1939 Plymouth Coupe P8

[1952B3b23]

Thanks a lot

 

[dutch]

that looks really good! Could you give some more info on the Naval jelly? I don`t think I`ve ever heard of that stuff.... I wonder if it`s available in europe.... [S

 

[1952B3b23]

Thanks. I really don't know to much about the naval jelly except for the fact that it works pretty well. Here's a link to the stuff i use,

http://www.loctiteproducts.com/p/s_trmt_naval/overview/Loctite-Naval-Jelly-Rust-Dissolver.htm

-Chris

 

[dutch]

thanks, I should be able to get that overhere...
How do you clean parts before paint?

 

[1952B3b23]

I usually sand with 80 grit on a soft pad sander and then 120 grit. Then clean the surface really well with lacquer thinner and apply a couple coats of a good filler primer. They also make a solution that auto body shops use to wipe down the surfaces before painting. I'm not sure what it's called but my neighbor owns a body shop and he gave me some and called it "paint prep".

-Chris

 

[forbigpicture]

I usually sand with 80 grit on a soft pad sander and then 120 grit. Then clean the surface really well with lacquer thinner and apply a couple coats of a good filler primer. They also make a solution that auto body shops use to wipe down the surfaces before painting. I'm not sure what it's called but my neighbor owns a body shop and he gave me some and called it "paint prep".

-Chris

"paint prep" .....that probably would be a wax and grease remover.....
different manufactures have different names for it......

 

[forbigpicture]

Oh and if you use the blue shop towels, they do not leave a lint or dust
behind.....just make sure you use several when wiping down what ever it is
you're painting.....use a couple to apply and a couple dry one's to wipe off


wax on wax off.............................

 

[Old Iron]

Prep All
I use this to clean my aluminum before welding it too.

 

[dutch]

so, no real special treatment needed after the jelly then...
ohwell, paint is overrated anyway

 

[DJ3100]

Nice repairs. Sometimes it seems never-ending, doesn't it?

 

[1952B3b23]

Nice repairs. Sometimes it seems never-ending, doesn't it?

Thanks. It sure does. The car has quite a few more areas that need metal work but all i can do is keep pushing. It's like eating a big steak, got to take it one bite at a time. Although sometimes not as enjoyable lol

 

[1952B3b23]

I got some time to do a bit more patch work on the car. The last time i posted i had recreated the rotted out bottom half of the trunk support bracket (post #119). Not only was the bracket rotted out but a bit of the trunk floor underneath it and a bit of the inner fender well needed replacing. So those are the parts that i tackled next, see pics below for completed repair. I also put the trunk support bracket in place with clamps to see how it fit with the new piece of floor i made and it turned out well. Then i was able to shape a small patch piece for a rear section of the inner fender well (last four pics).


-Chris

 

[1952B3b23]

I've been chipping away on my drivers side front fender for awhile now. The bottom of the fender where it meets the running board was pretty toasted from the years of abuse. Its a perfect place for dirt and moisture to collect and rot out the steel. I decided to remake the entire lower area (near running board) and the portion that has the three hole flange which holds the fender to the cowl. I will let the pictures speak for themselves instead of my rambling. The first few pics are of the individual pieces that replaced the old rotted ones. Next on the list is patching up the headlight bucket.

Thanks for looking,

-Chris

 

[1952B3b23]

This is a continuation from the post above. Here are some before pics of the drivers side fender. Its shows some of the problem areas.

-Chris

 

[Torchie]

Great job on the flange. I should have had you come and do mine.
Torchie

 

[DJ3100]

That's some really nice work!

 

[Torchie]

What gauge sheet metal are you using for your repairs?
Torchie

 

[dutch]

Nice!

 

[1952B3b23]

Thanks guys!

Torchie:

Im using 19 ga which is what the fender is originally made of. It's important to match the patch panel gauge to the gauge of the original piece. The headlight bucket patch will be done in 18 ga.

If you weren't so far away i'd be more than happy to come and give you a hand. I've been following your build on The Custom Car Chronicle and i'm really loving it.

-Chris

 

[Torchie]

Thanks guys!

Torchie:

Im using 19 ga which is what the fender is originally made of. It's important to match the patch panel gauge to the gauge of the original piece. The headlight bucket patch will be done in 18 ga.

If you weren't so far away i'd be more than happy to come and give you a hand. I've been following your build on The Custom Car Chronicle and i'm really loving it.

-Chris

19 gauge. I didn't even know that they made it......
I used 16 on my flange as it was very heavy originally and also that's what I had on hand.
Picked up some 18 and 20 gauge to use on the fender repair it's self. After working with the 16 the 20 feels like tin foil.[ddd
Torchie