X2 Dave! It comes out so nice and you make it sound so easy! But I know better.. and you are a good friend too!
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X2 Dave! It comes out so nice and you make it sound so easy! But I know better.. and you are a good friend too!
Started on the driver's door for the Cutlass.....It's been a victim of some really poor quality body work! Once I got the old paint and all the filler off the door it was easy to see what had been done. There was two small crease in the door, one just below the mirror, the other about 6" up from the bottom of the door. Rather then fix the dents, some dummy drilled holes in the center of the creases (I suppose to hold the filler better?) and just loaded everything with filler!!!! Unfortunately, a lot of the filler was applied over the paint and naturally it loosened up and allowed moisture in between the filler and the skin. The rust was just surface rust, had to grind it off, fix the dents, weld the holes shut, then a lot of dingin' and pingin' to flatten things out.... Also, one rust hole on the inside of the door, looks like a drain hole had been plugged up. Also cut out a piece where the mirror had been on the door and welded a patch in there.
Got the door patched up and did a bunch of work on both pieces... Finally got them good enough for a coat of epoxy primer, inside and outside on the fender, just the inside of the door...Still some dingin' to do on the door skin. One more door to go! Next thing for the doors and fenders will be the hi-build primer and a lot of blocking!
I picked up a set of Duroblocks to help in the sanding . Should help in knocking the Stang down quicker .
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I think I have about every Durablock they make by now Bobby!!!! Easy to hold and do a good job, too! I use some softer ones for the wet sanding and stuff... Not quite as likely to end up with a bare spot!!!!
On peculiar angles and shapes, different sizes of heater hose and radiator hoses make good sanding blocks, too....
Dave great idea on the larger hoses for larger radius .
b
Looks like everyone is still chugging along as am I. Lols.
I haven't been participating on here lately because for whatever reason I can see or post in the actual forum.....to say the least I'm more than a little frustrated. It's been weeks!
Anyway, my rant is over.
At this time I'm fighting the oddest thing on Dustin's El Camino. I broke the elbow on the brake booster (it doesnt act as if it was a check valve unless it's just not working) and I absolutely cannot find anyone that can find a replacement. The most simple part is kicking my back side! The only part the parts store has is the Dorman elbow which is for a 1/2" hole. The one I have is larger (3/4"). I have no idea what booster was put on the car other than it being an 8" booster and it was newly installed when we got the car.
Is anyone familiar with GM having more than one size elbow or check valve for their boosters? It amazes me how the most simple things delay any progress.
David
Any chance you could replace the grommet in the booster and use the 1/2" elbow???
I thought about that, but the Dorman uses a much smaller hose. I really want to find one like it had so I can use the 3/8" hose. He was already having a vacuum problem. I may try it anyway.
David
Can't think of anything right off that used the big connector---I'll give it some thought and do some looking around, David.
David,
I looked at Rock Auto, and their Brake Booster Check Valve appears to be larger than 1/2", but they don't list any size info - link here RockAuto Parts Catalog to what I was looking at. Is that the same part you were seeing at your parts store. Maybe a quick call to the guys at Rock? I think you want the check valve, not just an elbow, to hold vacuum under heavy throttle - than may have been the problem he was having with vacuum?
Hi guys. Good site. Some nice projects on here.
I am near Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Working on a 37 Ford tudor, kinda old skool. Got an IFS and 8" rear. 302 and AOD. Totally stock body, burgundy paint. working on a tan interior with Caddi leather seats. Putting the hood, grille and headlights back in now. need to add w/wipers and tailpipes and should be on the road in 3-4 weeks.
Don't know how to get pics up.
Doug
Sounds nice Doug!!!! Start up a build thread on it and put up some pics!!!! There's a few others on here with the same vintage Fords!!!!
Hey Doug, welcome! I'm one of those fellow 37 tudor owners Dave was talking about.:3dSMILE: Welcome to CHR!! I look forward to seeing some pics!:)Quote:
Originally Posted by loblazer
Randy
Got the rust hole on the right door cut out and patched up. I also set the front sheet metal back on the 'maro to look at it for awhile and decide what else to do to the hood before I start smoothing it out to make a mold out of it. Oh yeah, and my Super Guard Dog relaxing after another hard day of protecting me and the shop!!!!!
The pics of the door are pretty cool, started out some ugly and you've transformed it into a respectable piece! :D
I don't think I've seen pics of the camaro before.. at least I don't remember it! LOL..
