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Post by TooOld on Nov 28, 2016 17:38:21 GMT -6
It was last December when I planned on starting this restoration but it took this long to get my motivation going again ! Here's what I'm starting with . It's complete except for the bows for the top and the rear bumper mounts are broken off .  Disassembly wasn't too bad , the only casualty was the front axle . I could probably use it but I've got a spare .   Turns out the body and fenders were originally painted with black primer . Even with two trips into the stripper it all wouldn't come off .   |
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Post by TooOld on Nov 29, 2016 16:29:28 GMT -6
Here's my spares , I won these with a $3 bid .  I've decided to repair the broken bumper mounts instead of using the spare . To start I sandwiched some plastic sheet together to get the correct thickness , then traced the shape of the mounts .  I used a couple of small grinding bits on a Dremel to get the basic shape , then finished with some small files . I also filed some notches to locate the mounts .  And here's the bumper mounts glued in place .  |
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Post by Dennis M on Nov 29, 2016 17:53:40 GMT -6
Looking good Bob.
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Post by TooOld on Nov 30, 2016 17:22:25 GMT -6
Thanks ! The remaining paint actually flaked right off with very little effort !  A couple of coats of white primer . . .  . . . and a coat of some Bright Red !  |
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Post by Deleted on Nov 30, 2016 19:07:09 GMT -6
Hey Brother Bob... I absolutely LOVE the fact that you made your own bumper mounts, and used them on the original parts. Beautiful Work!!!
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Post by 70spop on Dec 2, 2016 13:30:34 GMT -6
Neat! That red looks great. Are you having chrome parts replated or going with paint and metalizer finishes?
Brian
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Post by TooOld on Dec 3, 2016 9:04:32 GMT -6
Hey Brother Bob... I absolutely LOVE the fact that you made your own bumper mounts, and used them on the original parts. Beautiful Work!!! Thanks much Bill ! Something about using the original plastic seems right to me . If it was molded in color I wouldn't paint it either ! |
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Post by TooOld on Dec 3, 2016 9:06:31 GMT -6
Neat! That red looks great. Are you having chrome parts replated or going with paint and metalizer finishes? Brian Thanks Brian ! Probably some Alcad Chrome for the exterior trim and some metalizers for the suspension. . |
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Post by TooOld on Dec 3, 2016 19:00:57 GMT -6
The front suspension is next . Here's the parts . . . I'm going to use the original axle but make a couple of knuckles for posable front wheels .  Added a small block to the broken part of the spring , just for support and it won't be seen .  I found a piece of rectangular strip the right size for the knuckles . After filing down the end of the axle I drilled it and the knuckle to insert straight pins .  Here's a finished knuckle with the stub axle glued in place .  The finished front axle assembly with knuckles installed and a stock front axle . I needed to keep the same width so the wheels/tires would sit in the stock location .  So I guess it's not a stock restoration any more , but it's close .  To be continued . . . |
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Post by "ScratchFever" on Dec 3, 2016 23:29:38 GMT -6
This is just way awesome.....!!!!
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Post by Deleted on Dec 4, 2016 7:09:47 GMT -6
Bob, I can't express how sweet is is to see someone making their own parts!
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Post by TooOld on Dec 4, 2016 8:42:14 GMT -6
This is just way awesome.....!!!! Thanks ! |
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Post by TooOld on Dec 4, 2016 8:47:35 GMT -6
Bob, I can't express how sweet is is to see someone making their own parts! Thanks Bill ! I just got some supplies so I can practice doing some resin casting . Painting the front suspension as a unit will be much easier and the spare fender unit makes a dandy fixture !  I had to hunt for some replacement headlight lens and found the exact ones in the new Blue Bandito kit , they even have the locating notches .  The original lens popped right out by drilling a hole in the center .  Add the Blue Bandito to my list of parts cars or cheap kits to hunt for ! |
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Post by TooOld on Dec 7, 2016 17:40:48 GMT -6
Instead of using the Blue Bandito lens I decided to make a quicky mold and cast a new set . I saw Fordrodnkustom use this clear resin so I picked up a can to try (thanks Ron !).  Not bad . After cutting the lenses out they should work just fine .  And the old decals went on okay , followed by a couple of coats of clear .  More to come . . . |
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Post by Bert on Dec 9, 2016 21:28:17 GMT -6
Good stuff Bob! Great thread and outstanding work.
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Post by TooOld on Dec 10, 2016 11:24:57 GMT -6
Good stuff Bob! Great thread and outstanding work. Thanks much Bert ! |
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Post by rapidtransit on Dec 16, 2016 8:53:59 GMT -6
Awesome save Bob ............. resin casted lens look good!
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Post by 41chevy on Dec 16, 2016 10:23:59 GMT -6
Great save! Nice to see it reborn. Paul
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Post by TooOld on Dec 17, 2016 8:28:01 GMT -6
Thanks guys ! Should have an update later today . |
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Post by TooOld on Dec 17, 2016 15:19:40 GMT -6
Here's the finished chassis . Nothing fancy , just some basic paint .  Top view .  And the engine in place .  I might actually finish one in 2016 !  |
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Post by Deleted on Dec 17, 2016 17:07:27 GMT -6
In my opinion this build should be done Basic, just as you are doing...
She's looking SUPER Bob!
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Post by TooOld on Dec 17, 2016 19:38:43 GMT -6
Thanks Bill !
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Post by TooOld on Dec 19, 2016 15:40:13 GMT -6
Spent all weekend working on this and accomplished nothing ! At least it seems that way . Finished painting most of the misc parts , then took the wheels apart to spray some more Alcad on them , they only had two light coats and looked too dark to me . Finally got the radiator shell/grille and the headlights installed .  The interior and top was painted Pure White then sprayed with Dull-Cote .  Should be wrapping this up in a few days ! |
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Post by 70spop on Dec 19, 2016 15:53:00 GMT -6
Looking good! I agree with you on the wheels. They looked grey before, and now they look more like polished aluminum.
Brian
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Post by TooOld on Dec 20, 2016 13:40:28 GMT -6
Looking good! I agree with you on the wheels. They looked grey before, and now they look more like polished aluminum. Brian Yeah I should have stripped them and started over but I'm running out of time if I want to finish this year !  |
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Post by TooOld on Dec 20, 2016 13:42:51 GMT -6
Stunning restore Bob, as always!! But you've gone and done it--now I have to dig the Duece I've been threatening to restore and finally pull the trigger. You do great work Brother! Thanks , you should restore yours ! I'm thinking of doing my other one next , maybe we can get a bunch going at the same time ! |
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Post by TooOld on Dec 20, 2016 13:47:18 GMT -6
After going back and forth for a while I decided to paint the upholstery inserts . Not so easy and it took a lot of touch up to look decent . And the bumpers are installed . . . I'm in the camp that likes the plate on top !  |
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Post by TooOld on Dec 23, 2016 14:28:30 GMT -6
Looks like I finished one ! Photos coming soon !  |
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Post by 70spop on Dec 23, 2016 15:44:22 GMT -6
Haha! Tease!
Brian
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Post by Hemi on Jan 14, 2017 21:56:44 GMT -6
I LOVE the intake on that engine in this one.. any close ups of that?
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