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01-20-2016, 03:30 PM | #1 |
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Doers any one make a repair panel for the bottom of a '40 trunk lid
I was able to find one for the '38 Plymouth I had done several years ago (see picture)... sooo... I'm thinking that finding one for a '40 Ford coupe should be easy! ...wrong!! Sure... you can find complete $1500 lids, but no repair panels?
The lower edge is a compound curve and difficult to home fabricate... Is there such a panel? I've added pics of my trunk lid, the inside is rather mangled with a lot of brazing rod and patches, the outside is missing the fold and the rounded edge on the bottom... included a progress picture... Last edited by white64; 01-20-2016 at 05:03 PM. |
01-20-2016, 05:01 PM | #2 |
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Re: Doers any one make a repair panel for the bottom of a '40 trunk lid
Sadly, the answer is NO.
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01-20-2016, 05:13 PM | #3 |
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Re: Doers any one make a repair panel for the bottom of a '40 trunk lid
bummer... I was hoping (like on the Plymouth)..., there was some obscure supplier that may have made them. That appears to be a major weakness on '40s...
I guess I'll see if I can fix it... the inside shouldn't be too bad, but the rounded curved bottom and the folded lip is definitely going to be a challenge.... the deck lid visually makes the rear of a coupe and the rear of a 40 coupe is what makes the car what it is. Another problem is that I'm don't know how much of the bottom edge may be missing... Can't help it, but as I sand the rear roofline of the car I'm reminded of a woman's waist & hips, dirty old Henry! Last edited by white64; 01-20-2016 at 05:27 PM. |
01-20-2016, 06:17 PM | #4 |
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Re: Doers any one make a repair panel for the bottom of a '40 trunk lid
Carpenter make a Repop trunk lid but it is kind of expensive.
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01-20-2016, 07:46 PM | #5 |
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it costs about $1250 w/o shipping as does Wescott's fiberglass lid...
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01-20-2016, 07:47 PM | #6 |
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A lot of the store bought stuff needs a fair bit of work just to make it work right anyway. |
01-20-2016, 08:10 PM | #7 |
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I want to tell you guys this fellow is a friend of mine, lives just a few miles away, he deserves a HAND, if you had seen what he started with, a rusted out coupe and rusted out sedan to build this 40 coupe, it's unbelievable to me, also the frame work is unbelievable with the T5 trans. Great work Pat. Walt
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01-20-2016, 09:16 PM | #8 |
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Re: Doers any one make a repair panel for the bottom of a '40 trunk lid
IDK if it would work for a patch but I have what I believe is a 42-48 sedan trunk lid. The curve might be close and you could trim to fit the lower skin. I made the lower skins for my panel rear doors by cutting them from some extra front doors and trimming to fit. Just an idea.....
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01-20-2016, 10:51 PM | #9 |
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Thanks Walt!! It's great to hear that kind of encouragement from a long time Ford man and friend! ...I suppose you guys know Walt builds a mean flathead! (I have two of 'em)
The Ford Barn guys have been a huge resource of information and support for this project, Thank you again. |
01-20-2016, 11:02 PM | #10 |
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Hi Pat,
I understand the dilema that you are facing. I would really suggest you take up Rotorwrench's suggestion and look at getting one of the metal shaping guys from either of their sites. Most of the guys would be only too happy to help you out. I would help but unfortunately I am, Down Under and thats a bit far for you. regards oz40 |
01-20-2016, 11:25 PM | #11 |
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I'm not sure how far away Robert is, you can find him on the hamb and send a PM or on this site http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/s...d.php?t=182565 and have him make what you need. Don't seem out of his reach, probably other metal shaping guys near you also. John
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01-21-2016, 12:02 AM | #12 |
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used truck lid? Cut off what you need.
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01-21-2016, 12:08 AM | #13 |
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fordor41 probably has the cheapest quickest solution. Having been to a Ron Covell class where he made a 36 rear fender and skirt with hand tools and a TIG welder indeed shows that anything can be made if you have the know-how. Basically only used a good shrinker-stretcher, English wheel, hammer & dolly, Tig welder to accomplish the task.
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01-21-2016, 07:58 AM | #14 |
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Hi Pat, you are doing a beautiful job on that 40. The fire wall looks cool. Some time you have to bite the bullet. Art.
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01-21-2016, 08:08 AM | #15 |
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How about the door color? I had a 40 with a color just like that, what would you call it and was it an original color? Mine was call t---- pink..................
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01-21-2016, 08:18 AM | #16 |
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Take his class or hire him. He's not far from you.
http://www.proshaper.com/
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I am wanting Walt to build one for me, and maybe two, but with this dang weather coming in, it may just be spring time before I can get my engine(s), and other parts, up to him.
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01-21-2016, 04:10 PM | #19 |
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Re: Doers any one make a repair panel for the bottom of a '40 trunk lid
I think I have a plan: been thinking about it! I'll build the inner support getting the bottom profile as close as I can... then build an outer panel flange about 2 inches wide, bent into an L-shape, then with the trunk mounted using the shrinker slowly bend it to match the curve of the body panel under the lid and weld the contoured "L" to the inner panel. Then fill in what I need on the trunk surface with parts of the fordor's roof panel I still have, the arc is very similar... I'll take pics... even if it turns to disaster!
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