09-05-2016, 07:49 AM | #241 |
Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2013
Location: IL
Posts: 312
|
Re: 1941 Ford Pickup frame-off restore for the next generation
[QUOTE=Sixseven;1349413]It didn't seem like it belonged. I have been slow to start, but got underway this weekend. I started on the front fender, but think I would have been better off starting in the cab on panels that will not be visible. I've made several radiused patches, but made the toughest yesterday. It is the lower corner at the grill, compound curves and with a turned in edge. Ken ]
Looking fine from my view, my main goal was to keep bondo to a minimum. Less than a 1/16 or so. Believe me I had lots and lots of grinding. LOL Glad you're getting going on it. I had a few do overs along the way. But got a little better each time. No where near some of these guys ability, they are artists in my book. |
09-05-2016, 05:16 PM | #242 |
Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2013
Location: IL
Posts: 312
|
Re: 1941 Ford Pickup frame-off restore for the next generation
Picked up all the glass and they were kind enough to give me some setting tape for free.
Trial fit the drivers door glass. Installed bottom channel, removed inside felts. Fought a bit installing reg to actual window, I followed this howto from the hamb: http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/t...nstall.950978/ Quick paint job on original bevels and screws. Installed windlace with original tacks, biggest help was sharp awl. Hats Off to Dennis Carpenter customer service. Had a slight hiccup (Da$% UPS) and they handled it Great!! Rear interior panels were installed, along with side metal trim pcs. For the headliner, side trims removed, got my wife to lend a hand, and headliner went in with a little trim and tweaks, overall absolutely no complaints with Dennis' Carpenter Interior kit. Sorry for the dark pics, just could not find good lighting. |
Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) |
|
09-05-2016, 07:35 PM | #243 |
Senior Member
Join Date: May 2010
Location: MN
Posts: 7,053
|
Re: 1941 Ford Pickup frame-off restore for the next generation
Looking great!
|
09-06-2016, 08:11 AM | #244 |
Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2013
Location: IL
Posts: 312
|
Re: 1941 Ford Pickup frame-off restore for the next generation
|
09-06-2016, 11:55 AM | #245 |
Senior Member
Join Date: May 2010
Location: MN
Posts: 7,053
|
Re: 1941 Ford Pickup frame-off restore for the next generation
Just epoxy on the bed and rear fenders... winter tear down.
|
09-06-2016, 11:55 AM | #246 |
Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2013
Location: IL
Posts: 312
|
Re: 1941 Ford Pickup frame-off restore for the next generation
Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements)
Sent from my XT1254 using Tapatalk |
09-10-2016, 03:12 PM | #247 |
Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2014
Location: Atlanta, GA
Posts: 482
|
Re: 1941 Ford Pickup frame-off restore for the next generation
Looking to draw from your experience. I'm making a lower corner patch for the front fender. I recall that you had welded a piece of round bar stock onto the ender to keep the shape. This corner has a sever crown and the part of the metal that folds under the fender needs a serious shrink to keep the shape of the patch to match the fender. Pics below. How did you handle that material that needed to be folded under?
IMG_3616.jpg IMG_3617.jpg |
09-10-2016, 05:49 PM | #248 |
Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2013
Location: IL
Posts: 312
|
Re: 1941 Ford Pickup frame-off restore for the next generation
You're Moving right along.
I used the inner rod for the shape, where the metal came along the rod I pie cut, no shrinker here, and hammered the round lip, welded pie cuts. Sent from my XT1254 using Tapatalk |
09-11-2016, 11:16 AM | #249 |
Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2014
Location: Atlanta, GA
Posts: 482
|
Re: 1941 Ford Pickup frame-off restore for the next generation
Whoa, the fender had residual stresses in it. When I cut the piece out that I was going to replace, it sprung into a different shape. I guess if I can get them both to look the same all will be OK.
