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Projects 1930 Ford Coupe Rescue . Sheetmetal Work .

Discussion in 'Traditional Hot Rods' started by Flop, Dec 5, 2015.

  1. Flop
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    what i started with . glad to help on this one so he can get it on the road . He was over his head on the metal work so i took charge !

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  2. Flop
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    first was the visor

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    much better

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    gotta make it solid before the patch goes in
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    patch was with the car and was in usable shape .


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    and finished off

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    made up a new quarter patch

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    all installed

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    and made a cowl patch . notice how much curve they have . also never curve the part witht the bead . it should stay straight while the panel curves . always see em when folks used shrinker/stretcher on the bottom break to curve the panel

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    fit is important

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    mmmmmm

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    cut it all out and start fresh

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    ended up being made from 3 pieces ...all made in shop

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    die to make the bead

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    both sides done

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  3. Fedman
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    Nice work,
    the owner is lucky that you got involved for the "save"
     
  4. Flop
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    quarter patch i made

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    more pullmax dies

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    ready to smash metal

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    made the floor pans up front and the trans tunnel .toe board is not my work .

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    clutch and m/c cover

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    rear area i made up . gas tank access etc

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    few more things to go and shes ready to head home !
     

  5. Good save and nice work.
    That was some scary looking stuff.
    I could be wrong but that may be the coupe Ray Charles was learning to weld on.
     
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  6. More of the quality panel work we have come to expect from you. :)

    If you ever need a holiday, come in down my way. The panel guys in my town are a joke. Most who could do this work stand around gas Baggin to their friends all day, then have the cheek to charge rediculous prices. :D

    Edit: read, working holiday, haha.
     
  7. Always enjoy your work.
     
  8. J. A. Miller
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    Flop
    That was some ugly shit you started with. It's looking good now. I use those magnets out of hard drives too, they have serious holding power.
     
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  9. Really good work!
     
  10. prpmmp
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    Your just a young punk!!! WITH OUTSTANDING SKILLS!!!! Excellent work!!! Pete
     
  11. mike bowling
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    A Metal Wizard of the highest order.
     
  12. brady1929
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    Your work is amazing
     
  13. The37Kid
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    Flop, always good to see your projects! That Coupe looks great. Bob
     
  14. 1940 coupe
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    nice metal work
     
  15. MR CLEAN
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    Glad you could step in and get things on the right track......Excellent work!!!
     
  16. As usual great work and great photos. Thanks for posting
     
  17. Flop, I love watching your work, you make it look so bloody easy.
     
  18. Hey Flop that is Amazing Work very impressive I love doing and looking at metal work Great Job! Hobo Jim
     
  19. Flop
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    Thanks everyone !!


    Gaps are finished on the decklid

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    Car is headed home !


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  20. luckythirteenagogo
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    That is some serious craftsmanship there. It's really easy to get overwhelmed looking at the pile you started with. Great save!
     
  21. Your right it was some great work, but I have to say the car was not too bad from what I saw.
     
  22. Hotrodmyk
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    Fantastic work! The coupe is looking great.
     
  23. mista
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    Beautiful job. I guess pullmax is your best friend.
     
  24. I thought my stuff was rough. Good of you to step up and save one.
     
  25. lodaddyo
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    Nice job man! This is why you will be getting my business
    Ryan
     
  26. 49ratfink
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  27. Flop
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    Thanks everyone ! Not an easy car @46international .


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