1937 Packard 115 coupe

[zzrodder]

Gotta love getting to paint stage. Do you use a Hardener in your Tremclad Rustoleum?

For sure, even though it's just some easy stuff, it's great to splash something on. Yes, I used hardener with the Tremclad, mix ratio I found online was 5 parts Tremclad, 2 parts Acetone and .3 part hardener. It was so thick, I changed it to 4 parts Tremclad, 3 parts Acetone and 1 part hardener. Hardener sure cuts the drying time, without it you can wait days for it to dry, mine was dry to the touch in 5 hrs.

 

[Dr Crankenstein]

Which catalyst/hardener do you use, zz?

I'm a big fan of Tremclad... it'll stick to a greasy pork sandwich but takes forever to cure!

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[DozerII]

Which catalyst/hardener do you use, zz?

I'm a big fan of Tremclad... it'll stick to a greasy pork sandwich but takes forever to cure!

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I have had really good luck with Proform Wetlook hardener with Rustoleum Professional enamel.

 

[zzrodder]

Which catalyst/hardener do you use, zz?

I'm a big fan of Tremclad... it'll stick to a greasy pork sandwich but takes forever to cure!

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I've used several different ones - basically whatever I have under the bench in my leftover pile, PPG Urethane mostly, I just wing it, they all seem to work OK. Not very scientific, I like living dangerously....

 

[Dr Crankenstein]

I have had really good luck with Proform Wetlook hardener with Rustoleum Professional enamel.

I've used several different ones - basically whatever I have under the bench in my leftover pile, PPG Urethane mostly, I just wing it, they all seem to work OK. Not very scientific, I like living dangerously....

Thanks guys.

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[zzrodder]

Time to install the new Speedway 4:11 Posi

Painted the frame and all the assorted wood pieces grey Tremclad - it'll make things a little more interesting underneath instead of all black...

 

[forbigpicture]

I like the grey ZZ... lookin' good [cl[cl[cl

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I forgot[S are you running an OD trans ? 4:11 seems a bit low to me..
just wandering???

 

[zzrodder]

I like the grey ZZ... lookin' good [cl[cl[cl

[P[P

I forgot[S are you running an OD trans ? 4:11 seems a bit low to me..
just wandering???

Yes, it's using an AOD trans on the 302 SBF. The owner has a stock 37 2dr sedan and a 37 roadster, they both came stock with 4:11 gears so he's used to it, they both also have the OD option on their 3 speed trannys.

 

[Old Iron]

Gonna be spunky

 

[zzrodder]

Started putting some parts together on the frame.

 

[Dr Crankenstein]

I really like your colour combination.

Inspiration and déjà vu: If you stick around long enough, you might see it again.

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[DozerII]

Frame is looking really good ZZ[P[P

 

[zzrodder]

I really like your colour combination.

Inspiration and déjà vu: If you stick around long enough, you might see it again.

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The grey is a product of circumstance, I had some leftover from painting my Motorhome and after walking past it every day to the shop, the idea to use it sort of grew on me

 

[Dr Crankenstein]

The grey is a product of circumstance, I had some leftover from painting my Motorhome and after walking past it every day to the shop, the idea to use it sort of grew on me

I still like it.

New question: Can I have a closer look at this arrangement? Looks a lot like a CalTrac bar, but I can't tell what's cookin' at the front hanger.

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[zzrodder]

I still like it.

New question: Can I have a closer look at this arrangement? Looks a lot like a CalTrac bar, but I can't tell what's cookin' at the front hanger.



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Good eye Doc. Similar to the Cal Trac bars, from McGaughys. When (or if) the rearend rotates upward during spring wrapup as happens when you get wheel hop, the forward end of the traction bar moves ahead and the "shoe" on the mount tab will contact the front spring mount, limiting spring wrap and forward movement of the bar, thus stopping the hop. Theoretically....
In the real world, the 302 is not likely to induce that kind of antics, especially without slicks or really sticky tires. However, they do look cool

 

[Dr Crankenstein]

Thanks zz. I couldn't say I've seen that design before, but I can now.

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[wendle]

I really like your colour combination.

Inspiration and déjà vu: If you stick around long enough, you might see it again.

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Backwards déjà vu (uv ejad?)

I did the same on my 38 Desoto frame 5 years ago. Was going for a bit of an industrial look, but I've never really been sold on it...

ZZ's looks a lot better, maybe the proportions are different enough that it looks a little more fitting?

 

[zzrodder]

Nice!! I guess great minds think alike....

 

[zzrodder]

Some more parts on, it's a roller

 

[DozerII]

Frame looks great, you can see more detail with the grey.