My 50 roadster pickup build

[oldman3]

Originally Posted by donandal

The reason I ask, I used a repo also but the fasteners (10-24 screws
and nuts) between all of the sections were all very cheap poorly plated steel. I ended up jigging the whole thing up on the bench and replacing with stainless
steel 10-32 hardware.

Also, the unit was fastened with a slight skew and twist when I got it, so
I straightened that out too. A lot of the hardware was loose too.

The chrome looks really nice though, so I'm pretty happy!

Hope your's has better hardware.

Thanks for the heads up. I had planned to look it over good, I rebuilt my original grill, so if need be I'll rework what is necessary...Jim

[oldman3]

Well back for a little update. Last week was one of those where life gets in the way, so nothing was done.

Today I was able to work on the Hood latch panel for a couple hours. The panel was bent in a couple places in the accident, which cause several large cracks in the paint.

Pic 1 overall shot of panel with cracked paint removed.

Pic 2 and 3 are close ups...Jim

[oldman3]

Pic 1 Areas were DA'd to feather in the edges, and then the rest of panel was sanded.

Pic 2 &3 again are close ups.

Will see how things go tomorrow for anymore updates...Jim

[Advanced Design]

Good to see the updates Jim. Looks like you are able to straighten the panel?

[youngrodder]

Looking good Jim...Things always look worse before they can look better. The repair is looking top notch.

Marc

[oldman3]

Originally Posted by Advanced Design

Good to see the updates Jim. Looks like you are able to straighten the panel?

Thanks Doug, Yes I had about 30 to 40 mins of hammer and dolly work. Had to reshape the panel to match the long curve of the fender. Plus had to remove a big goosebump from where the cruise unit hit the panel...Jim

[oldman3]

Originally Posted by youngrodder

Looking good Jim...Things always look worse before they can look better. The repair is looking top notch.

Marc

Thanks Marc, if I can get some small things done, it will seem like I'm doing something...Jim

[lower50's]

Good job with the hammer and dolly.

[oldman3]

Originally Posted by lower50's

Good job with the hammer and dolly.

Thanks lower...Jim

[oldman3]

Got a couple small things done the last few days. On Wednesday I used some fiberglass filler to fill behind the new headlight bucket and fender. It filled most of the opening. Thursday nothing. Today I put some regular filler by the bucket again. I don't want any area were dirt and water can cause it to start rusting.

Pic 1 Filler installed

Pic 2 Here I've been sanding it down.

Pic 3 Covered with encapsulator paint.

[oldman3]

Pic 1 Also today I install filler around the headlight area and the fender.

Pic 2 and 3 showing sanding the filler.

Pic 4 and 5 showing the good right fender and the look. Need to match the left to the right fender. On page 43 post #1071 you can see how it needs to be built up at the bottom to have a smooth look...Jim

[donandal]

I think this type of repair is the toughest.

Matching custom work and remembering how you did it the first
time so it comes out the same.

Very Nice!

[lower50's]

Ya trying to match is hard. Where do the wires go into the bucket? or are the lights wireless

[Indian113]

Slow and Steady Jim- You'll make it Soon!

[oldman3]

Originally Posted by donandal

I think this type of repair is the toughest.

Matching custom work and remembering how you did it the first
time so it comes out the same.

Very Nice!

Originally Posted by lower50's

Ya trying to match is hard. Where do the wires go into the bucket? or are the lights wireless

Originally Posted by Indian113

Slow and Steady Jim- You'll make it Soon!

Thanks guys, appreciate the comments.

Yes it is tough. After I did the bondo on rear of bucket, I remember that I used a body hammer to knock down the metal toward the bucket and it didn't take that much. This was about 13 yrs ago and I slept a few times since then..

Lower, wires go in from the back of bucket, haven's drilled the hole yet, wire-less lights, that's a good ideal.

Ray, slow and steady, well slow at least, that's me...Jim

[oldman3]

Well, I got out into the shop this morning for a few hours. Installed the inner and outer fender. Aligned most of the areas I needed. Looks to be ok for now. Still need to make some adjustments. I did take my 6" aluminum rule to check how the front lined up.

Pic 1 Looking across both fenders, everything to this point is good.
Pic 2 and 3 are close ups of each fender and rule. Inner and outer edge of both headlight buckets are touching so it is good.

I also brought up my grill to check on the fit, let's say for an hour and a half, I messed with it, and it's going to have to been fine tuned. Didn't take any pics of this, but tomorrow I hope to get back in shop, show what's not right and make some changes...Jim

[Advanced Design]

Checking fender alignment / fit with a long straightedge is something I've never thought of before. One more idea I've learned from you Jim that is in my ideas bag now....if I can remember it. Thanks Jim!

[Kim57]

Looking good.
Kim

[47 Fasttoys]

Dang, you mean the headlight buckets are suppose to be aligned? Heck, I thought both in the same general direction was great. You obviously work at a higher detail level then I.
Looks great Jim, keep up the good work.
Rob

[Indian113]

Originally Posted by 47 Fasttoys

Dang, you mean the headlight buckets are suppose to be aligned? Heck, I thought both in the same general direction was great. You obviously work at a higher detail level then I.
Looks great Jim, keep up the good work.
Rob

Rob, You have to see this Truck in Person to really appreciate how much detail and fore thought Jim put into it. He even offered to let me drive it once when I was visiting him, just couldn't bring myself to take a chance on wrecking it but the ride I had was AWESOME!
Ray

[oldman3]

Originally Posted by Advanced Design

Checking fender alignment / fit with a long straightedge is something I've never thought of before. One more idea I've learned from you Jim that is in my ideas bag now....if I can remember it. Thanks Jim!

Thanks Doug, I saw this somewhere a long time ago, and have used it several times...Jim

[oldman3]

Originally Posted by 47 Fasttoys

Dang, you mean the headlight buckets are suppose to be aligned? Heck, I thought both in the same general direction was great. You obviously work at a higher detail level then I.
Looks great Jim, keep up the good work.
Rob

Thanks Rob, appreciate you checking it out. You camper is coming along nice...Jim

[oldman3]

Originally Posted by Kim57

Looking good.
Kim

Thanks Kim, how's the back, hope you've been doing a little on yours...Jim

[oldman3]

Originally Posted by Indian113

Rob, You have to see this Truck in Person to really appreciate how much detail and fore thought Jim put into it. He even offered to let me drive it once when I was visiting him, just couldn't bring myself to take a chance on wrecking it but the ride I had was AWESOME!
Ray

Ray, your going to give me a BIG head, with all this. Appreciate it greatly, next time your back, you have to drive it...Jim

[Kim57]

Originally Posted by oldman3

Thanks Kim, how's the back, hope you've been doing a little on yours...Jim

Backs been doing fine.
Weather has been good so I'm able to spray again. Been doing a ton of sanding.
No fun but necessary.
Kim