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09-06-2023, 01:54 PM | #21 | |
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Re: Going for a dip 1942 Ford Coupe
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Auto Restoration Depot, is now known as 122 Auto Restoration Visitation by appointment please Doug Towell- Owner and Chief Meat Head
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09-06-2023, 03:59 PM | #23 |
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Re: Going for a dip 1942 Ford Coupe
Rich, Wachula is about 20 miles north of Sebring International Race complex home of the 12 Hours of Sebring Race. There are two dipping facilities in Wachula. I have used both, but with the sale of the 122 AutoRestoration I moved to the other one. he worked for 122 and was going to purchase the business but it didn't work out so he started his own.
I have never had any issues with the chemicals they use leaching from folded joints. Of course I seal every joint so that may be why. I think it is also the proccess and the chemicals he uses which consists of two tanks. |
09-07-2023, 03:49 PM | #24 |
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Then why are you still there???
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Wow, that looks great!
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09-08-2023, 10:15 AM | #26 |
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09-08-2023, 11:46 AM | #28 |
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Some history... promise future posts will be more pictures than words...
1942 Ford DeLuxe Coupe’s journey. This vintage gem, a 1942 Ford coupe was generously bestowed to me by my father a decade ago. Detail begins in the bustling streets of Albuquerque, NM, during the early 1960s when my father was captivated by its allure, welcomed the car into his life. For a time, the Ford coupe was his cherished companion and navigating the roads with style and grace. However, fate took a turn and it found itself nestled on his farm in the charming town of Soperton, Georgia, where it lay in slumber beneath a rustic hay barn for 1/4 of a century. The Coupe 's next chapter unfolded in the coastal city of Jacksonville, FL, right at our family's home. For two decades, it found refuge under the protective shelter of a carport. Fast forward to 2018, a year that marked a significant shift in the 42’s life journey. With careful consideration and a touch of destiny, I made the decision to relocate the Ford to the picturesque city of Lakeland, FL, placing it in storage at Tom Roche’s hobby shop. Tom Roche, known as Angledrive on this forum is overseeing this restoration project. With a lifelong passion for restoring antique vehicles, Tom's meticulous approach and extensive knowledge make him an expert, particularly in early Ford motor cars. The restoration is a labor of love, a collaboration effort between Tom and myself. Tom, the mastermind behind the project, brings his expertise and finesse to the table. Handling the intricate details on Saturdays, I join in providing the sheer muscle power required for the labor-intensive aspects of the restoration. Together we form a dynamic duo, each contributing our unique skills to bring this vintage 42 coupe back to life. It's a journey that will take time, but the results will be worth every ounce of effort. Last edited by Ford1942Deluxe; 09-08-2023 at 03:24 PM. |
09-08-2023, 03:37 PM | #29 |
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Removing engine and transmission.
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09-08-2023, 03:54 PM | #30 |
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Removing gas tank, rear end, etc...
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11-08-2023, 04:18 PM | #31 |
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Body parts that went to the dip tank.
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11-08-2023, 04:35 PM | #32 |
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11-08-2023, 05:38 PM | #33 |
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One heck of a project! Good work. I can relate just a little, helping John on his 42.
Regards, Chris and Cheryl
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11-09-2023, 05:10 PM | #34 |
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Making some progress.
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11-10-2023, 09:48 PM | #35 |
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Do you know what chemical(s) are used in this stripping process? I assume there is one process for removing paint and another for rust conversion.
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Banjo rebuild
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Banjo rebuild
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12-19-2023, 01:53 PM | #39 |
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Ford1942Deluxe,
Wow! Very nice work and documentation on your 42 build! Just awesomeness! Thanks for sharing your work. Regards, Chris and Cheryl
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Re: Going for a dip 1942 Ford Coupe
Really enjoying watching your progress! Yours is a 42 Deluxe Sedan coupe (rear seat)? I would've liked to blown mine apart and done a total restoration like you are doing but I didn't have the room or honestly the skill level. My 42 was at Chris's (sugarmaker) so long that he may have listed me as a dependent on his income tax. I also have 4 other antique cars and 3 antique tractors that keep me busy along with a wife that balances the checkbook every couple of days. When you replaced the rear spring did you use a spring spreader or a port a power. If would be great if you could describe the procedure as I need to replace my 48's rear spring.
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