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The Exterior Paint Work is Almost Done...
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RAK402 |
10-25-2022 @ 8:32 AM
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Is there anything left of your armrests? If so you might be able to fiberglass them to reinforce them so that they would be useable. I also found that thin CA-the type that flow in through capillary action like Zap, works very well to stiffen the old cardboard. It makes it very hard, almost like cement.
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RAK402 |
10-25-2022 @ 7:11 PM
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Getting closer and closer... New Benton Gray Front Floor Mat installed...
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RAK402 |
11-02-2022 @ 9:32 PM
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The Front Seat welds have been expertly repaired, the seat back upholstered, and the seat installed. Rear Carpets are in, as well as Seat Belts. I will be dealing with the errant Trunk Latch tomorrow (removing the Back Seat and reaching in to try to raise the pawl on the latch with a long screwdriver or pry bar). I am glad the Spare Tire had not been stowed, or this would be impossible. The only other fly in the ointment is that I am not pleased with my own workmanship on the Front Seat Backrest (it is uneven across the top). I will try to work that out later as it is raining hear again and I have to get it finished enough to get it into the garage (and drive it a bit).
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RAK402 |
11-03-2022 @ 8:25 PM
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I need to do some more detail work (correcting the uneven front seat back rest, installing the assist straps and rob cord (which are at Cartouche being re-upholstered), cleaning up the engine compartment and painting the areas of the firewall that the painters couldn't reach), but the car is ready for the road now. I intend to test drive it tomorrow or Saturday.
This message was edited by RAK402 on 11-3-22 @ 8:35 PM
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RAK402 |
11-05-2022 @ 11:00 PM
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On the road again! Took the 1940 Ford out, gassed it up, took my lovely wife on a picnic, then drove it on the freeway a bit (got up to about 60 mph!). It ran well and we had a nice day. The Robe Cord and the Assist Straps have been shipped by Cartouche and should be here this week. Now down to detailing the engine compartment.
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kubes40 |
11-06-2022 @ 5:00 AM
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Thanks for sharing this experience (the entire thread) with us.
Mike "Kube" Kubarth
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RAK402 |
11-06-2022 @ 6:36 AM
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Thank you Mike, to you and all of the people on this forum who answered my questions, and gave me both advice and encouragement.
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trjford8 |
11-06-2022 @ 7:44 AM
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Your story has been a great read and you have put another nice old '40 Ford back on the road. I'm sure you have encouraged others to do the same.
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JayChicago |
11-06-2022 @ 3:37 PM
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My thanks too. Thanks for sharing with us.
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1940 Tom |
11-06-2022 @ 5:17 PM
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Hey Shannon--- Both I, and other members, have followed and contributed to this lengthy (and interesting) thread. Do you think compiling it all, and obtaining some more history of the car, would make for an interesting V8 Times article? Tom
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