More Rust Repair!!!!!

Discussion in 'Color is everything!' started by JOE RIV 1, Dec 3, 2009.

  1. JOE RIV 1

    JOE RIV 1 Well-Known Member

    Well back in the garage today.Finished the wheel tub lip,primed it and starting to fit the patch pannel.
     

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  2. JOE RIV 1

    JOE RIV 1 Well-Known Member

    These picts show the lower part of the patch pannel that is to short :rant: I added a extra strip and bent the lip to form to the trunk drop.MORE CUT AND FIT.Thanks for looking. RIV
     

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  3. BillMah52

    BillMah52 Well-Known Member

    You are doing great Joe. Keep the progress going.
    Great job at cut and fit. The gaps look nice and tight.:TU:
     
  4. william.ali.kay

    william.ali.kay Needs more cowbell!

    Very inspiring. Please continue to post pics of your progress.
     
  5. cpk 71

    cpk 71 im just a number

    enough of the cutting and fitting you done yet?:Do No: :TU: Hey joe where you at can i come take a look?
     
  6. JOE RIV 1

    JOE RIV 1 Well-Known Member

    Thanks guys! Chris cut and fit sucks don't it ? I live in plainfield your welcome any time.I grew up in berwyn 37th & east, 1800 maple.Have some more fitting then weld it up all metal work is done. Thanks All for the kind words! RIV
     
  7. JOE RIV 1

    JOE RIV 1 Well-Known Member

    Some more tacks(a trillizon more) and thats a RAP !!!! :beer
     

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  8. BillMah52

    BillMah52 Well-Known Member

    Quajillion spot welds!!!
    Beer
    Grind-grind-grind-grind-grind.
    Beer
    Sand-sand-sand-sand-sand.
    Beer
    A little fill here -A little fill there.
    Beer
    Grind-grind-grind-grind.
    Beer
    Polish-polish-polish
    Nap!
    Tomorrow's another day.:sleep:
     
  9. BillMah52

    BillMah52 Well-Known Member

    Joe,
    Shoot a few when you finish the welds and grinding. You're doing a fine job.:TU:
     
  10. cpk 71

    cpk 71 im just a number

    nice joe i'm jelous every garage i have access to is filled with cars i can't or won't move. This winter stuff sucks but spring and summer will be real busy:laugh:
     
  11. JOE RIV 1

    JOE RIV 1 Well-Known Member

    ALL WELDED UP THANKS ALL FOR LOOKING !!!:beers2: :beers2:
     

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  12. JOE RIV 1

    JOE RIV 1 Well-Known Member

    been a long time!!!!! but its done!!
     

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  13. DeanTX

    DeanTX Silver Level contributor

    Gonna be a nice looking convertible when finished.
     
  14. JOE RIV 1

    JOE RIV 1 Well-Known Member

    some more!!!
     

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  15. JOE RIV 1

    JOE RIV 1 Well-Known Member

    A few more not in order!
     

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  16. JOE RIV 1

    JOE RIV 1 Well-Known Member

    AND the final product! I gave the car to my wife for her birthday so she can feel the passion i feel for cars.I CANT FORGET MY BUDDY IN CRIME MY DOG BRUNO! He was with me from the start (not when i painted) Thanks all for looking and the motivation over the years!
     

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  17. PatricksBuick

    PatricksBuick PatrickBuick

    That looks awesome!
     
  18. Kaule

    Kaule Gold Level Contributor

    Thank you :TU:
    Very nice car

    That give me a little hope for my own project
     
  19. JOE RIV 1

    JOE RIV 1 Well-Known Member

    thanks!:beer:beer
     

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