JohnD1956 Posted April 29, 2014 Share Posted April 29, 2014 A lot of hard work, but I think you'll be happy with the results after the re spray Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackofalltrades70 Posted May 11, 2014 Author Share Posted May 11, 2014 Still sanding, but almost finished with the main body of the car. Then I have the rest tosand. Glad the hood is already finished. That thing is huge. Taking my time. Not warm enough to paint yet anyways.Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackofalltrades70 Posted May 31, 2014 Author Share Posted May 31, 2014 I have pretty much sanded my fingerprints off at this point. But, I am almost done sanding. A few more interior parts and then I can move forward. Been putting in a lot of long hours working on this and my 56'. Getting closer to repaint is like seeing the light at the end of the tunnel. Will soon be bringing the 48' convertible home from storage to prepare for the rust repair and see if I can get the engine freed up.Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnD1956 Posted June 1, 2014 Share Posted June 1, 2014 Wet sanding is a lot of work. One reason some of us ( me for example) are not very good at body work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackofalltrades70 Posted July 28, 2014 Author Share Posted July 28, 2014 Waiting for the convertible top mechanism to come back from powdercoating. I finally had enough extra dough to get it done while I was thinking about it. Multi-tasking!Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest buckfarmer Posted August 18, 2014 Share Posted August 18, 2014 Hi, MattI just purchased a 1948 model 76c parts car, and am looking at another 1947 model 56c parts car. Can you tell me how much different the cars are? right now I am assuming the doors and rear fenders are the same? I assume the diference is in the front hood and fenders, is this correct?Thanks, Neil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackofalltrades70 Posted August 18, 2014 Author Share Posted August 18, 2014 NeilThe cowl section back is the same on both series. The frame is different because of the larger displacement engine, thus the fenders and hood had to be longer on the 76 series convertible.How about starting a thread on your car. We love pictures!MattSent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackofalltrades70 Posted September 2, 2014 Author Share Posted September 2, 2014 I've finally settled back down in the garage working on the 47' again. Right after painting last fall, I had a mishap with a cord reel and painted parts hanging from the ceiling:(. I have almost completed all of the rest of the sanding before repainting, so I started the bodywork yesterday on the hood and passenger fender. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackofalltrades70 Posted September 7, 2014 Author Share Posted September 7, 2014 He who has been indecisive has decided to start the engine before repainting the car. Have to rebuild the fuel pump and carb. Then, hotwire the engine to run......Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnD1956 Posted September 8, 2014 Share Posted September 8, 2014 I don't know about the others, but I am anxious to see the video of it coming to life again. Good luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackofalltrades70 Posted November 24, 2014 Author Share Posted November 24, 2014 Well, been working hard, long hours getting the car ready for paint as It is going to bee too cold to keep the garage heated enough to make it happen. Today, I sprayed a couple parts to adjust the gun. Happy with the results and tomorrow in the 60's, so tomorrow afternoon will be spraying the car, I hope!Nice to see a part without orange peel.....Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nahuelsan Posted November 24, 2014 Share Posted November 24, 2014 Hi Matt! Very nice job. Keep going on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackofalltrades70 Posted December 5, 2014 Author Share Posted December 5, 2014 Paint update is in order. Awaiting a new DA polisher to work over the clear coat. Finish is very, very nice. No oranges this time!Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackofalltrades70 Posted December 29, 2014 Author Share Posted December 29, 2014 Cut done for most part. Have some hard to get at areas to work on still. First stage of polish complete and a wash today.So far am very happy with resultsSent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buick5563 Posted December 29, 2014 Share Posted December 29, 2014 Looks great Matt! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old-tank Posted December 29, 2014 Share Posted December 29, 2014 Yes! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buicknutty Posted December 29, 2014 Share Posted December 29, 2014 Look'n good, Matt!Keith 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnD1956 Posted January 1, 2015 Share Posted January 1, 2015 With this great start it's gonna look awesome when done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackofalltrades70 Posted January 1, 2015 Author Share Posted January 1, 2015 Thanks for all the kind words. Getting a car ready for paint is a very hard job. Painting a car is an art! And right now I am an inspired artist and LEARNING from my mistakes. Very expensive way to learn when you don't have a good person to learn from. Working with the newer paints and clears is also another obstacle, from what I hear, but don't have anything to compare to.Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1957buickjim Posted January 1, 2015 Share Posted January 1, 2015 Matt,Just caught up with the posting. WOW!! Really great job on the paint! You are right on the learning curve, but looks like you have mastered that! Can't wait to see it as you complete the car build. