Johan Boltendal Posted January 20, 2011 Author Share Posted January 20, 2011 Have been busy with all kind of small jobs, taking a lot of time, hardly worth picturing, not a lot to see.The current status is visible in a few images attached. Rear fenders on as well as taillligths with indicator bulb inside. Running board rubber took a lot of sweat to get right, all loose parts made after the remaining original mat, had to be fit and glued together. In the endI'm satisfied with the result. Thanks to my Feinn saw and Dremel as well. Interor is also nearing completion as the pictureshows. regards Johan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger Zimmermann Posted January 20, 2011 Share Posted January 20, 2011 It's good looking , Johan! My cars are from another time (fifties) and it seems that it's never ending! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johan Boltendal Posted March 6, 2011 Author Share Posted March 6, 2011 Ongoing status of the '32, making the SS moulds for the top took a lot of time and thinking, I'm very happy with the result. Wheel with beauty rim, hub cap and V-8 emblem, all 6 of them done. Detail of hood chrome and rubber end leaning towards the fit and adjusting of the hood as the next step. Johan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johan Boltendal Posted March 29, 2011 Author Share Posted March 29, 2011 Status of Today, fenders ready to go on in the next day or so, Johan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TexRiv_63 Posted March 30, 2011 Share Posted March 30, 2011 Johan,As usual looking great. Is the radiator shell painted, looks like that in the pics. I thought they were all chromed in 32. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
West Peterson Posted March 30, 2011 Share Posted March 30, 2011 I noticed that, too. Very interesting. I like it. But I'm curious as to the authenticity of it. I'm in no way knocking it, just would like to know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johan Boltendal Posted March 30, 2011 Author Share Posted March 30, 2011 Sharp eye and a legit question. Knowing my aim for Authenticity, I would have been surprised, if this question hadn't come up. '32 shells are made of thin hard metal from new, as it turned out, Most people ever undertaking a restoration of any kind, must feel the need to have the shell chromed as one of the first things to do. This '32 is no exception.The result I suggest, the existing shell on the car so thin, it almost imploded. After finding and buying a second one, a bit better, but also in a condition way less then wished for, after repair and reinforcements being carried out, the chrome plater managed to sand it to destruction.Despite my explicite demand, to only acid copper the shell, this, to get some materal thickness being able to polish the shell and in the meantime not to though the thin metal shell at all. The plater had decided to do otherwise without consulting me, only presented a holed shell. I spare you the details of this conversation. Not wanting to wait for a third shell to be found and chrome plated, this could well take several month's, I decided to paint the first shell, being the only one in a paintable condition after filler and repair. This black shell, could perhaps have been ordered late '32, but it isn't as it should be and this shell is temporarely.As a bonus, I will be able to drive this car this summer, I must add, I kind of like the black shell as well.Johan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MCHinson Posted March 30, 2011 Share Posted March 30, 2011 Johan,Maybe you might want to check out this process:http://forums.aaca.org/f120/chrome-spray-systems-283520.html Possibly a longshot, but might be just the trick for that shell. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johan Boltendal Posted March 30, 2011 Author Share Posted March 30, 2011 Matthew,Thank you for your reply and pointing me towards this spray chrome.Next to chrome plating on the cars headlamps, grille, bumper and a few small items, the difference with spray chrome is too much. I have tried a few parts,for other use, with professional spray chrome, to find out how it stands up,the finish is certainly acceptable, but the quality we get in the Netherlands is too far off. Besides that the chrome paint we get is easier damaged, leaving chips and scratches.Will have to follow the chrome plating road . Thanks again Johan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve9 Posted March 31, 2011 Share Posted March 31, 2011 Incredible car, superior workmanship! Mycket fin, Johan! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TexRiv_63 Posted March 31, 2011 Share Posted March 31, 2011 Despite my explicite demand, to only acid copper the shell, this, to get some materal thickness being able to polish the shell and in the meantime not to though the thin metal shell at all. The plater had decided to do otherwise without consulting me, only presented a holed shell. I spare you the details of this conversationI can just imagine that conversation, I assume a new plater will handle the final one! Actually the black shell looks nice, shows off the emblem and cap nicely. Glad you are close to driving it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johan Boltendal Posted April 7, 2011 Author Share Posted April 7, 2011 Getting closer day by day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johan Boltendal Posted June 5, 2011 Author Share Posted June 5, 2011 Out for the first drive after a long time. Excellent weather, top down, a 30 mile trip, we loved it.Everything functioning, no fluid leaks, quiet as a mouse. We felt, it must have been like it was in '32, when she was delivered to the new owner. Johan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keiser31 Posted June 5, 2011 Share Posted June 5, 2011 All I can say is WOW!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unimogjohn Posted June 6, 2011 Share Posted June 6, 2011 What a superior looking car. You must be a very proud Dad. Great work. Enjoyed the journey with you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TexRiv_63 Posted June 7, 2011 Share Posted June 7, 2011 Johan, that is an amazing car but then I'm prejudiced... Great to see it on the road again! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HarryJ Posted June 8, 2011 Share Posted June 8, 2011 I like the black radiator shell............It could probably have been specified in '32.............Johan you should do some research and find out if painted shells were ordered or available in'32..........I have a "28 Lincoln with a painted shell...............It was original to the car........again you do fantastic work!....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
West Peterson Posted June 8, 2011 Share Posted June 8, 2011 It's the type of car that if the original customer wanted it, he certainly would not have been denied. That argument, though, is certainly fodder for an argument. I like the painted radiator too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest South_paw Posted June 18, 2011 Share Posted June 18, 2011 Johan, Congrats! Well done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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