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finallyhavea57 · 11-02-2009, 08:24 AM

You definitely have the talent and you picture taking of the project isn't too bad either. Thanks for the update.

Don

J&Jhotrods · 11-02-2009, 04:10 PM

Had to check out the thread. Every one of Roberts' posts has something to learn from. A full rear quarter-WOW. Nice work Robert!!!!

vander55 · 11-03-2009, 08:43 PM

As always , nice job and fun to watch . I am thinking that most people would have to find a new car , thats one rusty wagon.

Ken

56-210sedan · 11-03-2009, 10:46 PM

Robert you attention to detail is awesome, and the way you take your time to illustrate your work just adds to your high skill level

reading your post for me is like reading a good children's book for a big kid

you just do not want to stop reading

The seam you removed the lead from, will you put lead back into them (seams) or will you use some other approach?

hamsman · 11-04-2009, 11:09 AM

Robert, nice work and photos.

Another big plus for me is.........In the rear quarter panel inside photo it shows the metal bracket (one with a hole and the other a U shape gissmo) where the cable for the lift gate goes thru, most folks (like me) never get to see exactly what that looks like except with a flashlight laying on your back or peeking thru small holes. THANKS

Don, aka.....the hamsman

MP&C · 11-04-2009, 01:49 PM

Thanks for the comments guys!

Marty, before removal of the blue paint this car arrived with, there were small imperfections in the paint above all of the leaded seams where I could tell where each one was. Perhaps it was a fluke, perhaps a reaction with etching primer to the lead, who knows. I will likely use marglas or equivalent to build up the area and evercoat 416 to finish.

Don, we do have new retractor cables for the gate, so we plan on doing an "ant farm" view of the installation process while we have the "opening"

55ChevDelray · 11-04-2009, 02:13 PM

Awesome tutorial and photos!!!!

chevman57 · 11-04-2009, 05:02 PM

Robert that is a very good update as usual. I noticed on "two guys garage" the other day that the 66 chevyII that they was working on they cut out the dropped down seams and welded in flat sheet patches to replace the leaded seam areas. What do you think of that idea, coming from a good metal workers standpoint ?
Terry

J&Jhotrods · 11-06-2009, 02:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MP&C

Thanks for the comments guys!

.... I will likely use marglas or equivalent to build up the area and evercoat 416 to finish....

What are your opinions on the use of lead(and the lead-free lead) versus marglas? Pros and cons? Is lead just too nasty to work with anymore? Do you have any opinions on all-metal(type of filler)? The time is coming soon to decide on how to fill in our new rockers(at the b-post) where it was leaded originally.

Chevynut · 11-06-2009, 06:32 PM

Nice work Robert. You're going to replace every square inch of sheetmetal on that car yet, aren't you?

If it was me, I'd put 55 Nomad quarters on it. I think that would be cool. Can't wait to see how you tackle the weld in the middle of the quarter. I know you can do it, but it would scare the crap outta me.

11-02-2009, 08:24 AM	#11
finallyhavea57 Trifive Leaders Club Join Date: Oct 2007 finallyhavea57's Garage Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 6,141 Member #4062	You definitely have the talent and you picture taking of the project isn't too bad either. Thanks for the update. Don __________________

11-02-2009, 04:10 PM	#12
J&Jhotrods Senior Member 1 Gold Star Join Date: Nov 2007 J&Jhotrods's Garage Location: Olathe, Kansas Posts: 1,254 Member #4118	Had to check out the thread. Every one of Roberts' posts has something to learn from. A full rear quarter-WOW. Nice work Robert!!!! __________________ Jay "find it or grind it"

11-03-2009, 08:43 PM	#13
vander55 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 vander55's Garage Location: Robson B.C. Canada Posts: 224 Member #2040	As always , nice job and fun to watch . I am thinking that most people would have to find a new car , thats one rusty wagon. Ken __________________ see my 55 www.picturetrail.com/vander55

