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06-08-2017, 06:24 PM | #121 | |
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Got the box on today and have just a slight fitment issue with two of the bolts. That should be readily solved tomorrow. ' It is now officially brandy time here in Wisconsin. Oh yeah... "driving it". That will most likely never happen. With the exception of the trailer(s) loading & unloading. It's a sickness
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06-08-2017, 06:26 PM | #122 | |
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Floor mat was purchased from Dennis Carpenter. It took only a minimal amount of trimming to make fit very nicely.
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06-08-2017, 09:49 PM | #123 |
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WOW, sweet ride
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Re: '40 Pickup full restoration project
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06-12-2017, 06:09 PM | #125 |
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Another great day - to me that means smooth progress.
Completed the right side - running board, rear fender and spare. Everything went together well.
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06-12-2017, 06:11 PM | #126 |
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More than once I felt like tossing them and finding better. I'm glad I stuck with it.
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06-13-2017, 09:08 AM | #127 |
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A lot of stuff was hand made in the 19th century but fewer folks carried that knowledge into the 20th century as fabrication got more automated. Metal shaping is truly an art form and I for one am happy folks are getting back to that. Primer & paint coatings don't last forever and polyester filler, even less. Lead/tin fillers were better but hazardous with heavy metals and mercury (back when it was still in use). To use lead/tin now is not as easy as it used to be and it was never really easy even back in the day. I think it's easier to pound, shrink, & file and use primer to fill the less than perfect spots.
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06-13-2017, 11:03 AM | #128 |
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Geez Kube, off the hook. I noticed you started the thread in 09-20-16, when did you actually start the restoration?
Off topic, I don't know if you remember but when I picked up the 32 fenders from you, you had a little green roadster that you showed me. Still have that little dream boat?
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06-13-2017, 05:55 PM | #129 |
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Mike,Did you end up using welt between board and fender?I used on my 48. I'm pretty sure it is on the rear fender face the mounts to bed side. Sure will be a Dearborn winner when done! Ken
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06-13-2017, 06:23 PM | #130 | |
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I don't recall the green car so it apparently is gone Or maybe I simply misplaced it. Getting older does have some drawbacks.. CRS is one for sure.
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06-13-2017, 06:24 PM | #131 |
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I used anti-squeak material (no bead visible) as two helpful fellows with very authentic trucks had witnessed it between their board and fenders.
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06-26-2017, 11:10 AM | #132 |
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Done!!!!
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06-26-2017, 11:38 AM | #133 |
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Beautiful truck! Truly a work of art! Henry would be proud to see the workmanship you have demonstrated ! Congratulations on a project well done!
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06-26-2017, 12:27 PM | #134 |
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Looks great. What's the plans now? Bringing it to Dearborn next June or is this one sold already?
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06-26-2017, 03:48 PM | #135 |
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Right on the money! Very nice job indeed!
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06-26-2017, 04:28 PM | #136 |
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Top notch work, Kube, It's a credit to your skill and patience.
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06-26-2017, 05:34 PM | #137 |
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A guy could look at that thing all day. It's too bad they don't stay that way forever.
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06-26-2017, 06:01 PM | #138 |
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I doubt this one will see much more than a trailer so it should stay nice longer than most. Still, you are correct in that they don't stay forever. That's always been a tough pill for me to swallow.
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06-26-2017, 07:57 PM | #139 |
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Wow! That is a beauty! Great job Kube!
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06-26-2017, 08:53 PM | #140 |
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Most likely it'll be in Dearborn. I am doing my best to get my convertible done in time as well. I was thinking of starting a similar thread about that project.
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