My next project

[angliadon]

[HOT ROD FRED]

What was the purpose of all that firewall bog? Just to cover the imperfections where the rivets/spot welds are? It doesn't seem to have caused any issues, but best gone methinks

[rattyrod]

Fred ,the reason I converted it to a ute in the first place was because the whole sedan body had 10 mm of filler over the entire body , so I guess it was used to match everything up . The firewall was nice and smooth but full of cracks .

[rattyrod]

Ever had one of those days where most things turn to sh#t , today was mine . Spent the day trying to get the grill and front panels on so they can be put on and off individually not like how they were ,unable to get to half the nuts and bolts . Grill got a quick polish / clean , looks good from a distance but has some surface rust issues so may get a paint

[Chrisso]

Love your work Ratty very nice I like the polished grille looks grouse against the black and besides the little rust spots and blemishes are part of the cars history and story, looks super cool mate

[rattyrod]

Had to make use of Jet while he spent a few minutes at home , the life of a busy 18 year old , besides he wanted a lift to his mates . Bonnet on and passenger door

[Chrisso]

Mate it is coming along and a testament to your skills, what are you going to do with the wheels??

[rattyrod]

Hi Chrisso , don’t know yet but probably paint them as the chrome is pretty well stuffed , just don’t know what color yet, unless I lash out and get them rechromed

[HOT ROD FRED]

Hi Chrisso , don’t know yet but probably paint them as the chrome is pretty well stuffed , just don’t know what color yet, unless I lash out and get them rechromed

Wouldn't spend the money for re-chroming.Get them sandblasted and paint a nice contrasting colour;red for instance

[Chrisso]

Hi Chrisso , don’t know yet but probably paint them as the chrome is pretty well stuffed , just don’t know what color yet, unless I lash out and get them re-chromed

Fred's idea is good one I got mine powder coated and they are just the ticket and it wasn't expensive $40.00 a rim including sandblasting.

[rattyrod]

Front all done , if anyone has some grill surrounds for a 41 chev in their shed next to the bag of rocking horse poo , I would be interested . Unfortunately 79 year old cast trim pieces tend to crumble and break with only the paint holding them together

[Sly Fox]

Looking sweet Ratty, you might have to start thinking about your next, next project because this ones pumping along

[nomadawhat]

Try Jeff Garland at Ray's Yankee Iron in Kyabram 0419 325475. He has a lot of old Chev stuff and bought Col Bradford's stock when he retired.
Cheers, Des

[Chrisso]

Wouldn't think it was the same car Ratty lookin good mate.

[Gojeep]

Looking much improved now.