1952 F-6 Build

[Torchie]

The Eye Drs went well. Shots in both eyes but only one is bloody looking.
It's amazing how much better I see after these trearments so back into the shop today.
Pics 1-2. One more final check of fitment before I make a clean cut and start to tack the fender back together. I'm still liking the way that the tire now sits in the fender.
Pic 3. A 1/4 of an inch setback of the hub cap from the outer lip of the wheel opening.

Pics 4-5. Cut-clamp-tack-repeat. Got about 3/4 of the fender tacked. I will finish it up tomorrow and then connect all the dots and start to grind. I am happy with the results so far. Always easier when you can see what you are doing. [ [ [
Thanks for visiting.......
Torchie

 

[Old Iron]

That's the way it should have been from the factory.
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[smallfoot]

Oh yeah! Looks near perfect Torchie![cl

 

[Torchie]

That's the way it should have been from the factory.
[P[P[P

Probably was OI but since I used a different frame and rear end than an F-1 has (which is what the box and fenders are from) the width just wasn't where it needed to be. But it is now.[cl
It's funny how many guys see a pic of my never made before custom truck and swear that their Grandpa had one just like it.
Torchie

 

[Torchie]

Oh yeah! Looks near perfect Torchie![cl

Thanks smallfoot.
All in all a good few hours out in the shop.....[
Torchie

 

[soltz]

Looking good [cl
Glad the eye thing worked out for you [cl

 

[DozerII]

Great progress, really enjoy watching you work[cl

 

[dutch]

[cl mucho better

 

[Torchie]

Finished up the welding on the narrowed and repaired fender today.
Shot a little primer on it to keep away the rust
I may turn to other parts of the project before I tackle the other fender.
Getting warmer here as well so more reasons to be out in the shop.[cl
Pics tell the story.
Thanks for checking up on me.....
Torchie

 

[Old Iron]

That is one fine job!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[gold03]

I'm glad you decided to cut the fenders. Looks great Torchie.[cl

 

[Torchie]

This arrived today.
My birthday present to myself.
Casco perfection spotlight.
Smaller than the much sought after and $$$$$$$ Appleton 112's or 552's but still a pleasing bullet shape to the light housing.This came with 2 mounting brackets and the original instructions. One of the brackets is a pre fit anf one is a universal fill to fit.
From the condition of this spotlight I would say that it has never been used.

Oh. And just so you guys don't think that all I do is sit around...... Started a Kitchen and dinning area remodel today with my wife. Something I said that I would never do again.[S[ddd
Thanks for looking in.......
Torchie

 

[smallfoot]

This is one I got for my birthday present to myself....what do they say about like minds?!?

 

[Torchie]

This is one I got for my birthday present to myself....what do they say about like minds?!?

Nice........[cl [cl

 

[gold03]

Nice you guys.[cl I'm having a number ten... thou shalt not covet.[ddd

 

[smallfoot]

That one is a Unity...

 

[Old Iron]

Those spots are cool.
Torchie, I see how you lost all the weight now [ddd

 

[Torchie]

Those spots are cool.
Torchie, I see how you lost all the weight now [ddd

That about sums in up OI.
I have been some what astray of my diet but now that the weather is getting better and I will be out in the shop more things will get better.[cl
I also ordered a pair of fender skirts today.
The pic shows what they will look like on my rear fenders(If I ever get them looking that nice [ [ [ [ddd.)
Torchie

 

[Torchie]

Just to let you know that I haven't dropped dead.......

Picked up the flooring for the remodel project today and when I got home this was in the shop. Delivered by my dogs favorite UPS driver. (She always leaves them biscuts.[cl ).
1949 Plymouth rear bumper. Not a perfect rechrome. But darn near and at about 25% of the cost of having the one that I have straightened and Chromed.
Also put a quick polish on my spotlight.
It too is what is referred to as "Driver Quality." LOL
Closing in on the remodel as we are done with the ceiling and the walls and will start the flooring this weekend.
Oh. And it's snowing here.........
Thanks for looking in on me........
Torchie

 

[Bamamav]

I'm officially jealous! I so want to find a pair of 49 Plymouth bumpers for my car! [dr Got a line on a set, just got to get back with the guy who told me about them to get the other guy's number.[cl