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

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I got in a little garage time today but don't have that much to show for it.

I'm fitting the "new" deck lid and trying to reshape the old tailpan to fit it better.
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The gap on the left is slightly larger than the right and the right would even be tighter if I didn't have that stick in there. Hopefully, since I cut out the tailpan I can tweak the sides to fit the lid a little better.
Whoever installed this tailpan back in the day left it long on the sides and just tucked it in under the quarter panels, welded it, then filled the gap up with lead. I cut it down the seam they made which left a double thickness of metal on the sides.
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I didn't take any pics of it but I spent some time trying to reshape the tailpan to better fit the bottom edge of the lid before I start smoothing out the dents. At different points during the day I was tempted to go inside and order a new panel but then I kept asking myself who has $600 for that?? Not me! I can't give up that easily! I have an aquaintence with a bunch of metal shaping tools & experience. I'm going to get him to take a look at it to decide my next move.....
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This is my inspiration! I want it to look close to this when I'm done!
Yes, I have me work cut out for me....
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Those pics show how far you've brought the project along, you're definately making progress and getting a "second opinion" should be a good move.

Rah, Rah, Rah.... Siss boom Bah...

Your example pic makes me cry at the quality of work done on it . Talked to the shop and am going to meet him next week . Talk over what I can afford to have do to correct the body and some other little things .

As Mike says you have come along way on the body . It's taking form and looking good .

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Originally Posted by 34_40

Rah, Rah, Rah.... Siss boom Bah...

Should I assume you shouted these words while jumping around in a short skirt with your pom-poms in the air???

Originally Posted by randyr

Should I assume you shouted these words while jumping around in a short skirt with your pom-poms in the air???

Now that's a scary thought!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Originally Posted by randyr

Should I assume you shouted these words while jumping around in a short skirt with your pom-poms in the air???

Randy, if it helps you get the car done! You can assume anything you want!...

Deck lid looks great Randy, the tailpan will be a cakewalk!!!!

Randy - really starting to come together now. Almost looks ready for paint now. If you were a bit closer you could use my Porta Power for final panel adjustment (I assume it still works as I haven't used it in years)

Mike - uhhhh??????????? Now THAT image is frightening

Been out and away doing Cougar things , But still have this 37 and few others here on the mind .

b

Originally Posted by bluestang67

Been out and away doing Cougar things , But still have this 37 and few others here on the mind .

b

Hey thanks, Bobby! It's been on my mind, too, just not in my hands!! I've been out and about doing other things like the Ford F100 Western Nationals show today. Will post up some pics soon.
Speaking of pics, you'll be starting a Cougar thread soon, right?

Well Lets say I have some pics , I did get it running and picked up a drive shaft that was missing . 5 different shafts depending on engine and trans set up . This one is the 351 w M code with a FMX boat anchor .

Also not much repop for these so locating parts are just as fun as the old tin . Anyway SSSSHHHH I found this when I went to get a fender from a guy who lives real close man am I going into the dog house soon . I hid it in the back of the garage , if she askes my story is I bought some parts , it's just that they are all still attached .

Rust free California 70 coupe

Knock Knock Knock , PPPSSSSTTTT HEYYY PPPSSSTTT RANDY are you up !!!!!!

Oh I did survive the prevailing of the parts car , Next day I drove the wife to West Virginia to see my sister in law they are best friends . Also while there I got to pick on my older Brother so it was a great trip for 6 days .

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Originally Posted by bluestang67

Knock Knock Knock , PPPSSSSTTTT HEYYY PPPSSSTTT RANDY are you up !!!!!!

Oh I did survive the prevailing of the parts car , Next day I drove the wife to West Virginia to see my sister in law they are best friends . Also while there I got to pick on my older Brother so it was a great trip for 6 days .

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LOL! Yeah, Bobby, I'm actually here everyday. Just haven't posted on this thread cause I've been sidetracked with truck stuff.

West Virginia?? You just got back from Arizona!! Must be nice to travel all over the country!

Well when this humidity stops , I will be back on the Horse and get err done . It's time for her to go .

Get up my friend and walk around !! !! we have a project goal together like none of the above . Lets get it going ole man !! !! !! !! !! !!

Only issue I have I dded one in the middle .


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