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-51 convertible project

Started by dogbergs, February 13, 2021, 02:57:38 AM

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dogbergs

Had a -53 sedan for 15 years that I did practically nothing to, drove and loved but always wanted a convertible of the same model.
When found this for sale in 2017 Kongsvinger, Norway (400 miles from me)  I guessed this was the opportunity given, now or never. Sold my beloved -53 too cheap but fast!. and took the first trip to see that there was a car looking a bit like the one on the pics. Looking with a critical eye wasn't gonna happen, my mind was allready set, yes and it was dark and almost not possible to get to its storage place among lots of other nice cars and exciting things.. The "for sale" pics were honest and Per Skaare the norwegian Mr Hot Rod seemed to be a really nice guy. Took maybe another 6 months before got it home and had another project (Volvo 121) to finish before starting whatsoever. Pulled it out from storage and into the shop oct 2019 and started to make some plans. My usual plan is normally to do as little as possible and keep as much as possible, was sticking to it for at least a while. When starting this thread I'm about 16 months in the making and will post pics from the start until Im ready with the car, fed up with posting or dead from a virus maybe. My name is Johan and I live in that socialist country Sweden you know.
I'm 50 years old and have as long as I remember been interested in old american cars and motorcycles.
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dogbergs

-51 62 convertible, project
-64 Dodge Polara
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-63 Plymouth Max Wedge clone, project
-42 Harley WLA
-33 Ford Pick up, project

dogbergs

Pick up 2017
-51 62 convertible, project
-64 Dodge Polara
-70 Volvo 121
-63 Plymouth Max Wedge clone, project
-42 Harley WLA
-33 Ford Pick up, project

perico

it's gotta be good!!  !951 caddy convertible rage!! I know you're happy...big smile..in your new ride...surrounded by sunshine snow, I'm finishing my '51 cad convertible project, have extra parts left over, will also be smiling soon!  Good Luck
Ray Coronado  Portland, Oregon  USA

dogbergs

Quote from: perico on February 13, 2021, 04:02:17 PM
it's gotta be good!!  !951 caddy convertible rage!! I know you're happy...big smile..in your new ride...surrounded by sunshine snow, I'm finishing my '51 cad convertible project, have extra parts left over, will also be smiling soon!  Good Luck
Ray Coronado  Portland, Oregon  USA

Thanks and good luck you too! Yes I'm trying to enjoy the process rather than completing the project, many hours done and many more to come.
-51 62 convertible, project
-64 Dodge Polara
-70 Volvo 121
-63 Plymouth Max Wedge clone, project
-42 Harley WLA
-33 Ford Pick up, project

dogbergs

Oct -19 got it inside the shop, closer inspection and first cut, point of no return, only look forward in small pictures.
Started with left quarter believing its the worst, cause its gone.
-51 62 convertible, project
-64 Dodge Polara
-70 Volvo 121
-63 Plymouth Max Wedge clone, project
-42 Harley WLA
-33 Ford Pick up, project

novetti

54' Iris Blue (Preservation)
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dogbergs

Quote from: novetti on February 14, 2021, 06:29:20 PM
Nice car and a great project!

Thanks, we'll see were it ends, I intend to do most of it myself anyway, wont let anybody else take part of the fun!.
Right now building a v8 fixture for boring the engine block. And maybe some other blocks too, but this was the one got it made.
-51 62 convertible, project
-64 Dodge Polara
-70 Volvo 121
-63 Plymouth Max Wedge clone, project
-42 Harley WLA
-33 Ford Pick up, project

dogbergs

Left quarter puzzle, dec -19
-51 62 convertible, project
-64 Dodge Polara
-70 Volvo 121
-63 Plymouth Max Wedge clone, project
-42 Harley WLA
-33 Ford Pick up, project

novetti

Wow...great work.

Have you used a bead roller to press those details? They look spot on.

Cheers
54' Iris Blue (Preservation)
54' Cabot Gray (Restoration)
58' Lincoln Continental Convertible (Restoration)
58' Ford Skyliner (Preservation)

dogbergs

Quote from: novetti on February 16, 2021, 06:58:12 PM
Wow...great work.

Have you used a bead roller to press those details? They look spot on.

Cheers

Thanks, i used this home made tool with an air chisel, and after that I got me a bead roller ;D.
But for this particular task the hand fabbed tool was perfect!
-51 62 convertible, project
-64 Dodge Polara
-70 Volvo 121
-63 Plymouth Max Wedge clone, project
-42 Harley WLA
-33 Ford Pick up, project

The Tassie Devil(le)

Love your handiwork, and your bench.

Bruce. >:D
'72 Eldorado Convertible (LHD)
'70 Ranchero Squire (RHD)
'74 Chris Craft Gull Wing (SH)
'02 VX Series II Holden Commodore SS Sedan
(Past President Modified Chapter)

Past Cars of significance - to me
1935 Ford 3 Window Coupe
1936 Ford 5 Window Coupe
1937 Chevrolet Sports Coupe
1955 Chevrolet Convertible
1959 Ford Fairlane Ranch Wagon
1960 Cadillac CDV
1972 Cadillac Eldorado Coupe

dogbergs

Cutting right side rear (couldn't be more wrong about this side being better!) Jan -20
Had to temporary remove a large panel to reach the whole disaster.
-51 62 convertible, project
-64 Dodge Polara
-70 Volvo 121
-63 Plymouth Max Wedge clone, project
-42 Harley WLA
-33 Ford Pick up, project

dogbergs

Building right side Feb-May -20
-51 62 convertible, project
-64 Dodge Polara
-70 Volvo 121
-63 Plymouth Max Wedge clone, project
-42 Harley WLA
-33 Ford Pick up, project

dogbergs

Quote from: perico on February 13, 2021, 04:02:17 PM
it's gotta be good!!  !951 caddy convertible rage!! I know you're happy...big smile..in your new ride...surrounded by sunshine snow, I'm finishing my '51 cad convertible project, have extra parts left over, will also be smiling soon!  Good Luck
Ray Coronado  Portland, Oregon  USA

Any pics of your car? What extra parts do you have left over?

/ Johan
-51 62 convertible, project
-64 Dodge Polara
-70 Volvo 121
-63 Plymouth Max Wedge clone, project
-42 Harley WLA
-33 Ford Pick up, project

dogbergs

Finishing both sides and trunk, june-november -20
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-64 Dodge Polara
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-42 Harley WLA
-33 Ford Pick up, project

dogbergs

This is not a hot rod forum, I get that.
Offy has made some beautiful intakes and I think this Caddy will be happy having one.
-51 62 convertible, project
-64 Dodge Polara
-70 Volvo 121
-63 Plymouth Max Wedge clone, project
-42 Harley WLA
-33 Ford Pick up, project

dogbergs

Cutting and finishing floor Nov-Dec -20. Trunk floor was surprisingly solid, just brushed and some loctite 7500 rust converter before the epoxy primer, really dont know if the rust converter do any good but now it's there anyway.
-51 62 convertible, project
-64 Dodge Polara
-70 Volvo 121
-63 Plymouth Max Wedge clone, project
-42 Harley WLA
-33 Ford Pick up, project

Leary75

#18
So much rot to deal with, but it’s coming along great!  Can’t wait to see the rest of the progression
1976 Eldorado Convertible

Eldovert

I like what you are doing here..great fabrication!
Cheers,Pat