Tuesday, May 30, 2017

SHOP UPDATE: Gettin closer every day!

 Susi and I installed the latches and the passenger door the other day. It is really starting to look like a truck.




 Here is the finished fender after cutting and buffing, should look fine when it is installed.
 I sanded, polished and installed the cowl vent lid
 Susi and I installed the steering column, shifter and E brake the other day.

I primed the rear fenders last night, time to touch up some spots and guide coat them, They are so close. Almost ready for the last run of paint and full assembly. I can't wait!

Friday, May 26, 2017

SHOP UPDATE: Shop projects

 I have been fishing quite a bit lately so the projects are moving a bit slow.

 I got Jim's cowl vent gasket glued in, I will be buffing the lid and installing it tomorrow.

 I finished installing the bed floor and the stainless strips. Now I need to paint the end cap and tailgate latches and I can finish up the rear of the truck.



 Here are a few shots of the underside of the truck while it is still clean and shiney. This truck is a driver so it wont stay this way for long.

 This is the other fender from the dust incident.
All sanded out and ready to buff in the morning, should look just as good as the first one. Really glad I don't have to re paint them.
 I startted making some of the interior panels for Susi's truck. Hope to have all the panels done and ready for the upholstery this fall.



 Finished door panels ready for fabric.




Tuesday, May 16, 2017

SHOP UPDATE: Barn Finds

 Behind that Tin is my Barn Find

 First time they have seen sunshine in 40 years or so

 This is coupe number 1



 This is the partner in crime, coupe number 2


Both cars were from right here in Twin Bridges, Both had been made into pickups back in the day. Pretty cool find.

Monday, May 15, 2017

SHOP UPDATE: Today's adventure


Here is a little tease from this afternoons adventure. I will update after we are finished

SHOP UPDATE: Getting closer on Jim's 36 Ford


 Getting ready to finish the plumbing on the engine and gt this one fired up and running.
 Air ride is finished and functioning. I have a couple small things to finish and I can finish installing the wood in the bed floor.


I spent yesterday cutting and buffing one of the front fenders. Turned out real nice, hope to have the other one done in a day or so.

Thursday, May 4, 2017

SHOP UPDATE: Been doing some small projects around the shop lately.


 Susi and I sprayed the bed liner for Gray's guide rig last Saturday. Turned out so good we are going to have to do our truck soon.
 I painted a replacement door for a Toyota for my friend at the shop down the road.
 I got some practice cutting and buffing, turned out really good. Not sure if I'm ready to do a whole car yet.


Just playing around with the reflection. Kinda cool