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Amazing, thank you!
Ya I have to fabricate some of this back in, the previous resto - sometime in likely the 70s - the welded it all shut.
Interesting, so these look like the seams are almost dead even with the edge of the door opening / edge.
Ok great, pictures and measurements would be much appreciated. :)
So my car was “restored” - or better know and hacked and thrown together - and one area I’m trying to get right is the rocker panels and cowl /...
Yes of course, was only focused on the outside of the frame. :)
Gotcha thanks. And while I’m here, what is the order of installation? I assumed it is cover, bumper brackets, then lights. But want to confirm.
Question: Are there any rubber seals between the frame, horn covers, bumper brackets, and tail lights - are were they all just installed metal to...
Did some updates on the color and environment on the 3D render to show the detail of the reproduction.
Ya these will need to be machined on a CNC so it can get that glass polished look in the end. But things like 60s market lights with a pattern...
Also I’m just printing the prototype in 3D to test fit and confirm it fits an original housing.
Well the advantage of acrylic is we will likely make them in clear and then you can paint them in a tinted clear from behind to achieve that look....
[ATTACH] Hey all, As some may know I do 3D scanning and design that I either use my 3D printer to make various plastic parts or have CNC...
Ya I got a 32 gas cap made by him before he decided to take a break. For the switches I ended up designing my own and having it made on a CNC.
On the topic of doors... the hinges are held on by what looks like two rivets. This is what they look like on the inside of the door. The “head”...
I'm assuming it is and I'm assuming its original. I'll try to spray some adhesive behind it as well as put something behind the hump to hold it...
Ya I won’t be doing the foam thing.
Haha distressing me is a bit far, but a piece flipping around doesn’t seem much use. Ya the first time he posted it there was no comment so...
Oh no it’s actually in the door. Like a piece of leather is in there and almost the whole size of the door.
What are you trying to show me here?
not sure about that idea. At most I’d consider getting some spray adhesive behind it and try to get it to stick to the door panel again.
Ya but it is just flopping around in there.
So my car was a mad scientist restoration project at one point, so I am not sure if this is original, but... Inside the doors there is what looks...
So I posed in the wanted section on the marketplace today and after a short time received a message from a user called andjack3572 that suggested...
Good tips guys thanks
Gotcha. So you’re saying get it as close as possible, live with the imperfections, tell people it’s original steel, be given the thumbs up in...
[ATTACH] [ATTACH] So over the years of this 90 year old, it looks like the hood has developed a flat spot. During mock-up you can see the gap...
Link please. :)
Hey all, Does anyone have an original 1932 Ford Roadster that they could take a carboard template of the rear quarter panel curve? I'm looking...
That was my plan without any other better ideas. :)
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