I've also used a needle scaler (requires a substantial air compressor) and an electric oscillating multi-tool with blade scraper. Both methods make far less dust and are less tiring but usually require a final wire brushing to get the residue off. Probably overkill for one fender but worth the investment when doing an entire underbelly.

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Good to know. If I pull the trigger I'll probably live with the seat back as is until the car is fully sorted otherwise. I notice the video in the ad calls it a Super Deluxe,I'll contact the seller about this.

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Shouldn't there be lines stitched into the door panels? I'm not sure what the correct pattern is for a Custom Though. Where might one source the original blue fabric?

That 1948 Packard for about $9000 you sent me looks tempting. It looks like the upholstery is not correct though.

Looking for a driver-quality #2/#3 condition Custom Eight "bathtub" sedan. Engine may be the original 356 or a 9 main bearing, hydraulic lifter engine from a later series. Overdrive, electromatic clutch, and dark paint colour such as black or navy are all desirable.

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I agree on the epoxy paint. As for your undercoating, I would not recommend using the typical rubberized spray on products. They invariably dry out, lift from the painted surface, and crack, trapping moisture and promoting hidden rust, not to mention covering up fasteners and making them hard to remove later. Thick truck bed coatings also have the same issue.

I have seen dynamat-type products used on fenders and wheel houses. They seem to hold together better over time and can be removed in one piece. They need not cover the entire inner surface to be effective. Keep in mind that this would dampen the drumming of the panel, but would muffle sound of the engine itself only moderately.

Good find. It would be interesting to see how a sleeve valve engine would fare built using modern materials and machinery. I once drove a Minerva sleeve valve at a show and it burned oil terribly. As I understand it is difficult to achieve variable valve timing using the sleeve valve system.