Iv had this car for a couple months now, Don't realy expect anybody to fallow this thread. It's just time that I started an acount of the progress. Overall this car in my taste is killer, though some things eventualy will need to be totaly overhauled Its still a hell of a car. I have about 3 months now before I go on a business trip over seas. The time is ticking so I'm realy hoping to make some killer progress before I leave. First thing is first, never was a fan of the recessed deck lid. The photographs are sloppy and for this I apologize. I am also no metal god, just learning as I go. but hell not bad for a 25 year old punk huh? minimal warpage, non realy. the waves in the metal to the left are from prior damage and prior body work. I have not hammerd and dollied the metal yet. I expect a very nice metal finish before I start the real body work. I used a cool rag on every series of welds, took a bit of time but came out better than I expected. though I would have preferd a smaller guage wire I ended up using a .30 with flux core. Im sure it would have came out better with gas but maybe next time.
"Now I see what your up to. I agree with the Change. But then look who's talking. The Wizzard " Yeah, I love your car btw! the recess that I cut out was almost as if someone had welded a cookie pan inside, pretty kookie thats why I was on the hunt for a new one.. but this is turning out better than expected.
"Sweet... can you post some more pics of the front and inside of the car? Avatar looks cool!" I traded my 29 sport coupe to Notebooms here on the hamb for it acouple months ago. drive from portland OR to san jose to make the trade. heres a picture of the front. its snowing pretty hard right now. hopefully Ill take some good pictures in the week to come of progress. "lookin' good! What else is on your "to do" list? " install front shocks new door gl*** pleated interior functional spotlights and eventualy gold flaking the car. but in acouple years.
"My eyes keep stopping on the red rim lip, poking out from under the hub cap. Maybe it is just me." No its not just you. eventualy Im going to powdercoat the rims dark purple sweet huh?. but the caps will have to hide as much red untill then.
Good looking project. Nice first step. I would have probably started with something easier, so way to go big!
Nice changes, maybe paint it another color, that one kinda hard on the eyes, is it purple or just a funky blue or blurple? I donno.
Funny the work we can un-cover on these old Fords. Seems they have always been a favorite to modify. I sure had a good time doing my 51. I half to say driving it is more fun. The Wizzard
"Nice changes, maybe paint it another color, that one kinda hard on the eyes, is it purple or just a funky blue or blurple? I donno. " Its an aquired taste. I'd call it Lilac . It's gonna stay for the time being.
After a couple days of pure freazing weather it warmed up enough for me to skim block n spray. yesterday my old man came over and had a good ol time ********tin skimming and blocking. got a good layer of fill primer blocked some more with a 320grit to break up the masking lines. just got my first coat on and am now playing the waiting game. these guys wanna go on a ride.
I realy want to hang the deck lid today and take a couple gooood pictures. Im working in a real tight space.
"looks good man-i like it a lot more without the street rod recessed plate. " Yeah, flows way better now. "Right on bud, I like it. What are your new plans for a license plate?" Not sure, maybe Im going to have to take a tip from you. I would like to get some bumper guards for the back. not sure how im going to pull it off.
Mine started as a 55 Pontiac piece. Then I spent way to much time to get the look I wanted. I guess that's the fun of this stuff. Try looking at 57 Ford Ranchero rear guards. I kind of like them and also happen to have a pair. The other thing I like is a 49/50 Merc front guard and cross bar. Just food for thought. The Wizzard
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