Ohlala que d'émotion! Séquence nostalgie... Le souci du détail. C'est de la belle ouvrage comme on dit chez nous. Là-bas loin de l’autre côté de l’Atlantique. Où jamais on ne revient. Xoxo
I'm amazed at how well the lettering and paint came out. The roof work/upholstery is stunning as well! I'd love to see it running and driving (when the time comes, naturally. Can't rush those things on a car you love! Do it right the first time, and you won't have to fix it later). Really cool stuff!
I was friends with a fella once who bought an early fifties Volkswagon. Not sure of the year, but it had a round rear window, a popes nose plate light and the little round tail lights. It had a bitsy little stock, single barrel solex, single port, no oil filter, 6V 1200cc peoples air cooler.It was really oxidized but, I had lots of weed and time on my hands, so I hand buffed out the paint. I used rubbing compound and good wax. That Volkswagon really shined up. The paint on this Model A truck reminds me of it. I've always loved old paint. I've worked at four lumber yards. I've seen some cool old paint on some cool old trucks. That A earned its scars, glad to see it got to keep them.
Hey, thanks for the note and the story about the sweet old VW... A good friend of mine here drives a 56; just a sweet old thing! Nice to hear from another "Old Paint" aficionado... I agree that cars look better wearing their history. Cheers!
Your body working skills continue to amaze me mate. Just love the vid's. Just add that's it's getting wintery here in tropical Australia, was down to 13 degrees Celsius here this morning. But your spring weather is still looking Artic! Big pat for Stella as well.
Great attention to detail and I applaud the use of as many original parts as possible. I think this truck has many stories to tell, and will be a big hit at the car shows when it gets there!
Hey thanks for the note... I think it'll be fun to take it out and show what they looked like when they were actually being used... Cheers from me and Stel!
again as always great work. When are we going to get a tour of the new shop? How about a viewers poll of what car you should get roadworthy next, you pick three candidates and the viewers decide wouldent that be fun? Stay warm up there looking forward to warmer weather videos😃
Hey thanks! We are also looking forward to some warmer weather too! (Still snowing). Perhaps someday when I'm caught up we can do a poll... but right now I just try to fix what makes the most sense to work on at the moment... Many people want to see one of the Forward Look Plymouth coupes put together, and so do I, so that'll be the next "big" job I do for myself after the jalopy racer and at least one more Citroen are finished! Cheers.
Rewatching old episodes this morning and came upon this Model A series again (actually "suggested" by the YT algorithm!). Still finding the work pretty damn impressive upon the re-watch! What strikes me funny, though? Stel being so chatty at times. Boy, when she got going.... I'm telling you, some dogs got souls. All I'm saying. - Ed on the Ridge
Man you guys are amazing it looks Awesome. Wish I was there Helping, but the last thing I restored before I got to be Pushing 70 years old is My 2002 Chevy Cavalier Z-24. Put a Hurst Shifter in it cold air Intake, also put a new Timing Chain in and a Sun Mini Tack on the drivers Windshield pillar, glass pack,. New Black Paint job and Had the name of my Old Race car when I was young Painted on the Trunk spOOky II. But I miss the days of working on the Old Iron! Keep up the great work, and take good care of Stella. I never miss a episode.
Reminds me of how I did,and still do clean up,and polish my old finds despite the irregularities . Kinda like hitting some of that killer,and staring at a Jackson Pollack
I have never seen so much plaid flannel in my 71 years- Love Canadians, they separate us from the north pole! and make the whiskey I'm drinking right now.
Great job! Just a suggestion. Pick ya up an exacto or other hobby knife and you'll be able to get in tighter areas more easily. I learned the hard way trying to cut grill cloth for an antique radio. Tell Paul to bring it back when he completes it so you can make another video and let the rest of us see it. Thanks. P.S. Watching another video I heard that Cooper makes radials in that style now. Not sure if the tread type is what you're looking for but might be worth checking out.
I dont know about pick up roofs but the sedans had chicken wire over the canvas them a cotton wadding pad,then the roof fabric. We used to also be able to buy a top dressing to preserve the tops against the weather.
