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John

Re: 1940 120 Convertible Coupe Restoration

#61

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Got the right front corner cut out. I cut it out in one piece instead of separating the layers like I did on the other side. This way it's all still assembled and I can see how it goes together better. Also laid all the floors in place.

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Posted on: 2015/2/19 15:46

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John

Re: 1940 120 Convertible Coupe Restoration

#62

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Cut more of the left rear fenderwell out, then made a new inner and outer panel and welded them in. I used weld-thru primer between the layers to protect from corrosion.

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Posted on: 2015/2/19 15:54

Project Goldilocks '66 C10 Short Fleet BBW Build
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John

Re: 1940 120 Convertible Coupe Restoration

#63

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The next section down had the mount for the convertible top welded and bolted in place. I'm not sure if the 1/8" thick outer plate is original or not; it was brazed on and bolted. The bolt pattern wasn't square and the brazing looks the same as the other areas that were poorly reworked so it looks like it was added later. It did have tan paint and red oxide primer though, so maybe it was original.

***Does anyone know if the plate is correct or if it was added later?***

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Posted on: 2015/2/19 16:03

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John

Re: 1940 120 Convertible Coupe Restoration

#64

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With the last of the old floors cut out I could test fit the toe board and front floors. Fits pretty good, needs a little tweaking in a couple areas still. Also cut out and made a new section for the convertible top mount in the driver side fenderwell. And cut the last section of fenderwell rust out of the driver side.

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Posted on: 2015/2/24 14:40

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BDC

Re: 1940 120 Convertible Coupe Restoration

#65

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I admire your skills! If you get bored I have some projects for you

Posted on: 2015/2/24 14:55

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John

Re: 1940 120 Convertible Coupe Restoration

#66

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Quote:

BDC wrote:
I admire your skills! If you get bored I have some projects for you

Thanks!!

Posted on: 2015/4/7 15:31

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John

Re: 1940 120 Convertible Coupe Restoration

#67

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I started cutting out the bad metal in the back seat area against the inner fender wells. This section isn't all that bad overall, just a few pinholes here and there. I also cut out the bottom of the dividing panel between the cab area and the trunk so I could get in there to blast better. There was rust between the layers that had to be cut out anyway.

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Posted on: 2015/4/7 15:35

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John

Re: 1940 120 Convertible Coupe Restoration

#68

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With the bottom of the trunk separation panel cut out I was ready to start blasting the body, but the rear half was way too weak to be mounted on the rotisserie like it was. I bought more 1" square tubing and used our tubing roller to make more bracing to keep the body in shape while it's off the frame for blasting.

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Posted on: 2015/4/7 15:36

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John

Re: 1940 120 Convertible Coupe Restoration

#69

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'm about halfway through blasting the body now. Once the weather dries up I'll be able to finish stripping it and shoot epoxy primer.

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Posted on: 2015/4/7 15:39

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John

Re: 1940 120 Convertible Coupe Restoration

#70

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It finally quit raining after three weeks of almost non-stop wet weather. Body is now all stripped and I have most of the lead melted out of the seams. I left the lead in the left top windshield frame corner, and the top of the door jamb/quarter panel for reference. Those two areas aren't just leaded to hide seams, they're built up fairly thick to actually shape the area. I've never used lead as filler before so it will be interesting to learn the process.

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