35 3 window barn find

[deuce_roadster]

The original bare metal was bonderized and primed. If the primer you speak of is something non factory, it would most likely be lacquer primer which is like a sponge and needs to be removed. If it is the original primer and is not compromised, I would be tempted to leave it alone, but if you see any spots where there are rust pimples you should leave it alone until you are ready to do all the prep work and take it all off, re etch and prime with a catalyzed primer sealer. I imagine you know the primer sealers are not sandable build primers so on top of that would be your primer surfacer. If you have an F1 ready to paint you know all the drill. These modern catalyzed primers and sealers are really superior to the old lacquer primer products for sealing out moisture.
Happy you found a good one! Good for you.

 

[mercman from oz]

Congratulations. How could you pass up a dream car like this. These 1935 Ford Three Window Coupes are great looking cars.

 

[FlatheadTed]

All primers absorb moister to varying degrees (like Deuce )the old Lacquer primers wet sanded was a recipe for trouble .Epoxy primers are safer and will exsorb much slower .You should strip it of if you want a lasting paint job ,Don't make the mistake of etch priming and leaving it We did one were the Bondo was coming of in sheets looked like they Bondod on the etch .If you etch it should be wet on wet in other words prime on top of the etch within a hour or two .Ted

 

[glennsanders]

Jeff and I want back today to pick up parts I left last time.Looking threw some cabinets found new Ford locking gas cap,35 v8 hood garnish,Rare 35 tool box

 

[glennsanders]

pic of tool box found when want back to pick up the rest of parts