Elpad Posted December 6, 2017 Author Share Posted December 6, 2017 Body man Will probably replace the piece with new metal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cooterbfd Posted December 15, 2017 Share Posted December 15, 2017 If you need any front sheet metal, I have the nose and a Radiator. Posted in For Sale 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elpad Posted December 31, 2017 Author Share Posted December 31, 2017 On 12/14/2017 at 10:41 PM, cooterbfd said: If you need any front sheet metal, I have the nose and a Radiator. Posted in For Sale Thanks for the offer, still waiting for the body man. Front sheet metal is good, rear needs work put replacing some parts from donor car and new rocker panels that I purchased. Also have an extra radiator available 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elpad Posted December 31, 2017 Author Share Posted December 31, 2017 In the meantime I’m using the old door panels and tracing on new backboard 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Neal Einsidler Posted January 17, 2018 Share Posted January 17, 2018 Finally checking in... lookin' good Al! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elpad Posted January 20, 2018 Author Share Posted January 20, 2018 Working on the rear emblem, I straighten it out since it was slightly bent on the bottom. Will plate this one. Lock assembly came from donor car since it already had a key and I never had keys when I got the car. Ignition switch will also be installed from donor. Next will attempt to paint the inserts, at least those are available as reproduction. If anybody needs any parts from the donor just let me know for availability 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elpad Posted January 21, 2018 Author Share Posted January 21, 2018 Blue is on, next red as soon as blue cures 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elpad Posted January 25, 2018 Author Share Posted January 25, 2018 Red is on. Next clear coat and wax 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Elpad Posted February 9, 2018 Author Share Posted February 9, 2018 Metalman is back at it, unfortunately he comes too far between visits! But finding someone with old work artisans skills that will come to your garage and do these Sunday projects is not easy! Carlos is truly a friend.....He said that if the blue 54 Roadmaster took 4 years to build, this one will take about 6...luckily I love this hobby and keeping it alive....with friends like Carlos, I don’t need any foes! 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Elpad Posted February 27, 2018 Author Share Posted February 27, 2018 I thought the grille bottom support crossmember was painted but it turned out to be bright work. Steel wool, elbow grease and chrome polish did the job. I will post pics later of the finish product. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elpad Posted March 24, 2018 Author Share Posted March 24, 2018 Lately nothing to report, I started this project late December 2016 and just realized is March, 2018 so I’m not too far off with the 4 to 6 years prediction. Where does time go you might ask? I believe time is a set period and we are the ones flying through it.... man I’m getting old! Anyways enough with this melancholic ? thinking, you can tell I was answering nature’s call. Time to hit the wrenches ? to proceed with left turns. In a positive note: body man is coming tomorrow! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elpad Posted March 24, 2018 Author Share Posted March 24, 2018 On 2/27/2018 at 6:19 AM, Elpad said: I thought the grille bottom support crossmember was painted but it turned out to be bright work. Steel wool, elbow grease and chrome polish did the job. I will post pics later of the finish product. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elpad Posted March 25, 2018 Author Share Posted March 25, 2018 Today we replaced the inner rocker panels that I ordered a while back. The outer rocker panels will be made from scratch. I don’t like the way the new ones fit 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elpad Posted March 26, 2018 Author Share Posted March 26, 2018 Classic to current Fabrication replacement outer rocker panels do not fit, different width and wrong placement of column openings. We made the inner ones to work. We will be making our own. Just food for thoughts if anybody needs to order from this company Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elpad Posted March 30, 2018 Author Share Posted March 30, 2018 (edited) We are fabricating new outer rockers. in the meantime I’m working on badge detail. I know which one will be installed on Toby once painted. The other currently on evilBay Edited March 30, 2018 by Elpad (see edit history) 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elpad Posted April 3, 2018 Author Share Posted April 3, 2018 New outer rockers, next clean & prime to be installed next Sunday...I hope. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NC-car-guy Posted April 3, 2018 Share Posted April 3, 2018 1 hour ago, Elpad said: New outer rockers, next clean & prime to be installed next Sunday...I hope. looking good Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elpad Posted April 3, 2018 Author Share Posted April 3, 2018 Thanks Matt...all I need now are those NC doors! ...... is it Summer time yet?! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elpad Posted April 9, 2018 Author Share Posted April 9, 2018 Today we started to install the outer rocker driver’side... slowly but surely 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elpad Posted April 15, 2018 Author Share Posted April 15, 2018 Today We switched to the passenger side and started to install the outer rocker... slowly but surely. While deconstructing 68 years old Tin was melted away from door jamb/columns welds 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elpad Posted April 24, 2018 Author Share Posted April 24, 2018 almost done with the rockers,? next will start with doors 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elpad Posted April 28, 2018 Author Share Posted April 28, 2018 (edited) Finally finish rockers both sides. Started with left doors. We are going to fabricate door skin panels from side molding down and door bottoms. Previously repaired with fiberglass and Bondo Edited April 28, 2018 by Elpad (see edit history) 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elpad Posted May 5, 2018 Author Share Posted May 5, 2018 Body work is not finish yet but between jobs, still working on lamps and other odds and ends. Back up lamps are ready to go. Housing and wiring was refurbished, glass lens cleaned and bright Work polished. New hand made gaskets were also installed. The lamp was tested with the original made in the USA #1029 bulb. I bet those Chinese replacements won’t last that long. I noticed that the front turn signal lamps lenses are plastics. Are these originals or were they were glass as the rear? I have new plastic replacements as well but if glass was original, would like to go that route. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dei Posted May 5, 2018 Share Posted May 5, 2018 You might want to use glass ones if you put in LED bulbs. I have heard from various rod guys that those builds generate heat and sometimes melt the plastic lenses. This is second hand info so take it as that as I have no experience concerning this. Otherwise, you are moving along and looking good.? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elpad Posted May 5, 2018 Author Share Posted May 5, 2018 No LED for me, will go original candle power. Don’t even know if LED comes for 6 volts system. Of all the gathered parts from parts car I’m still missing a glass lens so I will look again and will hunt for one if I can’t find it! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilf Sedanet Posted May 6, 2018 Share Posted May 6, 2018 Actually I know a few RHD Buicks from 48, 49 and 50. They were sold to South Africa (those I know) and prolly to other (former) British territories. How are you faring with this project? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elpad Posted May 6, 2018 Author Share Posted May 6, 2018 Coming along, remember the 3 factors to consider in this hobby. Time, space and money ? in any order you may want to use them. today will be working on door bottoms and skin fabrication. I saw the color you painted your parts but not the same shade as the Mopar Turcoise but they are coming out really good 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elpad Posted May 7, 2018 Author Share Posted May 7, 2018 Took all day to do two door frame bottoms. Looks like will doing skins in couple of upcoming weekends. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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