Going for a dip 1942 Ford Coupe

[Angledrive]

Do you know what chemical(s) are used in this stripping process? I assume there is one process for removing paint and another for rust conversion.

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.

 

[Angledrive]

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.

 

[1942deluxe]

Thanks!

 

[Ford1942Deluxe]

Here are some pictures of using the clamps and threaded rod to remove the leaf springs.

 

[Ford1942Deluxe]

Making some progress on the chassis, front end and brakes.

 

[Ford1942Deluxe]

Shipped off the shocks to have rebuilt by Andy's Shocks in MA.

 

[Ford1942Deluxe]

Additional pictures.

 

[1942deluxe]

Very good progress!

 

[Ford1942Deluxe]

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.

Thanks!

 

[petehoovie]

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.

Thanks!

 

[tetanus]

Pay special attention to where sheet metal is folded around for attachment like where a door skin attaches to the inner frame. I had a 34 sedan delivery Redi-stripped many years ago and after final paint, in places like described, the paint came off months later. There is no way to get the chemicals out of those spaces. Wonderful process for removing rust though.
The body looks REALLY straight if both sides look the same, nice.

My buddy had a car dipped and he took a propane torch and heated the seams until it all bubbled out, and it did bubble out!

 

[Ford1942Deluxe]

Painted and installed new gas tank.

 

[petehoovie]

Painted and installed new gas tank.

 

[Ford1942Deluxe]

Update: Completed rebuilding transmission using Vanpelt parts and specs.

 

[Seth Swoboda]

Out of curiosity, what gas sending unit are you using with the new tank?

 

[Ford1942Deluxe]

Right now we are planning to use the original. If it does not work then we'll be looking to a replacement.

 

[Seth Swoboda]

Right now we are planning to use the original. If it does not work then we'll be looking to a replacement.

I'm interested to know if the holes line up with the OEM sender unit and the new tank flange? Or does one have to drill and tap new holes?

 

[1942deluxe]

Seth, my experience is the hole for the sender is not large enough for the sender on the Drake tank for an OEM sender.

 

[Seth Swoboda]

Seth, my experience is the hole for the sender is not large enough for the sender on the Drake tank for an OEM sender.

I thought there was an issue, I could not remember what it was. Thank you for the information.

 

[matterick]

Great building photos. Beautiful work too