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Cuddles · Cuddles

My friend Bill in Keene has an old Chevelle he has been putting together and the gentleman who offered to help with the bodywork has had health issues and can no longer assist Bill with his ride. If there is anyone in the not too distant area willing to lend a hand, Bill would appreciate it. Just an eveni...

123pugsy · 123pugsy

Looking for a half decent solid polyurethane single stage. Half decent meaning not break the bank but still a nice hard paint with good shine. My daughter wants a colour change (red) on CURSE, (my 69 El Camino). I will frame off the car and do some mods in about 7 years time, so basically temporary so she c...

Cuddles · Cuddles

I found this tool on the Eastwood site (I learned a lot from them) and I wonder if it is a tool for those new to welding ? It appears to be useful for old hands and new but an accomplished welder wouldn't need it. Opinions ? (It also comes in an air compressor model) Would it improve my welds or is it just a c...

grndprxdriver · grndprxdriver

Wondering if there are templates out there for rear quarter windows none chopped?

Torquewar · Torquewar

hey guys I’m looking to get a project done. Have a hood I want lettered up , want the patina look but nothing sprayed, brushed. Have some ideas on the design. There has been a younger guy who does this around London area . Any info would be appreciated.

Marten · Marten

Here is a pic of my firewall. All the holes are welded, just some grinding and hammer/dolly work to do. What are the next steps? Sand the paint? What grit, 80? I have a random orbital sander but it will not reach the corners. Do I need to do them by hand? Same grit as with the sander? Then prime?, wil...

Marten · Marten

If you look at the headlights from the back side now that they have been modified they are now sticking out past the back side of the grill. I knew they would as that is how the '56 trucks are. The problem come in when I mount the grill as it bolts to the air dam. On the '56 they created a bump in for this. I was...

Marten · Marten

OK so I have an idea. I was thinking of building my own box for the '53 Ford pick up. If I get some 16 ga steel bent up and some thin wall steel sections was thinking this might be possible with my limited knowledge of welding. Now I do have a brake but it is for alum. so not sure if it will bend 16 ga steel or not...

FLEET 51 · FLEET 51

My ' 51 Chev 2 door , needs new door sill plates . I have an old set at 43 inches . Not certain if they are originals or not , but they fit well . Does any body know of another car that would have a similar sill plate I could use : ( Cutlass , Chevelle , Camaro , etc., ) -- Thanks in Advance -- LATER -- DON / FLE...

Cuddles · Cuddles

I want to send a big THANK YOU ! to 123Pugsy for some hands on instruction in metal shaping for my Track-T nose buck. I couldn't wait for the stores to open afterward so I started making 3/4" metal strips right away. Thank you again Jari !

Cuddles · Cuddles

I thought I'd tackle the headliner yesterday. The hardest part is the compound curve in the rear so I began there. I hope to get some ABS or Luan or something flexible to glue the fabric to for the final step but roughing in a frame seemed the best beginning. I had to frame around the power antennae and t...

Cuddles · Cuddles

I am wondering what people use to panel the inside of their rides with when dealing with body curves like the rear portion of a model 'A' roof. Compound curves. I figure I could make a mold using the outside of the body but of what, fiberglass, Styrofoam, plastic ? Is this a common problem ? I'd like to...

Cuddles · Cuddles

And the best aluminum polish is ... ?

Cuddles · Cuddles

Could someone please post a photo of a door window channel for a model A ? I have two channels but they aren't out of a model A so I am hoping to modify the ones I have to fit in my 'A'. I am not sure if the support portion welded to the channel is center on the channel or slightly off to one side. I will just move...

Cuddles · Cuddles

I took my 29 model A Tudor out for its first real run the other day. I had to drive all the way to town and all went well except just as I was pulling in to my destination, my door popped open. I had gone over both doors previously and the mechanisms seemed ok. (All original) What can I do to ensure they don'...

Cuddles · Cuddles

I left a bit too much fabric between two turnbuckles on my roof and I think the more I drive, the more the fabric will stretch. Any ideas on how to 'shorten' the fabric without butchering it? The two turnbuckles to the right have too much fabric between them:

gribbs · gribbs

I'm after a glass professional anywhere between Pickering and Campbellford that has experience when it comes to installing 50's curved front and rear windshields. My glass is OEM stuff and I'd like the job done right the first time. Can anyone make a recommendation?

