Thread: Starting New Build-39 Chevy Master Deluxe

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Very nice work here gator! When I was collecting parts for my old 39, I swear the most expensive trim part were the chrome vent pieces that went on these front fenders! I always wanted to do what you are doing. I bet it'll look amazing. I'm also thinking of smoothing the deck lid on my 40 and putting the license plate in the roll pan. Then install a backing camera, but not real sure how to execute it yet. Keep up the great work!

Originally Posted by 34_40

I'm with you! All my plans are forgotten moments after I make' em

Should be very different without the louvers.. I guess I'll have to wait and see the new "look".

Originally Posted by sharpmark

i reckon it'll look far better.
i think louvres should only be on bonnets or boot lids
mark

Originally Posted by 40FordDeluxe

Very nice work here gator! When I was collecting parts for my old 39, I swear the most expensive trim part were the chrome vent pieces that went on these front fenders! I always wanted to do what you are doing. I bet it'll look amazing. I'm also thinking of smoothing the deck lid on my 40 and putting the license plate in the roll pan. Then install a backing camera, but not real sure how to execute it yet. Keep up the great work!

Thanks Guys,
Although I've built several cars, I have never gone this far with a car before. I watched a lot of YouTube videos and went to a body shop near where I live and watched as they replaced panels etc. I figured the worst I could do was muck it up in which case I would take it to a guy near me that does very nice restorations.

I've talked with him quite a bit, but is naturally reluctant to give me TOO much guidance. And despite the fact that I would NEVER be his competitor, this is how he makes his living.

I actually have all the trim parts for the car, but I just thought that the car would look better without the vents, door hinges and all the stuff that hangs off of the trunk. It is a moordoor, 9 door(if it has more than 2, it may as well have 9) etc. so anything I can do to smooth it out will assist in the looks of the car, to me anyway

The biggest challenge has been the hidden hinges. I do a little, fit the door up on it, then do a little more. They really don't give you a lot of guidance when you buy the kit. I'll post some pictures up on that soon.

The deck lid had several holes in it.

The large hole, with smaller holes on top and bottom, was for the tag light housing.

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The smaller hole at top was for the tag bracket. I will probably put a fold up tag bracket on the car.

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And of course, I had to fill the key tumbler hole as the trunk will be elect. popped.

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