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Originally Posted by abe
(Post 20634198)
Tony, no pics of the Shop Foreman? Or was she watching from afar? Or on shop cameras in her office?
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When working with lead, what type of lung protection do you use?
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Originally Posted by Marten
(Post 20634900)
When working with lead, what type of lung protection do you use?
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Back in the 70’s we were still pouring a lot of lead with cast iron soil pipe. I don’t think I have any effects from it. I also wonder about the glue vapors we inhaled.
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Originally Posted by pintoplumber
(Post 20637346)
Back in the 70’s we were still pouring a lot of lead with cast iron soil pipe. I don’t think I have any effects from it. I also wonder about the glue vapors we inhaled.
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01/05/2023 Update
Happy new year!
Well, I can now say the metal work has finally come to an end! At least rust repair and body color paint work, I'm down to just the front bumper that I'd like to bring back around and the rear roll pan that I still need to fabricate, but with this update, it's the last of the major metal fab. Lots of lead work in this update, along with the rear fender rust fabrication as it was very tedious and time consuming. The tailgate on an F2 is incredibly thick, and this one was as beat up as they come. As I get closer to the end, I can honestly say this was a much easier project on the surface than it appears, as every single panel on this truck had minor rust, or heavy damage from just being a work truck, but I wouldn't change a single thing. In fact, I can say with complete honesty that I have come to love the F2/3 long bed trucks more than the more popular F1 flavors, and I never saw that coming. I'll keep posting right to the end and have every intention to make the PA truckstock this year, I'd love to meet each and every one of you guys who have followed me on this journey, as well as providing so much advice, info and support! https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.for...8b0175aef4.jpg Hand fabricating this inner support piece. I chose to make it out of heavier gauge steel https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.for...d1f206a3cd.jpg Side view https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.for...fe8b2471fd.jpg Close up if the inner fender support that bolts to the running board https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.for...2bd6eb294d.jpg ticky tacky, bzzzzt! https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.for...548923ab67.jpg The copper-colored paint is weld thru primer https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.for...5e08895d68.jpg shaping up, more to layer in though https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.for...bed1a0b73b.jpg more BZZZzzzt... ouch, burned my sock... https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.for...18c3a3cded.jpg https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.for...e90f56d464.jpg https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.for...91469f6934.jpg https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.for...659fc8c109.jpg https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.for...e031ac5e54.jpg https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.for...e425119232.jpg https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.for...f6b599471c.jpg https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.for...f7250fba86.jpg This support caused more damage than it did to strengthen the fender https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.for...57772c04a9.jpg lead work https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.for...0e04a427e8.jpg more lead work https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.for...65b8bcb52d.jpg shaping and smoothing the lead https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.for...f559d8713b.jpg Just about done... rust be gone https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.for...447cd9bf0c.jpg surface angle of the lead work https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.for...7287316ca7.jpg Arrrghhh ... rust hole #347,110 https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.for...2c9daa0959.jpg smear the hot lead https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.for...3fa655ad4d.jpg underside protected with KBS-coating https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.for...26f3e84403.jpg Just... why. Terrible design. https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.for...d30c935cc2.jpg Patch piece https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.for...8b22112bf1.jpg More lead shaping https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.for...2076b4545a.jpg This is completely rebuilt with pattern cut metal https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.for...c17fec6cef.jpg more fine metal shaping of the lower fender https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.for...26ea6b4e6c.jpg Cardboard template for the rust hole https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.for...78b5e5807b.jpg I ended up cutting this patch panel to compensate for the compound curves, and the shmashi-ness of this fender. It was mangled https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.for...890e2eb555.jpg Tacked into place https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.for...1b0e851460.jpg Carefully grinding the welds, probably the most tedious thing you can do. https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.for...a498e8d1a9.jpg flappy disc grinding https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.for...f5931056cd.jpg shaping of the patch https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.for...718595fd70.jpg final grinding, but being very careful not to thin the metal https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.for...a5d9b5453e.jpg https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.for...03dea3ead3.jpg