Oh yeah; I thought the top was supposed to have the wire and stuffing, but as it turns out, the trucks (at least the ones made in Canada) were done just the way we did it here, with no wire or padding at all. Every other body style seems to have been done as you described, but not the closed-cab trucks. I guess they were considered "commercial vehicles" and they were not concerned with hiding the roof bows or insulating the roof. I really looked for any evidence that this truck used to have wire or padding, but there was zero trace of it, and the truck had definitely never been apart. You can see the old roof fabric laying on the cab in the first part of the video, I think. Just an inner liner and the heavy outer layer. Thanks for the note, cheers!
It's always magic when the body is set back on the frame, isn't it? Nice to see it happen. I have a '30 tudor, which also has chicken wire. I speculate maybe the trucks didn't have it because the size of the opening is so much smaller, and the wood bows are much closer together.
That Model A had a few "nasty" spots but it really is in pretty good shape if that much "original" stuff can still be used. I see a few nice mechanical updates on the motor. Four blade fan (a good move since the old two blade units will "disintegrate" without warning), a alternator, and "maybe" a mechanical advance distributor. BTW, If he has 18" wheels, they are 32 Ford. The Model A's had 21" wheels in 28/29 and 19" wheels in 30/31. 35 Ford Wheels (16") make a nice "period" update that will make the vehicle ride much nicer. Can even be fitted with radial tires if desired. Model A's are fun to play with. Kinda like playing with a "Erector" set they're so simple. Enjoy !!!
Hey, thanks for the note! Yeah, my mistake, they are 19s; I was thinking of my own car I guess, haha... You are right about the fan, but the thing that looks like an alternator is an early, 1928-style generator (being replaced by a correct one here soon). Distributor is a stocker, from what I recall. Paul just told me he recently upgraded to a Tillotson carb and the engine is running sweetly now, so that's good! Maybe a test drive in the next few days here... All the best from us here!
OK, Cool !!! I saw the condenser sticking out of the dist. body bot also saw the cap and wires and thought it might be a later part. Lots of people favor the Tilloton's as do I. Sacramento Vintage Ford is a good source for "Tilly" parts. I believe they will even sell you a "new" one. The major problem the Tilly's experience is the body warps from the engine heat and is very difficult to correct. Is the mechanical stuff all restored?? Looking forward to more footage on this one. ;o)
I restored all the wooden window sash in my 113 year old (plus) house. When I watch these videos, I know why. You discover the original craftsmanship, you add your own to it, you make it happen again. A lot of people told me to just go out buy new windows. Couldn't do it. Wouldn't look the same, wouldn't feel the same. What all of you accomplish through dedication and craftsmanship makes it worth doing, you capture the original spirit. Now then, I shall have to go out and buy a large bottle of Canadian whisky to toast you all. May you live long and prosper.
Scott and Stella, I can't help but think that a group effort like this, done with love, friendship and teamwork make the time go by faster and the job much easier. From what you all were wearing, it looks like that work area was pretty chilly. And finally, what does the actual lettering on the doors say? I couldn't make it out. Best regards, Tom
Hi! Thanks for the note... Lots of fun with this one. The doors say: A J THULL on top and MILK RIVER underneath, with possibly a phone number under that, but hard to tell. Cheers!
Roof fabric being cut is a perfect ASMR sound. For what it's worth some of your calm quiet commentary in the videos is pretty relaxing as well. You've got a great ASMR voice Scott!
..Without a doubt it WAS worth all the effort -and yet again I have so Enjoyed seeing all the whole process. All these different tasks that are done. When I saw the cab in pt.1, she looked beat, and I thought, You need some vision with these things 4 sure. =Impressed ! You might disagree but a lot of people find this stuff highly watchable....! = )
Hey, thanks for the note and for saying so... I'm always happy to hear that anyone likes this kind of thing. I'll keep at it; maybe someday it'll pay off! Cheers...
Before he died, my grandfather found and bought a 1923 Model T Depot Hack and tortured Meredith, NH with it for years driving around at top speed 23 I believe! It was a beauty. He called it Henry! He was born in 1909 and his first car was a farm Ford Model-T his uncle let him drive around in Antrim, NH. He told me his first new car that was always his favorite was a 1932 Ford V8 Cabriolet. Keep up the good work gentlemen!
That roof came out amazingly well, it's almost like you planned it that way ;) Looking forward to seeing the bed repair and the whole finished project. I'll bet Stel's going to get her ride pretty soon.
