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Is that a huge gap between the fender and hood on that red 47? Or is that a shadow? Tried putting the front end together on my 47 this past summer...
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Don't know if this will help any but I gave it a shot....
Oddly enough the hood seems to fit ok. Lays flat on the cowl...fairly even gap, etc. It's the huge space between the top of the fender and the...
I'm starting to think that not attaching the inner fenders is what's causing my problems. Will tear it all down and start over this time with the...
Thanks for the response Never2old. Approximately how much of a gap will there be between the hood and the fenders? 1/8" ? 1/4"? I have over a 1"...
I seriously need some help. A brief background on the car before I ask my question. It's a 1947 Ford coupe. I bought it literally in pieces so...
Pretty sure you have to wipe the areas to be striped with a degreaser/wax remover. Think they do that automatically anyway.
Is this what you're looking for?
Google is your friend: http://www.oldcarbrochures.com/static/NA/Plymouth/1956%20Plymouth/album/1956%20Plymouth-05.html Left hand side of page...
Just got back online. Thanks for the additional replies. Got it bolted on finally, just not sitting right but I figured it would be in the...
Cool scoop........but not on your car
Thanks Tim....I'll check it out.
Thanks for the reply. Your way is the way I'm attempting to do it right now. Good to know I'm at least on the right track. Thanks again.
Can anyone give me some insight on how to attach the hood on a 47' Ford coupe? Hood was off when I bought the project. The hinges were still...
I've worked on cars for as long as I can remember. Helped my dad when I was a kid. My poor dad never could afford a new car so he was always...
I googled this subject because I knew that there was such a thing for sign shops,etc. Check out this link...
Cool F&J....thanks
OK I think I understand what I need to do. Thanks everyone for the input!!
I have a steering column question. I'm new at all this so please bear with me if this seems like a ridiculous question. Years ago I bought a 47...
LOVE IT!!! She rocks!
Looks good!
North Tonawanda, NY.....north of Buffalo....south of Niagara Falls. And yes....it's called pop. :)
X3 with the baking soda. Also try some some of those carpet fresh products. It's a powder you sprinkle on the carpets. Let it sit for a while and...
If I wait until mine's painted before I drive it, I'll probably never drive it. I wish I was far enough along that I had your dilemma.....gonna...
My deepest sympathies to you and your children.
LOL.....I agree. And personally I could give rat's a**. Just trying to help the guy out since "doing an intro" around is such a big freakin' deal.
Since you asked. Here's how it works. Go to the intro section and introduce yourself to the forum. Little bit about yourself, kind of car, etc....
Sorry for your loss man. It sucks for sure.
The headlights are a little odd looking even though that's where they were originally. Needs something to fill in the empty space next to the...
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