Build Thread: 1937 LaSalle / Family Hot Rod

[37 Caddy]

Dave:

Thanks for the kind words. Knowing your attention to detail, that means alot.

The goals for tonight are to get the child seat latching hooks done and to start fashioning some new arm rests/door pulls for the front doors.

Wish me luck.

[37 Caddy]

Here is what I accomplished tonight. I got the child seat latching hooks fabricated and installed. They are probably sufficent but I think I may reinforce them further in the future. The latching hooks themselves are plenty stout, but the bolts that anchor them could be stronger. I used rivnuts because I am working alone and my arm isn't long enough to reach under the car. I am thinking I might weld some big nuts on the back of some flat stock that is long enough to connect both mounting points and then fasten the latching hook assembly with much stronger hardware.
latch 2.jpg

latch 1.jpg

I also did the armrests for the front seats, but I am not in love with them. The armrests seem uninspired and clunky. I will need to cut them down to hide the installation screws so they will get much thinner/shorter. That might help. I also want to deepen the finger pulls so that they feel more comfortable. I am open to criticism and advice.
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Thanks.