You know I wish more people did restorations like this, as if your car doesnt look like it can say Hell I was there, your doing something wrong, and when its so over restored that you cant believe its from its time period, your far better off saving yourself the trouble and just buying a desktop model instead lol
Thanks for the note. I like really nice restorations too, but in a case like this where so much of the original truck is still intact, it made sense to try to keep it as original as possible, especially as so much of it would be lost if we were to try for perfection. (Not to mention the huge amount of extra time and money involved to make a nice job of the resto...) This way, it still can be used as much as you want, and shows off all of its history without looking too derelict or being just a static yard ornament. Cheers from me and Stel.
I take the same approach with my 100 year old house and all of the vintage/retro items I buy at auctions. If I were married, it would be a different story. Nice project with this one. I had no idea the tops were canvas.
yeah the reason why I say that is I once saw a GTO that showed up on the rockford files without even knowing it at an art museum, this EXACT baby here, en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:1962_Ferrari_250_GTO_34_2.jpg and it was just so over restored and plasticy looking after its total resto in person that it just looked like a total fake, and I ended up walking out of the exhibit in disgust only to go over and look at some old battle armor that was on loan from japan at the time. and I ended up loving that so much more because it looked like it did back in the day vs that thing I mean here I am, in the presence of some of the most expensive and beautiful ferrari's in the world that I had seen on the rockford files without even knowing it, till years latter I looked it up on the internet movie car database and found that out via its serial number that it was the same one and after what he did to it, I just walked passed it like it was some cheap ass restomod with no soul to it. like I was just like what is wrong with me, I should love this! and then that hit me, if the paint hasnt been there, and it doesnt look like it can tell a tale, its about as good as buying a cheap replica of it, as you may love it from the driving seat but it'll never be the real thing till it looks like it is the real thing in some way or another. and literally their is a model of it that is exactly like it too, which compacted my issue with it even more, its made by a company called CNC along with exoto for 300 bucks, I mean that's how much I love that car and yet I treated a real one like that after what he did to it. and god I hope Nick masson buys it and thrashes the crap out of it so it'll look right again one of these days. and to think that was the same car I saw on the rockford files, I mean what a disgrace, like god damn it Calvin Klein stick to making underwear and well away from classic, beautiful cars like that.
Love it. When I was just outa HS in Detroit a LONG time ago a friend had a 2 door that some of us worked on to restore. Reminds me of that time. Good times.
Thanks for the updates from HQ! Always love watching stuff get built. I loved the guitar riff at the end too! See ya around, can't wait for more stuff to get done on the $5 roadster.
Hey Captain! Thanks for the note... Hope you can stop in soon! Daryle is in town, too; seeding if it ever stops snowing. Cheers buddy! Come over and help me finish that damn roadster, haha...
On the top why was chicken wire not used? We're you able to warm the top material to have a reasonable stretch ? Just subscribed. Looking forward to upcoming installments.
Hi! Thanks for subscribing... There is a detailed explanation of why there is no chicken wire in this case elsewhere in the comments here, but short answer is it never had any, nor any insulation. The top stretched nicely and was pulled very tight by the installation of the trim strips. More on the way soon! Cheers.
Why fabric on the roof instead of metal? is that how they came out of the factory? Great video as always, I'm actually looking forward to seeing what you do with that little Renault 5...
Extremely nice job once again. What is the point of a soft material top instead of just a formed piece of sheet metal? Did they do this for weight? I was expecting a layer of fiberglas fill to leave the top translucent rather than the black. Looks real nice.. cheers j
Am I right you haven't done a roof like that before, or maybe only once or twice? I ask because you did such a great job, you would think that it was something you had plenty of practice doing. I'm so impressed, Paul must be very pleased with what you have all achieved. Great job. Don't forget to give Stella a ride when it's running.
Hey thanks for the note. This is the first roof I've done, but I have done a limited amount of upholstery over the years, and figured I could get it plenty good enough for anything short of a competitive concours-queen. We are both very happy with the results and I'm looking forward to finishing it up with Paul this summer! Cheers.
Here a tip when working with stuff like this I worked in a barstool factory and they had these wood boxes with heaters in them a dial on the side controled the heat a simple ele. element inside the box got the material hot and it would lay better streching was better too them when it cooled you have a tight peice of work use to burn my finger tips doing that all day .