Last edited by Sixseven; 09-11-2016 at 11:22 AM. |
09-12-2016, 08:00 AM | #250 |
Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2013
Location: IL
Posts: 312
|
Re: 1941 Ford Pickup frame-off restore for the next generation
Got Glass!!!!!
Back and front installed, did it all solo, took most of the weekend. Dennis Carpenter Seals worked fine. Last edited by mrfliboy; 09-15-2016 at 05:56 AM. |
09-13-2016, 07:35 AM | #251 |
Junior Member
Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: Albuquerque, NM
Posts: 9
|
Re: 1941 Ford Pickup frame-off restore for the next generation
That is a very pretty pickup. Thanks very much for going through the sheet metal work on it. Inspiration to get going on the floor on mine
__________________
Get the right part, then get the right tool. If this doesn't work, get a larger hammer. |
09-15-2016, 05:54 AM | #252 |
Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2013
Location: IL
Posts: 312
|
Re: 1941 Ford Pickup frame-off restore for the next generation
Thank you, its been a fun ride.
Sent from my XT1254 using Tapatalk |
09-15-2016, 07:56 AM | #253 |
Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2013
Location: IL
Posts: 312
|
Re: 1941 Ford Pickup frame-off restore for the next generation
Got Carpet!!!
Been dreading this (carpet) for sometime. Took 2 nights and came out alright. Have not decided for the firewall treatment yet, I have the original piece that goes there in bad shape. Decisions decisions. Had a bud come over last night late and we hung the doors and installed the seat for the last (yeah right) time. Taillights and plate holder mounted today. I have now registered and transferred the title and should be insured by the weekend. Hopefully first legal ride this weekend. Rear bed and fenders will be taken care of over the winter months. Wife wanted it insured so decided to go ahead and street legal it. Sunday am shakedown run, very happy!!!! Last edited by mrfliboy; 09-18-2016 at 04:24 PM. |
09-20-2016, 08:06 PM | #254 |
Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2013
Location: IL
Posts: 312
|
Re: 1941 Ford Pickup frame-off restore for the next generation
First fill up at night, 1/2 mile ride.
uploadfromtaptalk1474419924358.jpg Sent from my XT1254 using Tapatalk |
09-20-2016, 08:19 PM | #255 |
Senior Member
Join Date: May 2010
Location: Highland,MI
Posts: 1,196
|
Re: 1941 Ford Pickup frame-off restore for the next generation
Really turning out nice.. I sure miss my 40!
|
09-21-2016, 09:00 AM | #256 |
Senior Member
Join Date: May 2010
Location: Napa,California
Posts: 6,037
|
Re: 1941 Ford Pickup frame-off restore for the next generation
Buy a new firewall insulator. You'll be glad you did as it really gives a nice finished touch. Your truck is too nice not to do it right. The insulator with padding is about $200+. Get the one that is ABS and it has the correct pattern on it.
|
09-21-2016, 03:59 PM | #257 | |
Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2013
Location: IL
Posts: 312
|
Re: 1941 Ford Pickup frame-off restore for the next generation
Quote:
Thanks for the suggestion Since I had the original, perfect template. I ended up using carpet. I already had sound deadener insulation installed, so a couple hours later....... Its on to the kick panels and this interior will be done. Hard to get good interior pics but you get the idea. Sent from my XT1254 using Tapatalk |
|
09-21-2016, 07:09 PM | #258 |
Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: Ophelia,Va.
Posts: 219
|
Re: 1941 Ford Pickup frame-off restore for the next generation
Why didn't you fill up at a Gulf or Sinclair station? Or a Phillips 66 !
|
09-21-2016, 08:12 PM | #259 |
Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2013
Location: IL
Posts: 312
|
Re: 1941 Ford Pickup frame-off restore for the next generation
|
09-22-2016, 10:14 AM | #260 | |
Senior Member
Join Date: May 2010
Location: Napa,California
Posts: 6,037
|
Re: 1941 Ford Pickup frame-off restore for the next generation
Quote:
|
|
|
|
Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) |
|