dodge59 Posted January 3, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 3, 2015 Thanks guys ! I'm getting to be a pro at door panel restoration now. not bad for the first time around . lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fstfish66 Posted January 6, 2015 Report Share Posted January 6, 2015 they look great i have a pair like that in need,,,,,what did you use for the chrome trim around the bottom ?? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dodge59 Posted January 6, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 6, 2015 fstfish Thanks ! that is the stock chrome metal moulding that is on the armrests. they have bend over tabs on the backside. I have heard from others that some models did not come with that moulding. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dodge59 Posted January 7, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 7, 2015 progress : finished up recovering both front seat side panels with same material as the seats. they came out real nice ! ok........ moving on to something else . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dodge59 Posted January 13, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 13, 2015 progress: this week I'm straightening all the dings and dents in both stainless steel rocker mouldings. very time comsuming ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dodge59 Posted January 16, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 16, 2015 (edited) passengerside rocker moulding straightened . I have quite a few hours in this one rocker mouldings . lots of dents . these pics show where the dents were and after metall filing the dents out . tapped all the dents out.......... then metal filed to perfection . then started sanding with #80 grit and work my way up thru to 1500 grit wet sand paper. They"ll look better than brand new , when I'm done. john Edited January 16, 2015 by dodge59 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fstfish66 Posted January 16, 2015 Report Share Posted January 16, 2015 geez you need a hobby,,,,u have way to much free time,,lol 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dodge59 Posted January 19, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 19, 2015 (edited) finished off the pass side rocker moulding .. onto the other side next. installed the window cat whiskers . Edited January 19, 2015 by dodge59 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mopar Posted January 20, 2015 Report Share Posted January 20, 2015 looking real good, 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Niel Hoback Posted January 20, 2015 Report Share Posted January 20, 2015 That is some excellent work! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timkingsbury Posted January 20, 2015 Report Share Posted January 20, 2015 I'm going to start a thread on my restoration project on this site .......... weather is finally warming up here in wisconsin...... sooooooo I'm going to start my restoration on my 1954 doge royal 500 convertible Pacecar. I've gathering all kinds of nos items all winter for the 54 dodge . so it's time to get going on it.. hope to have it all done by late fall 2014 here is alittle history on the pacecar. bought it last fall 2013 familly owned all it's life owner owned a dodge dealership back 1954 that's when he purchased the 54 dodge when he passed on ... it was given to his daughter and she drove it for a short period of time thru college then was parked for 40 year. california black plate dodge all it's life here is what I will be restoring . see pics. john that is an awesome car.. did you see the one sold Saturday on tv /Barrett Jackson ? I listed it up on the other forum http://p15-d24.com/topic/37856-1954-dodge-royal-indianapolis-500-pace-car-convertible-sold/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dodge59 Posted January 20, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 20, 2015 timkingsbury Yes ... I did see the pacecar on 2015 barret jackson auction.. very nice car ! who ever bought it , got a really nice car for a great price. if you were having a professional restoration shop restore it .... you would have more than $55K into it. . $$$$$ Big bucks !! very rare convertible to boot. as time goes by and the economy gets better, collectior car values will climb some. also , It all depends who is watching the auction at that time. I think all the billionaires investors are still buying most of the rare collector cars still. The average "JOE" still hasn't that kind of play money laying around right now. imo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dodge59 Posted January 20, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 20, 2015 Thanks guys for the compliments ! can't wait till this summer to show her off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merle Coggins Posted January 20, 2015 Report Share Posted January 20, 2015 Thanks guys for the compliments ! can't wait till this summer to show her off. Let us know when and where you'll be showing it. Hopefully I can get there to see it for myself. Merle 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Coatney Posted January 20, 2015 Report Share Posted January 20, 2015 How about showing it at the Indy 500 on Memorial day. I am sure they would let you make a lap. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dodge59 Posted January 25, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 25, 2015 I finished the other rocker chrome moulding drv side this week.. whole lot of hours in both mouldings.. 2 weeks worth . metal finishings all the dents, dings and creases takes alot of time . since these rocker mouldings are not available for the short wheel base dodge anywhere (" be leave me I tried searching ") I had to repair what I had and I saved a bunch of $$$ doing it my self to boot . They look real nice ! OK .... what's next on the agenda ! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dodge59 Posted January 27, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 27, 2015 (edited) progress update : Here is what I tackled today. both door vent window glass rubber seals installed . nice ! I'm going to be running out of things to work on soon , on the dodge . lol I have the spare tire ring and cover yet to do .. has a bunch of dents to remove and then paint come spring . and most of all all .... the interior parts all have to be installed yet come spring. then She is done ! cruise time ! show her off ! Edited January 27, 2015 by dodge59 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mopar Posted January 28, 2015 Report Share Posted January 28, 2015 Looking great. If you get bored you can come to Duluth and help me with mine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pflaming Posted January 28, 2015 Report Share Posted January 28, 2015 when you take that vert to a show, make a big box out of lexan, put it over the car and make a sign ""Plymouth Under Glass". Been watching, very impressive work. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merle Coggins Posted January 28, 2015 Report Share Posted January 28, 2015 when you take that vert to a show, make a big box out of lexan, put it over the car and make a sign ""Plymouth Under Glass". Been watching, very impressive work. That would really confuse people, Paul, since it's a Dodge. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pflaming Posted January 28, 2015 Report Share Posted January 28, 2015 These 'senior moments' are turning into 'senior ________', I don't remember that either. But I do know a good looking car when I see one. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dodge59 Posted January 29, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 29, 2015 (edited) one more item to fix. Heater fresh air box. apparently someone put there hand thru it leaning on it. Edited January 29, 2015 by dodge59 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dodge59 Posted January 30, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 30, 2015 update on the heater fresh air box. used fiberglass matting and resin to close the hole up .. then lite coat glass filler . it's ready for primer now .. turned out real nice !! this oem item is hard to find also. I'll have to wait till spring to prime it. toooooooo cold now. I'll probally finish paint it a flat or semi black . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dodge59 Posted February 21, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 21, 2015 I'm getting anxious about getting out in the garage and finishing up on my 1954 dodge pace car . weather will be breaking here soon. I hope! meanwhile just taking care of some piddly thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dodge59 Posted March 9, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 9, 2015 Finally .. the warm weather has finally come .. 50's today.. I'm back at the 500 again. installed the vinyl overlay onto the rear floor seat hump... seat sits on top of this raised area . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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