Ohlala que d'émotion! Séquence nostalgie... Le souci du détail. C'est de
la belle ouvrage comme on dit chez nous. Là-bas loin de l’autre
côté de l’Atlantique. Où jamais on ne revient. Xoxo
Very inspiring to see the respectful process of saving what can be saved...along with the flawless repairs to what cannot...
Absolutely wonderful job on that top. You really have a great talent...........Jay
I'm amazed at how well the lettering and paint came out. The roof work/upholstery is stunning as well! I'd love to see it running and driving (when the time comes, naturally. Can't rush those things on a car you love! Do it right the first time, and you won't have to fix it later). Really cool stuff!
I was friends with a fella once who bought an early fifties Volkswagon. Not sure of the year, but it had a round rear window, a popes nose plate light and the little round tail lights. It had a bitsy little stock, single barrel solex, single port, no oil filter, 6V 1200cc peoples air cooler.It was really oxidized but, I had lots of weed and time on my hands, so I hand buffed out the paint. I used rubbing compound and good wax. That Volkswagon really shined up. The paint on this Model A truck reminds me of it. I've always loved old paint. I've worked at four lumber yards. I've seen some cool old paint on some cool old trucks. That A earned its scars, glad to see it got to keep them.
Hey, thanks for the note and the story about the sweet old VW... A good friend of mine here drives a 56; just a sweet old thing! Nice to hear from another "Old Paint" aficionado... I agree that cars look better wearing their history. Cheers!
Hate to tell you this, but you are dangerously close to being the best thing on UA-cam.
"Like a surgeon, operating for the very first time." Nice job!
Your body working skills continue to amaze me mate. Just love the vid's. Just add that's it's getting wintery here in tropical Australia, was down to 13 degrees Celsius here this morning. But your spring weather is still looking Artic! Big pat for Stella as well.
Yeah, still cold and snowing here, but should be coming around soon... This was filmed a couple months ago, though! Hi from my best girl Stel!
I love this series on this truck it is so cool .
Vengaboys alert at 5:29 :) OT: Excellent work!
you are blessed with a vanishing gift! your work is amazing.
That is a really neat truck , I hope he get a lot of enjoyment out of it!
You sir are the king of tidy.love to Stel.
Great attention to detail and I applaud the use of as many original parts as possible. I think this truck has many stories to tell, and will be a big hit at the car shows when it gets there!
Hey thanks for the note... I think it'll be fun to take it out and show what they looked like when they were actually being used... Cheers from me and Stel!
Excellent job, guys! Thanks for sharing...
Tidy?? Shit that looks fantastic. I would never have dreamed you could save that old paint. Once again taken to school by the boys at CWM!!
Hey, thanks again for the note and the kind words... having a lot of fun with this one for sure!
again as always great work. When are we going to get a tour of the new shop? How about a viewers poll of what car you should get roadworthy next, you pick three candidates and the viewers decide wouldent that be fun? Stay warm up there looking forward to warmer weather videos😃
Hey thanks! We are also looking forward to some warmer weather too! (Still snowing). Perhaps someday when I'm caught up we can do a poll... but right now I just try to fix what makes the most sense to work on at the moment... Many people want to see one of the Forward Look Plymouth coupes put together, and so do I, so that'll be the next "big" job I do for myself after the jalopy racer and at least one more Citroen are finished! Cheers.
Love this truck! Hopefully I will see it at a local car show or cruising around...
Rewatching old episodes this morning and came upon this Model A series again (actually "suggested" by the YT
algorithm!). Still finding the work pretty damn impressive upon the re-watch!
What strikes me funny, though? Stel being so chatty at times. Boy, when she got going....
I'm telling you, some dogs got souls. All I'm saying.
- Ed on the Ridge
Great job, although in my head I was thinking "maybe just a tiny silicone bead", just to keep the wet stuff out. very nice looking truck.
Looks stunning outside in the snow, great work
Man you guys are amazing it looks Awesome. Wish I was there Helping, but the last thing I restored before I got to be Pushing 70 years old is My 2002 Chevy Cavalier Z-24. Put a Hurst Shifter in it cold air Intake, also put a new Timing Chain in and a Sun Mini Tack on the drivers Windshield pillar, glass pack,. New Black Paint job and Had the name of my Old Race car when I was young Painted on the Trunk spOOky II. But I miss the days of working on the Old Iron! Keep up the great work, and take good care of Stella. I never miss a episode.
