38Buick 80C Posted September 1 Author Share Posted September 1 5 minutes ago, EmTee said: How is the wood? To be replaced. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
38Buick 80C Posted September 1 Author Share Posted September 1 Here is something I wasn't expecting. The rod for the light switch... Different lengths??? I grabbed one from a different switch figuring I would take the worst one to restore. No the knob isn't epoxied yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dibarlaw Posted September 2 Share Posted September 2 17 hours ago, 38Buick 80C said: I have numerous light switches I've picked up cheap over the years. I grabbed a nicer one for a rebuild/clean up I pulled back the tabs and popped open the case. This what I found. I wonder if this switch worked or if the brass piece came off when I opened the case. I don't think it did. I tightened it so it stays on the block. And cleaned up things I did put a little bit of dielectric grease on. And back together. I found my chromed pieces for the switch at the dash. I hadn't noticed the little chink in the one, I will have to have another one chromed. Just need to replace the plastic knob and this is ready to go. Yes Brian... That was about how mine looked on my 1937 Special. After my cleanup. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
38Buick 80C Posted September 2 Author Share Posted September 2 Something I had meant to do for a while, but I misplaced the u distribution piece. Still needs adjustment and would have liked a thicker rubber washer (will look for it at Hershey). 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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38Buick 80C Posted September 2 Author Share Posted September 2 I decided to tackle the wheel pinstripes. I had tried to have a local vinyl place I know do something to make an easy masking kit for me, but no luck. So I bought some masking tape of size variety. First I used the 3/4" tap using the inside edge of the hub cap indentation to set my inner stipe. The I ran a 1/16 stripe. This one was just a guide to set the others. And then another 1/16. And then inner mask so I could remove the first 1/16 stripe. Then 1/8 stripe and 1/16th twice and then outer mask. And removed the 1/8th and correct 1/16th stripe. Then I simply painted with a small brush. Let it dry and remove the mask. I'm pleased. 4 more to go ... 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmTee Posted September 3 Share Posted September 3 Nice progress! Is that the 'Cable Buffer' behind the fender washer? Where did you get your air cleaner decal? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
38Buick 80C Posted September 3 Author Share Posted September 3 3 hours ago, EmTee said: Nice progress! Is that the 'Cable Buffer' behind the fender washer? Where did you get your air cleaner decal? yes its just a rubber washer I got the air cleaner decal from Bob's. It had to be trimmed however. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
38Buick 80C Posted September 4 Author Share Posted September 4 Passenger side progress. And floor board cut out 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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JohnD1956 Posted September 6 Share Posted September 6 19 hours ago, 38Buick 80C said: That looks great! I would like to learn how they do that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmTee Posted September 6 Share Posted September 6 Wow - nice work on that repair panel! I'll bet having the right tools helps... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
38Buick 80C Posted September 6 Author Share Posted September 6 7 hours ago, EmTee said: Wow - nice work on that repair panel! I'll bet having the right tools helps... Yes I used the right tools: 1 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
38Buick 80C Posted September 6 Author Share Posted September 6 I'm not 100% certain what they used. I believe he may have stamped them but a simple bead roller in the right hands could likely do much of it as well. https://www.eastwood.com/large-36-inch-motorized-bead-roller-and-stand.html?gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjw0Oq2BhCCARIsAA5hubUVcOvVJzuiC7tL_ulbuBYN8wW3_B7OHvTZvis4yNHCUG8Eo0JHIFUaAi_jEALw_wcB&wcid=18669317454&wickedid=629947574041&wickedsource=google&wv=4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
38Buick 80C Posted September 10 Author Share Posted September 10 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
38Buick 80C Posted September 11 Author Share Posted September 11 Finally feel like we are getting somewhere. A long way to go to make it to Concord in 2025... 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmTee Posted September 12 Share Posted September 12 Don't forget the 'manhole' for the master cylinder! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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38Buick 80C Posted September 12 Author Share Posted September 12 1 hour ago, EmTee said: Don't forget the 'manhole' for the master cylinder! yes we have discussed and I gave them a cover for use as a template, thank you for noticing 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
38Buick 80C Posted September 13 Author Share Posted September 13 These are good to go, tube rivets installed 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
38Buick 80C Posted September 20 Author Share Posted September 20 Rockers, yikes!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnD1956 Posted September 20 Share Posted September 20 I am surprised to see the wood. I was under the impression that 38s were all steel? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmTee Posted September 20 Share Posted September 20 The large series still used wood between the body and frame until 1940, I think... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dship Posted September 20 Share Posted September 20 I'd try to carve out the wood and replace it with welded-in square tube steel. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
38Buick 80C Posted September 20 Author Share Posted September 20 7 hours ago, EmTee said: The large series still used wood between the body and frame until 1940, I think... correct 5 hours ago, dship said: I'd try to carve out the wood and replace it with welded-in square tube steel. The wood is not a concern in so far as it is a relatively easy replacement. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
38Buick 80C Posted September 21 Author Share Posted September 21 Some more parts detailing with black in the grooves. These are all repro items. 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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