lead work over the patch panel. I am getting better at it, but it really is hard to do. don't expect to buy a bunch of lead work stuff from eastwood(like I did) and expect to just start laying this stuff down. you'll burn through tons of lead learning as you watch it land on your leg, the floor, small pets and innocent bystanders before you get it to stick, https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.for...2bf1ff1837.jpg this is a surface view of fine filing the lead before I start hitting it with 80 grit https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.for...a4fb88f3d0.jpg Fenders chilling after body work https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.for...550cde3ef3.jpg Custom angle iron work from the old farmer https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.for...8868a3c44f.jpg This thing was smashed, metal torn, bent, rusted and left for dead. By far the worst part I ever had to try and save. https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.for...ff89b064c1.jpg I know I'll get heat for this if I'm wrong, but the lettering was silver, not white. I don't see any signs of it being repainted, nor could I imagine a farmer doing that anyway, but happy to hear everyone's thoughts on what was the normal color from the factory. https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.for...c07af2c008.jpg Step 2 of the KBS coat process... Rust Blast https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.for...8d7b83e938.jpg Close up of rust blast https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.for...25804ef3ed.jpg Tailgate making metal progress https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.for...9a03f74767.jpg Ford. Logo. MmmHmmm... yep. https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.for...737dcc6f06.jpg Metal tears welded https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.for...0a7e8f00fd.jpg Evidence of brazing work done... man does that stuff stink when you burn it up with MIG weld. https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.for...b4fde58c8c.jpg Rust holes found at the bottom of tailgate... shocking. https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.for...ad1392eea4.jpg More metal tears and cracks welded https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.for...7eb15f99b5.jpg This was cracked right along this stamping curve https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.for...7c4cf03654.jpg Rot hole cleaned up https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.for...e14c4ea749.jpg rot hole https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.for...2a7613d5e0.jpg There's more signs of brazing https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.for...e5d103cc6e.jpg what a jenky mess https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.for...d59cb3a500.jpg The hardest thing you can (try) to do is rust repair into dented areas. Trying to fix the rust while leaving the dents was both stupid and time consuming. yay me. https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.for...42e7e0084e.jpg The list... i don't think it can grow any more, but there's still a bit of work left. https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.for...02031a01d7.jpg rust fixed, dents preserved... yay-ish! https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.for...961407472a.jpg Rust blast on the tailgate after is has been dried. This is normal(and preferred) https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.for...31dd73d7a8.jpg KBS coated - sprayed with 2 coats. https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.for...4625668f8b.jpg Tailgate coated https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.for...457437b66b.jpg https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.for...2b4f4acb7c.jpg Primer https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.for...43aeb16495.jpg Primed and ready to be carefully sanded as not to burn through the dented high spots... see.. dumb idea preserving the dents... https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.for...7d0a311002.jpg It's smooth here https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.for...c8388575f2.jpg And here https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.for...addf2abc79.jpg This filler was garbage, but I wanted to use up some old material https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.for...8473047b71.jpg Filler to correct oddities https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.for...7fbbe17e5d.jpg Tailgate had a few oddities as well https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.for...4205c7f6f4.jpg Knock it down! primer that is... https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.for...a9e723593e.jpg Sanding till your elbows actually cry. https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.for...f98133cdfa.jpg Knocked down and ready for the final primer https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.for...17413d2f92.jpg final primed https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.for...c83caaf6a6.jpg Tailgate final primed https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.for...c2b7575031.jpg This spot final primed https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.for...b5138482ae.jpg Final primer - driver side fender https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.for...31b20ef915.jpg final primer - passenger side fender https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.for...83dc6a6cb0.jpg The final spray out of green for Mater https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.for...1341d3b854.jpg Fender is green https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.for...e8ace3f8ac.jpg So's this one https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.for...e54fda2e8d.jpg Don't forget me! https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.for...053ce9000f.jpg The final view of the corner piece I have fabricated from multiple shapes. It really did come out great |
hello, that's a good job. Do you have a component paint for painting? or 2 component paint taken?
