11-09-2020, 06:42 PM | #321 | |
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The authentic plating for 1939 - 1940 was pretty much what you see on this car. However, as you know better than most, there were slight variations. I've seen some NOS carbs that has a slight pinkish tint and others a slight bluish tint. Perhaps what I see as bluish, you see as greenish.
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What size wire are you using? Oxygen tank? Argon?
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11-09-2020, 10:07 PM | #323 |
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I am using 0.023" wire with Argon/CO2 mix.
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11-10-2020, 01:33 PM | #325 |
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Hey Kube
Do you do the interiors NOW that LB is no longer??? |
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I bought a few interior kits from LB about a year before they announced their impending implosion. Not certain how many more restorations I'll be doing. Of course I was saying that 12 - 14 cars ago
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11-11-2020, 01:25 PM | #327 |
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A little more progress that without a fellow Barn member (Mike D.) I am not so certain I could have accomplished.
Thanks Mike D.
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11-13-2020, 02:25 AM | #328 |
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Mike, thanks for the shout out! Was more then happy to assist you with some information and measurements.
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12-02-2020, 12:19 PM | #330 |
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Here's why I prefer to paint the cars in color... I really enjoy the contrast, especially beneath the car.
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I can see your point on the contrast between the chassis and the body.
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12-05-2020, 08:35 PM | #332 |
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Is the tool tray lined with the same material used to insulate the inside of the trunk lid on a 40? If so, do you have a picture of a completed tool tray area?
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Yes sir, the same material. The photo attached is from a '39 coupe I'd restored. Same as a '40 in this regard.
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Bob, Here's a couple from this particular car.
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Thanks, that's what I was looking for. By the way, great restoration. I appreciate you sharing the process with everyone, its great.
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Working on two restorations now so the progress on the coupe has slowed a bit. I did manage to get both doors installed. Latches, weather-strips, etc. all in and fit well.
Got the trunk lid installed today along with the associated pieces. Welded the vertical sides up perhaps 3/16". Looks so much better than the factory fit in relation to the body. Very time consuming but worth the effort in my opinion.
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For the rest of us mere mortals, try to imagine how Mike gets that brand new black insulation material between the stamped bracing and the outer skin.....wrinkle-free, no less! I'll say it again....the guy is an ANIMAL! DD |
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Beautiful work Mike.
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Keep in mind this part is most certainly over restoring. Ford, like myself, placed the insulation between the inner and outer structures. However, Ford did not mask the paper. They painted right over it. Over the years much of the authentic paint was absorbed and / or simply flaked off. The difficult part (not too bad really) is splicing the insulation where it (seams) can't be detected. Drake reproduces this insulation - it is VERY nice. However, in this instance, the repop stuff isn't wide enough and thus, must be spliced.
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Thanks Kube, I hadn't thought about removing the inner structure from the outer structure of the trunk lid. My 37 trunk lid will need some repairs, due to earlier modifications by a previous owner and a little rust. Are the two attached by spot welds around the edge?
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