37 Ford build--IE: old Header issues thread /37 Ford/5.0/GT40P heads

[randyr]

Ok, so I got my fenders, hood, etc. back from the sandblaster this week. Of course, sandblaster revealed some pitting on the front of the left rear fender so I made some repairs to it until the neighbors complained about my sanding & grinding . Unfortunately, they live directly across the driveway from my garage. It's a lovely warm SoCal day, 70 degrees and everyone has their doors and windows open so it sounds like I'm grinding in their living room . I'm empathetic but how am I supposed to get any work done?? Argh!! No epoxy today....
Anyway, here are some pics of what I did:
The pits....


The removal...


The patch....


The weld....


The grind....

[34_40]

Ok, so I got my fenders, hood, etc. back from the sandblaster this week. Of course, sandblaster revealed some pitting on the front of the left rear fender so I made some repairs to it until the neighbors complained about my sanding & grinding . Unfortunately, they live directly across the driveway from my garage. It's a lovely warm SoCal day, 70 degrees and everyone has their doors and windows open so it sounds like I'm grinding in their living room . I'm empathetic but how am I supposed to get any work done?? Argh!! No epoxy today....
Anyway, here are some pics of what I did:
The pits....

I guess some metal damage had to be expected right? But nice job on the repairs!! Sorry to here about the neighbors, that'll be a tough one if the issue escalates! We'll keep our fingers crossed that peace and harmony will reign supreme! Thanks for the pics & update!

[IC2]

Oh well, if that's all the damage on a 74 YO body, not a big deal. I'm a ways from there, and I have more rot and damage then that. You did leave one photo out - that of the PO'd, upset and irate neighbor.

[bluestang67]

Mike the interior looks fantastic , you had some great guidance to accomplish that . Also it looks like a million and most likely up close too !!!

Randy those are some clean fenders , mine needs the whole patch front lowers . There is a blaster I found about close to here that will charge a Dollar a minute to blast smaller parts , he likes them as fill in .

[34_40]

Mike the interior looks fantastic , you had some great guidance to accomplish that . Also it looks like a million and most likely up close too !!! .

Oh Yes! I did have help! There was no way I could do that on my own! Well, maybe the next one! LOL... Basically I did all the flat panels, I assisted on the others.
Thanks for the kind words Bobby. Now it's your turn! HAH!

[bluestang67]

My next one is all store bought in the 67 , even the 31 is store bought Lucky cars to have so much offered . But again Mike yours looks great , and maybe I will try one some day and burn up the wife's Brother machine .

[34_40]

But again Mike yours looks great , and maybe I will try one some day and burn up the wife's Brother machine .

And Thanks Again for the kudos Bobby!, You know.. if you time it right.. maybe I'll come over and give you hand!?!?!

I did learn that doing upholstery is a thirsty job.
I found myself consuming an almost excessive amount of adult beverages stored in ice!!! And it is nowhere near as painful as compared with sanding and blocking!

[bluestang67]

Mike adult beverages is on my line of work . How has every one been , I have been off on Vacation in Arivaca , Arizona for the last 2 weeks great views but nothing like a good ole Hot Rod .

Getting the bad itch again ebayed some Dura Blocks and Paper to get this Mustang done . Also purchased a Suzuki GS 1000 E to flip since it was so cheap . 1978 but a terrific engine just needs TLC .