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackofalltrades70 Posted January 1, 2015 Author Share Posted January 1, 2015 Todays efforts.......Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackofalltrades70 Posted January 5, 2015 Author Share Posted January 5, 2015 This weekend was pretty uneventful in the garage....... A lot of 1500,2000,2500 grit sanding on the cowl section steering column and dash. My poor fingers are cut and beat to death on the ends. I am almost finished with that part. Maybe another hour. I also worked on the pontoons for the passenger side. Almost ready to polish all of that out. Then I will install those.More pictures later. I'm pooped! Matt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackofalltrades70 Posted January 6, 2015 Author Share Posted January 6, 2015 Dash and steering column. Looking better all the time......still sore!Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnD1956 Posted January 6, 2015 Share Posted January 6, 2015 Hope you don't mind Matt, but I just thought it would be cool to bring back the "Before" picture.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackofalltrades70 Posted May 25, 2015 Author Share Posted May 25, 2015 Took advantage of this weekend to clean up the garage again. I became side-tracked on other projects. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackofalltrades70 Posted September 12, 2015 Author Share Posted September 12, 2015 Been forever since I posted.......i have re-painted all of the spots I burnt through the clear and applied three more coats of clear. I have ordered the new weatherstrip for under the hood and should have it Tuesday. New hydraulic cylinders are being ordered Monday. I have obligated myself to finish as much as possible because the 47' is now registered to attend Allentown 2016. It might not be finished, but will be there under its own power. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buicknutty Posted September 13, 2015 Share Posted September 13, 2015 (edited) Matt, glad to hear from you again! I was wondering how you and the project are doing. I too am registered to Allentown next year, hopefully I will see you there. Keith Edited September 13, 2015 by Buicknutty (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Bruce aka First Born Posted September 13, 2015 Share Posted September 13, 2015 DO NOT be so long again! Registered also. Here's hoping. Ben Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rick60 Posted September 14, 2015 Share Posted September 14, 2015 I went back and looked at the pictures of the car that you started with. AMAZING progress! Keep up the good work! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackofalltrades70 Posted September 19, 2015 Author Share Posted September 19, 2015 Weatherstripping for under hood and bumpers arrived Wednesday. Hydraulic cylinders ordered this afternoon. Still wet sanding and buffing. Starting to look like something! Hopefully will finish the front end and cowl section tomorrow so I can start installing the wiring harness.Anyone have any "under the hood" pictures of the routing of wires on the 47' convertible?Matt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackofalltrades70 Posted September 22, 2015 Author Share Posted September 22, 2015 Here are some new toys going on the car soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackofalltrades70 Posted September 23, 2015 Author Share Posted September 23, 2015 First buff complete. Need to get her outside in some good light. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buicknutty Posted September 24, 2015 Share Posted September 24, 2015 I found that good light was essential to do proper buffing. I did a section that I thought looked right, then in strong sunlight it didn't look so great. Nice to be ale to put more parts back on the body, it makes one feel as though it will be a complete car again soon. Looking good, Matt! Keith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old-tank Posted September 24, 2015 Share Posted September 24, 2015 Great job on a difficult color! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackofalltrades70 Posted September 30, 2015 Author Share Posted September 30, 2015 New hydraulic cylinders in place. Gotta hunt for the spring for my seat mechanism. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnD1956 Posted September 30, 2015 Share Posted September 30, 2015 Nice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackofalltrades70 Posted October 2, 2015 Author Share Posted October 2, 2015 I had an hour or so tonight, so started off by mounting the newly rebuilt carb. Then, I fished the wiring harness through the firewall and wired up everything under the hood. The coil is back in place and through the firewall also.Only one picture 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
47 Super C Posted October 2, 2015 Share Posted October 2, 2015 Looking forward to the day when I'm at your stage of completion ... many years ? from now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackofalltrades70 Posted October 4, 2015 Author Share Posted October 4, 2015 Trying to organize all of the chrome and inventory it. Bbqing at same time and drinking blackberry moonshine. Inventory tomorrow..... 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
retirednow Posted October 5, 2015 Share Posted October 5, 2015 Trying to organize all of the chrome and inventory it. Bbqing at same time and drinking blackberry moonshine. Inventory tomorrow.....Nothing wrong with any of the above Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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