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**Vic1947** · 06-30-2024, 04:19 PM

The fuel tank cover is complete except for gluing it in. I used a little homemade dimple die to recess the spots where the rivet nuts go. That lets the fuel filler assembly sit flat on the surface. On the access panel, I used cork gasket material to seal the edges instead. Works great and a lot less hassle.

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**Vic1947** · 07-24-2024, 12:44 PM

Metal / body work continues...

Dusted off the primer gun and squirted a couple of coats of epoxy on some of the parts. Had the red primer leftover from a previous project and wasn't really sure how well it stood up to the ravages of time, but it did great. The color wasn't my first choice, but all these parts get covered with carpet, undercoat or vinyl.

I welded / shaved all the bumper bracket bolts, so it's nice and smooth. My B-I-L Rick was here recently, and we tinkered with the MIG welder and figured out the pulsed feature. I need to exchange one of my C25 tanks for a C10 to really take advantage of it. Lot less spatter when properly tuned.

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**Vic1947** · 07-28-2024, 10:06 AM

Put new shoes on the Batmobile and went to the 51st annual Show and Shine in Bonner Springs, KS yesterday. They had a nice turnout and we picked up a Top 45 award. On the way home, the skies opened up and it rained buckets on us, so I had a bit of detailing to do but it was worth it. Back on the Fairlane today.

**Vic1947** · 07-28-2024, 04:55 PM

Began scuffing the street side of the rear wheel wells and then applied a couple of coats of 3M rubberized undercoat. I did some rudimentary body work over the pie cuts before priming with epoxy but was still pleased to see how much evil the undercoat hides.

**Vic1947** · 08-06-2024, 04:42 PM

I've started the trim panels for the trunk area. The first one didn't turn out the way I wanted, so there went several hours and a piece of material. The second one turned out much better (so far). I still have to position the Dzus fasteners and get them all to line up. Fortunately, I can still remove the quarter panel patches and access the trim panels from the backside which will help a lot.

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**Vic1947** · 08-09-2024, 05:59 PM

Work continues on the trim panels for the trunk. Was able to position the Dzus fasteners for the driver side panel without any issues. I boxed in the trunk support and cut a template for the LH rear panel. I'm leaving a 3/8" gap at the bottom of the panels to allow for sound deadener and carpet.

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**jaros44sr** · 08-10-2024, 09:06 AM

Vic thanks for the progress pics,enjoy reading. You do extremely nice work

06-30-2024, 04:19 PM	#1
Vic1947 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Kansas City, MO Posts: 2,009	Re: 65 Fairlane pro-touring build The fuel tank cover is complete except for gluing it in. I used a little homemade dimple die to recess the spots where the rivet nuts go. That lets the fuel filler assembly sit flat on the surface. On the access panel, I used cork gasket material to seal the edges instead. Works great and a lot less hassle. . Attached Images __________________ Victor 57 Chevy Wagon - California Dreamin'"Mecum'd" 9/2022 Dallas, TX Crusty Rusty Leaky Squeaky 67 Consigned 4/2019 Dresden, Germany Maybelline - my '57 Ford 2dr Sedan "Mecum'd" 3/2016 Location unknown Silver Streaker "Mecum'd" 4/2013 Somewhere in Texas

07-24-2024, 12:44 PM	#2
Vic1947 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Kansas City, MO Posts: 2,009	Re: 65 Fairlane pro-touring build Metal / body work continues... Dusted off the primer gun and squirted a couple of coats of epoxy on some of the parts. Had the red primer leftover from a previous project and wasn't really sure how well it stood up to the ravages of time, but it did great. The color wasn't my first choice, but all these parts get covered with carpet, undercoat or vinyl. I welded / shaved all the bumper bracket bolts, so it's nice and smooth. My B-I-L Rick was here recently, and we tinkered with the MIG welder and figured out the pulsed feature. I need to exchange one of my C25 tanks for a C10 to really take advantage of it. Lot less spatter when properly tuned. . Attached Images __________________ Victor 57 Chevy Wagon - California Dreamin'"Mecum'd" 9/2022 Dallas, TX Crusty Rusty Leaky Squeaky 67 Consigned 4/2019 Dresden, Germany Maybelline - my '57 Ford 2dr Sedan "Mecum'd" 3/2016 Location unknown Silver Streaker "Mecum'd" 4/2013 Somewhere in Texas

