'64 Fury Pro-Touring

[carnalsupply]

Wow bob, the car is coming along nice! I remember the first time my dad and I came and helped you with the shop, you were just working on the firewall now look at it!

Hey Josh,

Great to hear from you; hope you and the family are doing well.

It's stunning to me to think I'm finally at the point where I'm doing bodywork, I never thought this day would come!

I'm almost always in the shop on weekends; you ought to stop by.

TTYL

 

[conv67bdere]

Went to the shop tonight and spent about 3 hours adding filler to the quarter panel and sanding it back of, blocking it as I went, so while I might be on your heels I'm definitely falling behind cuz I'm WAY slow at this bodywork stuff.

Hey Bob - slow and steady wins the race . . . I'm new to the bodywork too, but I'm not "quite" there yet . . . soon, hopefully.

Great news and the car is really coming along nicely - so what, take your time and make it right ! The end results will make it all worth it ! !

Thanks for the update - looking GREAT ! !

 

[68GTX440]

Hey Josh,

Great to hear from you; hope you and the family are doing well.

It's stunning to me to think I'm finally at the point where I'm doing bodywork, I never thought this day would come!

I'm almost always in the shop on weekends; you ought to stop by.

TTYL

Hey bob, yeah we're all doing fine, still trying to get use to having the old man around though. Yeah I can't wait to see you building her back up! sure I'll give you a call before stopping by next time I get a chance!

Take care.

 

[malex]

Went to the shop tonight and spent about 3 hours adding filler to the quarter panel and sanding it back of, blocking it as I went, so while I might be on your heels I'm definitely falling behind cuz I'm WAY slow at this bodywork stuff.

BTW - your car is looking AWESOME!

Thanks Bob, my project is coming along. Blocking is now done and 1 more day of 400 wet sand and it can all come apart and go back on the rotisserie for paint.

 

[Propwash]

Dang Bob, as usual, work is looking great!

 

[Budnicks]

Great work

keep it up

 

[carnalsupply]

Holy crap, having never done any body work before I had NO idea what a workout it is; I haven't worked my arms and shoulders this hard in ages!

I have been putting on filler and sanding it off, one layer then another, and while I'm anything but an expert I do feel like I'm getting a feel for it and the filler work on the driver side quarter should be finished tomorrow. After that there's the high build primer and blocking but I'm figuring on getting the filler work on the quarters (both sides) completed before even considering that step.

One thing I'll be doing differently on the passenger side: taking FAR more time on metal finishing the panel before the first drop of filler goes on. The filler on the drivers side is still nice and thin but the quarter was just SO wonky it's been quite a bit of effort for a complete novice to get to this point.

I'll get a finished shot or two tomorrow but for now here's a shot with the last dabs of filler covering some pinholes and minor low spots:

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[carnalsupply]

Spent another day at the shop putting on filler and taking it off, but believe it or not I think I actually finished the filler on the driver side. On to the passenger side!

Here's a shot of the finished (less priming and blocking) driver side:

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[malex]

Good job Bob! Those are pretty long quarter panels.

 

[747mopar]

Only the long block will tell, If your new at it I'll give you a little tip that will help you hone your skills (I'm not any good at it myself). If you bought grey primer than buy a little cheap black primer and mix it thin so it goes further and dries faster, after you get your grey built up throw a thin layer of black on it and you'll see everything when you start sanding.

I can't wait to see this car come together, going to be pretty wicked!

 

[carnalsupply]

Only the long block will tell, If your new at it I'll give you a little tip that will help you hone your skills (I'm not any good at it myself). If you bought grey primer than buy a little cheap black primer and mix it thin so it goes further and dries faster, after you get your grey built up throw a thin layer of black on it and you'll see everything when you start sanding.

I can't wait to see this car come together, going to be pretty wicked!

Hey Dev,

Thanks for the advice, and what you're describing is the "guide coat", which I am familiar with and have actually been using already; it's amazing the low spots it highlights.

Since I've been working almost exclusively with 40 grit paper I'm going to need to remove all the scratches and get down to 220 so I'm going to talk to my local supplier (and adviser, Rudy) on the next steps, but I'm thinking it will be a skim coat over the entire panel, smooth that down (using guide coats as you suggest) then move on to high build primer and more blocking with guide coating. I'll know more after I talk to Rudy later this week.

