1938 Chev

JDMCRX · Member

RE: 1938 Chev

Lightspeed Mike · BELLEVILLE, ONT

Made up some rear body mounts and got them welded in. A piece of 16 gauge cut bent and welded. These will go in at the very back where the floor meets the tailpan.

Bolted in and shimmed the body to cut the rest of the floor out.

With all the old out, time to start making new panels. First is the new right side inner wheel tub.

Started with a cardboard template. Traced to a piece of 18 gauge, Bottom edge is rolled under and flatted. Inner raised panel done on bead roller. Top flange bent 90 degrees.

Lightspeed Mike · BELLEVILLE, ONT

Had to stop on the body work for now cause next was the trunk floor. Can't build it till the fuel tank was installed. Can't install tank till it's built.

With some cutting, bending and a whole pile of welding I have a 18 gallon fuel tank out of aluminum. It's about 9.5" X 36" X 13" high. Had to build it this way to accept the fuel pump assembly.

fleet 51 · PORTLAND, ONT

HI MIKE : Your workmanship is still outstanding -- Keep it up and keep the pics coming -- THANKS -- LATER -- DON / Fleet 51

Lightspeed Mike · BELLEVILLE, ONT

Finally got around to plucking the donor driveline out. Pulled a valve cover off and was very pleased to find it spotless inside. The truck had 292,000 KM, so it must of been well maintained. Removed as much wiring harness as I could, under hood, under dash and to the fuel tank. Will start stripping it some time.

Tossed it in the frame, leveled and squared. Tack welded a 2X2 tube to the bottom of the frame to hold the trans up and shim it to location. Started to make engine mounts. I had already made up the block mounts, just a matter of locating the engine and making some tabs to the frame.

Lightspeed Mike · BELLEVILLE, ONT

Got the car together and managed to put 5000 km om it last year. Drove great, a few bugs to work out.
Torn it apart to start painting, got the dash painted and reassembled, very happy with the result.

123pugsy · MARKHAM, ONT

Nice.

Seeker1056 · DOURO, ONT

nice

wuga · PRINCE EDWARD COUNTY, ONT

Wouldn't expect anything less.
Warren

shag766 · FOXBORO, ONT

Looking good Mike, if you need an extra pair of hands for anything don't be shy to ask bud.

Lightspeed Mike · BELLEVILLE, ONT

shag766 wrote:
Looking good Mike, if you need an extra pair of hands for anything don't be shy to ask bud.

Thanks Rick, you're welcome over anytime. Just give me a call or text to make sure I'm home.

Lightspeed Mike · BELLEVILLE, ONT

Doing body work. Fixing front fenders and making some new hood sides.

123pugsy · MARKHAM, ONT

Wowsers, that panel looks friggen great.

Cuddles · PETERBOROUGH, ONT

Just gorgeous !

Iwannagofast · ONTARIO

Unreal workmanship, you're extremely talented.

Lightspeed Mike · BELLEVILLE, ONT

Car all dismantled, sanding, filling, sanding, filling, sanding, filling, sanding, filling etc.

jarvis1 · COBBLE HILL, BC

Most excellent, all round.
I'm liking that dashboard color.

Lightspeed Mike · BELLEVILLE, ONT

My outdoor spray booth finally cooled down enough to shoot some primer, Still not a bodyman.

123pugsy · MARKHAM, ONT

She's coming along nicely Mike.
Keep picking away.

Lightspeed Mike · BELLEVILLE, ONT

I swear that 99 people out of 100 told me not to, but I had to.

Bob T · BRANTFORD, ONT

A good decision and it will look great.

Lightspeed Mike · BELLEVILLE, ONT

I've wanted to chop this car for the past 35 years. Finally getting to it. 2" is the perfect chop IMHO, any more and it really looks chopped.
I braced the body using the door latch and hinge mounts. Measured and laid out the cut lines in tape.
I was fortunate to find another donor roof, a 4 door that was being parted out. I got the roof and 2 rear doors.
Cut out the B pillars and lowered them 2" tacked into place. I could reference the roof to make sure it's in line.
Cut out notches around the rear and side windows. Cut the A pillars, and sail panel. Lift off.

Lightspeed Mike · BELLEVILLE, ONT

I'm using the front half of the donor and the original rear. I only have one seem across the roof to weld this way. Cleaned and painted the inside of both roofs.
Trimmed the A pillars, test fit donor. Really happy with the fit. Using my gantry for the heavy, difficult lifting.
I've sleeved the A and B pillars for better welding and strength.

I sit the rear section on and lined up the rear window. Just a little push and the window lined up perfectly. Relief cut, a few tack welds and I run the body saw under the panel for a nice tight fit up.

Lightspeed Mike · BELLEVILLE, ONT

The back corner of the side window is a challenge to get right. I lucked out. I cut a section out of the 4 door quarter and it fit perfectly, saving a whole pile of cutting, forming and grinding.

Bob T · BRANTFORD, ONT

Excellant