Beans · Beans

I'm looking for a cheap short term solution for my bench seat in my roadster. I have good springs. Just need to cover them for now to drive it around this summer. Anyone happen to have an old seat cover kicking around I could use for a pattern to make my own? Any other ideas? Thanks,

Marten · Marten

So this body work thing has got me thinking. 1. At school we were sanding down old panels using air powered random orbital sanders. Are electric ones the same or do I need an air powered unit?. 2. I doing body work myself what are some basic tools that would help the cause, buying where, etc. Don't ne...

58chev · 58chev

I just painted my inner fender black. Just wondering if I should spray a coat of rubberized coating where the original was? This would also go for the inside of the fender?? Or just leave it in paint? Not restoring my Delray to pristine just a driver.

58chev · 58chev

Looking to to shoot epoxy primer on a few parts. Rad Support and Inner Fenders Where can a guy buy something that wont break the bank and will have no issue with accepting a base/clear down the road? I was looking at Eastwood Products but Frank Hawke has retired and I don't think there is any other Canadi...

51 Styline · 51 Styline

I have been looking for door panels for my 51 Chev 4 door. I tried Antique Chev in Waterdown and no luck. I tried National Chev and they do supply them at about $700.00 US for a set of 4 plus shipping. GULP. I have decided to try my hand at it, I am having a problem finding the material for the door panel boa...

40bowtie · 40bowtie

So what's everyone using to make that aluminum shine ? My old coupe has chrome wheels, but my two pickup trucks have aluminum (Eagle Alloy) and the company I drive for, bought me a new HX dump truck loaded with polished aluminum. Whats working best for you ?

Marten · Marten

I have been thinking/looking at buying a compressor. There is so much information that I am confused. So how big do I need it to be, 30 gal or 60 gal seem to be the two choices? The plan is to do some body work and I am looking at doing my own painting as well. Budgeting is important as well, it is just for m...

Marten · Marten

Southpaw, my son, has his '86 Camaro and the rear quarters are corroded around the wheels. So I am taking a night course in automotive restoration and now it has me thinking I could replace them myself. I spent some time (actually two hours) this past week talking to TC (Terry) from this forum and wi...

Marten · Marten

Ok so I am a little excited, hoping that is OK. 1. If you look at my profile picture it has some kind of coating on it. Sanded a piece off this week and it appears to be primer, maybe, of some sort. The surface rust is starting to show through. Wondering if and what I should do about it now if anything or lea...

Marten · Marten

Are there any body guys here or people that have done some and are confident in what they do? I am looking to pick your brain for a few minutes. Could you pm me with a phone number that I can talk to you at night.

Marten · Marten

Trying to come up with a way of making the joint between my stake pocket and the box look good. I am looking for a small caulking bead size something here. Any thoughts? Also looking for ideas on how to attach these to the box. One idea would be to weld a metal plate behind it, flush to the box then drill h...

henrystoys · henrystoys

http://www.forgottenfiberglass.com/fiberglass-car-marques/one-offs/1961-smith-six-%E2%80%93-one-of-the-last-1950%E2%80%99s-sport-customs-built-in-america/

58chev · 58chev

Looking for recommendations. I have a set of GM Rally Wheels that need to be blasted and painted or powder coated. Anyone recommend at shop that does a decent job and won't break the bank? Wheels are not rusty, three have been previously painted and one is bare. Post up or PM me. ThanX

