1958 Pontiac Wagon Build

[raggedjim]

You are doing some nice work on this wagon. Keep it up! Rg

[Tempest67]

Thanks Rg

Work on the car has slowed due to the summer heat, a home reno, and a shoulder injury, but I plan to be at it soon. (life is getting in the way)

[raggedjim]

Originally Posted by Tempest67

Thanks Rg

Work on the car has slowed due to the summer heat, a home reno, and a shoulder injury, but I plan to be at it soon. (life is getting in the way)

Buddy, I'm right there with you!

[Tempest67]

OK, time for an update, now that the 'distractions' are over, ........for now.

I decided to continue to tackle the metal work, this time at the spare tire well.

Unfortunately I did not cut out enough bad metal the first time so I added another patch. The welds aren't perfect, but with a little short strand fiber glass bondo, it should look fine.


carry on

[28TudorAZ]

Metal work is looking great. Most people wont touch that.

[Tempest67]

Metal work continues on the rear floor (passenger side)

I first made a new piece of metal to replace that rusted one, (see pics)
then removed it to reveal more rust (no surprise)
Now I need to make some floor patch panels before I can weld the new piece in, but it is made a ready to go, ......and that is progress !

Oh, and look what I found in the quarter panel


28TudorAZ, I kinda like metal repair/replacement, it feels gratifying to take a flat piece of metal and shape it to make it look original.......... maybe I'm crazy?

[Tempest67]

metal work continues on the rear floor

[Tempest67]

and 1 more pic