Hey thanks! Glad you liked the old "A"... All the best from me and my girl Stel...
Very nice job , can't wait to see it running and moving under its own power .
Thanks! Shouldn't be too long!
Great work gentlemen. Stella's speaking part adds a lot to the production too.
Hey, thanks for checking it out... Hi from Stel!
You sir, are quite the craftsman, carry on!...Joe Mclendon
Cold War Truck Top Fabrication Co. does another sweet job. Kibble for Stella, please.
Hey thanks for checking it out... Stel says thank you!
Holy Batman/Agent 111 Super great Job Wow! and a treat for Stella,Please. thanks again
Treats for Stel, coming up... Cheers!
You guys are craftsmen! Nice job!
Nice one! Keep on Truckn'. Mr. Natural would be proud..
Super cool. That truck has character.
Thanks for sharing.
-A
Reminds me of how I did,and still do clean up,and polish my old finds despite the irregularities . Kinda like hitting some of that killer,and staring at a Jackson Pollack
Nice work bud!
What's up guys. Absolutely amazing. You guys do nice work. I'm from Pennsylvania. Big fan here from Pittsburgh ✌️✌️
Hey thanks for the note and for watching this stuff... more soon! Cheers.
Excellent work, men! Excellent !
awesome. also good to see the 60 Ford sitting in the backround
Thanks! Love the ol' 250... this "A" has got me thinking about my own truck project for sure!
She's gorgeous! Shared! m'kay
The guy that commented about 'A.J. Thull' nailed it. Maybe there is even some residual seed in the payload area.
I have never seen so much plaid flannel in my 71 years- Love Canadians, they separate us from the north pole! and make the whiskey I'm drinking right now.
Great fun here....well videoed and Stella is proud of you guys ....wicked humour and the band plays on !Alberta Dave
Hey! Thanks for checking it out... more on this one soon here... Cheers!
I would have thought that polishing would have taken off the paint, but it really looks stunning!
I'm always amaze at your skill and knowledge. Keep them coming. Cheers!
Hey thanks; more soon!
Good Job! I love model A pickups.
Great job! Just a suggestion. Pick ya up an exacto or other hobby knife and you'll be able to get in tighter areas more easily. I learned the hard way trying to cut grill cloth for an antique radio. Tell Paul to bring it back when he completes it so you can make another video and let the rest of us see it. Thanks. P.S. Watching another video I heard that Cooper makes radials in that style now. Not sure if the tread type is what you're looking for but might be worth checking out.
Hey thanks for the note and the tip! More on the "A" soon!
you guys are amazing.
I dont know about pick up roofs but the sedans had chicken wire over the canvas them a cotton wadding pad,then the roof fabric. We used to also be able to buy a top dressing to preserve the tops against the weather.
Oh yeah; I thought the top was supposed to have the wire and stuffing, but as it turns out, the trucks (at least the ones made in Canada) were done just the way we did it here, with no wire or padding at all. Every other body style seems to have been done as you described, but not the closed-cab trucks. I guess they were considered "commercial vehicles" and they were not concerned with hiding the roof bows or insulating the roof. I really looked for any evidence that this truck used to have wire or padding, but there was zero trace of it, and the truck had definitely never been apart. You can see the old roof fabric laying on the cab in the first part of the video, I think. Just an inner liner and the heavy outer layer. Thanks for the note, cheers!
Cheers! :-)
It's always magic when the body is set back on the frame, isn't it? Nice to see it happen.
I have a '30 tudor, which also has chicken wire. I speculate maybe the trucks didn't have it because the size of the opening is so much smaller, and the wood bows are much closer together.
Loving it keep em comin!
Hey thanks! Will do!
Really beautiful folks! Cannot wait for more! Be Well
Thanks; all the best from everyone here. More soon, I think!
You do some incredibly nice work!! Thanks for sharing it with us! And keep the videos coming!
Hey thanks for the note and for checking it out... More on the way soon! Cheers.
Great job! Best to all. Our dogs say high to Stel
Hi from my girl Stel! Thanks for checking out the vid; glad you liked it. Having a good time on this "A"...