07-28-2024, 10:06 AM	#3
Vic1947 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Kansas City, MO Posts: 2,009	Re: 65 Fairlane pro-touring build Put new shoes on the Batmobile and went to the 51st annual Show and Shine in Bonner Springs, KS yesterday. They had a nice turnout and we picked up a Top 45 award. On the way home, the skies opened up and it rained buckets on us, so I had a bit of detailing to do but it was worth it. Back on the Fairlane today. Attached Images __________________ Victor 57 Chevy Wagon - California Dreamin'"Mecum'd" 9/2022 Dallas, TX Crusty Rusty Leaky Squeaky 67 Consigned 4/2019 Dresden, Germany Maybelline - my '57 Ford 2dr Sedan "Mecum'd" 3/2016 Location unknown Silver Streaker "Mecum'd" 4/2013 Somewhere in Texas

07-28-2024, 04:55 PM	#4
Vic1947 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Kansas City, MO Posts: 2,009	Re: 65 Fairlane pro-touring build Began scuffing the street side of the rear wheel wells and then applied a couple of coats of 3M rubberized undercoat. I did some rudimentary body work over the pie cuts before priming with epoxy but was still pleased to see how much evil the undercoat hides. Attached Images __________________ Victor 57 Chevy Wagon - California Dreamin'"Mecum'd" 9/2022 Dallas, TX Crusty Rusty Leaky Squeaky 67 Consigned 4/2019 Dresden, Germany Maybelline - my '57 Ford 2dr Sedan "Mecum'd" 3/2016 Location unknown Silver Streaker "Mecum'd" 4/2013 Somewhere in Texas

08-06-2024, 04:42 PM	#5
Vic1947 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Kansas City, MO Posts: 2,009	Re: 65 Fairlane pro-touring build I've started the trim panels for the trunk area. The first one didn't turn out the way I wanted, so there went several hours and a piece of material. The second one turned out much better (so far). I still have to position the Dzus fasteners and get them all to line up. Fortunately, I can still remove the quarter panel patches and access the trim panels from the backside which will help a lot. . Attached Images __________________ Victor 57 Chevy Wagon - California Dreamin'"Mecum'd" 9/2022 Dallas, TX Crusty Rusty Leaky Squeaky 67 Consigned 4/2019 Dresden, Germany Maybelline - my '57 Ford 2dr Sedan "Mecum'd" 3/2016 Location unknown Silver Streaker "Mecum'd" 4/2013 Somewhere in Texas

08-09-2024, 05:59 PM	#6
Vic1947 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Kansas City, MO Posts: 2,009	Re: 65 Fairlane pro-touring build Work continues on the trim panels for the trunk. Was able to position the Dzus fasteners for the driver side panel without any issues. I boxed in the trunk support and cut a template for the LH rear panel. I'm leaving a 3/8" gap at the bottom of the panels to allow for sound deadener and carpet. . Attached Images __________________ Victor 57 Chevy Wagon - California Dreamin'"Mecum'd" 9/2022 Dallas, TX Crusty Rusty Leaky Squeaky 67 Consigned 4/2019 Dresden, Germany Maybelline - my '57 Ford 2dr Sedan "Mecum'd" 3/2016 Location unknown Silver Streaker "Mecum'd" 4/2013 Somewhere in Texas

08-10-2024, 09:06 AM	#7
jaros44sr Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Philadelphia, Pa. 19454 Posts: 9,502	Re: 65 Fairlane pro-touring build Vic thanks for the progress pics,enjoy reading. You do extremely nice work __________________ Semper Fi...Uncle Sam, you da man All parts offered to help are free, unless otherwise noted Dont try this stuff in my build thread, unless you have 55 years of mechanical OTJ training SAFETY FIRST AS usual, off topic They say your mind goes second, can't remember the first Jim



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