RichBad Posted June 8, 2021 Author Share Posted June 8, 2021 (edited) And a few days later it’s almost ready for a topcoat! All masked up and some filler going on. First rub down - Matt’s taken out all the bumps I put in:) A coat of high build and it’s starting to look like it could be a real car again. Another rub down to get all the small lumps and bumps out. In primer, she’s looking great! Edited June 8, 2021 by RichBad (see edit history) 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jari12 Posted June 8, 2021 Share Posted June 8, 2021 I've been waiting for the next post. Good to see your car again. It looks great. I can't wait to see it in color and can only imagine how much anticipation you feel. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichBad Posted June 15, 2021 Author Share Posted June 15, 2021 Drum roll 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichBad Posted June 15, 2021 Author Share Posted June 15, 2021 Matt’s worked his magic… one happy camper! Thanks Matt, done more in a week than I’ve managed in a year;) 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattml430 Posted June 15, 2021 Share Posted June 15, 2021 You’ve been a very patient man Rich I bet you can’t wait to start assembling it. She has flowed out really nice I just checked on it. A little bit of a wet rub tomorrow and she’ll be perfect. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichBad Posted June 16, 2021 Author Share Posted June 16, 2021 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichBad Posted June 19, 2021 Author Share Posted June 19, 2021 Big moment today, the body went back on and this time it’s not coming off. Big thanks to Matt for all his help. Matt picked up the chassis so we could put the body on at his place rather than me trying on my own with an engine crane and stuffing up the paint. Body being lowered in to place, much easier this way! Body’s back on again! 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minibago Posted June 19, 2021 Share Posted June 19, 2021 Just a note to say great job. I think the way that highly skilled enthusiasts help to bring about such outstanding results so far is to be commended. We usually cannot do it all alone. We are very fortunate people. Great job. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattml430 Posted June 19, 2021 Share Posted June 19, 2021 Was an awesome day Rich giving you a hand to get the old girls body back on. She’s going to be a gem. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichBad Posted June 23, 2021 Author Share Posted June 23, 2021 Got two front doors nailed to the frame. Definitely works well doing this after putting the body on the chassis as it’s allowed the gaps to be tweaked to get them nice and even. Also fitted one catch and the rubber stops so I can properly close one door (and it stays closed). They work really well! blue tack worked well to get the catches positioned before drilling the holes. Catch and stop rubbers in place Alignment and gaps have come up pretty good. Set the gaps when closed with some guidance from Bob (about a matchstick) don’t want to damage the lovely paint! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Lawson Posted June 23, 2021 Share Posted June 23, 2021 31 minutes ago, RichBad said: Got two front doors nailed to the frame. Definitely works well doing this after putting the body on the chassis as it’s allowed the gaps to be tweaked to get them nice and even. Also fitted one catch and the rubber stops so I can properly close one door (and it stays closed). They work really well! blue tack worked well to get the catches positioned before drilling the holes. Catch and stop rubbers in place Alignment and gaps have come up pretty good. Set the gaps when closed with some guidance from Bob (about a matchstick) don’t want to damage the lovely paint! Hope the Philip head screws are not staying in the door catches Rich if you need any more slotted screws please let me know and I will send them over 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattml430 Posted June 23, 2021 Share Posted June 23, 2021 Bloody screw police Rich they don’t miss a trick. 😂🤣 Its looking great the doors look to be fitting very nicely. I was thinking once we’ve got the doors all prepped and sanded we might spray the gold on and then fit them back on the body to get the pinstripe spot on. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichBad Posted June 23, 2021 Author Share Posted June 23, 2021 7 hours ago, Ron Lawson said: Hope the Philip head screws are not staying in the door catches Rich if you need any more slotted screws please let me know and I will send them over Don’t worry Ron, only temporary - no Philips heads on this car;). I think I have enough with what you gave me already - thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Lawson Posted June 23, 2021 Share Posted June 23, 2021 1 hour ago, RichBad said: Don’t worry Ron, only temporary - no Philips heads on this car;). I think I have enough with what you gave me already - thanks! Okay mate no worries Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Lawson Posted June 23, 2021 Share Posted June 23, 2021 2 hours ago, Mattml430 said: Bloody screw police Rich they don’t miss a trick. 😂🤣 Its looking great the doors look to be fitting very nicely. I was thinking once we’ve got the doors all prepped and sanded we might spray the gold on and then fit them back on the body to get the pinstripe spot on. Just keeping you on your toes Matt haha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeC5 Posted June 24, 2021 Share Posted June 24, 2021 'Tis a thing of beauty. You're on the home stretch! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichBad Posted June 24, 2021 Author Share Posted June 24, 2021 Another door done - well almost, still need to fit the “anti rattle” strikes (can’t remember the proper name). 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nearchoclatetown Posted June 24, 2021 Share Posted June 24, 2021 On 6/23/2021 at 9:03 AM, Ron Lawson said: Hope the Philip head screws are not staying in the door catches Rich if you need any more slotted screws please let me know and I will send them over Ron, great minds run in the same gutter, I saw them. Car is coming along nicely. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichBad Posted June 25, 2021 Author Share Posted June 25, 2021 9 hours ago, nearchoclatetown said: Ron, great minds run in the same gutter, I saw them. Car is coming along nicely. One for the screw police - I’ve even lined them up;) 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattml430 Posted June 25, 2021 Share Posted June 25, 2021 (edited) Bloody beautiful Rich it will be the best Richards body fast four tourer in Australia The screw police will be very happy with your efforts there. 