Stay tuned!

 

[Propwash]

Bob........welcome to the wonderful world of block sanding! In no time you'll be looking like Popeye!

 

[747mopar]

Sounds like your in good hands! Agreed Prop, I usually get all pumped up to get the bodywork started but after a couple weekends it becomes a dreaded choir but a necessary one. I would farm this step out in a heart beat if I could afford to.

 

[dvw]

Hey Dev,

Thanks for the advice, and what you're describing is the "guide coat", which I am familiar with and have actually been using already; it's amazing the low spots it highlights.

Since I've been working almost exclusively with 40 grit paper I'm going to need to remove all the scratches and get down to 220 so I'm going to talk to my local supplier (and adviser, Rudy) on the next steps, but I'm thinking it will be a skim coat over the entire panel, smooth that down (using guide coats as you suggest) then move on to high build primer and more blocking with guide coating. I'll know more after I talk to Rudy later this week.

Stay tuned!

We always skim coat. Filler is cheaper and less brittle than primer. Also use very long blocks on flat panels 2-3'. Here's my buddy Ted doing the deed on my 64.
Doug

 

[carnalsupply]

Sounds like your in good hands! Agreed Prop, I usually get all pumped up to get the bodywork started but after a couple weekends it becomes a dreaded choir but a necessary one. I would farm this step out in a heart beat if I could afford to.

It hasn't taken me long to see/experience EXACTLY what you mean; this is some tedious, tough stuff to do.

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We always skim coat. Filler is cheaper and less brittle than primer. Also use very long blocks on flat panels 2-3'. Here's my buddy Ted doing the deed on my 64.
Doug

Thanks Doug, it sounds like I'm on the right track.

 

[malex]

Sounds like your in good hands! Agreed Prop, I usually get all pumped up to get the bodywork started but after a couple weekends it becomes a dreaded choir but a necessary one. I would farm this step out in a heart beat if I could afford to.

Man isn't that the truth. It's always exciting starting the next step but it fades in a hurry.. I've spent the last 2 days sanding the primer on the bottom of my 64. Tomorrow should wrap it up though..

 

[carnalsupply]

Man isn't that the truth. It's always exciting starting the next step but it fades in a hurry.. I've spent the last 2 days sanding the primer on the bottom of my 64. Tomorrow should wrap it up though.. View attachment 241124

On such an uneven surface, what do you use, Scotch Brite pads?

 

[malex]

I use adhesive roll paper 220/320 and get as much as I can. It is a good quality paper and it is easy to hang onto when it is folded and stuck together. I will use Scotch Brite pads where I need to. It's a tough go on the fingers but it's got to be done.
I'll finish up the engine bay tomorrow and then break out the 400 wet sand. I'd rather be doing the underside and engine bay over that damn trunk anyday. That was an ugly job!
Bob I also replied to your hood scoop question the other day.

 

[dvw]

My buddy Ted and I switch off. He does the paint and blocking. I do the engines, trans, wiring, suspension, etc. We both weld panels. I get to do the inside of the trunk, engine compartment, door jambs, under chassis, all the fun stuff.
Doug

 

[carnalsupply]

I use adhesive roll paper 220/320 and get as much as I can. It is a good quality paper and it is easy to hang onto when it is folded and stuck together. I will use Scotch Brite pads where I need to. It's a tough go on the fingers but it's got to be done.
I'll finish up the engine bay tomorrow and then break out the 400 wet sand. I'd rather be doing the underside and engine bay over that damn trunk anyday. That was an ugly job!
Bob I also replied to your hood scoop question the other day.

Thanks for the tips. It sounds like you're going for a show quality finish; would that be accurate?

Yes, I briefly glanced at the hood update (THANKS) but have not had a chance to read it in-depth; luckily I've been really busy at work.

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My buddy Ted and I switch off. He does the paint and blocking. I do the engines, trans, wiring, suspension, etc. We both weld panels. I get to do the inside of the trunk, engine compartment, door jambs, under chassis, all the fun stuff.
Doug

Yea, I trade of with me, then with me, and when I'm lucky, me It's quite a site watching my fat old *** crawling in and out of the trunk; thank goodness for the rotisserie!