And the pup looks like he does a good job of securing his place on the couch!:LOL:
That's not his place on the couch, that's his couch!!!!!!!!!:LOL::LOL:Quote:
Originally Posted by 34_40
Thank Goodness he's not spoiled! :rolleyes::LOL::3dSMILE:;):)Quote:
Originally Posted by Dave Severson
Hey welcome to the site Doug, this comes from another `37 fan....:DQuote:
Originally Posted by loblazer
My dog is not spoiled!!!!!! All the other dogs are just neglected!!!!!Quote:
Originally Posted by 34_40
That's my story and I'm sticking to it!!!!!
Yep! Wasn't the camero a project for the ex? Lots of chevies hangin around the Ford guy! :)
:LOL: I'm gonna use that line when the Vet is raggin' my butt about my spoiled pups! :eek::LOL::D:pQuote:
Originally Posted by Dave Severson
Dave say it isn't so , you did all that work for yourself .Quote:
Originally Posted by stovens
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It was---then she found an '05 Bonneville she wanted, so I guess the 'maro is mine now. When I get a chance to get it back in the garage going to finish up the body and suspension and put it up for sale I think...Too many projects, not enough time!!!!!!Quote:
Originally Posted by stovens
Know the feeling Dave and you still work at the shop . When the Stang is done its going , and the thoughts are the same with the 31 . To many projects and no time .
b
Ok,
Been a while since I have been here. I still have my 73 Camaro and am doing some work on it, had it a long time just sitting around. Trying to work out the leaks and minor issues so I can trade it for an 07 Harley Dyna Wide Glide. My main project is a 62 Ranchero. I have removed the original drive train and have replaced it with a 347, AOD with 4R70W internals, and narrowed 8.8. Installed an MII front end and triangulated 4 link in the back. The original frame rails were removed and I fabbed new ones the wheel wells have also been split and widened so I can get 12" wide tires under the rear. Hope it have it on the road this year.
Good to see you back RS!!! The Ranchero sounds nice, put us up some pics some day!!!
Wow!!!! Just ordered some DOM tubing for suspension pieces and some aluminum for an engine plate----Sure doesn't take much to go through a hunnert dollar bill anymore!!!!!!:CRY::CRY::CRY:
Yep metal is expensive. Try buying .45 ammo these days, I'm learning to reload! :)
Yeah, it's expensive but I do like the quality!!! A few of us go together every summer and place one fairly large order for 'moly tubing each summer, usually enough to qualify for a decent discount and splitting the freight bill helps too!!!!
okay guys i know this is not where ishould post. but i have not figured out this website yet... but if you could help i would appreciate it...
I have a 1987 monte carlo with a 1972 350 small block motor (stock), with a performer intake, worked heads(do not know the size), with a 700r trans with 2,500 stall converter. I have a 750 holly sitting on top. many people said this is crazy... is there a way to make it work. Or would a 600 holly or 670 holly avenger be better. i plan to put more work in the motor as time goes on so i was thinking the 670. im thinking im at about 300 hp or a little less. what do youthink. i run a 14 second quarter mile with perfect start. let me know what you think about my horsepower, and carb thank you very much
A 600 would be a much more efficient carb for your engine--either Holley or Edelbrock would both be a good choice.
Oh yeah, and welcome to CHR!!!!
thank you. horsepower sound about right?
Should be real close on the hp figure
whats my best bet to get it up more horsepower by easy add ons? anything? i do not have computer or anything on motor. i have a bottle of nos and the set up how much could that drop my time? on what kind of shots? im only 18 and this is my first build or drop in motor you could call it. really appreciate it
Dae the bulk orders are what we shoot for too. Saves a lot on shipping, when we split the costs. Plus a few places ship free for orders over 150(on ammo)!
Had enough spare time to get the trunk lid for the Olds repaired and in primer, too! It was about the same condition as the rest of the pieces but it came out fine! Now the parts can hang out in the shop til it's time to do the shell and the hood. The owner is doing some chassis work, should have the car up here in a few weeks!
Also helped my pal Craig do some straightening on one of the front fenders for the '49 Chevy Pick-em-up project he's starting on. Fenders are in tough shape, Craig sez it'll be a good learning experience for him on body work!!! Gotta admire that attitude!!!!
:I feel like your friend, Craig.....:)Quote:
Originally Posted by Dave Severson
Nice work on the Cutlass!
Yeppers Dave looks like you knocked out some metal while waiting . Been in limbo here a few weeks again ,
Dave those old fenders can be a pain, when I did my 38 chevy I thought I'd never finish it was like sanding a bowling ball trying to not have flat spots.