Andydodge Posted January 7, 2013 Report Share Posted January 7, 2013 Mart.....if ever I win the lottery or lotto I will send a plane to collect you, whoever you work with and your tools and deliver you around to all our workshops.......lol...........you guys are true craftsmen..........thanks, andyd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thrashingcows Posted January 7, 2013 Report Share Posted January 7, 2013 (edited) Truly you are top notch craftsmen!! The work you are doing is truly humbling to us simple backyard wrenchers. Thank you for taking the time to post up all the info and pics....and your English is great BTW...better then some who were born here... Edited January 7, 2013 by thrashingcows Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
veterantechnic Posted March 3, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 3, 2013 The fenders were sandblasted very correctly without damaging the fenders. Most of the edges must be replaced. Left one: Right one: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
veterantechnic Posted March 3, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 3, 2013 (edited) The body is finally strong enough for removing it from the frame. The frame is in a good shape. There are only a few little spots which must be replaced due the corrosion damage. Edited March 3, 2013 by veterantechnic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
veterantechnic Posted March 3, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 3, 2013 (edited) Before the sandblasting of the body we couldn't fully weld the constructions because otherwise we wouldn't be able to remove the sand from the cavities. That's why we fixed some details with screws before the blasting. Finally we had the oppurtunity to sandblast the body both inside and outside. After disc-brushing the body (for fully removing the sand from the metal) we paint the areas which don't need any work, with dual component paint Standox Wash-Primer, to prevent the metal from starting to rust. We also made a "grill/barbecue" system to turn the body which way we like for easing the work. There was no point of blasting the damaged areas which must be replaced anyway. Edited March 3, 2013 by veterantechnic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plymouthy Adams Posted March 3, 2013 Report Share Posted March 3, 2013 (edited) I am so very impressed with the depth of repair and the detail of the work during the process..this car will be probbly the most solid model on the planet when finished..however...I must state that I would in no manner wish to be on the receiving end of the repair bill...this is the height of the old adage I so love to quote..."pay to play" Edited March 3, 2013 by Plymouthy Adams Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Alshere59 Posted March 3, 2013 Report Share Posted March 3, 2013 Mart.....if ever I win the lottery or lotto I will send a plane to collect you, whoever you work with and your tools and deliver you around to all our workshops.......lol...........you guys are true craftsmen..........thanks, andyd I wish I had a tenth of the talent shown. True craftsman indeed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert Smith Posted March 4, 2013 Report Share Posted March 4, 2013 Beautiful work, some of your before photos remind me of Captain Smith's cabin. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-northern-ireland-13993046 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainGTX Posted March 5, 2013 Report Share Posted March 5, 2013 In Colorado we usually don't have too much of a problem with rust, so seldom see this extent of repair. Truly remarkable work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MacTexas Posted March 5, 2013 Report Share Posted March 5, 2013 Mart Naagel Could you take a picture of what your vice and the stand used to hold it. It looks interesting. Thanks 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*SIR_ELY* Posted March 7, 2013 Report Share Posted March 7, 2013 As stated time and time again, thank you for sharing. A craftsman you are indeed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rollinflatty Posted March 7, 2013 Report Share Posted March 7, 2013 You came to the forum looking for info and you have given us more than you can ever know. I'm going to look for a hammer to fab some of my own work now. Thank you again and I look forward to seeing more pics of your restoration. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diesel Posted March 9, 2013 Report Share Posted March 9, 2013 This is just simply breathe taking. It's amazing. I've never seen such beautiful work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Elder Posted March 9, 2013 Report Share Posted March 9, 2013 You came to the forum looking for info and you have given us more than you can ever know. Thank you again and I look forward to seeing more pics of your restoration. I don't think anyone here can improve on this statement. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
veterantechnic Posted April 2, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 2, 2013 (edited) Some new photos: Edited April 2, 2013 by veterantechnic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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veterantechnic Posted May 5, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 5, 2013 (edited) Thanks to mr. greg g for pictures and comments. So, I can`t find original bulkhead and it is now build up by pictures from a new metal sheet. Edited May 5, 2013 by veterantechnic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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knuckleharley Posted May 5, 2013 Report Share Posted May 5, 2013 Most cars we have restorated have been European cars from the late 30's. This one is a little trickier: That's some really pretty work you are doing. I think I'm more likely to ask you for help than to offer it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knuckleharley Posted May 5, 2013 Report Share Posted May 5, 2013 Fantastic sheet metal work! You guys could probably pay for your whole project just by fabricating and selling those parts. There no companies offering them; you should seriously think about it. I couldn't agree more. I personally have a P-15 that I hope to start rebuilding late this summer that is going to need ALL that. It's not as rusty as my 42 Dodge business coupe,but it's still pretty scary under that shiny paint. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knuckleharley Posted May 5, 2013 Report Share Posted May 5, 2013 (edited) Hello again! Maybe someone can tell us or show us the fixings of the seat on this Plymouth? The problem is that the original mounting is totally rusted away/gone and we don't know exactly how the seat mounts to the floor. If someone has some pictures or drawings/measures of it, we would be really appreciated. Mart Are you sure the P-15 business coupe even had a back seat? I know Club Coupes,like my P-15 did,but most business coupes had a panel that folded down and allowed room for long and bulky items to fit from inside the truck all the way to the back of the drivers seat. Traveling businessmen needed the room in the old days to carry their inventory with them,and that's why they were called Business coupes. Or at least that's the way it is with my 1942 Dodge D-22 Business Coupe. It never had a back seat,just storage area behind the drivers seat. Edited May 5, 2013 by knuckleharley Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knuckleharley Posted May 5, 2013 Report Share Posted May 5, 2013 And we still are looking for a bulkhead for our car. If someone has some information about that, it'd be nice. We also would like to know where we can get the body nuts. These kind of nuts go for example fixing the fenders. It looks like this: Mart,try Restoration Services and Supply ( http://www.restorationspecialties.com/) in Pennsylvania. They specialize in this sort of thing,as well as reproducing trim clips,bumper bolts,and other stuff that drive you nuts trying to find it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Coatney Posted May 5, 2013 Report Share Posted May 5, 2013 Your work is so terrific that I am thinking of sending my car to you for detailing. Expect delievery soon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
veterantechnic Posted May 6, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 6, 2013 Thanks guys for nice words. For producing the detailes for P 15 we did`t make stamp forms. We made the details by measures taken from original as it was possible. So, it will be impossible for us to start mass producing of them. Our priority is to restore single vehicles. Production of sheet metal details needs much better equiped factory than our small workshop has. So, we can talk about next car as restoration project. --Leevi Naagel+372 5669 7085www.veterantehnika.ee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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