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	body work (Preview) My friend Bill in Keene has an old Chevelle he has been putting together and the gentleman who offered to help with the bodywork has had health issues and can no longer assist Bill with his ride. If there is anyone in the not too distant area willing to lend a hand, Bill would appreciate it. Just an eveni...	Cuddles	0	771	May 6, 2021 by Cuddles
	Paint, Brands and Suppliers (Preview) Looking for a half decent solid polyurethane single stage. Half decent meaning not break the bank but still a nice hard paint with good shine. My daughter wants a colour change (red) on *CURSE*, (my 69 El Camino). I will frame off the car and do some mods in about 7 years time, so basically temporary so she c...	123pugsy	8	876	Sep 25, 2020 by 123pugsy
	tool for newbies ? (Preview) I found this tool on the Eastwood site (I learned a lot from them) and I wonder if it is a tool for those new to welding ? It appears to be useful for old hands and new but an accomplished welder wouldn't need it. Opinions ? (It also comes in an air compressor model) Would it improve my welds or is it just a c...	Cuddles	2	645	Jul 9, 2020 by Cuddles
	Rear quarter Glass 27 T coupe (Preview) Wondering if there are templates out there for rear quarter windows none chopped?	grndprxdriver	2	842	May 29, 2020 by Matchless
	Old school painter (Preview) hey guys I’m looking to get a project done. Have a hood I want lettered up , want the patina look but nothing sprayed, brushed. Have some ideas on the design. There has been a younger guy who does this around London area . Any info would be appreciated.	Torquewar	5	1081	Mar 4, 2020 by Chris Stapley
	next steps (Preview) Here is a pic of my firewall. All the holes are welded, just some grinding and hammer/dolly work to do. What are the next steps? Sand the paint? What grit, 80? I have a random orbital sander but it will not reach the corners. Do I need to do them by hand? Same grit as with the sander? Then prime?, wil...	Marten	3	771	Jan 19, 2020 by Marten
	metal shaping question (Preview) If you look at the headlights from the back side now that they have been modified they are now sticking out past the back side of the grill. I knew they would as that is how the '56 trucks are. The problem come in when I mount the grill as it bolts to the air dam. On the '56 they created a bump in for this. I was...	Marten	5	882	Jan 10, 2020 by 123pugsy
	box building ( 1 2 ) (Preview) OK so I have an idea. I was thinking of building my own box for the '53 Ford pick up. If I get some 16 ga steel bent up and some thin wall steel sections was thinking this might be possible with my limited knowledge of welding. Now I do have a brake but it is for alum. so not sure if it will bend 16 ga steel or not...	Marten	69	6251	Dec 24, 2019 by Marten
	SILL PLATES (Preview) My ' 51 Chev 2 door , needs new door sill plates . I have an old set at 43 inches . Not certain if they are originals or not , but they fit well . Does any body know of another car that would have a similar sill plate I could use : ( Cutlass , Chevelle , Camaro , etc., ) -- Thanks in Advance -- LATER -- DON / FLE...	FLEET 51	1	870	Nov 29, 2019 by 51 Styline
	metal shaping (Preview) I want to send a big THANK YOU ! to 123Pugsy for some hands on instruction in metal shaping for my Track-T nose buck. I couldn't wait for the stores to open afterward so I started making 3/4" metal strips right away. Thank you again Jari !	Cuddles	2	907	Oct 1, 2019 by Cuddles
	headliner (Preview) I thought I'd tackle the headliner yesterday. The hardest part is the compound curve in the rear so I began there. I hope to get some ABS or Luan or something flexible to glue the fabric to for the final step but roughing in a frame seemed the best beginning. I had to frame around the power antennae and t...	Cuddles	1	752	Aug 22, 2019 by toomuchjunk
	Interior panels (Preview) I am wondering what people use to panel the inside of their rides with when dealing with body curves like the rear portion of a model 'A' roof. Compound curves. I figure I could make a mold using the outside of the body but of what, fiberglass, Styrofoam, plastic ? Is this a common problem ? I'd like to...	Cuddles	7	1057	Aug 1, 2019 by Cuddles
	Polish (Preview) And the best aluminum polish is ... ?	Cuddles	5	689	Jul 25, 2019 by Slim
	29 model A Tudor window channels (Preview) Could someone please post a photo of a door window channel for a model A ? I have two channels but they aren't out of a model A so I am hoping to modify the ones I have to fit in my 'A'. I am not sure if the support portion welded to the channel is center on the channel or slightly off to one side. I will just move...	Cuddles	1	923	May 23, 2019 by Cuddles
	Doors (Preview) I took my 29 model A Tudor out for its first real run the other day. I had to drive all the way to town and all went well except just as I was pulling in to my destination, my door popped open. I had gone over both doors previously and the mechanisms seemed ok. (All original) What can I do to ensure they don'...	Cuddles	3	1017	May 13, 2019 by Cuddles
