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I feel your pain and have no doubt it's just part of the procedure but at the same time can only dream of being as far along . Great work .
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Since you're running A/C I'm assuming you're not going to use the Magic Air vent pipe that goes in this hole. I would very highly recommend to seal that shut with a piece of sheet metal and sealer. That is a huge hole for water, dirt and debris to enter from your tire while driving. You can ask me how I know. It's one of those 45 year old stories one never forgets from their youth.
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Originally Posted by EBEAR
(Post 19781138)
I feel your pain and have no doubt it's just part of the procedure but at the same time can only dream of being as far along . Great work .
Originally Posted by 52 Merc
(Post 19781838)
Since you're running A/C I'm assuming you're not going to use the Magic Air vent pipe that goes in this hole. I would very highly recommend to seal that shut with a piece of sheet metal and sealer. That is a huge hole for water, dirt and debris to enter from your tire while driving. You can ask me how I know. It's one of those 45 year old stories one never forgets from their youth.
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06-28-2021 Update
So much has happened since my last update, sadly, it hasn't been all Mater stuff. Had to rebuild my bridge, a few other home projects, and a really fun trip to unearth a barn find! My wife fell in love with a 1947 Ford Super Deluxe 2 door sedan, and, well, we had to go see it. I have included those pics here fro all to see.
In this update, you'll see my solution for my brake reservoir, my continued use of Evap-O-Rust, and how I managed to incorporate the turn signal lights into the old grille lights. It is actually starting to look like a truck again, but just barely. https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.for...4adc344cd6.jpg The new list. What you will take note of is that I completely ignored this list for the most part and started in on the front facia tins.... ahhhh lists... soooo effecteve. https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.for...1ac43bb52c.jpg Brake reservoir bracket https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.for...22ba40be26.jpg Brake reservoir bracket side view https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.for...23e7202efd.jpg bracket for the fram canister up close https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.for...c7e73d3160.jpg Brake reservoir up close https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.for...c0e3a687ae.jpg Old Fram oil filter re-purposed for my brake reservoir. https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.for...d256c71822.jpg The shop foreman is spotted on her way into work... look alive boys, better get this place picked up!! https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.for...dc09d5b978.jpg The farm where the old 47 was hiding https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.for...9c8d348233.jpg The barn find accidentally finds it's way onto my trailer... ooops! https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.for...54224c5e09.jpg Ohh well, can't take it off the trailer now, guess we'll just have to keep her. https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.for...30ae7bb0a0.jpg 1947 Ford Super Deluxe with MINT interior https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.for...dd7187d624.jpg How can you not love an old Ford... and yes, that's a 50's era, date coded rear tire. https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.for...7a3e8c8e3d.jpg Electric fuel pump to replace the mechanical fuel pump. the mechanical pump was the cause of all my engine noise. https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.for...208f623039.jpg 1970 Mustang power steering pump that solved my non-working power steering issue. https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.for...d7650052dd.jpg front grille getting disassembled https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.for...d5f2dcc06e.jpg soaking the grille in Evap_O_Rust https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.for...1717adc0c9.jpg More evap-o-rust soaking https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.for...9d3b2ee831.jpg The shop foreman oversee quality on the grille preservation effort. She's a tough one! https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.for...d9d9430e6e.jpg Evap_O_Rust reveals a very cool front grille. I think the old farmer painted the grille silver, I really can't tell, but how can you paint over such a cool piece of history? https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.for...404d3d7fe1.jpg Turn signal bulb installed https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.for...667e8b62df.jpg Local pick-and-pull to harvest some wires and sockets https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.for...5899c8a63e.jpg fitting the socket https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.for...eadbc399cd.jpg It;s really hard not to think there's some Jeep influence in this old body style. Also, this from grille has not been painted at all, that's what was revealed under the rust. As much as I can, it's my goal to preserve what I can. https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.for...7c4e9dfe3e.jpg Kinda looks like a 49 Ford truck again https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.for...654bb93110.jpg Front left angle https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.for...922a049ea9.jpg Front right angle https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.for...3078dc030b.jpg Cool overhead pic of the front coming together https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.for...98f9551152.jpg a rough farm life left it's mark on this panel https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.for...e347c7f948.jpg I have never hammer and dollied a panel as much as I did on this battered nose panel. https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.for...f5f8a1431b.jpg Mangled lower facia https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.for...2ba2b92b7a.jpg The shop foreman looking over the current expense report. I fear we are waaay over budget this month. |
Great progress, even if the foreman is having issues with the budget!
