Thread: '38 Ford deck lid vs 37 Ford deck lid

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Originally Posted by 406Rich

Been dealing with this sinse I was 19, not to bad at first, slowly gets worse and longer incidents as I age, retired in Feb 1st second day into retirement it kicked in hard, might have to have something done...

I used to have a few issues with the sciatic nerve in my right leg until it was suggested that I include the adductor & abductor machines in my leg workouts at the gym. I had always thought those particular machines were for girls. However, I found out that when I started using then, the sciatic pain went away & never returned. Yay!!!

Originally Posted by randyr

I used to have a few issues with the sciatic nerve in my right leg until it was suggested that I include the adductor & abductor machines in my leg workouts at the gym. I had always thought those particular machines were for girls. However, I found out that when I started using then, the sciatic pain went away & never returned. Yay!!!

Or like me, you can get trapped on the couch until a surgeon is willing to cut back the bulging disc to give the sciatic nerve room so you can feel your legs and feet again!

Any more trunk lid work getting done Randy? Are the neighbors still okay?

Since there are now at least three conversations going on here

Bobby - if it has a 351W, there is a chance that car has an FMX transmission as FoMoCo thought the C4 wasn't tough enough for the bigger engine. Of course, it could be a C6............nah

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Originally Posted by 34_40

Any more trunk lid work getting done Randy? Are the neighbors still okay?

Well, Mike, these aren't great pics but I got the patching of the "no" rust finished and started working on smoothing out the "no" dents that were hiding under the "no" bondo. I sprayed it with a rattle can guide coat so I can sorta see my progress. I still have a ways to go but it's far better than it was. A skim-coat of filler on this would be way thinner than what it had!!
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Also after using the heat gun to dig out more of the old undercoating, etc that was slathered on the inside of the tailpan, I'm convinced this tailpan has been replaced before. The inner tool compartment seems to be in pretty good shape but this outer skin has to come out for sure. Need to get a spot-weld cutter to drill out the welds on the bottom edge. Then I'll be able to develop a plan of attack....
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Great progress Randy, deck lid looks 1000% better!!!!

Originally Posted by Dave Severson

Great progress Randy, deck lid looks 1000% better!!!!

Thanks, Dave!!! 1000%???? Wow!! That's a lot!!!!

Yup, 1000%!!! Just goes to show that patience and perseverance will win out over a lumpy piece of sheet metal every time!!!! Congrats on a job well done, Randy!

Nice job Randy....you can come and work on mine now...I`ve got a little work on the lower trunk area I need to redo.

Originally Posted by 406Rich

Nice job Randy....you can come and work on mine now...I`ve got a little work on the lower trunk area I need to redo.

Thanks, Rich. This is definitely a "learn-as-I-go" situation when it comes to this metal work stuff. Who woulda thunk that purchasing a little mig welder a few short years ago would lead to all this!

When my dad & I built this car the first time back in the day, I was the "idea man" and he was the resourceful fabricator, but neither of us knew much about body work or welding sheet metal. We didn't have access to great sources of info, knowledge & experience then, which always reminds me of how thankful I am for this site and a few others and all you guys who are willing to share what you've learned & done along the way!! I would have never tackled this stuff without you guys!!! So, if it turns out good, you can all take some credit for it! And if it turns out bad, you're gonna have to help me fix it!!!

Originally Posted by 406Rich

Just sent Randy an CL ad, for a `37 deck lid, picture included, looks good for $150. he`s gonna be pissed...

Well, Rich, I knew there was no reason to get pissed prematurely.... The guy just called me and the lid is for a flat back. He says it has no rust, includes the handle & latch but it has been bumped at the handle so it needs some body work there. Sounds like it would be a good deal for somebody with a flat back, which is not me.... But it's good that all my efforts fixing this lid are not in vain....

Here's the ad if somebody needs it 1937 Ford 4 dr.rear doors and deck lid He's got both back doors & the deck lid for $150. He also said the '36 flat back in the pic will be for sale soon.
Bobby, you probably need yet another project, right?

Very nice work on the lid . Looks like you are into a perfect skin that will save you time .

Here's what I'm using to work the dents out.....the new guy, MP&C, who has the 65 Fairlane build thread suggested using pvc pipe fittings as dollies when working out these dents. They give support around the dented area but don't cause the extra stretching that can occur when hammering on a steel dolly. It's a slow and tedious process but I figure the smoother I can get it the less filler I'll have to use.

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The big shiny area is starting to get pretty flat.
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It actually feels smoother than it looks in this picture. I could probably get away with skim-coating this with filler but I'm gonna try to smooth it out some more first.
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WOW Randy, that's looking great! I agree with Dave too - gotta be a 100% improvement, you've been busy!

And even though I'm not working a project at the moment, you'll be my inspiration to tackle something that I would've shyed away from.. So thanks for sharing!

Originally Posted by 34_40

WOW Randy, that's looking great! I agree with Dave too - gotta be a 100% improvement, you've been busy!

And even though I'm not working a project at the moment, you'll be my inspiration to tackle something that I would've shyed away from.. So thanks for sharing!

Well, Mike....Dave said 1000% improvement, so what you're saying is 900% LESS!!!

I'm gonna hammer on it a bit more and see if I can raise the percentage of improvement....

Thanks for the encouragement!

[QUOTE=randyr;459040]Here's what I'm using to work the dents out.....the new guy, MP&C, who has the 65 Fairlane build thread suggested using pvc pipe fittings as dollies when working out these dents. They give support around the dented area but don't cause the extra stretching that can occur when hammering on a steel dolly. It's a slow and tedious process but I figure the smoother I can get it the less filler I'll have to use.



Thats cool Randy, I`ve used wooden blocks shaped to fit sometimes but never thought of pvc, thanks for the tip. and yours is turning out great....