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Really looking foward to getting the details in the catwalk and making this panel all one piece. [IMG] Sent from my SM-N920T using The H.A.M.B....
I make corrections when shaping the panels, the patterns I make are like GPS for me and make it a lot easier and allows me to know how much i need...
yes i will have a working deck lid, i will be building a complete inner structure under the sheet metal before i install it permanently.
haha awesome bro, i remember that. that was years ago
thanks buddy, i dont know about that but i def enjoy metal shaping and metal work. i appreciate the kind words bud
today i was able to put a little time on the 38 and got the decklid panel opening at the top pinned and tack welded, cut back the fatness on the...
Since i have the catwalk panels shaped out i should start making the facial structure panel that will be facing inside the cab area. The top...
after i did that work i was actually lucky enough to find a actual 38 zephyr convertible windshield section. Thats definitely not something i...
i started cutting down the windshield section for the chop and prep to modify it to resemble the stock convertible pillars[ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
my car was missing skirts so instead of spending $1500 on a used set that still needs work i figured id just make my own. I made these using my...
looks like it could work, im actually using that back window in my 1940 zephyr coupe kustom. [ATTACH]
The dash on my car was cut out and sold previous to me getting it and these dashs are fairly hard to find. luckily a few friends tagged me on a...
i was able to locate some 1940 to 48 Lincoln convertible top iron sides today, year doesn't really matter since ill be customizing the top to flow...
im not sure, i didnt measure them but theres a good chance they might be, they will be getting skinned to the correct length so it looks factory.
i will be making the doors the stock length as the 2 door, i will be also extending the quarters to meet the doors aswell.
Rocker panel structure was smoked on this car so i need to make all of it, this is just the start of the progress and will be alot more to this...
Got all the shape needed in the panel and at this point its clean up work and fine tuning before the panel is ready for installation. this is my...
[ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] Made a flexable shape pattern off the decklid so i can start shaping the trunk skins, im doing the...
Thanks buddy
thank you
is this the build your talking about buddy [ATTACH]
upper trunk lid panel really gives the car the look in the correct direction and fits nice. the catwalk panel will be trimmed back a little more...
after wheeling out my sail panels ill need to make the new upper zephyr convertible trunk lid opening being that its very different from the...
if its the 38 zephyr 4 door to 2 door convertible your talking about thats actually me doing it.
haha!!! i have a serious zephyr problem.
im more on the tradional styled cars but low, i did this photoshop of what im after. color may change and also the front wont be up so high but i...
i e Thank you,I extended it compared to the stock 1938 convertible catwalk
Thanks, i love art work and i feel like im in my own brain in there haha
Thanks buddy, much much more to come
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