That '47 looks clean. What are your plans for it? Does it have a flattie V8 in it? More pics please! |
Originally Posted by fljab
(Post 19950097)
Great progress, even if the foreman is having issues with the budget!
That '47 looks clean. What are your plans for it? Does it have a flattie V8 in it? More pics please! |
08/23/2021 Update
With the weather still quite hot outside, it's tough to get a solid weekend's worth of progress accomplished inside what is essentially a giant 1200 Sq foot beer can. But I managed to really plow through the doors, which were very fiddly with the windows and all the trim, and what amounted to many years of the old man kicking the driver door shut for one reason or another. I wanted to try and put the truck together using little, to no filler, but the driver door required some, so I worked the metal as best I could to keep it as minimal as possible.
This update documents the doors mostly, as they are now living comfortably on the cab again, and if needed, the truck could be left outside without getting the carpets wet. What I used in this update was a stud gun welder for the first time. I would love to hear any tips or tricks on how to really put it to use, as I certainly could use a good in-service. https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.for...764cb5f3dd.jpg Let's get these doors rolling. https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.for...46656d8f75.jpg Cleaning the old door, and rust proofing the inside with KBS coat. https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.for...b4ea609547.jpg Getting the door started. They are filthy and in need of some attention https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.for...fe2e0d7b2e.jpg Rust free doors https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.for...8de460a6a2.jpg Doors drying after a lengthy clean and coat. https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.for...adf66ad5d6.jpg Every scratch, dent and ding safely under a durable coat of UV clear coat. https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.for...a740b266ca.jpg inside of the doors were thoroughly cleaned and clear coated to preserve exactly as they were the last time the old farmer saw it. https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.for...ee73c263be.jpg The old farmer definitely left his mark on this door, as there were noticeable boot marks on it, and was caved inward in a sort of X pattern as seen by the bare metal outlining its inward angles. https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.for...c9b3dc8e81.jpg The stud gun I picked up from Amazon https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.for...a09c8c68d9.jpg This was quite a deep dent https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.for...357079bb2d.jpg The one thing that will happen is the studs will dimple upward once you start pulling. I'll asume that was due to my lack of experience, as this was my first go at it. https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.for...dcea223584.jpg Starting to lay down the first of the studs https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.for...2e2cfadd5e.jpg Lightweight filler applied as carefully as possible, trying to only apply it where it was needed. https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.for...4a70fe7ead.jpg The door await a lengthy blocking process https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.for...fc4a589bd7.jpg Passenger door drying nicely https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.for...c19a31a21c.jpg 2K primer makes it to the surface with just a hint of bug. not too much or you'll ruin the flavor. https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.for...719988ed4b.jpg Painting the doors, nose and lower fascia https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.for...9737d4df5c.jpg The clear coat resting comfortably https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.for...22cedc52e3.jpg Doors in paint https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.for...b8a6dd58ad.jpg nose in paint https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.for...b06fab2cb2.jpg Aligning the hood catch. again, just clear coated to preserve the original truck as much as possible https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.for...c27d5d3090.jpg More aligning https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.for...8d982367a1.jpg https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.for...9583616265.jpg looking like the front of an F2 again https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.for...8438ac9ccb.jpg Unrestored FORD letters, but clear coated to prevent further aging as best I can. https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.for...5e49699464.jpg Driver side fitted https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.for...4d65169e17.jpg Driver door fitted without any adjusting https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.for...11746fae9f.jpg Driver door still fit without any adjusting https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.for...7cba8cd2f8.jpg The cab is starting to look complete https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.for...69c2279b4f.jpg Passenger side door fitting https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.for...5ff8b97b51.jpg original Driver's door glass, amazing! https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.for...afea062c7a.jpg Metal frame wears it's original paint, and some rust (we don't call it patina when it's on a truck.) https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.for...11e4ffaa35.jpg This rubber wasn't too hard to install if you use a soapy solution to help it into place. https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.for...e635da9216.jpg Driver glass installed https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.for...ce884a5618.jpg Clear coated to preserve the original finish to keep it as original as possible https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.for...3f2bd38cd2.jpg The passenger door decided to no longer fit without serious coercing and all that changed was paint. funny, I don't remember laying 1/4 inch of paint! https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.for...edabf38f4c.jpg New door seals get installed. https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.for...c3de337ba6.jpg These are the clips you get with the new window seal kit. Step 1... open and count them. Step 2, smash them flat with the biggest hammer you can find. Step 3... re-use your old ones. https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.for...7b0d734128.jpg Make sure to save these, they fit. The new ones in the kit....don't. https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.for...0b85595433.jpg The list shrinks... on to the hood next! |
Love the progress. I see you put AC in it - probably saw it in an earlier post but I forget things these days. I live in Florida and wouldn't own anything new or old that doesn't have AC. It's so easy to retrofit these days.
