Laughing Coyote Posted September 5, 2018 Share Posted September 5, 2018 1 hour ago, frank29u said: For what it's worth, I like the polished X2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BearsFan315 Posted September 25, 2018 Author Share Posted September 25, 2018 (edited) Forgot to post pictures of the finished bracket installed Looks great, and fit was great, line is now secured and will not rattle/vibrate I made a batch of them fro the strips i bought to make mine, so have a few spares If anyone is interested. Granted they would NOT be exact replicas. BUT based on pictures I personally think they will look CORRECT and Serve their purpose WELL !! May need to be adjusted and tuned when you get it to fit correctly !! PM Me if interested, figure just pay for material and shipping, I Will bend and drill them, they will be bare metal and require painting and fitting. Either Aluminum or Steel. oil line bracket installed and secured close up of oil line bracket Edited April 4, 2019 by BearsFan315 fixed pictures (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BearsFan315 Posted October 25, 2018 Author Share Posted October 25, 2018 working on my bumpers i have the one that came with my car it is not straight, and then i recently picked up a nice one from Hershey wondering what was the correct Medallion style or was than more than one used ?? Chrome is what was on there, other is what was on Hershey bumpernote one has pointed tips, other has more rounded tipsSmall MedallionSmall Medalllion TipsSmall Medallion Rear Large medallion is similar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BearsFan315 Posted October 25, 2018 Author Share Posted October 25, 2018 what is the correct end hardware ?? one on the car has the flat cap style:Flat Cap Hardware one from Hershey looks like standard hardware:Hex HardwareHershey Front Hardware Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BearsFan315 Posted October 25, 2018 Author Share Posted October 25, 2018 (edited) what kind of NAILS were used to hold the data plate to the sill ?!? Material Style Length Edited October 25, 2018 by BearsFan315 (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BearsFan315 Posted October 25, 2018 Author Share Posted October 25, 2018 what is the best practice/ method to remove old tags from starter, generator, distributor i bought the new Tag Rivet Set just wondering best way to remove old tags, rivets, and install new ones Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chistech Posted October 26, 2018 Share Posted October 26, 2018 On 10/24/2018 at 9:16 PM, BearsFan315 said: what is the best practice/ method to remove old tags from starter, generator, distributor i bought the new Tag Rivet Set just wondering best way to remove old tags, rivets, and install new ones I use a small set of vise grip and try to grip the head while twisting CC to remove it. If not, a junk wood chisel works by tapping it under the tag right up underneath the head of the drive rivet then pry it up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BearsFan315 Posted January 30, 2019 Author Share Posted January 30, 2019 (edited) OK, Made me a wood template, and now to get a press and start working it into shape... been around the block to many shops and places, no one wants to work on it will be a learning curve and experience for me 1 x 15 x 72 pine shelving from local Lowe's cut to match paper template for front bumper bracket Edited April 4, 2019 by BearsFan315 (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BearsFan315 Posted January 30, 2019 Author Share Posted January 30, 2019 (edited) well bought a new tool this past weekHF 20 Ton Shop Press unpacked and put it all together in a day. Bought the Bolt together version YES I put it on Casters, Rated to support more that the weight of the press !! makes it easier to maneuver it around to work with it, since i have a small garage and the car is in the garage. I decided to design and 3d print me a custom handle for the Release Valve vs fighting with the jack handle. man does it make a difference and a hole lot easier to work !! press boxes as unloaded general parts laid out ready for assembly solid steel cut plates NOT CAST nice heavy duty hard rubber casters rolls nicely on my rough floor and fully supports press custom designed and 3d printed handle for my hydraulic jack, made life so MUCH easier when using the press great alternative to using the jack handle every time. this allows faster mode controlled release of jack. Edited April 4, 2019 by BearsFan315 Fixed Picture Rotation (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BearsFan315 Posted January 30, 2019 Author Share Posted January 30, 2019 (edited) Started learning HOW to use the press and what it does based on where you PRESS.got one side pretty close to what i am working on against my template an hour or so of work and learning left side all shaped to template, notice the CL mark to mark center line of template to match to hole in bracket. right side in desperate need of shaping Edited April 4, 2019 by BearsFan315 Fixed Picture Rotation (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BearsFan315 Posted January 