Greting Bernd |
Great work!!! And I'm with you on the F2/F3's vs the F1. Don't get me wrong, if I had an F1, I'd love it. But the more I tinker on my F2, and keep shuffling its parts and pieces around the shop trying to get other projects done first, the more I love the bigger truck. Mine has been on the back burner, behind the furthest back burner since last spring with other projects, but recently I cut a huge hole in the cab, and have been grinding welds the last several nights. Been meaning to get back on here and at least show some progress pics.
I have gone through your entire thread several times, knowing that I will be doing a lot of the same things you've done, and trying to learn along the way. If you keep this up, you aren't going to have anymore work to do on it, and you'll just have to be stuck enjoying it instead. Darn. Good work, and thank you. |
Tony, great job with your metal work.
I hope you get it finished by this summer, and it looks like you will, so you can drive it to the Central PA Truckstock. It will be good to meet you and check out your truck. And it will be great to have another Meadow Green truck at TS. |
a lot of good work,looks good.
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Originally Posted by bernd61hd
(Post 20691769)
hello, that's a good job. Do you have a component paint for painting? or 2 component paint taken?
Greting Bernd
Originally Posted by ternus
(Post 20691836)
Great work!!! And I'm with you on the F2/F3's vs the F1. Don't get me wrong, if I had an F1, I'd love it. But the more I tinker on my F2, and keep shuffling its parts and pieces around the shop trying to get other projects done first, the more I love the bigger truck. Mine has been on the back burner, behind the furthest back burner since last spring with other projects, but recently I cut a huge hole in the cab, and have been grinding welds the last several nights. Been meaning to get back on here and at least show some progress pics.
I have gone through your entire thread several times, knowing that I will be doing a lot of the same things you've done, and trying to learn along the way. If you keep this up, you aren't going to have anymore work to do on it, and you'll just have to be stuck enjoying it instead. Darn. Good work, and thank you.
Originally Posted by abe
(Post 20691943)
Tony, great job with your metal work.
I hope you get it finished by this summer, and it looks like you will, so you can drive it to the Central PA Truckstock. It will be good to meet you and check out your truck. And it will be great to have another Meadow Green truck at TS.
Originally Posted by switchman
(Post 20692070)
a lot of good work,looks good.
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Great work! I also have all of this work ahead of me.
What made you decide to use lead? My project will have a similar goal- make an old work truck solid again, and embrace some of the scars |
Originally Posted by Teddyzee
(Post 20697014)
Great work! I also have all of this work ahead of me.
What made you decide to use lead? My project will have a similar goal- make an old work truck solid again, and embrace some of the scars |
Anthony,
WOW! I just spent over 4 hours going thru from start to now of your pictures and info. Looks like you have several thousand hours involved in this project. Definitely a labor of love, I would doubt you could sell this truck and recoup your time, and expense. What a great job! I have a 50 F1 that I have been driving for over 40 years now. It does not look show quality, and never will. It has been used as a truck for most of the 40 years, but not so much now that I have other trucks to use and abuse now. I just try to keep it going, still flathead V8, have upgraded to front discs, and that has been a wise choice. Electric wipers, and a couple other mods to make it more user friendly. I am currently working to convert my 49 F1 to blend with a 97 Explorer all wheel drive. Life keeps getting in my way, grand kids, and family vehicle issues and etc. I was searching the forum for info on a tranny on my 85F150 and saw your thread and four hours later, I am writing this. Congrats to you for all your perseverance and determination that has produced something you and your family should be very proud of. Great Job! Terry |
Hello Toni, that looks very good. I'm done with the paint too. I will now create an artificial patina. do you leave the paint shiny?
Greetings Bernd |
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