Howdy from Huntsville
 

I'm new to the forum and my interest in metalworking has been stimulated by my efforts to restore an old 1936 Ford Coupe. While the body is reasonably solid for a 75 year old car, there is needed work in the floor pan area and I wish to replace the soft top insert with a steel panel.

I've got a shop relatively well equipped to do metal work, but am totally inexperienced in metal shaping other than what can be done with a hammer and a dolly and I wouldn't say I was skilled at that.

Looking forward to picking up tips I can use in my restoration work and happy to find this forum.:D

Bob Smith

Welcome Bob, I'm up in Harvest off 53.

Bob, welcome and thanks for the introduction. Looking forward to seeing you work on the 36. We do like pictures. Thanks for joining us.

Re: Howdy from Huntsville
 

Thanks guys, I was unaware of this forum until I met Kerry on Monday. I knew of him and his English wheel business from the Metalmeet Forum, but was unaware that a group had split off.

I'm boxing the frame on the '36 and have some pictures I can post. I am currently in the process of building a "jig" to hold the frame while I tweak its curvature (front to rear) and install the crossmembers. After that, I'll be ready to start sheetmetal work on the body.

Welcome aboard Bob!

Welcome Bob, I'm across the road in Decatur. Good luck on the build!

I'd love to see some pictures of the '36 as well. They are one of my favorites!

Welcome to the site Bob- so you have a hammer and dolly, thats a good start - you would be surprised what you can do with a few hand tools.

David