	upholstery (Preview) I left a bit too much fabric between two turnbuckles on my roof and I think the more I drive, the more the fabric will stretch. Any ideas on how to 'shorten' the fabric without butchering it? The two turnbuckles to the right have too much fabric between them:	Cuddles	2	881	May 13, 2019 by Cuddles
	Recommend a glass shop? (Preview) I'm after a glass professional anywhere between Pickering and Campbellford that has experience when it comes to installing 50's curved front and rear windshields. My glass is OEM stuff and I'd like the job done right the first time. Can anyone make a recommendation?	gribbs	11	1984	Feb 4, 2019 by gribbs
	Model A Roadster Upholstery (Preview) I'm looking for a cheap short term solution for my bench seat in my roadster. I have good springs. Just need to cover them for now to drive it around this summer. Anyone happen to have an old seat cover kicking around I could use for a pattern to make my own? Any other ideas? Thanks,	Beans	9	1603	Feb 4, 2019 by Cuddles
	tools (Preview) So this body work thing has got me thinking. 1. At school we were sanding down old panels using air powered random orbital sanders. Are electric ones the same or do I need an air powered unit?. 2. I doing body work myself what are some basic tools that would help the cause, buying where, etc. Don't ne...	Marten	8	1733	Feb 3, 2019 by Beans
	Rocker Guard / Rubberized Undercoating (Preview) I just painted my inner fender black. Just wondering if I should spray a coat of rubberized coating where the original was? This would also go for the inside of the fender?? Or just leave it in paint? Not restoring my Delray to pristine just a driver.	58chev	4	1174	Jul 25, 2018 by ThatChevyGuy
	Epoxy Primer (Preview) Looking to to shoot epoxy primer on a few parts. Rad Support and Inner Fenders Where can a guy buy something that wont break the bank and will have no issue with accepting a base/clear down the road? I was looking at Eastwood Products but Frank Hawke has retired and I don't think there is any other Canadi...	58chev	14	4145	Jan 5, 2018 by 58chev
	Door Panel Boards (Preview) I have been looking for door panels for my 51 Chev 4 door. I tried Antique Chev in Waterdown and no luck. I tried National Chev and they do supply them at about $700.00 US for a set of 4 plus shipping. GULP. I have decided to try my hand at it, I am having a problem finding the material for the door panel boa...	51 Styline	3	1324	Sep 6, 2017 by FLEET 51
	Aluminum Polish (Preview) So what's everyone using to make that aluminum shine ? My old coupe has chrome wheels, but my two pickup trucks have aluminum (Eagle Alloy) and the company I drive for, bought me a new HX dump truck loaded with polished aluminum. Whats working best for you ?	40bowtie	12	2094	Aug 16, 2017 by 40bowtie
	compressors (Preview) I have been thinking/looking at buying a compressor. There is so much information that I am confused. So how big do I need it to be, 30 gal or 60 gal seem to be the two choices? The plan is to do some body work and I am looking at doing my own painting as well. Budgeting is important as well, it is just for m...	Marten	16	2213	Jul 4, 2017 by 58chev
	Rear quarter/wheel well replacement (Preview) Southpaw, my son, has his '86 Camaro and the rear quarters are corroded around the wheels. So I am taking a night course in automotive restoration and now it has me thinking I could replace them myself. I spent some time (actually two hours) this past week talking to TC (Terry) from this forum and wi...	Marten	2	1304	Jun 9, 2017 by Beaumont67SD
	my truck (Preview) Ok so I am a little excited, hoping that is OK. 1. If you look at my profile picture it has some kind of coating on it. Sanded a piece off this week and it appears to be primer, maybe, of some sort. The surface rust is starting to show through. Wondering if and what I should do about it now if anything or lea...	Marten	4	1351	Jun 9, 2017 by 123pugsy
	body guys (Preview) Are there any body guys here or people that have done some and are confident in what they do? I am looking to pick your brain for a few minutes. Could you pm me with a phone number that I can talk to you at night.	Marten	5	1454	Jun 4, 2017 by Marten
	welding/fabricating question (Preview) Trying to come up with a way of making the joint between my stake pocket and the box look good. I am looking for a small caulking bead size something here. Any thoughts? Also looking for ideas on how to attach these to the box. One idea would be to weld a metal plate behind it, flush to the box then drill h...	Marten	2	1251	Jan 15, 2017 by 123pugsy
	home built sportscar (Preview) http://www.forgottenfiberglass.com/fiberglass-car-marques/one-offs/1961-smith-six-%E2%80%93-one-of-the-last-1950%E2%80%99s-sport-customs-built-in-america/	henrystoys	0	1272	Jan 4, 2017 by henrystoys
	Wheel Blasting and Paint or Powder Coat (Preview) Looking for recommendations. I have a set of GM Rally Wheels that need to be blasted and painted or powder coated. Anyone recommend at shop that does a decent job and won't break the bank? Wheels are not rusty, three have been previously painted and one is bare. Post up or PM me. ThanX	58chev	11	2262	Dec 9, 2016 by Falcon Futura
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