Notes For Dan F.
1946 Plymouth P15 Business CoupeDirections:
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04-09-20094:29 pm
Removing parts/ trim for paitning
04-09-20094:29 pm
Removing body panels for repair. Fuel tank removed 04-09-20094:30 pm
Wheels removed/ dismounted for powdercoating 04-09-20094:31 pm
Sheet metal repairs in process 04-09-20094:31 pm
Hidden rust found. Must sandblast/ repair 04-09-20094:32 pm
Rt inner qtr rust will need to be removed/ patch panel installed 04-09-20094:33 pm
Left rear floor section rusted/ pulled from inner rocker panel 04-09-20094:35 pm
Stripping paint from damaged panels
04-09-20094:37 pm
New tires/ wheels installed 04-09-20094:38 pm
Welding rust patches in place 04-09-20094:38 pm
Removing rust in door panels 04-09-20094:40 pm
Door/ left fender repair complete 04-09-20094:42 pm
Repairing left door opening. Cracking from prior damage/ repair 04-09-20094:43 pm
Quarter windows removed. Interior removed for floor repairs 04-09-20094:43 pm
Removing incorrect package tray installed prior. Prepping for install of correct bus. coupe tray 04-09-20094:44 pm
Replacement shelf panel is rusted through at gutter. Must remove/ section with existing pane 04-09-20094:45 pm
Quarter panel repair complete. Completing roof repairs 04-09-20094:46 pm
Outer sheet metal repairs on rear body complete. Etching primer applied 04-09-20094:46 pm
Primer coat applied. Beginning block sanding/ prep for reprime 04-09-20094:47 pm
Right fender repair/ glaze coat complete 04-09-20094:48 pm
Block sanding rear body section/ prepping for reprime 04-09-20094:48 pm
Left/ right apron/ fender brackets rusted through/ broken. Fabricating replacement brackets 04-09-20094:49 pm
Radiator support/ Fender aprons removed for repair and painting 04-09-20094:50 pm
Glass- jamb/ cowl parts and trim removed for final prime/ painting of rear body section 04-09-20094:50 pm
Removing 62 years worth of crud 04-09-20094:51 pm
Right fender primed. Final primer coat applied to rear body 04-09-20094:52 pm
Refinishing of rear body section- jambs complete. Beginning sanding- polishing 04-09-20094:52 pm
Repair/ Undercoating/ Painting of front clip complete. Clip re-installed 04-09-20094:53 pm
Front fenders/ doors painted. Beginning re-install 04-09-20094:54 pm
Front fenders/ doors re-installed. Beginning sanding and polishing of these panels 04-09-20094:54 pm
Rear fender repair/ glaze coat complete. Beginning prep for primer coat 04-09-20094:55 pm
Rear fenders primed. Block sanding/ prepping for re-prime 04-09-20094:56 pm
Hood/ Deck lid stripped. Sheet metal repairs complete. Prepping for primer coat 04-09-20094:57 pm
Primer coat applied to hood and deck. Beginning prep for painting of undersides 04-09-20094:58 pm
Hood and deck lid painted 01-11-201012:57 pm
Installing rebuilt fuel tank 01-12-201012:58 pm
New tank straps are too long. Will need to modify/ fabricate ends
01-12-20104:59 pm
installing rear fenders and new welting 01-22-201108:37 am
Replacing rusted floor/ Rocker sections 01-23-20114:50 pm
New floor sections installed. Beginning prep for painitng. Will also be spraying the entire floor with a rust converter. This will stop the surface rust prior to install of the new interior 01-26-20112:13 pm
Applying corrosion protection, seam sealers and body schutz to underside of floor repairs 01-28-201111:41 am
Sill panels painted. Rust converter applied to floor 01-28-20114:32 pm
"Business Coupe" frame work painted 04-05-201212:14 pm
New windshield cut/ Installed