30, 2019 Author Share Posted January 30, 2019 (edited) another hour or two last night on the pressgetting the front bracket closer to net shape bracket fits nicely in the template, equal on both sides bracket fits nicely over and evenly spaced side profile view of the reshaped bracket ready for test fitment Edited April 4, 2019 by BearsFan315 Fixed Picture Rotation (see edit history) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BearsFan315 Posted January 30, 2019 Author Share Posted January 30, 2019 (edited) also messed around with the starting crank, since it had a bend in it two directions...a few before and a few after starter as provided to me with car, notice bend better view showing bend after negotiation with the shop press, nice and straight another view Edited April 4, 2019 by BearsFan315 Fixed Picture Rotation (see edit history) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chistech Posted January 30, 2019 Share Posted January 30, 2019 Nice job Jerry. Now that you have the press, it didn’t take you long to find another job for it. Hey, I need like 6 of those knobs, can you make any more and how much. They would be great on my rotisserie and my press also. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BearsFan315 Posted January 30, 2019 Author Share Posted January 30, 2019 i'll shoot you an email Ted about the knobs i am getting ready to print a batch of them for the guys over on the Garage journal forum so i can get you in that run as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chistech Posted February 2, 2019 Share Posted February 2, 2019 Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BearsFan315 Posted February 3, 2019 Author Share Posted February 3, 2019 (edited) Well spent most of the morning and afternoon working the crossbars. made me a jig to work with and it worked great, could adjust the distance between the two ends to help.got bot the crossbars arc the same. and them matched them up to the bracket. the block stack on the right can be moved closer to make a tighter bend/arc there are screws on the back side that hold them snug in place, worked great for scrap lumber !! front crossbar in press reducing the arc both front crossbars side by side, almost perfectly aligned !! notice the 2 pieces of wood and clamps, they were used to lay the crossbars against to measure and check arc against guide. the front bumper bracket and 2 crossbars all ready to test assembly and fit Edited April 4, 2019 by BearsFan315 fixed picture rotation (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BearsFan315 Posted February 3, 2019 Author Share Posted February 3, 2019 (edited) put it all together or fitment. i am pretty happy with itanyone see anything wrong ??once it is good will have the bracket blasted, primed & painted then the crossbars stripped and chromed. front bumper assembled top down view looking head on, only used center medallion for test fitting, also used OLD hardware close up of the center portion of bracket, crossbars and medallion test fir on the front end, looks and fits great. equal on both sides and clear tires Edited April 4, 2019 by BearsFan315 fixed picture rotation (see edit history) 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frank29u Posted February 3, 2019 Share Posted February 3, 2019 Great looking bumper - nice work! frank Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BearsFan315 Posted February 3, 2019 Author Share Posted February 3, 2019 6 hours ago, frank29u said: Great looking bumper - nice work! frank Thanks, came out a lot better than i thought. was a lot of hard work and tinkering (learning) but in the end got a good looking bumper Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chistech Posted February 3, 2019 Share Posted February 3, 2019 Excellent work Jerry. Now all the guys in your area can go to you to get their bumpers straightened. Remember, doing just as you did is how I got started doing restoration work for others! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BearsFan315 Posted February 20, 2019 Author Share Posted February 20, 2019 On 2/3/2019 at 4:07 PM, chistech said: Excellent work Jerry. Now all the guys in your area can go to you to get their bumpers straightened. Remember, doing just as you did is how I got started doing restoration work for others! Thanks Ted, was tedious Learning Process, but got it done... can now rent out my Press to those in need and pay it off Have to find other tasks/ jobs for the press to do 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BearsFan315 Posted February 21, 2019 Author Share Posted February 21, 2019 Working on my Spare Tire Carrier for my 1929Wondering what the 2 holes in the top of the Carrier are for ??labeled in Pict as Hole 1 and Hole 2Noticed they were in my original carrier, the spare carrier i have on hand has the same holes in same location, but saw one the had Hole 2 in same spot, but hole 1 was on the left left near where the Arm Connects ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BearsFan315 Posted February 21, 2019 Author Share Posted February 21, 2019 (edited) well spent some time going through hundreds of 1929 photos, and seems that