View Full Version : 1 step forward, 2 steps back, the '54 Chevy saga continues.......
Well she's well and truly stripped now. All the chrome's off, headlight and tailights too. I started working on the rear pan because there were a lot of cracks. I went at it with a wire wheel. Damn it to hell, I had bondoed the piss out of that panel. I don't even know why. I strengthened the whole pan with a wire bead edging and cut it right to fit nicely against the '56 Chevy wagon bumper. It took half a quart of slop to get it right this time, not one gallon like before.
I took out the cracked windshield this evening too. Man it's a horror story behind there. One week before Halloween, I guess I got tricked.
There are several little rust holes, nothing structurally damaging but many hours of work are ahead of me.
This rust wasn't there 13 years ago, it's there now. I knew the seal leaked for a long time, I should've fixed it then but I didn't, now it's too late.
So in conclusion, time's dragging on and there's no end in sight for my perpetual '54 Chevy sled project. But I'm still hopeful she can be painted by February.
A word of advice, make sure your windshield pinch welds are in good order and make sure your windshield is sealed tight with lots of urethane sealer. Silicon doesn't work worth a shit. Do the job right the first time or don't bother doing it at all.
Wish me luck, I'll post pics soon of her in her nakedness.
I haven't given up hope, but I'm getting close to it.
I need an infusion of HAMB enthusiasm.
4t64rd
10-27-2003, 10:10 PM
It's hopeless, I'd give up...
but that's just me. http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif
El Caballo
10-27-2003, 10:18 PM
Nads, I have always liked that car, its like an institution here. You made the '34 kool, the '54 can be kemp. Just get off your dead ass and get back to work. http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif
dont give up on it man. everytime i have given up, i got pissed at myself. everything is workable, one way or another.
trey
4t64rd
10-27-2003, 10:32 PM
Start it up and rap that 6 until the neighbors bitch.
...what you got left to do ain't rocket surgery.
chopolds
10-28-2003, 06:58 AM
YOU CAN DO IT NADS!!!
Like we say in the shop..."It's the price you pay to be cool". If it wasn't a lot of work, everyone would have have a neat old car.
Besides, you're a "HAMB hero". Or is that some kind of sandwich? You've got a lot of young guys looking up to you!
v8minor
10-28-2003, 07:08 AM
Hi nads I know how you are feeling . Its a battle keep at it , thats what I keep telling myself.
Fat Hack
10-28-2003, 07:12 AM
"Once begun, it's half done!"...
Just plug away at it, and before you realize what's happening, you'll be ready for paint. Narrow your focus to what you're working on at that particular moment, and don't let the magnitude of the whole project bog ya down!
Nuttin' to it, but ta DO it, right??? http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif
Mai Ki-Ki
10-28-2003, 07:13 AM
neiked pics wanted!
fire her up cruise down the street and back....
And keep at her!
cheers
MAIKI http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/crazy.gif
porknbeaner
10-28-2003, 08:35 AM
Rust, The starting place for all good sleds, if it weren't for rust, why would we need lead.
If you're shooting for paint by Feb, you're ahead of me. Don't give up.
if it don't make ya dirty it aint yours http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif
30roadster
10-28-2003, 08:57 AM
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It's hopeless, I'd give up...
but that's just me. http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif
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perpetual smartass huh? - LOL!
think of it this way...if you didn't have a project...you would have to get a project.... keep swingin!
Antibilly
10-28-2003, 09:03 AM
PUSSY!!!!!!! We had to listen to all his crying last friday night after several beers!! WAAAAAA!!! Im old WAAAAAA my cars suck! WAAAAAAAAA my friends really think Im gay and say it behind my back! WAAAAAAAA!!! and call me darkie to my face WAAAAAAAA!!!!! http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif
Antibilly
10-28-2003, 09:08 AM
Look at me Im old and need a shave!!!
Rocky
10-28-2003, 09:17 AM
Lissen, Nads........when the Gipper was faced with rust in his windshield channel, did he give up? NO! He just got tougher. Suck it up, brother and get out there AND WELD! YEAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH HH!
4t64rd
10-28-2003, 09:30 AM
I've changed my mind... you should finish.
Goooooooooooo NADS!!!!!*
..right after you send out my 45s http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif
* I had a friend that played on a drunken indoor soccer team, they named themselves "the NADS", this was the the cheer their drunken girlfriends chanted from the stands. Thought it might help.
Antibilly
10-28-2003, 09:50 AM
sounds like somebody needs a nap!!!!
hey Justin......oops I mean Nads.....dont stop get it get it..hump that hump that..hit it hit it
Well I took a pile of 1 1/4" steel tubing home and made some railings for in front of our shop. We're getting shaken down by the ADA, or lawyers representing the ADA. Lookit I'm all for making things easier for those that need help, but their demands are bordering on Jessie Jackson territory. I'm telling you straight up it's not about helping the disabled, it's about suing business owners. This fucking attorney's job is to travel around and look for lawsuit worthy individuals. There doesn't even need to be a legitimate complaint from a disabled person. The summbitch is from Miami fer cryin out loud.
I got one railing finished so I took it upon myself to spend a couple of hours on the clock fixing the windshield rust.
It was a chore but not half as bad as I thought it would be. Basically it involved making itty bitty patches and welding. I used trusty old welding rods for the smaller holes.
The grinding was the hard part. I used a worn down cut off wheel to get into the tight bends. It came out looking really good. I'm gonna POR15 the whole flange area and hope rat bastard rust stays the fuck away.
I'm sorry about complaining, I really was a whiny bitch on Friday night, post twelve pack blahs were slapping me hard.
You guys with garages are so lucky, I'm a victim of rain and darkness (no pun intended).
Antibilly
10-28-2003, 04:35 PM
The Rain couldnt hurt ya dirty bird!!!
as for being in the dark.....its the sun I swear that makes you so Tan http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif
Grinder
10-28-2003, 05:30 PM
well where the hell are the pictures hurry before it get dark out side .Time change is a bitch.
ChrisDP
10-28-2003, 07:53 PM
Nads, now you see why there aren't so many cars like ours here. This swamp state destroys in progress work. On a related note I blew up the motor in the Ranchero, so now I'm planning on stripping it down and finishing it.
just do it half assed like before and it'll be done in no time. just remember to get a Mr. Gasket shifter for it this time.
plan9
10-29-2003, 01:10 AM
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I'm sorry about complaining, I really was a whiny bitch on Friday night, post twelve pack blahs were slapping me hard.
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see, sometimes beer isnt a good thing... the panties get all ruffled up. http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif
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