1955 Ford F-100 Street Rod

[DJMar]

48 minutes ago, Zippi said:

Thanks DJ.  With the shape of the the instrument cluster area the decal can only go on one way.

No, I can see that the decal is in the right orientation, with the instrument panel shape being what it is. But it looks to me that they printed the gauges upside down, or reverse? Or is it just my old eyes?

[Zippi]

4 minutes ago, DJMar said:

No, I can see that the decal is in the right orientation, with the instrument panel shape being what it is. But it looks to me that they printed the gauges upside down, or reverse? Or is it just my old eyes?

Haha...had to go take a look.  You are correct Sir.  Well...good thing is it won't be that noticeable once assembled. 

[DJMar]

Oh wow, at some point in the printing process, somebody missed that! ?

My brain couldn't make sense of the redline on the left side of a gauge. I was scratching my head for a while.

[Zippi]

39 minutes ago, DJMar said:

Oh wow, at some point in the printing process, somebody missed that! ?

My brain couldn't make sense of the redline on the left side of a gauge. I was scratching my head for a while.

I hear ya.

[Zippi]

Well fellows.....typical me when it gets close to the end of a build I start screwing things up.  The gas filler neck area that I filled in has failed.  Looks like the putty has shrunk and the paint has spider cracks.  I guess when I was trying to fit the door panels in the cab I got glue on the PS door.  I thought I had the front ride height set but when I did a trial fit the front end is way to low.  Also...the hood no longer fits.  I can push it in place and it just springs back up.  To much paint and clear I'm guessing.  I'm not a happy camper this morning.   

[MeatMan]

1 hour ago, Zippi said:

Well fellows.....typical me when it gets close to the end of a build I start screwing things up.  The gas filler neck area that I filled in has failed.  Looks like the putty has shrunk and the paint has spider cracks.  I guess when I was trying to fit the door panels in the cab I got glue on the PS door.  I thought I had the front ride height set but when I did a trial fit the front end is way to low.  Also...the hood no longer fits.  I can push it in place and it just springs back up.  To much paint and clear I'm guessing.  I'm not a happy camper this morning.   

Sorry to hear that. I think we all have been there.

[ksnow]

Well, ain't that a kick in the jimmies.

If anyone can sort it out, you can. It's looking SO good.

[DJMar]

Gah! That is so frustrating. Sorry to hear all that. It seems like this build has been fighting you every step of the way.

[TopherMcGinnis]

[Cool Hand]

On 8/30/2024 at 10:38 PM, Zippi said:

Well fellows.....typical me when it gets close to the end of a build I start screwing things up.  The gas filler neck area that I filled in has failed.  Looks like the putty has shrunk and the paint has spider cracks.  I guess when I was trying to fit the door panels in the cab I got glue on the PS door.  I thought I had the front ride height set but when I did a trial fit the front end is way to low.  Also...the hood no longer fits.  I can push it in place and it just springs back up.  To much paint and clear I'm guessing.  I'm not a happy camper this morning.   

Sometimes buildss will fight us all the way, you just got fix the the situations that arise and live with some flaws. No build is ever 100% perfect. Cover the fuel filler area with a decal. You will only see the spider cracks up close. Wet sand and polish out the glue on the door. Make adjustments to the stub axle spindle to reset the front ride height. Grind/dremel the inside of the hood to gain some clearance.

Just do what ever it takes to get it done, dont sweat the small issues and move onto the next one.

[Zippi]

5 hours ago, Cool Hand said:

Sometimes buildss will fight us all the way, you just got fix the the situations that arise and live with some flaws. No build is ever 100% perfect. Cover the fuel filler area with a decal. You will only see the spider cracks up close. Wet sand and polish out the glue on the door. Make adjustments to the stub axle spindle to reset the front ride height. Grind/dremel the inside of the hood to gain some clearance.

Just do what ever it takes to get it done, dont sweat the small issues and move onto the next one.

Thanks Luke.  I think I have the issues fixed and trying to wrap this puppy up.

[Zippi]

Fellows...I'm calling this one done.  Pics are Under Glass.

https://www.modelcarsmag.com/forums/topic/194711-1955-ford-f-100-street-rod/

 

[rv1963]

Your truck is looking really good Bob.

[Zippi]

1 hour ago, rv1963 said:

Your truck is looking really good Bob.

I appreciate it.  Thanks.