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Technical 32 roadster fix !

Discussion in 'Traditional Hot Rods' started by Flop, Apr 16, 2017.

  1. Flop
    Joined: Jun 8, 2006
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    Got another one built from another shop with all kinds of screw ups .

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    That's not right

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    Hinges placed in wrong spots making the doors not line up with the cowl .

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    Decklid fit

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  2. Flop
    Joined: Jun 8, 2006
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    Hinges welded and retapped so the doors fit the cowl

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    Put a curtain rod hole in and gapped

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  3. Flop
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    Lots work to get that gap

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    Curtain rod hole

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  4. Flop
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  5. Flop
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    Some gap work .

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    And she's done . A lot more work then it looks to get this thing in shape . All in all came out pretty damn nice .
     
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  6. el Roach
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    Man, you do NICE work!!!
     
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  7. Jalopy Joker
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    looks good - Thanks for sharing problems & ways to correct them
     
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  8. waxhead
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    from West Oz

    Nice work as per usual.
     
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  9. Hendee
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    Another demo of mad skills Tom. Thanks for letting us see how it's done right.
     
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  10. brady1929
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    Once again, amazing work Flop
     
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  11. BJR
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    What an improvement!!
     
  12. flynbrian48
    Joined: Mar 10, 2008
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    Nice. I struggled with similar poor fit with my 34. Where did you source the side curtain pocket?
     
  13. Pete
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    That's a vedy nice Mr Flop....


    Ps
    Please bring your hammer and dolly to ROG ....my 32 needs your loving touch.
     
  14. Nice work fixing what should have been done right to begin with.
     
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  15. chevyfordman
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    Once painted, unfortunately no one will realize the skill that went into the car to make it look so perfect; great job, thanks for sharing.
     
  16. pumpman
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    Magic! Now you see it and then you don't, Flop drops the torch and walks away.
     
  17. What a transformation, as usual! Hard to imagine that someone could do that bad of work on the initial build. You saved it!
     
  18. oldwagonlover
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    Sad that someone thought that their work was acceptable to pass off to a paying customer! I wouldn't accept that for my car either.
    Great work! I appreciate your attention to detail and the skills you have to do it.


    Sent from my iPad using The H.A.M.B. mobile app
     
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  19. xmwags
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  20. 42˚18'N 83˚09'W
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    You make metalwork look far too easy. A true Master...
     
  21. m.ralph
    Joined: Nov 6, 2009
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    Flop, you should start teaching your skill, you are good.
     
  22. bct
    Joined: Apr 4, 2005
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    Thanks for sharing!
     

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