1934 Dodge Full Body Off Restoration by Ian_Greenlaw

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I've temporarily fitted the fender welt with all the bolts. I'll tack it in place later with glue and then fit the rear fender. I also fitted the door pillar bump stops and the round one as well.

A few more things off the list.

Cheers

Ian

11/6/12

Hi Guys,

Had a good day. After helping paint our sons room ( he's moved out now ) I got to work on the car and fitted the two rear mudguards. Interesting when I go to fit the support bracket, the hole in the chassis is 3/8 and the hole in the bracket is 5/16 so I made a little rubber grommet to fill the hole and I'll finish those on the weekend. Another interesting thing is that the rear mudguards have more bolts holding them in place than the what holds to body to the chassis.

Oh well another job done.

Cheers

Ian

I've used Stainless Steel bolts to hold the guards on and to tie it in I'll probably coat them in the same stuff that was used in the underside of the guards and body. I must admit it was interesting trying to get the fender welt to sit properly.

I was cutting a rivit off a part and it took off across the garage and put a pin hole mark on the paint. Its in the 4th photo but you can't see it. I also did a bolt up on the front windscreen frame hinge too far and nicked the paint ( but this sits behind the rubber and you dont see it ) but I will still touch it up. Apart from that so far so good. I have the front guards to go yet ! The running boards sit pretty well so next job is the fender welt that sits between them and the valance panel. I'll also start on the luggage rack supports and steering column support bracket.

11/12/12

I've attached 2 pictures. You can see the circular pattern on the outer and a hexagonal in the middle. With or without the Dodge wording ( prefer without ).

If you have 4 ( a friend has a 34 Chrysler and is also looking for them ).

Many thanks for looking

Ian

11/16/12

Yesterday was Fender Welt day. I cut and mounted the fender welt to the valance panels and Isat a small piece in between the rear mudguard and valance panel. I still have to make up the pieces for the front and rear of the running boards. Its amazing what you can cut with a scalpel !!

Cheers

Ian

11/19/12

Not much to report but I was able to get the rear luggage rack brackets and rubber grommets in place. I will lift and seal down the track when I get them fully adjusted.

Does anyone know if I need to seal the fuel tank filler neck that screws into the fuel tank, or does it simply just screw in and no type of sealer needed.

Cheers

Ian

11/27/12

Thanks Tony, much appreciated. All I have to do now is find a hole that the painter covered over......should be easy huh !!!

Finished the rea mudguard support brackets and I have actually finished bolting a rear mudguard, valance panel and running board together. I found that by gently jacking up the back of the valance panel I could get the fender welt to sit at the correct position. The only problem is the running board bracket near the rear mudguard is sitting slightly lower than the underside of the running board. Another interesting problem to sort out. Worst case scenario I may have to pack that bit up but I have a closer look later on. I'll start on the other side now I've had practice on this side.

Cheers

Ian

12/24/12

Can't do much on that car at the moment as probably a lot of us have family commitments and also the temperature goes through highs and lows. Yesterday it reached 42 degrees in the shade at my place and today is about 22 at the moment !!

I've cut out the fenderwelt that goes between the running board and the front fender ( mudguard ). All I have to do now is the tricky one that attached to the radiator surround and then I can mount the two front fenders

TO ALL OUR FRIENDS IN AUSTRALIA AND OVERSEAS PLEASE HAVE A SAFE CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR

Ian

12/29/12

I finished the fender welt that goes between the radiator cowl and the front fender. Interesting thing is that there are small and large holes in the front cowl. All I can assume is that the welt was anchored woth the small holes ( via a rivet or small counter sunk metal thread between the two layers of the welt ) and the front of the fender was bolted in place with the large holes. It all seems to fit up so I just have to put the welt in place then I'm ready to fit the front guard. I also cut the piece of flooring from a sheet of ply. It fits so I'll crawl under the car and mark the screw holes and the fit the wooden front seat supports. My daughters also tested out the legroom in the back of the car ( probably the last time they'll want to sit in it !!! ).

Ian

12/31/12

Last bit of progress before the new year comes in.

I finished the first piece of flooring. Drilled all the holes and rechecked it bolts into place. Fitted the front seat supports and sanded. I'm tossing up what to coat it in. I'll paint the underside in a marine black paint and I'll probably paint to top in a clear as I like the look of the ply. I have to fit the felt that goes between the floor board and the metal frame after its painted.

To all my Dodge friends in Australia and Overseas I hope you have a safe New Years Eve and Happy New Year to you all !!

Cheers

Ian, Gabrielle, Michael, Lauren and Kira