Going for a dip 1942 Ford Coupe
 

1942 Ford Coupe pics (album) just getting started body off chassis restoration.

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Nice, who did that for you?

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Classic Auto Stripping 135 E. Townsend St. Wauchula FL 33873 w.classicautostripping.com

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https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/attac...p;d=1692388340

https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/attac...p;d=1692388340

Before and after pictures of 1942 Ford Deluxe Coupe

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Wow! What a timesaver. I think of Florida as humid and rather salty around it's coastline. Do you have plans for some kind of primer to hold off the flash rusting? Please keep us posted as you go through the restoration. We love a good build thread!

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Straight to shop coated with DP90. Have more pics coming-thank you!

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I wuz gonna say, if it ain't done by now, it's like sorry, too late.

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Y’all going to acid wash it or etch prime . Looks really nice with no major uglies. Taking our 32 Crapiolet in on Wednesday to get cleaned up , and yes it has some very very juvenile uglies, everywhere.

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DP 90 or DP 40 not sold in california. who can get it ?????

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After the final dip a special seal coating is sprayed on good for 30 days. Once at the shop it was lightly sanded before spraying the DP 90. DP90 DP 40 basically the same product different colors, is readily available here in Florida.

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Pay special attention to where sheet metal is folded around for attachment like where a door skin attaches to the inner frame. I had a 34 sedan delivery Redi-stripped many years ago and after final paint, in places like described, the paint came off months later. There is no way to get the chemicals out of those spaces. Wonderful process for removing rust though.
The body looks REALLY straight if both sides look the same, nice.

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This is not the same process that Redistrip used. I had problems with Redistrip when they were in Tampa. I have had no problems with any of the cars he has done for me.

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Here are some body pictures sprayed with DP 90. I will provide some history on this vehicle in an up coming post. Have a great week.

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https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/attac...2&d=1692632352

https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/attac...7&d=1692632610

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Restoring something to its former glory is an odyssey of nostalgia, where the value lies not in the currency it garners, but the sentimental journey of breathing life into cherished history.

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That was eloquently said. Sums up how I feel about a true restoration.

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My buddy had a car dipped and he took a propane torch to the seams and heated them a bit to boil out the fluid. he did see it bubble out.

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I can't agree with you more. I'd seen the acid migrate as long as five years after paint. I NEVER dip any sheet metal that is folded. NEVER.

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1970 I used a Red Devil on a '30 A coupe; the original dark blue paint looked as if it was faded dull-black. Chipped off like pieces of eggshell, a gleaming body underneath. (obviously Ford didn't primer this one. That Ford paint was cooked to the max.

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Link doesn't work for me - could it be this place:

122 Auto Restoration
122 S 8th Ave
Wauchula FL 33873
www.autorestorationdepot.com

Different name and street address but I doubt a town of ~5000 has more than one such company.

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Auto Restoration Depot, is now known as 122 Auto Restoration
Visitation by appointment please
Doug Towell- Owner and Chief Meat Head

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I was looking to see what part of FL this was; web sight doesn't work; but the street address does.

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Rich, Wachula is about 20 miles north of Sebring International Race complex home of the 12 Hours of Sebring Race. There are two dipping facilities in Wachula. I have used both, but with the sale of the 122 AutoRestoration I moved to the other one. he worked for 122 and was going to purchase the business but it didn't work out so he started his own.

I have never had any issues with the chemicals they use leaching from folded joints. Of course I seal every joint so that may be why. I think it is also the proccess and the chemicals he uses which consists of two tanks.

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Then why are you still there???

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Wow, that looks great!

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Here's some pictures of the 42 before it went to the dip tank.

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https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/attac...4&d=1694185714

https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/attac...6&d=1694185842

https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/attac...8&d=1694185842

https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/attac...7&d=1694185842

https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/attac...0&d=1694186033

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Some history... promise future posts will be more pictures than words...

1942 Ford DeLuxe Coupe’s journey. This vintage gem, a 1942 Ford coupe was generously bestowed to me by my father a decade ago. Detail begins in the bustling streets of Albuquerque, NM, during the early 1960s when my father was captivated by its allure, welcomed the car into his life.
For a time, the Ford coupe was his cherished companion and navigating the roads with style and grace. However, fate took a turn and it found itself nestled on his farm in the charming town of Soperton, Georgia, where it lay in slumber beneath a rustic hay barn for 1/4 of a century.
The Coupe 's next chapter unfolded in the coastal city of Jacksonville, FL, right at our family's home. For two decades, it found refuge under the protective shelter of a carport.
Fast forward to 2018, a year that marked a significant shift in the 42’s life journey. With careful consideration and a touch of destiny, I made the decision to relocate the Ford to the picturesque city of Lakeland, FL, placing it in storage at Tom Roche’s hobby shop. Tom Roche, known as Angledrive on this forum is overseeing this restoration project. With a lifelong passion for restoring antique vehicles, Tom's meticulous approach and extensive knowledge make him an expert, particularly in early Ford motor cars.
The restoration is a labor of love, a collaboration effort between Tom and myself. Tom, the mastermind behind the project, brings his expertise and finesse to the table. Handling the intricate details on Saturdays, I join in providing the sheer muscle power required for the labor-intensive aspects of the restoration. Together we form a dynamic duo, each contributing our unique skills to bring this vintage 42 coupe back to life. It's a journey that will take time, but the results will be worth every ounce of effort.

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Removing engine and transmission.

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Removing gas tank, rear end, etc...

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Body parts that went to the dip tank.

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One heck of a project! Good work. I can relate just a little, helping John on his 42.
Regards,
Chris and Cheryl

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Making some progress.

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Do you know what chemical(s) are used in this stripping process? I assume there is one process for removing paint and another for rust conversion.

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Banjo rebuild

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Banjo rebuild

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additional pictures

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Ford1942Deluxe,
Wow! Very nice work and documentation on your 42 build! Just awesomeness! Thanks for sharing your work.
Regards,
Chris and Cheryl

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Really enjoying watching your progress! Yours is a 42 Deluxe Sedan coupe (rear seat)? I would've liked to blown mine apart and done a total restoration like you are doing but I didn't have the room or honestly the skill level. My 42 was at Chris's (sugarmaker) so long that he may have listed me as a dependent on his income tax. I also have 4 other antique cars and 3 antique tractors that keep me busy along with a wife that balances the checkbook every couple of days. When you replaced the rear spring did you use a spring spreader or a port a power. If would be great if you could describe the procedure as I need to replace my 48's rear spring.