Quote Originally Posted by 34_40 View Post
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".
Quote Originally Posted by sharpmark View Post
i reckon it'll look far better.
i think louvres should only be on bonnets or boot lids
mark
Quote Originally Posted by 40FordDeluxe View Post
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.