many mount the tire to that the joint in the rim is at 12 o'clock this would locate the valve stem at the location to use Hole 2 as a pass through. makes sense, especially is you are using those larger metal style stems.also seen a few where they mount the joint at 7 oclock Edited April 4, 2019 by BearsFan315 Fixed Picture Rotation (see edit history) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chistech Posted February 22, 2019 Share Posted February 22, 2019 Antique car forensics! That’s what we do when we want things right. Great job Jerry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laughing Coyote Posted February 22, 2019 Share Posted February 22, 2019 It looks like the tire would be easier to fill with air in the 2 o'clock position instead of the 7 o'clock. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frank29u Posted February 22, 2019 Share Posted February 22, 2019 I prefer keeping the split in the rim up. Lessens the chance of water getting in when washing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BearsFan315 Posted February 22, 2019 Author Share Posted February 22, 2019 THanks guys, and seems to be the norm for Hole 2 (Valve Stem) especially if you have the larger metal ones still no clue or info on home 1. seems that some have Hole 1 and others do not, even from the same manufacturer !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BearsFan315 Posted March 3, 2019 Author Share Posted March 3, 2019 (edited) spent time today putting on the first coat of BLACK in the grooves on the 19*29 bumpers. tried 2 methods: 1-tape off the grooves and paint the grooves ...takes time and effort to tape, not to mention tape ...looks good and clean as long as you put the tape on straight to follow the grooves 2-slap on the paint in the grooves and wipe clean ...less prep time ...can be messy with black paint for me doing (2) was easier i painted the grooves using a small hobby brush just wide enough to fit the groove. i cleaned and prepped the surface before applying any paint !! once i put on a layer of paint in the grooves i took an old sock, got it damp with paint thinner, and then wrapped it TIGHTLY around a small 2.x block i had in my scrap pile. then wiped from one end of bumper to other end to remove excess paint, then flipped to clean side of sock and did it once more to make sure excess was gone. used a new sock on each bar to make sure i did NOT spread or smear the paint. once i had all the bars done i took a clean rag and wiped each one down to remove any reside. then let dry. i will apply another layer of paint once the first coat dries. now waiting for all my parts 30+ to get primed and painted black !! dropped off with friend at local body shop, since it has been cold & wet here for months, and i can NOT paint in the garage, no room plus car is in there !! once all the parts come back it will be assembly time. painters tape method, tedious to put on all the tape rear crossbars all painted and cleaned up front bar closeup of black paint my custom drag tool, covered this in old sock, drawn tight lightly covered in paint thinner to remove high spots of paint close up of end of crossbar after a few clean swipes, still need to be cleaned, but that comes later Edited April 4, 2019 by BearsFan315 Fixed Picture Rotation (see edit history) 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GARY F Posted March 3, 2019 Share Posted March 3, 2019 Looks great Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BearsFan315 Posted March 12, 2019 Author Share Posted March 12, 2019 (edited) went and picked up the parts i had dropped off at the painteri did all the blastin & preppingalmost time to start putting them on the car !! everything ready to go to assembly another view of the parts close up of the front radiator splash apron custom signal mounting brackets headlamp bar wiper motor and mounting bracket stop tail lamp housings headlamp buckets 1929 wheel dust cover spare tire carrier bumper parts ready for assembly Edited April 4, 2019 by BearsFan315 Fixed Picture Rotation (see edit history) 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith@pde.bio Posted March 19, 2019 Share Posted March 19, 2019 How much material does the 4 door take to do complete interior in yards or meters squared. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BearsFan315 Posted March 19, 2019 Author Share Posted March 19, 2019 personally not sure on that one, maybe Ted could answer that I got the kit from LeBaron Bonney Company Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John_Mereness Posted March 23, 2019 Share Posted March 23, 2019 On 3/19/2019 at 7:55 PM, BearsFan315 said: I got the kit from LeBaron Bonney Company Seems the hot news for the week is their Chapter 7 Bancruptcy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BearsFan315 Posted March 25, 2019 Author Share Posted March 25, 2019 (edited) ok guys got the buckets, rings, and crossbar back from paint going to start working on rebuilding the headlamps. pulled the information from the MPPL, IOC, & Repair Manual. None of them provide detailed information on HOW to put together the headlamp assembly correctly, other that the