[logride]

It's base clear, I'm  happy with it and hope to have it all painted within a month, then I can start putting it back together!

I can see that the hood doors and radiator shell will need to be replated.

Thanks again with the tech help and encouraging comments!

Mike

[logride]

Mounted the water heater control below the dash on the passenger side using some left over 1950 Chevy parts. Will also have the fan switch mounted there.

I tested my temp gauge on the inst cluster and it was dead so I saw how to repair it on the hamb and gave it a try. Believe it or not, Success!

Trying to get the body up for paint Monday morning.

[logride]

I started sanding the aluminum taillight stands and planned on painting them but made a detour to my buffing wheel. I think I'll like this look better.

What works best to clear polished aluminum so they don't loose their shine?

Mike

[TFoch]

I started sanding the aluminum taillight stands and planned on painting them but made a detour to my buffing wheel. I think I'll like this look better.

What works best to clear polished aluminum so they don't loose their shine?

Mike

Mike,
I like that look!  I've used a rattle can of clear made for aluminum wheels that worked good.  I can get the brand for you if you want.
Tom

[logride]

Tom

I was thinking a rattle can but I didn't know there was some made for aluminum,  If you had good luck with it I would be interested in the brand if it's not to much trouble.

[TFoch]

It's a DupliColor product.  They make a silver and clear to restore wheels.  I used it on the handle for the stroller I made for my granddaughter.  It was aluminum that I polished and then coated it with the clear.  Try a test piece first to make sure you'll like the results.
Tom

[logride]

Thanks Tom, I'll look for it at the parts store.

[logride]

Hey Tom,

I found the same stuff at napa. I'm going to wait to clear them after I have the body assembled. Just to make sure the stands don't need any more "aiming".

I went to the body shop today and they are making some progress.

[TFoch]

Mike,
It'll be like unwrapping a Christmas present!  Can't wait to see the results.
Tom

[chopper526]

Logride, you gotta be excited. I'm excited just looking at the pictures!

[ghost28]

Very nice.  I wish I was that close on my latest project.

[logride]

I got home today and stopped by to see the coupe. It's still in primer, a few deer hits came into the shop and my job is fill in. But it gives the primer time to fully cure.

I got some repo 34 ford cowl lights off eBay from a guy that wasn't going to use them. $72 with shipping.

Also got 4 Art Deco knobs for the dash.

Gave up on the idea of using the amp gauge.

Going to bring the garnish moldings in to get ceramic coated tomorrow. It kinda looks like chrome but isn't.

[themoose]

logride

Those cowl lights look great and you sure can't beat the price.

Moose

[logride]

The cowl lights won't mount is the stock location unless I modify the mounting brackets but I think it will be ok. I got some swan neck mirrors today and will hold them up to the car at the same time to figure out where they look right.

I knew I would kick myself for not doing this before paint

[cocobolo]

Logride...I just got to this site a few days ago, and somehow I managed to miss the build threads.

Yours is the third one I've gone through today and it's just as inspiring as the first two.  She's going to be a real beauty!