Sweet truck
That Model A had a few "nasty" spots but it really is in pretty good shape if that much "original" stuff can still be used. I see a few nice mechanical updates on the motor. Four blade fan (a good move since the old two blade units will "disintegrate" without warning), a alternator, and "maybe" a mechanical advance distributor. BTW, If he has 18" wheels, they are 32 Ford. The Model A's had 21" wheels in 28/29 and 19" wheels in 30/31. 35 Ford Wheels (16") make a nice "period" update that will make the vehicle ride much nicer. Can even be fitted with radial tires if desired.
Model A's are fun to play with. Kinda like playing with a "Erector" set they're so simple. Enjoy !!!
Hey, thanks for the note! Yeah, my mistake, they are 19s; I was thinking of my own car I guess, haha... You are right about the fan, but the thing that looks like an alternator is an early, 1928-style generator (being replaced by a correct one here soon). Distributor is a stocker, from what I recall. Paul just told me he recently upgraded to a Tillotson carb and the engine is running sweetly now, so that's good! Maybe a test drive in the next few days here... All the best from us here!
OK, Cool !!! I saw the condenser sticking out of the dist. body bot also saw the cap and wires and thought it might be a later part. Lots of people favor the Tilloton's as do I. Sacramento Vintage Ford is a good source for "Tilly" parts. I believe they will even sell you a "new" one. The major problem the Tilly's experience is the body warps from the engine heat and is very difficult to correct. Is the mechanical stuff all restored?? Looking forward to more footage on this one. ;o)
well done guys, looks great.
Great guitar playing/sound at the end there! Thanks!!
Hey, thanks; glad you liked it... Looks like this episode was brought to us by the key of D minor, or something... Cheers!
Left 'handers' are some of the most creative people on the planet !
hell of a job on that top!!
Hey, thanks for saying so, and for watching this stuff... Cheers!
nice job looks great
I restored all the wooden window sash in my 113 year old (plus) house. When I watch these videos, I know why. You discover the original craftsmanship, you add your own to it, you make it happen again. A lot of people told me to just go out buy new windows. Couldn't do it. Wouldn't look the same, wouldn't feel the same. What all of you accomplish through dedication and craftsmanship makes it worth doing, you capture the original spirit. Now then, I shall have to go out and buy a large bottle of Canadian whisky to toast you all. May you live long and prosper.
Thanks for the kind words and for agreeing that sometimes it's better to preserve than replace with things like these... Cheers from me and Stella!
That looks fantastic! Great job!
GL & HH my friend,
Brian
Hey, thanks for the note and for saying so... Lots of fun with this one. Cheers from me and Stel!
Very nice work boys
looks really nice!
I am amazed about how great you guys are in doing work with vehicles - maybe airplanes soon? :)
Perfect!
Hell of a good job guys !!
great as always!
Man that looks great!!!
Hey, thanks for saying so... very happy with the way this one is coming along... more soon!
I will be redoing my Model A, Sport Coupe's rag top next year. After seeing what you did, makes me want to give it a shot. Nice work!
Scott and Stella,
I can't help but think that a group effort like this, done with love, friendship and teamwork make the time go by faster and the job much easier.
From what you all were wearing, it looks like that work area was pretty chilly.
And finally, what does the actual lettering on the doors say? I couldn't make it out.
Best regards, Tom
Hi! Thanks for the note... Lots of fun with this one. The doors say: A J THULL on top and MILK RIVER underneath, with possibly a phone number under that, but hard to tell. Cheers!
Bravo! Well done gents! Looking forward to the next one. :-)
Hey thanks; coming up soon-ish? Couple other projects also on the go here... Lots to do!
I'm glad you have decided to keep making the videos. There's really nothing else like them on YT.
Gotta find a ooogaa! horn! that would be awesome!
Check out the Plaid Brother assembly line at about 7:11 +. Must be the CWM official uniform, eh.
Roof fabric being cut is a perfect ASMR sound. For what it's worth some of your calm quiet commentary in the videos is pretty relaxing as well. You've got a great ASMR voice Scott!
Haha thanks for saying so! Maybe I'll start another channel and just quietly swear at broken cars or do eye charts, hey? Cheers!
..Without a doubt it WAS worth all the effort -and yet again I have so Enjoyed seeing all the whole process. All these different tasks that are done. When I saw the cab in pt.1, she looked beat, and I thought, You need some vision with these things 4 sure. =Impressed ! You might disagree but a lot of people find this stuff highly watchable....! = )
Hey, thanks for the note and for saying so... I'm always happy to hear that anyone likes this kind of thing. I'll keep at it; maybe someday it'll pay off! Cheers...
