Found a local fella who did some media blasting for me and primed as well. My dash and the garnish mouldings.As I stated,small progress, but for me it's a start.
My other project is still ongoing,so this is gonna take longer.God Bless Texas Iron!
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Don't ya love clean, good as new stuff? Lookig really good. Got some spare motors there?
Looks great Jeff. So many things you could take and get done, but like you say a little at a time, hood hinges, bumper brackets, front seat brackets, the list goes on, but wouldn't it be nice to have all that stuff blasted and sitting in primer, ready for paint.
Quote from: hotroddonnie on 2014-01-06 21:23
Looks great Jeff. So many things you could take and get done, but like you say a little at a time, hood hinges, bumper brackets, front seat brackets, the list goes on, but wouldn't it be nice to have all that stuff blasted and sitting in primer, ready for paint.
You read my mind Donnie Boy!
Quote from: RICH MUISE on 2014-01-06 20:35
Don't ya love clean, good as new stuff? Lookig really good. Got some spare motors there?
Yes Rich. the car i have is super clean and straight('cept for the floor pans ha ha ha)
The car is just very very dirty.
Dang Texas Red Dirt!
Mistuh Norwell
Do all those nice clean parts fit that there old fashion red truck?
Thanks
Between engines, 57 ford and 57 parts, hotrod and hotrod parts, parts for hotrods being built, and parts for future hotrods not including the hotrod that's not home yet, room is getting slim....but wait, there is one more spot for more hotrods, but I'm not sure she's gonna give up her spot!
If you're feeling left out I've got plenty of rusted 57 panels I can ship over!
Quote from: hotroddonnie on 2014-01-07 06:58
Between engines, 57 ford and 57 parts, hotrod and hotrod parts, parts for hotrods being built, and parts for future hotrods not including the hotrod that's not home yet, room is getting slim....but wait, there is one more spot for more hotrods, but I'm not sure she's gonna give up her spot!
I am in negotiations with the Warden now.
Progress will be slow as my other project seems to go on like the never ending story.
thank you.
Those parts came out nice. I love the '32 Model Truck workbench. Seems like we used a '57 retract as a workbench for many years.
Quote from: Ecode70D on 2014-01-06 21:39
Mistuh Norwell
Do all those nice clean parts fit that there old fashion red truck?
Thanks
Some are Jay,some are not.
I have this inherent Problem of collecting things,that i many never use.I need to seek professional help. :burnout:
Quote from: suede57ford on 2014-01-07 10:16
Those parts came out nice. I love the '32 Model Truck workbench. Seems like we used a '57 retract as a workbench for many years.
Heh,heh,heh.
Jeff
In all seriousness, I hope that you took pictures of everything before taking your custom apart, and I also hope that you have some sort of a system for storing all of the clips, screws and parts. Try to designate one location where you will keep everything.
Since your shop seems filled already, depending on your town laws maybe you could buy a van or car to store all of the 57 parts in and lock it up when not in use. Do you have some place where you can hide a truck box like the ones that I use?
These are just a few suggestions because you can spend a lot of time looking for stuff when It's time to reassemble everything.. Jay
For years I used big plastic trash cans for outside storage of things waiting to be worked on. Kept them dry from the weather and helped reduced the clutter inside.
Rich
That will work also especially if it keeps the items nice and dry. Just have to be sure that someone does not do you a favor some day and take the trash out for you.
Jay
Quote from: Ecode70D on 2014-01-08 15:51
Jeff
In all seriousness, I hope that you took pictures of everything before taking your custom apart, and I also hope that you have some sort of a system for storing all of the clips, screws and parts. Try to designate one location where you will keep everything.
Since your shop seems filled already, depending on your town laws maybe you could buy a van or car to store all of the 57 parts in and lock it up when not in use. Do you have some place where you can hide a truck box like the ones that I use?
These are just a few suggestions because you can spend a lot of time looking for stuff when It's time to reassemble everything.. Jay
I have EVERYTHING in containers,small bags and labelled.I took pics of everything I took apart from this car.All screws,clips and various small parts.I even kept cracked useless rubber parts, labelling them.I also keep all parts together in order(interior-dash-engine bay,etc,etc.)I think about 25-35% of the parts i have kept will end up eventually in the trash.But i kept all for a visual diary for re-assemble.(With loads of pics.)
Unfortunately,I cannot have any containers,truck or van boxes on the property,The County,a dick head neighbour and my wife would be the reasons.
My Shop is 28 deep and nearly 40 across.It's truly near full capacity.I did plan at one time to extend the shop or build another building on our property,but I am trying to get rid of bills,mortgage and financial headaches.Doing another building would set me back at least 40-50k.(Unless I hire the Mennonites,which is half the cost)
Either way,That ain't gonna happen.
The big plastic containers are a very good idea, something about 3x4 with a locking lid may do the trick.
One Thing I must say..HOTROD DONNIE has been EXTREMELY helpful during all this.. very good to have a pal close by who has gone thru all of this.
So I guess this will be the start of my build thread, Get your No-Doze ready,This is gonna be a while.
I figure I will need 80%(at least of new rubber parts)
Texas sun hates rubber.
Jeff
You will never regret keeping things organised and taking pictures of everything. It's going to make life a whole lot easier when you start looking for stuff when the time comes to put things back on the car. I like the way you have had those pieces in the pictures blasted.
Did your car have one of those V things on it for grounding out the hood? Jay
Quote from: Ecode70D on 2014-01-09 02:10
Jeff
You will never regret keeping things organised and taking pictures of everything. It's going to make life a whole lot easier when you start looking for stuff when the time comes to put things back on the car. I like the way you have had those pieces in the pictures blasted.
Did your car have one of those V things on it for grounding out the hood? Jay
Sorry for the long ill response Jay,Work has been very very busy.No,my car did not have that V thing under the hood.
Progress has been very slow because of the new 32 5 window is in the home stretch of my build.
I will keep all updated
Jay,I owe you a phone call and some jabber time.
Quote from: Jeff Norwell on 2014-02-15 08:39
I will keep all updated
Jay,I owe you a phone call and some jabber time.
Jeff
We should try to hook up tomorrow (Sunday) by phone because I'll be snowed in all day.
Jay
Quote from: Ecode70D on 2014-02-15 20:56
Jeff
We should try to hook up tomorrow (Sunday) by phone because I'll be snowed in all day.
Jay
Jay!
I apologize!
Much going on here.Weather,work,work and more work.I will holler at you in the morning.My other non 57 build had taken a dire twist,but all seems worked out.
Really looks nice, but a lot of work also. Here is a picture of min e as I was getting ready to paint. Never took a pic after I painted it . I came out decent. I used acrylic lacquer.