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12-22-2023, 04:50 PM | #41 |
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Re: Going for a dip 1942 Ford Coupe
I never asked him about what chemicals he uses. He has two tanks, one for stripping paint, undercoat and body filler. The tank is heated. Parts stay in for 4 to 7 days and he pressure washes them upon removal. Second tank is for derusting and stays in depending on amount of rust. He washes parts and then applies a rust preventitive which last for a few months.
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12-22-2023, 05:30 PM | #42 |
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Re: Going for a dip 1942 Ford Coupe
We have a shop manufactured spreader, a porter power and threaded rod. I usually use the threaded rod because it is the least dangerous. If you are just going to replace the spring without removing the rear axle then I suggest the threaded rod. Remove the clamps holding the spring and also shock arms. Drop the axle as far as it will go. Use two c-clamps to hold spring leaves together. Remove center bolt. Insert a length of 5/16thx18 thread, double nutted on one end (tight) and run a nut up the other end to hold spring leaves tight while you remove c-clamps. Holding the double nut with vice grips slowly loosen the other nut and allow spring leaves to separate. After removing threaded rod remove the spring hangers and you should be able to remove main leaf as it does not have much tension on it.
If I am rebuilding a spring, I sandblast the leaves, paint both sides and apply Slip Plate between leaves and reverse the proceedure. There are other ways to remove spring. If you do a search on this site you should find them. |
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12-22-2023, 05:36 PM | #43 |
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Thanks!
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02-01-2024, 03:10 PM | #44 |
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Here are some pictures of using the clamps and threaded rod to remove the leaf springs.
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02-01-2024, 03:49 PM | #45 |
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Making some progress on the chassis, front end and brakes.
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02-01-2024, 04:00 PM | #46 |
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02-01-2024, 04:03 PM | #47 |
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Re: Going for a dip 1942 Ford Coupe
Additional pictures.
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02-01-2024, 04:12 PM | #48 |
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Very good progress!
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02-01-2024, 04:59 PM | #49 |
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I meant to let you know yes this one has a rear seat. Like you I have many other projects, this one I just work on Saturdays. Slow going but enjoying every minute of it.
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02-01-2024, 05:27 PM | #50 |
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The only thing nice about being imperfect is the joy it brings to others.... "Silver rings, your butt! Them's washers!" "We shot our way out of that town for a dollar's worth of steel holes!" - from 'The Wild Bunch' - 1969 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7NReUd2_0u0 |
02-02-2024, 10:05 AM | #51 | |
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02-02-2024, 11:12 AM | #52 |
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Re: Going for a dip 1942 Ford Coupe
Painted and installed new gas tank.
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02-02-2024, 11:49 AM | #53 |
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The only thing nice about being imperfect is the joy it brings to others.... "Silver rings, your butt! Them's washers!" "We shot our way out of that town for a dollar's worth of steel holes!" - from 'The Wild Bunch' - 1969 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7NReUd2_0u0 |
03-21-2024, 03:37 PM | #54 |
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Re: Going for a dip 1942 Ford Coupe
Update: Completed rebuilding transmission using Vanpelt parts and specs.
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03-21-2024, 03:43 PM | #55 |
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Re: Going for a dip 1942 Ford Coupe
Out of curiosity, what gas sending unit are you using with the new tank?
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03-22-2024, 06:37 AM | #56 |
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Re: Going for a dip 1942 Ford Coupe
Right now we are planning to use the original. If it does not work then we'll be looking to a replacement.
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03-22-2024, 09:07 AM | #57 |
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03-22-2024, 10:17 AM | #58 |
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Seth, my experience is the hole for the sender is not large enough for the sender on the Drake tank for an OEM sender.
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03-22-2024, 10:25 AM | #59 |
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03-25-2024, 10:24 AM | #60 |
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Re: Going for a dip 1942 Ford Coupe
Great building photos. Beautiful work too
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