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61kustom
Posted 2022-01-19 11:10 PM (#618627 - in reply to #556588)
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Thanks 57burb! What started out as a wiring job to get it on the road so I can work on it while I drive it snowballed really quickly. Luckily my wife understands my obsession and the kids like to help too.
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61kustom
Posted 2022-01-25 1:07 AM (#618747 - in reply to #556588)
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Ordered a new torsion bar adjustment bolt on ebay, so this week I should be able to get the front ride height dialed in. In the mean time been plugging away on get the handles shaved and filling unwanted wholes.



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horace
Posted 2022-01-25 4:22 PM (#618768 - in reply to #559487)
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61kustom
Posted 2022-02-21 1:09 AM (#619622 - in reply to #556588)
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Been chipping away as time permits, Been working on some rust repair and getting some dents taken care of



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ronbo97
Posted 2022-02-21 10:35 AM (#619624 - in reply to #619622)
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An English Wheel ? That's hardcore ! Do you do this for a living ?

I'm interested in seeing your approach to removing those dents at the front of the passenger fender.

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61kustom
Posted 2022-02-21 12:57 PM (#619633 - in reply to #556588)
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Because the front fenders dents are hard to get to with hammer and dolly and I don't have a stud gun and slide hammer, I removed the headlight/grill pocket since I have do make some repairs anyway on the grill mount. Once it was out I hammered out the dents and used my english wheel to iron out some of the long creases that stemmed off the bigger dents, it's a far reach from perfect so some filler will be needed but it's alot better. I don't do this for a living but very passionate about cars in general and metal shaping. So I'm learning as I go, with hopes to have something to fall back on if need be. I turned 30 last year, and very excited after all the years of buying and selling unfinished projects since my teens, I finally have the means to get one done and make it nice
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Powerflite
Posted 2022-02-21 2:00 PM (#619638 - in reply to #556588)
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I use the same approach as you for finding appropriate patches. Finding the curve required and then match that curve to another panel, and cut out at that location. Works really well without inducing stress from bending. Roof sections & trunk lids are really good for supplying patches like these.
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61kustom
Posted 2022-02-21 2:52 PM (#619642 - in reply to #556588)
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@powerflite It does work very well, and theres something satisfying know that your using old steel as well. I think it's the fact the you can upcycle it rather than scraping it out. I replace the decklid so the old one was the perfect donor. I'll use as much of it as I can
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AceS
Posted 2022-02-22 2:03 PM (#619678 - in reply to #619642)
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I too missed this from before. Nice to see a custom project under way. Keep it up!
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61kustom
Posted 2022-03-05 1:48 AM (#620010 - in reply to #556588)
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Making some more progress. Got the fender where I like it, should get it back on the car this weekend. Then I will start working on the other fender repairing the same rusted areas. Then jump on the hood. I'm gonna sand and paint and do body as need 1 panel at a time. My intention is to get the car fairly smoothed out and in one color. I wanna just drive it for a year or 2 and enjoy it for a while before diving into the true bodywork and paint.



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61kustom
Posted 2022-05-02 1:49 PM (#621223 - in reply to #556588)
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Been busy with work, juggling kids, and working on the car so haven't posted anything in a minute.



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60 dart
Posted 2022-05-02 6:24 PM (#621228 - in reply to #556588)
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starting out by wanting to learn is a huge plus . you got a lot of interesting things goin
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1960fury
Posted 2022-05-02 7:53 PM (#621234 - in reply to #619642)
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61kustom - 2022-02-21 2:52 PM

@powerflite It does work very well, and theres something satisfying know that your using old steel as well. I think it's the fact the you can upcycle it rather than scraping it out. I replace the decklid so the old one was the perfect donor. I'll use as much of it as I can


Haha, can't say I like the shaved handles, but otherwise I do the same. I'm always, when possible, using 50s steel. 1. correct gauge. 2. good feeling you are recycling steel that consumed energy 3. Its nothing new, all old steel on my ride, that cruised the Eisenhower highways 60+ years ago
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61kustom
Posted 2022-05-02 9:58 PM (#621242 - in reply to #556588)
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Got the photos to upload, came out weird
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57burb
Posted 2022-05-06 7:13 PM (#621302 - in reply to #621242)
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Yep, photos are weird but the car is looking great! I saw on IG that you're starting in on the floors. Your car is turning out awesome...
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61kustom
Posted 2022-07-16 4:04 AM (#622902 - in reply to #556588)
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Making some headway on my budget friendly cruiser..



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61kustom
Posted 2022-07-17 1:56 AM (#622922 - in reply to #556588)
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Should have the floors finished this week so we can get the other seat mocked up. Then I'm gonna build a small tunnel for rear drive shaft clearance. Paint the floors and seal it. Them I'm just gonna drive the hell out of it for a while. Lots of work put in this year, ready to enjoy it for a while
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34 Airflow
Posted 2022-07-18 2:10 AM (#622948 - in reply to #556588)
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Looking good!
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61kustom
Posted 2022-08-21 12:31 AM (#623676 - in reply to #556588)
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Well I got the floors buttoned up, formed a new rear driveshaft tunnel section to eliminate the rubbing, got the seats mounted up and the front sheet metal all completely bolted up. Felt good to get it off the stands and wash it for the first time since I painted it. And sitting in with solid floors for the first time is a great feeling!



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61kustom
Posted 2022-08-21 1:05 AM (#623677 - in reply to #556588)
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I'll try and upload more photos. Not working for some reason...



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61kustom
Posted 2022-08-23 11:37 PM (#623752 - in reply to #556588)
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.trying again...



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61kustom
Posted 2022-08-29 11:46 PM (#623915 - in reply to #556588)
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Took it for a short sprint yesterday, everything feels great and works as it should, one thing I need to do this week is wire up a pair of diodes for the turn signal indicator. Insurance is current and should be ready to start stacking some miles this week. I pre registered to go to a car show up in Mt Shasta this weekend with some buddys, so fingers crossed I'll be ready
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Powerflite
Posted 2022-08-30 12:07 PM (#623926 - in reply to #556588)
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That English wheel looks fun to use. Wish I had the shop space for one.
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61kustom
Posted 2022-08-30 12:52 PM (#623927 - in reply to #556588)
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It's came in handy a few times! I really don't have the space, but it's got wheels on it so I can shove it outside out of the way. And I also mounted my shrinker/stretcher to it. So it's dual purpose



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