37 Ford build--IE: old Header issues thread /37 Ford/5.0/GT40P heads

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And a couple more.. Made some progress with the interior..

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Thanks for sharing those Don! I love the first pic, The colors on that 39/40 Ford just POP!

[Rickomatic]

Thanks for the pics Don. I have to admit that I am in love with that Tudor. I would put bigger rubber on the back, but other than that, YIEOZZA!

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I guess it's time for one of us to show some progress pics, so I'll jump in!

Here's some photos of the interior as of tonite. Almost done and I'm pretty pleased with myself! It's my first one really and other than help with the headliner and around the back window, I did it with my own hands with the guidance of a friend who has done interiors before. I still need to finish the window trim and maybe over the winter replace the seat covering. Also some little things to "tidy" up.. Now to apply to the state for title and tags.....

[randyr]

I guess it's time for one of us to show some progress pics, so I'll jump in!

Here's some photos of the interior as of tonite. Almost done and I'm pretty pleased with myself! It's my first one really and other than help with the headliner and around the back window, I did it with my own hands with the guidance of a friend who has done interiors before. I still need to finish the window trim and maybe over the winter replace the seat covering. Also some little things to "tidy" up.. Now to apply to the state for title and tags.....

Nice job, Mike!!! That's exciting!!! I'm a long ways away from that part but I did take my fenders, hood, deck lid, hood side panels & inner fenders to the sandblaster today. I had already stripped the fenders but I wanted to get them good and clean. They should be finished by the end of the week and I'll shoot them with some epoxy primer to seal them up. I'll post some pics when I get them back.

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Thanks for the kudo's.. I realize it's not a pro job by any means! But it's presentable I won't be embarrased when some one looks inside and I can honestly say I did it!

[IC2]

Very nice Mike. Good tough material. NOW, we need to see it running down the road!

Randy - I hope your 'blaster doesn't get too carried away with his gun. Sounds like you'll be doing some painting this weekend

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Very nice Mike. Good tough material. NOW, we need to see it running down the road!

Thaks Dave. And I'm trying!!! 8-)

[randyr]

Ok, so I got my fenders, hood, etc. back from the sandblaster this week. Of course, sandblaster revealed some pitting on the front of the left rear fender so I made some repairs to it until the neighbors complained about my sanding & grinding . Unfortunately, they live directly across the driveway from my garage. It's a lovely warm SoCal day, 70 degrees and everyone has their doors and windows open so it sounds like I'm grinding in their living room . I'm empathetic but how am I supposed to get any work done?? Argh!! No epoxy today....
Anyway, here are some pics of what I did:
The pits....


The removal...


The patch....


The weld....


The grind....

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Ok, so I got my fenders, hood, etc. back from the sandblaster this week. Of course, sandblaster revealed some pitting on the front of the left rear fender so I made some repairs to it until the neighbors complained about my sanding & grinding . Unfortunately, they live directly across the driveway from my garage. It's a lovely warm SoCal day, 70 degrees and everyone has their doors and windows open so it sounds like I'm grinding in their living room . I'm empathetic but how am I supposed to get any work done?? Argh!! No epoxy today....
Anyway, here are some pics of what I did:
The pits....

I guess some metal damage had to be expected right? But nice job on the repairs!! Sorry to here about the neighbors, that'll be a tough one if the issue escalates! We'll keep our fingers crossed that peace and harmony will reign supreme! Thanks for the pics & update!

[IC2]

Oh well, if that's all the damage on a 74 YO body, not a big deal. I'm a ways from there, and I have more rot and damage then that. You did leave one photo out - that of the PO'd, upset and irate neighbor.

[bluestang67]

Mike the interior looks fantastic , you had some great guidance to accomplish that . Also it looks like a million and most likely up close too !!!

Randy those are some clean fenders , mine needs the whole patch front lowers . There is a blaster I found about close to here that will charge a Dollar a minute to blast smaller parts , he likes them as fill in .

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Mike the interior looks fantastic , you had some great guidance to accomplish that . Also it looks like a million and most likely up close too !!! .

Oh Yes! I did have help! There was no way I could do that on my own! Well, maybe the next one! LOL... Basically I did all the flat panels, I assisted on the others.
Thanks for the kind words Bobby. Now it's your turn! HAH!

[bluestang67]

My next one is all store bought in the 67 , even the 31 is store bought Lucky cars to have so much offered . But again Mike yours looks great , and maybe I will try one some day and burn up the wife's Brother machine .

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Randy. I know it's a pipe dream but, there's a nice rod show in Burlington, VT September 23rd to 25th.... The weather is usually nice, cold in the morning tho'.. Be great to see you there! We could probably talk Dave into showing up too!