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I think you're right - definitely need to be the same shape. I'd probably french them, but here's a mockup of them the same shape with the lower...
You might be on to something (another bad mockup attached). [ATTACH] Now that's an excellent idea. Would just need to find something that...
That's a good thought! Definitely the right shape. Just checked online a bit and did some scale comparisons...looks like they might be close to...
Does anyone know of an original (50's or before) tail light that has the same shape of the Shoebox Ford tail light but that's 75% - 50% smaller?...
Couple questions about the rear gravel pan on my '50 Shoebox. First, it's relatively flimsy - any reason that welding a bit of reinforcement...
To give a little more context, here are a couple photos I sent to some places to give them an idea of the sheetmetal condition - so they could get...
I guess I might just be looking for something different than what I've been quoted and what you're describing. I know the crazy amount of time and...
I'd take how that paint looks as NOW, let alone 35 years. I'm sure there are people, just like beer snobs or antique furniture collectors, who...
That's definitely more in-line with what I was hoping to find. I'll just have to keep looking for a shop that I'm not priced out of.
During college I worked as a collision repair technician for a number of years. I wouldn't say my abilities are on par with a professional, but...
Holy shit x2! I need to find a shop like yours. My car is all solid now that I've made the sheet metal repairs and the necessary filler work is...
I probably worded that wrong. I was reading Anthony's advice as "if you can do the sheet metal/rust repair/welding" that you'd save a ton. The...
I've already replaced the floors, both rockers, lower-half of each quarter panel, and patched major rust areas. I've still got some minor metal...
Good advice and will do. Curious, does this sound like an accurate middle-of-the-ballpark to you? Let me know if I'm WAY off... - Filler work &...
You're right, I do not currently have a relationship with a paint and body guy. I knew one, but he's getting a bit older and not taking any new...
Sounds like an absolutely solid plan. Now I've gotta find a shop and figure out how much $$ that'll cost.
So as it sit currently, I had it blasted to bare metal and then sprayed it with Eastwood epoxy primer in my garage. I've been slowly doing some...
That's always in the back of my mind too. My only worry is if I rely on myself to do everything, it would take forever. If I had more than a small...
Good point. While I could do the filling and priming I'm no pro, so might as well let them handle what they're good at. Makes sense. No one...
Hello all. I've come across varying opinions on the following issue. If I'm planning to have a professional shop paint my car, what is...
Sounds like we've got the same approach style. I'll give the 2x6 a shot with some "gentle" persuasion.
That's what I thought I might need to do. A very thin "football" shaped cut where the middle of the shape is the same width that when shifted to...
If I give it all I can to the left, then they both practically rub. I'm guessing when replacing the right hand quarter, there was a bit of...
Hey all - wondering if there is an appropriate way to go about fitting my deck lid (1950 Shoebox) before I get too ambitious and go beyond the...
Unfortunately it was resprayed (poorly) before I got it. The part you said about doing what I think is right is where I think I'm always...
This is a nice simple delineation, thanks. Sent from my SM-G970U using The H.A.M.B. mobile app
Goal is a "nice" driver. Don't want to get further down the road and wish I did something that I neglected to do. I think you're right on with...
Thanks. Some good tips and info there. I definitely agree about checking out some other cars when I get a chance. It's been a while (so many...
Like most things I'm sure I'm overthinking it, but I'm a bit confused about the proper way to prep & finish the interior vs. exterior. I...
I tried to take some pictures. One showing the entire rear axle and then I tried getting a picture of each tire from directly behind to show what...
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