11-03-2009, 10:46 PM	#14
56-210sedan Senior Member 4 Gold Stars Join Date: Apr 2007 56-210sedan's Garage Location: Chattaroy, Washington Posts: 4,082 Member #2444	Robert you attention to detail is awesome, and the way you take your time to illustrate your work just adds to your high skill level reading your post for me is like reading a good children's book for a big kid you just do not want to stop reading The seam you removed the lead from, will you put lead back into them (seams) or will you use some other approach? __________________ 55 Belair 2dr Sedan 350/350 loving every minute of it. 56-210 2dr Sedan c4 front/rear suspension, and not sure when the ride will roll. Marty 56-210sedan saccc567.com

11-04-2009, 01:49 PM	#16
MP&C Senior Member 1 Gold Star Join Date: Feb 2007 MP&C's Garage Location: Southern Maryland Posts: 1,879 Member #2090	Thanks for the comments guys! Marty, before removal of the blue paint this car arrived with, there were small imperfections in the paint above all of the leaded seams where I could tell where each one was. Perhaps it was a fluke, perhaps a reaction with etching primer to the lead, who knows. I will likely use marglas or equivalent to build up the area and evercoat 416 to finish. Don, we do have new retractor cables for the gate, so we plan on doing an "ant farm" view of the installation process while we have the "opening" __________________ Robert Photobucket Albums

11-04-2009, 11:09 AM	#15
hamsman Senior Member 1 Silver Star Join Date: Oct 2007 hamsman's Garage Location: So. Cal. USA Posts: 634 Member #4038	Robert, nice work and photos. Another big plus for me is.........In the rear quarter panel inside photo it shows the metal bracket (one with a hole and the other a U shape gissmo) where the cable for the lift gate goes thru, most folks (like me) never get to see exactly what that looks like except with a flashlight laying on your back or peeking thru small holes. THANKS Don, aka.....the hamsman

11-04-2009, 02:13 PM	#17
55ChevDelray Senior Member 1 Silver Star Join Date: Nov 2007 55ChevDelray's Garage Location: Cheyenne, WY Posts: 818 Member #4108	Awesome tutorial and photos!!!! __________________ Brian 1955 210 Delray, work in progress.C4 suspension, LS376/480, 6L90 See my progress here: http://www.picturetrail.com/gallery/...=13&Submit.y=8 2010 Camaro SS LS3/M6 2008 GMC 6.0L MAX, CrewCab 2007 Thunder Mountain Firestone Chopper 1973 Girlfriend

11-04-2009, 05:02 PM	#18
chevman57 Administrator Trifive Leaders Club Join Date: Feb 2006 chevman57's Garage Location: Graham,Texas Posts: 22,147 Member #264	Robert that is a very good update as usual. I noticed on "two guys garage" the other day that the 66 chevyII that they was working on they cut out the dropped down seams and welded in flat sheet patches to replace the leaded seam areas. What do you think of that idea, coming from a good metal workers standpoint ? Terry __________________ http://www.cardomain.com/id/chevman57 Upholstery picture link of work by B & T Trim Shop http://www.bttrimshop.com http://www.trifive.com/forums/album.php?albumid=1177 1957 2dr sedan Bel Air, owned since 1978 1972 Chevelle Malibu, awaiting rebuild,owned since 1979

11-06-2009, 06:32 PM	#20
Chevynut Trifive Leaders Club Join Date: Jan 2007 Chevynut's Garage Location: Fort Collins, CO Posts: 8,027 Member #1769	Nice work Robert. You're going to replace every square inch of sheetmetal on that car yet, aren't you? If it was me, I'd put 55 Nomad quarters on it. I think that would be cool. Can't wait to see how you tackle the weld in the middle of the quarter. I know you can do it, but it would scare the crap outta me. __________________ '56 Chevy Nomad, Ramjet 502, Viper T56, C4 Corvette F&R suspension w/coilovers. See My Nomad Build HERE

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