color of bucket is Black and the Rim is Chrome, and note that the parking light is ABOVE the headlamp.The PO did not have them assembled correctly as I have learned. so I am going on what looks like the proper way to assemble and install. I will first BUILD the headlamp assembly, then once i have both done move onto installing them on the bar I have for assembly: Reflector x2 (Redone by Uvira) Pigtail 3-way x2 (New from TFS) Bucket x2 (stripped, primed, and painted Gloss Black) Clamp x2 (stripped and primed) Bulbs 1110 x2 (High/Low beam) Bulbs #55 x2 (Parking Light) Gaskets/Seals x2 (New Cork Style from TFS) Lens x2 (Have NOS plus originals which are worn -> road blasted) pict is of old Rims x2 (New from TFS) pict is of old fresh aluminization reflectors by Uvira 3 way pigtail for headlamps freshly painted headlamp buckets headlamp rings my bulb assortment, well some of them anyways new cork gasket for headlamp from The Filling Station original headlamp Lens, i have a set of NOS that i will use, this are pretty road blasted Original rings that we re on car, i have a set of New Chrome ones also from The Filling Station Edited April 4, 2019 by BearsFan315 Fixed Picture Rotation (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BearsFan315 Posted March 25, 2019 Author Share Posted March 25, 2019 (edited) Here is my Plan of Action: install the Pigtail into the reflector ...install headlamp socket in center of reflector w/ 2 wires secure w/spring clamp, parking lamp socket above headlamp w/ 1 wire secure w/spring clamp, left hanging is main connector w/ 3 wires install reflector into bucket ...install main connector (left hanging above) into bucket, and secure (bend tab over into place)???which way is up on connector or only goes one way or not relevant ??? ...use tabs and slots to install and secure ...ensure parking lamp is above headlamp !! install clamp ring around bucket and reflector ...ensure hardware is at bottom of assembly and do NOT over tighten???are these one way install or can they be installed either way flip front to back ??? install bulbs into sockets in reflector ...test bulbs to ensure they work and function correctly install seal/gasket ...use notch to align properly install lens ...install with prism side IN and text "TOP" legible from front top outside install rim ...seat and secure rim to bucket ...ensure gasket is seated, lens secure repeat for other headlamp assembly I am not certain on this, due to that mine were not truly assembled when i got it, assume the gasket goes between reflector and lens to seal out moisture ?? could be wrong on the location ?!? Edited March 25, 2019 by BearsFan315 (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BearsFan315 Posted March 27, 2019 Author Share Posted March 27, 2019 (edited) also got my Headlamp Bar back from paint last night !! getting ready for assembly just need validation of assembly of the parts for the actual headlamp noted above Edited March 27, 2019 by BearsFan315 (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BearsFan315 Posted March 27, 2019 Author Share Posted March 27, 2019 (edited) got the carrier back from paint and looking good !! i am happy with the results, now to start assembly and installation on car front side rear side close up of the newly welded on nut after clean up and paint, looks almost factory close up of top rear close up of top front Edited April 4, 2019 by BearsFan315 Fixed Picture Rotation (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BearsFan315 Posted March 27, 2019 Author Share Posted March 27, 2019 (edited) here are a few shots of the buckets as well, they were painted black in the paint batch... Back of headlamp bucket closeup of the mounting and connection inside of the bucket inside closeup Edited April 4, 2019 by BearsFan315 Fixed Picture Rotation (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BearsFan315 Posted March 27, 2019 Author Share Posted March 27, 2019 (edited) got the apron back from paint today as well... nice sharp black !! now to install the chrome strips using my specially created hardware above, then i can install it on the car !! front radiator splash apron with fresh paint closeup left side close up center, i have a NEW center cover tunnel closeup right side another top view Edited April 4, 2019 by BearsFan315 Fixed Picture Rotation (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BearsFan315 Posted March 27, 2019 Author Share Posted March 27, 2019 as part of my restoration I am building 2 tail and stop lamp fixtures 1-will be completely stock configuration and set up, as original as i can get. housing, bulbs, connection, etc... 2-will be the LED conversion I got from TFS, going to use a stock housing that has been gutted for the LED kit, however I will use the standard connection coming into the housing vs hard wiring. this way i can swap back and forth or such if i do a show or what have you. I did a test fit of the LED kit in the housing and made sure everything would work and fit BEFORE tearing it apart, then blasted the housings and sent off to paint. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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