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1933 Steel Vicky Build

Discussion in 'The Hokey Ass Message Board' started by Salt Flats Speed Shop, Jan 5, 2009.

  1. Salt Flats Speed Shop
    Joined: Sep 30, 2007
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    Salt Flats Speed Shop
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    from Utah

    This is a shop project that I've been planing on doing for a while now. As a shop I will in the near future be offering the 1933 Steel Vicky conversion. Both in complete bodies that I will convert, like this one. And in converting customers 2 door sedans into 1933 vicky's. All the origional beads and contours will be faithfully reproduced down to the smallest deatails.

    Once I get a few of these done myself I will be able to accuratly judge how much a conversion will cost. So costs for the conversion will be down the road.

    This sedan will be my first vicky conversion. It is an actual 1933 2 door sedan that is amazingly in great shape. It is a complete car with suspention, engine/transmission, and all the sheet metal.

    My plans with this build is first to convert the sedan into a vicky. And then to do all the metal work. The body, and rest of the sheet metal will be completly metal finished. (The entire car will look like the dash, sanded to perfection). Once that is finished I will be selling the car complete with everything included.

    Thanks for looking
     

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  2. alchemy
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    Very interesting, but make sure you pay attention to the roofline and window opening profile. VERY important, and that's where most pseudo-Vickys fail. Seeing your past projects, I know you have the metalworking expertise.
     
  3. fab32
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    Please keep us informed as this project moves forward. Pictures are a must.

    Frank
     
  4. Weasel
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    Where's Druss 32 - late to the party again????:D

    You might look at joining the AVRG chapter - Abused Vicky Recovery Group - here on the HAMB.
     
  5. Salt Flats Speed Shop
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    I plan on making dies to reproduce the rear beads around the rear of the car, and also a set of dies to reproduce the small bead that continues from the rain gutter.

    Today I continued working on all the panels that really dont need much work. Just getting them looking good.

    Also started working on the rear fender. Its really in good shape, just needs some bead work, dents, and a patch on the front of the fender.
     

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  6. Docco
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    That looks like a real solid body you started with.
     
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  7. I SMELL SMOKE
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    I'm going to have to stay tuned for this one
     
  8. metalman
    Joined: Dec 30, 2006
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    This will be interesting to watch. Posted on here before, I did the same to a 32 Tudor, didn't have as much to start with as you do. Keep us posted with updates for sure.
    32-1.jpg

    32-10.jpg
    welcome to the AVRC, although like me we arn't really saving an old Vic!
     
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  9. 33Tudor
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    Just curious. What all is involved in the conversion? Is it just from the doors back? Or do the doors have to be modified too?
     
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  10. Salt Flats Speed Shop
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    Its just the back of the car that needs to be altered. The rear side windows are smaller by roughly 9 inches. The beads, and back panel under the window are all different. The 1933 vicky has a small bead that starts at the end of the drip rail and continues around the back of the car to the other drip rail. The bottom end of the car where the gas tank cover mounts is in the same place but the bead there is different as well. And also the rear roof is leaned forward slightly more than the 2 door sedan is.
     
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  11. pan-dragger
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    keep the photos coming, can't wait to see the progress on this.
     
  12. 33Tudor
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    Thanks. I'll be watching, to see your progress. Lots of luck!
     
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  13. Dyce
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    Do you have a vicky to use for a pattern? If so is it yours (if so lucky dog)? Cool project.
    Jeff
     
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  14. Cool concept. Now if you could just come up with a kit that converts a 4dr into a vicky............ hmmm
     
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  15. Sparkswillfly
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  16. hemifarris
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    Looks like an interesting project. The stripped parts look as though they're in nice condition.......Mike
     
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  17. Looks like you started with a great car...definitely keep the pix and updates coming
     
  18. Salt Flats Speed Shop
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    I have access to one. (wish it was mine though). I will use it for all my patterns and basically make a fixture here at the shop using those patterns. That way I can use that fixture over and over again making each conversion as uniform as possible.
     
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  19. Dyce
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    Over at metalmeet.com there are a few guys using bondo bucks. You make a frame out of rod and use body puddy to pick up the detail. Here is a picture of one Wray Schelin posted.
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    That's one reason why I asked if the vicky was yours. You could get some pattern bucks off of it, if it was body shell.
     
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  20. Salt Flats Speed Shop
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    Ive been working on this rear fender for the past few days. I worked out all the dents, now I just have to patch the front where it meets the running board.
     

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  21. oldrelics
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    If its one thing I've learned from watching your builds....is.....that......
    I SUCK.
    I think I'll take up knitting.
     
  22. Salt Flats Speed Shop
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    Tonight I got the front of this fender patched.

    Now with this fender done I will use it to check the contours of the other. That way I can make sure they both reflect well.
     

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  23. 1bad37
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    i am definatly interested to see how it turns out, i have a 33 2dr sedan, and ive been debating vickys or sedan delivery, how you post some pics and good luck-
     
  24. willysguy
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    That is some nice work!
     
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  25. Salt Flats Speed Shop
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    I finally got the body sandblasted. Now i can start on the body.

    Today I finished up the rear fender and got it bolted on.

    I also started hanging the drivers door. The hinges were bent so its taken some massaging to get the gaps looking good. Ive still got some more tweaking, but its coming.
     

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  26. 33Tudor
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    Wow! That looks like a great starting point. Keep up the good work!
     
  27. Salt Flats Speed Shop
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    Today I am starting on the other rear fender. This one is a lot worse than the other, but still its not that bad.

    I will post more pictures later today.
     

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  28. Salt Flats Speed Shop
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    I got all the dents worked out of the fender. Now I have to patch the front as well as fix some problems in the bead and wire edge.
     

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  29. Flipper
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    How did you get all of the dents out? just hammer and dolly?
     
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  30. chad
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    Do you use a shrinking disk too??
     
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