The Jalopy Journal
Work has continued in earnest to match the driver side to the passenger. [ATTACH][ATTACH][ATTACH][ATTACH]
Tacked this side together. Now the real work will begin to copy it for the driver side. [ATTACH]
I may be a complete idiot. The jury is still out on that one. I'm just having an insane amount of fun bringing her back to life. Right or wrong...
Our family's shop is in Walthill, up in the northeast corner. Where are you at?
Got the lower panel roughed out today. Using a stump with a bowl, shrinking tucks were made. Then the piece was wheeled out. After a quick check...
Been working on the lower corner of the passenger side the past few days. I'm happy enough with it to finally show it. A somewhat complicated...
I didn't like the way the support was looking on the roof section so I cut it out. [ATTACH] It was my first try and I like the separate support...
The joints are all TIG welded. Just enough amps to get full penetration, little filler, and planish the welds as they cool. Planishing helps to...
Ohh yeah I love the look! That's the first time I have ever seen one shaved almost all the lines. I just thought it looked good in my head....
Thank you everyone. I am having a lot of fun so far. Posted using the Full Custom H.A.M.B. App!
Repeat the process for the drivers side[ATTACH] Work a crown into the roof portion. [ATTACH] And now I am ready to start forming the other side...
Making the support structure where the panels meet. [ATTACH][ATTACH] Both are nicely lined up [ATTACH] Carefully spot welding the panels to their...
Made a simple jig to mount the body on. It's all square to itself so it can be used as a basis to triangulate points on the body. I kept...
The body came off today. [ATTACH] What a dirty mess!!! Finally things can be cleaned up and not look like such a destroyed mess. [ATTACH]...
It's not much, but it's progress. [ATTACH][ATTACH] Posted using the Full Custom H.A.M.B. App!
Thank you, everyone. Your comments are too kind. Posted using the Full Custom H.A.M.B. App!
The passenger side panel is pretty well done for now. The rear window area is in pretty good shape considering the big dent. It was cut out and...
Thanks Tony. I'm going to try. Posted using the Full Custom H.A.M.B. App!
Going together smoothly. [ATTACH] Posted using the Full Custom H.A.M.B. App!
Smoothed up a bit more. Ended up with a graceful curve in the roof like I wanted. Now I can fill in the easy parts and have a complete panel soon....
The roof section is coming along really nicely. The flat top was worked out to resemble more of a deuce lid. Just need to finish welding the seams...
Things lined up nicely and the original corner was welded to the new panel. [ATTACH] This picture doesn't do any justice. With no support to...
Taking notes. [ATTACH] Posted using the Full Custom H.A.M.B. App!
Working the panel above the rear window. . [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] It's a ways from being ready, but it's looking like I meant to build it...
It would have been hard for me to have scored a perfect body to start with. For $250 I couldn't let this baby go. It leaves me the perfect canvas...
Wood and stainless steel will be involved. Posted using the Full Custom H.A.M.B. App!
There will be no slots. I will be taking all of the slots, belt line, and seams out of the car and making it all one big seamless piece. The...
[ATTACH][ATTACH][ATTACH] It's really hard to see but all the curves match up very nicely. I have some final details to work out but it's pretty...
New roof panel above the passenger side door vs the old one. [ATTACH] The shape is pretty close. Will need to flange it before any final...
Yes it is very ambitious. I've done a few cars and lots of motorcycles in addition to dozens of tractors for my day job. This is by far the...
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