Great color, that was one of Ford's best IMO. Keep it up! PS, really looking forward to the build thread on the '47. Please link to it when it gets going. |
Originally Posted by fljab
(Post 20032721)
Love the progress. I see you put AC in it - probably saw it in an earlier post but I forget things these days. I live in Florida and wouldn't own anything new or old that doesn't have AC. It's so easy to retrofit these days.
Great color, that was one of Ford's best IMO. Keep it up! PS, really looking forward to the build thread on the '47. Please link to it when it gets going. |
Probably not feasible for limited use but this is a very handy addition for your spotter when doing longer creases .
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Originally Posted by EBEAR
(Post 20035478)
Probably not feasible for limited use but this is a very handy addition for your spotter when doing longer creases .
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10-17-2021 Update
It's been another long journey working on the hood. First let me say that it would have been much easier to replace the hood, especially since the damage from the old farmer was quite extensive. There was a mix of old repairs he had performed, along with very stretched and dented metal along the center body line, but this truck for me is more about keeping as much of the old metal on it, along with using very little filler, if any at all. I did have to repair the usual metal rot were the under hood structure meets the sides of the hood. As far the dents and old metal repair from the old man, I left them alone and painted right over them. At the end of the day, I really want to keep as much of the original truck together as possible, even if it's just a great idea to me.
https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.for...3d710485d5.jpg https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.for...6162d91af1.jpg The rust. It was on both sides https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.for...6a4a4133a9.jpg https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.for...8e262321a1.jpg Lots of dimpled dent repair from the old farmer. you'll still be able to see it once it's painted. https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.for...55ce002c46.jpg welded for strength https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.for...6b0f752e8f.jpg plug welded https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.for...0aff1426b8.jpg reinforcing each of the front corners to prevent future damage https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.for...5af12adbe1.jpg Both sides of the hood where the latch plate bolted in was cracked into the nose of the hood. https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.for...c6e8bd2ab8.jpg The nose of the hood was punched in a good inch. Again, replacing the hood probably would have been easier, and look nicer in the end, but I never intended this to be a show truck. I like knowing most of the metal it came with it still together. https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.for...554e28336f.jpg https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.for...c20fddeb38.jpg https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.for...dea7b762e3.jpg Ptch panels https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.for...b079b327fa.jpg https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.for...c0a6b97396.jpg https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.for...f7da6166a2.jpg The holes were cut round intentionally. I heard somewhere that square patch panels distort and pull at the corners when you weld them in. https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.for...ad1ab54123.jpg ground smooth. I do have to say the round shape was much more flush than my previous square patch attempts https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.for...c927d28bd1.jpg tack welded in place https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.for...3346773706.jpg https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.for...a7c7b3588d.jpg https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.for...680e3db71f.jpg https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.for...eb8deb2907.jpg Some filler on the patch panels. It didn't take much, I was quite surprised how well these pathces worked out https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.for...dd3c7fdfcc.jpg https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.for...1e0ce73641.jpg https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.for...88ce48c963.jpg https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.for...9c1647ab6a.jpg https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.for...24922d3317.jpg https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.for...84f4257175.jpg https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.for...1476cbeb58.jpg https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.for...2bbeeb4061.jpg https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.for...f04db806e2.jpg https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.for...e5f3659ba1.jpg https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.for...a5c7ff26fe.jpg https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.for...a9d1922731.jpg painted, finished, dents and all. |
Very nice. Good work. Can't see where the patch panels were.
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Fantastic update!!
Keep up the good work.:-X22 Tom |
Originally Posted by pineconeford
(Post 20113059)
Fantastic update!!
Keep up the good work.:-X22 Tom
Originally Posted by abe
(Post 20113056)
Very nice. Good work. Can't see where the patch panels were.
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