Re: My 56 build
Very nice work!
|
Re: My 56 build
Looking good, nice work
|
Re: My 56 build
4 Attachment(s)
I’ve got a week off work... so I’m getting back to the truck. After cleaning up the front fenders I wasn’t happy with what was hidden. Lots of rust filled with mud!:confused: so I decided to strip the whole body. Not going to go through all the effort n not do it right. I’m removing 6 layers of paint using stripper n a heavy wire wheel on a grinder. A lot of work, but coming out nice. First time I’ve seen someone weld a gas cap in place of the gas filler hole :lol: I’ll be fixing that as well. I received my front fender halves n am in the process of getting those fixed. Had to make patch panels for the top inner part of them. Tomorrow I’m going to get the fenders done. Reinstall the rocker panels n message the fenders to align everything.
|
Re: My 56 build
5 Attachment(s)
Took longer than I figured to get the half panels fitted. I had to rebuild the braces that are behind the panels next to the doors. I then took a day and coated everything with por-15. It’s a little tricky to roll the edge of the panel around that brace, but managed.
|
Re: My 56 build
5 Attachment(s)
Now I’m on to the rockers and the left eyebrow. Planning on removing the front turn signals too. Here’s a few more pictures of the front fenders:metal:
|
Re: My 56 build
Wow...that's slot of work on the fenders...I'm guessing you couldn't find replacements?....looks good..
|
Re: My 56 build
Lots of work, your lines look great, nice job...Jim
|
Re: My 56 build
Quote:
|
Re: My 56 build
Quote:
|
Re: My 56 build
Wow...big price difference....you did a good job on it....
|
Re: My 56 build
5 Attachment(s)
Got a start on the rocker panel. I added a piece of angle to it so I could line it up with the quarter panel. As you can see in the last picture I warped the crap out of it. Figured with the angle I could be a little more aggressive... wrong! I put some relief cuts in the top and managed to straighten it out. Just have to do the other side. Had to change direction because some of the bare metal was starting to rust in the humidity. So I spent 8 hours today getting as much prepped for paint. Looks good in primer. Also started getting parts in for my door latches. I’m going to use corvette C6 door hardware... we’ll see how that goes.
|
Re: My 56 build
4 Attachment(s)
Managed to finish the rockers last week. They turned out pretty well!
|
Re: My 56 build
4 Attachment(s)
Now on the the door entry system. This is where some of the custom metal work begins. Got the latch mounted and a good start on the pocket to hold the release button. Now I have to notch the b-post to match the pocket so the door seal has a place to mount. Then the notch behind the door for your hand to fit into. That’s what I have drawn out in the last picture. So far so good!
|
Re: My 56 build
Your metal work has been great!! do you have your own metal break? Ive been thinking about buying a small one.
|
Re: My 56 build
all that sheet metal repair and replace has paid off. Very nice job all around.
|
Re: My 56 build
Quote:
|
Re: My 56 build
fab work coming out nice!!! I'll be following
|
Re: My 56 build
Slick work..,!!....door handle will be a cool mod...
|
Re: My 56 build
these clean and strip discs work great for paint and rust removal. wear glasses and gloves for sure though (found out the hard way with the gloves, if I would only leave those guards in place, lol). available with a drill style arbour or a roloc style as well. bodyshop supply places should have them. I just tried a couple sizes, 4 1/2" electric disc grinder and also air angle die grinder, and they work awesome. strips down to metal in a hurry and not much metal damage/scratches. epoxy primer over top and the scratches fill easy.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qgvp2ok0PlI |
Re: My 56 build
they seem kinda spendy but they do last a long time compared to some other stuff. less messy than stripper. like anything though, watch the heat build up on the bigger panels. no worse than a wire wheel and they don't poke wire into your coveralls.....
|
Re: My 56 build
|
Re: My 56 build
Quote:
|
Re: My 56 build
Quote:
|
Re: My 56 build
Quote:
|
Re: My 56 build
Quote:
|
All times are GMT -4. The time now is 12:58 PM. |
Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.11
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions Inc.
Copyright 1997-2022 67-72chevytrucks.com