

Today's progress

 

Absolutley gorgeous....But imma CHROMA***UAL anyway!!!!lol

 

BAA-LING! HAHAHA!

 

Makes me think of Bud Cranes roadster.

 

Get your sungl***es out if you are out in the sunshine.

 

Back on the ground and running

 

This is completely selfish but I'm thrilled you got back after it after the flatty disheartened you. Really great stuff, Neal.

 

Getting the old girl ready to go to town

 

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.

 

Neal, See you at the GNRS!!!

 

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

 

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.

 

Spoiler alert.
As a metal guy…or at least a guy who does it for a living…stellar results.

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Spectacular! Truly stunning.

 

Neal, sorry I missed you today. The rod was looking great.

 

Thanks for the pic @Anderson
And we finally get to see the color of the firewall, so that answers that question.