😂 Edited June 25, 2021 by Mattml430 (see edit history) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aunty norm Posted June 25, 2021 Share Posted June 25, 2021 Don't worry Rich ! I see Ron in a few week times I check if he has a few screw loss or not! But seriously it great to have a great group of fellows with the same interests!!!!!! Look forward to catching up on run! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robert b Posted June 27, 2021 Share Posted June 27, 2021 Good one Matt , what you mean it is the best Holdrich body on an fast four in Australia. Come on I know he has done the best job I have ever have seen ( beats me hands down ) but we have to say the original body makers had some thing to do with it in the beginning or he would never done such a good job , and I must say that it is better than the original . ( had some of them as original un restored ) . ha ha ha 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattml430 Posted June 27, 2021 Share Posted June 27, 2021 3 hours ago, robert b said: Good one Matt , what you mean it is the best Holdrich body on an fast four in Australia. Come on I know he has done the best job I have ever have seen ( beats me hands down ) but we have to say the original body makers had some thing to do with it in the beginning or he would never done such a good job , and I must say that it is better than the original . ( had some of them as original un restored ) . ha ha ha I’ve never seen a timber bodied car as good Bob. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichBad Posted June 27, 2021 Author Share Posted June 27, 2021 3 doors done, one more to go love this curve on the old cars 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Cutler Posted June 27, 2021 Share Posted June 27, 2021 (edited) On 6/25/2021 at 12:17 AM, RichBad said: One for the screw police - I’ve even lined them up;) Seeing that, makes all my anxiety go away...🤣 But this, oh my....😟 Edited June 27, 2021 by Alan Cutler (see edit history) 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichBad Posted June 27, 2021 Author Share Posted June 27, 2021 52 minutes ago, Alan Cutler said: Seeing that, makes all my anxiety go away...🤣 But this, oh my....😟 It was only a temporary fit up 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattml430 Posted June 27, 2021 Share Posted June 27, 2021 I think we have another graduate from the screw police academy Rich. 😂🤣 They’re getting tough on us. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichBad Posted June 29, 2021 Author Share Posted June 29, 2021 4th door done, it’s now a four door again:). Saved the worst till last, this door was harder than the other three together! Back doors have a rubber fitted into cutout in the bottom. Glad I’d seen another car with these as easy to miss and mine didn’t have them before - which would result in the doors bashing the body at the bottom edge. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jari12 Posted June 29, 2021 Share Posted June 29, 2021 It looks great Rich. I've been camping for the last two weeks without any cell service or internet. Just caught up with your progress. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John McEwan Posted June 30, 2021 Share Posted June 30, 2021 Where can I purchase those door rubbers. Do they compress a bit? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichBad Posted June 30, 2021 Author Share Posted June 30, 2021 2 hours ago, John McEwan said: Where can I purchase those door rubbers. Do they compress a bit? I made mine, block of rubber from eBay. I’m pretty sure you can get them from Old Era too though. they compress a bit but not so much that the door bangs on the paint. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichBad Posted July 2, 2021 Author Share Posted July 2, 2021 Doors are ready for final prep and paint now so started fitting more parts. Dash going back in Checking the steering, looks good. Question - should there be a trim piece covering this area (over the dash fitting tabs) or is it just open? Front floor going back in Matt made me some panels for the rear tub (under seat) - and added a swage to give them a bit of strength. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattml430 Posted July 2, 2021 Share Posted July 2, 2021 Looking great Rich it’s really coming together now. soon as we get a sunny day mate I’ll get the bonnet painted for you. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichBad Posted July 4, 2021 Author Share Posted July 4, 2021 Started re-fitting the wiring. Dash light works:) Steering back in. Don’t forget to loosen the steering box to chassis bolts when re-fitting the column to the dash to make sure everything moves freely. Also refitted windscreen. Front floor fitted. Much easier to connect up the wires to the starter switch before re-fitting the floor. Fitting front seat support. Rear floor back in 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattml430 Posted July 4, 2021 Share Posted July 4, 2021 Looks magnificent 👌 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robert b Posted July 4, 2021 Share Posted July 4, 2021 The left side of dash would of had a dealers plate fixed where the two holes are , like Standard Motors [ Sydney ]. Austral Motors [ Brisbane ] etc . bob 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichBad Posted July 4, 2021 Author Share Posted July 4, 2021 29 minutes ago, robert b said: The left side of dash would of had a dealers plate fixed where the two holes are , like Standard Motors [ Sydney ]. Austral Motors [ Brisbane ] etc . bob Thanks Bob. What about at the top where the tabs/screws hold the dash to the wood - does that have a piece of trim over it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian_Greenlaw Posted July 4, 2021 Share Posted July 4, 2021 Absolutely stunning work....just caught up after a stint away and all I can say is wow. Matt, what would we do without you ! ( i'd probably feel less inadequate but thats another storey ! ) 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robert b Posted July 5, 2021 Share Posted July 5, 2021 6 hours ago, RichBad said: Thanks Bob. What about at the top where the tabs/screws hold the dash to the wood - does that have a piece of trim over it? Yes there is trim that goes around that area , going to have find you pics , bob 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattml430 Posted July 5, 2021 Share Posted July 5, 2021 11 hours ago, robert b said: The left side of dash would of had a dealers plate fixed where the two holes are , like Standard Motors [ Sydney ]. Austral Motors [ Brisbane ] etc . bob Who sold dodge’s around Melbourne in 1929-30 Bob I need to put a dealer on my new plaque. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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