{"id":3770,"date":"2024-03-19T08:29:47","date_gmt":"2024-03-19T12:29:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kgworks.ca\/?p=3770"},"modified":"2024-03-19T08:29:47","modified_gmt":"2024-03-19T12:29:47","slug":"door-progress-and-57-update","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/kgworks.ca\/?p=3770","title":{"rendered":"Door progress and ’57 update"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Left front door finished and back on the car. It went a lot faster and easier with lessons learned from the other front door!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Both door sides need the trim holes filled and there is a small dent on the left door needing attention. I have sanded it down and then coated the bare metal with Rust Converter to be sure any rust left over is turned to primer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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I opted for this setup rather then using the grinder and a flapper wheel. A lot less noise and flying dust this way. With a smaller wheel it worked better for the smaller grinding needed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Ford rims and temporary tires on the ’57 Studebaker project.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The engine has been moved out of storage and soon will be positioned in the car so that new motor mount pads can be fabricated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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In between some small rusted out areas on the fenders need to be fixed. Same problems with front fender rusting that all early cars without inner fenders suffered.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Next: Finish door repairs and put the front bumper back on and see if I like it better with a bumper than without.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Left front door finished and back on the car. It went a lot faster and easier with lessons learned from the other front door! Both door sides need the trim holes filled and there is a small dent on the left door needing attention. I have sanded it down and then coated the bare metal … <\/p>\n

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