Chopped 32 Ford

[IceMan555]

I had this 3 window 32 coupe body that I was going to sell. The more I looked at it, the more I convinced myself to try a chop. I usually have a problem with the clean up. We'll see how it goes this time. I'm feeling a bit confident this time around...hope this confidence isn't shattered in the next few day....here's what I've done so far...and yes I forgot to take pics of the starting body and the tape I used to measure the cuts.

[IceMan555]

Ok this is where I start to feel disappointed. I did a but of clean up and sprayed a coat of primer to check for flaws.....lots of them. Tomorrow ill set more filler in and start sanding the rest of the body.

[jeffs396]

Keep at it! Just like anything, practice, practice, practice!

As with 1:1 bodywork, use filler sparingly. Get the lines/shape you desire by working in sections of styrene (or steel in 1:1). Filler is not meant to fill large gaps, only to fill deep scratches, waviness, etc. Not to mention the putty you've used is a lacquer based 'spot' putty, which will shrink as the solvent gasses out. Use a two-part filler or epoxy putty like milliput...no shrinkage!

[IceMan555]

Thanks Jeff. I did fill the the big gap with some thin strips of styrene but if this is going to shrink, it's going to ruin it in the long run. Will adding a different hope of filler the way it is now also ruin it?

[jeffs396]

It's always going to be a risk leaving the spot putty in place. You could put two-part or epoxy type filler over it, but when sanding smooth, there will more than likely be some areas where the red stuff is exposed, leaving it vulnerable. At least this '32 is a body that's a dime-a-dozen. You could experiment with it to see if there is 'ghosting' of the bodywork after paint...

[IceMan555]

Yeah you're right Jeff. Maybe a dark co,or paint will hide that red a bit. Hopefully I get more done this weekend.

[IceMan555]

Some more clean up. My confidence on this one is back! More primer tomorrow.

[IceMan555]

I think the modification is complete. Now I'm not sure weather to spray some nice metallic paint or make it a rat rod......

[tim]

That's a serious chop. A chromed out shiny rat would be cool. Looks good.