work begins on 39 chevy.

[Dirtyrat]

front sheet metal goin on .I talked to a coulple old timers that have 39s they both told me the front end goes on in reverse put on the hood line it up then line the grille to the hood then the fenders line up to that. so far so good I have about 10 hours in lining the hood and grille still not quite right . had to step away for a while.

Just at quick glance, it appears the hood needs to tip down in front if the grille assembly can move down. the body line looks like it runs uphill on the hood, and the fenders also look low as a result?

Just thinking out loud. Your car looks simply perfect!

 

[harley rider]

Just at quick glance, it appears the hood needs to tip down in front if the grille assembly can move down. the body line looks like it runs uphill on the hood, and the fenders also look low as a result?

Just thinking out loud. Your car looks simply perfect!

thanks. it looks like its up hill because the front is sitting on stands. if you eyeball it with the whole body line and gaps at cowl all even it is real close .fenders are just hanging loose on a few bolts.I'm just getting started.

 

[harley rider]

very nice work looks like you take your time and it shows keep it going.[P

yeh I dont get in a hurry about anything. that is how mistakes are made.

 

[harley rider]

got the front sheet metal nailed down.it was'nt easy, it's not perfect, but these cars were'nt perfect to begin with. I have just a few small loose ends to tie up and we'll be on the street.

 

[LUCKY DEVIL 13]

Hey where did you get the front turn signals?

 

[earthman]

'37,8,9 Chevys had perfect lines in my opinion. Wonderful job on this one HR.
Like to see a video of it out and about now.

 

[harley rider]

Hey where did you get the front turn signals?

they are motorcycle lights easy to find J&P cycle or ebay. there is a lot of cool turn signals for bikes.

 

[harley rider]

'37,8,9 Chevys had perfect lines in my opinion. Wonderful job on this one HR.
Like to see a video of it out and about now.

thanks EM. I'll see what I can do about some video.

 

[bob w]

Excellent job on the Chevy. Looks like a great shop too.

 

[harley rider]

Excellent job on the Chevy. Looks like a great shop too.

Thanks Bob .yeh I finished the shop in september .started working on this car in oct.

 

[Dirtyrat]

I just wanted to say, I hope my earlier comments were not taken the wrong way, you did a fantastic job of lining up all those panels to one another! Great looking build for sure!

 

[harley rider]

I just wanted to say, I hope my earlier comments were not taken the wrong way, you did a fantastic job of lining up all those panels to one another! Great looking build for sure!

Thanks Dirtyrat .no worry not easily offended.

 

[sgtpontiac]

Just plain cool.......

Nice work, got the right stance and the signals were a good idea.....[cl

 

[harley rider]

Nice work, got the right stance and the signals were a good idea.....[cl

thanks sgt. cant take credit for the signal idea it was like that when we got it. I did swap the buckets side to side to put them on the inside. as for the stance I would like to bring down the rear a little, I have a new chissis enginering rear suspension for this car, I will wait till winter to put it and a disc brake, posi rear end I'm putting together in.

 

[harley rider]

a couple pics with the headlights in. what do you think should I leave the small fender grilles chrome or paint them body color?

 

[LUCKY DEVIL 13]

a couple pics with the headlights in. what do you think should I leave the small fender grilles chrome or paint them body color?

I say leave'em chrome they add a nice touch to the front

 

[Dr Crankenstein]

a couple pics with the headlights in. what do you think should I leave the small fender grilles chrome or paint them body color?

I also vote to leave the grilles chrome. I think the trim defines the car and blacking it out takes away from its "personality" so to speak. Of course, that's only my opinion and it's your car.

Maybe look at some pics before you pull the trigger. 400+ here...

http://autohobbypage.com/photo/list/chev/chev39/c39s2.html

 

[Dirtyrat]

I say leave'em chrome they add a nice touch to the front

Agreed, it breaks up that rather wide area of the fender

 

[Sam_Fear]

Chrome. And the turn lights look real good tucked inside like that.

 

[rustybeercan]

a couple pics with the headlights in. what do you think should I leave the small fender grilles chrome or paint them body color?

Don't know how I missed this thread but glad I got caught up! Car looks really cool and I'd leave the small grills chrome. Awesome job and congrats! [cl

Beercan