A few 1929 CCPU questions

[general gow]

What did you use to paint the panel you replaced? it looks like a really close match to the rest of the truck. not too much gloss, either. i like it.

[wrndln]

Vanspeed,
When you removed the left corner panel on your pickup, were there only bolts holding the panel to the back center upper and lower panels or were there spot welds you had to remove? I have a 29 CCPU that I probably wont get to restoring for a year or two (I need to finish my 28 special coupe and 29 phaeton first), but I am curious as to how the panels are put together and how difficult they are to take apart. I will need to pretty much dismantle the rear section do to rust issues.
Rusty Nelson

[Vanspeed]

The upper brace had one spot weld holding it to the cab corner, other than that it was just bolts. I had to unfold the bottom slightly as it is folded over the sub-rail. You also have to remove one screw from the map pocket to the door post wood. The paint I used was mixed for me at a shop. I took the bad panel in and had it scanned. I also bought some regular green to mix in if it was off any. It was an oil based enamel from Sherwin Williams. I hit it with scotchbrite to bring the gloss down. Hope this helps.

[wrndln]

It is nice to know there aren't lots of spot welds down the side. I have had to remove a lot of spot welds on my phaeton and it is a pain grinding each weld out. Thanks for the info. Did you receive my PM about the original panels you have?
Rusty Nelson

[Jim Huseby]

'Wonderful truck. Your rate of progress is remarkable. I hope your influence recharges me.

[Vanspeed]

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Got the title back from the Secretary of State on Wednesday, mailed my form in to run my 29 plate on her and ordered a new wiring harness and all the parts needed to make her road ready (mainly headlights/brake lights) By this time next week, she will be ready for her first maiden voyage. Can't wait.