Very cool.
Three thumbs up and then another 10! Nice work! Buy an ol'car it's fun! ;-)
Before he died, my grandfather found and bought a 1923 Model T Depot Hack and tortured Meredith, NH with it for years driving around at top speed 23 I believe!
It was a beauty. He called it Henry!
He was born in 1909 and his first car was a farm Ford Model-T his uncle let him drive around in Antrim, NH.
He told me his first new car that was always his favorite was a 1932 Ford V8 Cabriolet.
Keep up the good work gentlemen!
Awesome !
nice job
That roof came out amazingly well, it's almost like you planned it that way ;) Looking forward to seeing the bed repair and the whole finished project. I'll bet Stel's going to get her ride pretty soon.
Thanks; bed is done and video will be up soonish, I hope... Cheers!
Wow, that turned out great! Was this filmed awhile ago, or is it actually still cold and snowing in Canada?
Both? Haha still snowing here, but should be done soon, I hope... then the mud, ack...
It was sunny and 27C in Kingston, Ontario today. All the girls were out in very little attire. You Albertans need to catch up.
hi visibility clothing is a must with CWM
Right? Haha cheers...
nice job..
Technique = Quality of Workmanship = Superb. I think Stella agrees.
think you guys surprised yourselves at good this roof looks...
You know I wish more people did restorations like this, as if your car doesnt look like it can say Hell I was there, your doing something wrong, and when its so over restored that you cant believe its from its time period, your far better off saving yourself the trouble and just buying a desktop model instead lol
Thanks for the note. I like really nice restorations too, but in a case like this where so much of the original truck is still intact, it made sense to try to keep it as original as possible, especially as so much of it would be lost if we were to try for perfection. (Not to mention the huge amount of extra time and money involved to make a nice job of the resto...) This way, it still can be used as much as you want, and shows off all of its history without looking too derelict or being just a static yard ornament. Cheers from me and Stel.
I take the same approach with my 100 year old house and all of the vintage/retro items I buy at auctions. If I were married, it would be a different story. Nice project with this one. I had no idea the tops were canvas.
yeah the reason why I say that is I once saw a GTO that showed up on the rockford files without even knowing it at an art museum, this EXACT baby here, en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:1962_Ferrari_250_GTO_34_2.jpg
and it was just so over restored and plasticy looking after its total resto in person that it just looked like a total fake, and I ended up walking out of the exhibit in disgust only to go over and look at some old battle armor that was on loan from japan at the time. and I ended up loving that so much more because it looked like it did back in the day vs that thing
I mean here I am, in the presence of some of the most expensive and beautiful ferrari's in the world that I had seen on the rockford files without even knowing it, till years latter I looked it up on the internet movie car database and found that out via its serial number that it was the same one
and after what he did to it, I just walked passed it like it was some cheap ass restomod with no soul to it.
like I was just like what is wrong with me, I should love this! and then that hit me, if the paint hasnt been there, and it doesnt look like it can tell a tale, its about as good as buying a cheap replica of it, as you may love it from the driving seat but it'll never be the real thing till it looks like it is the real thing in some way or another.
and literally their is a model of it that is exactly like it too, which compacted my issue with it even more, its made by a company called CNC along with exoto for 300 bucks, I mean that's how much I love that car and yet I treated a real one like that after what he did to it. and god I hope Nick masson buys it and thrashes the crap out of it so it'll look right again one of these days.
and to think that was the same car I saw on the rockford files, I mean what a disgrace, like god damn it Calvin Klein stick to making underwear and well away from classic, beautiful cars like that.
Love it. When I was just outa HS in Detroit a LONG time ago a friend had a 2 door that some of us worked on to restore. Reminds me of that time. Good times.
Thanks for the updates from HQ! Always love watching stuff get built. I loved the guitar riff at the end too! See ya around, can't wait for more stuff to get done on the $5 roadster.
Hey Captain! Thanks for the note... Hope you can stop in soon! Daryle is in town, too; seeding if it ever stops snowing. Cheers buddy! Come over and help me finish that damn roadster, haha...
You better take up a collection and get Stella some snacks.
Great job! iT IS A BEAUTY! Tidy' right up
Jim
With your affinity for Nordic, show us some Saab restoration/resuscitation :) Love it!
very interesting,plus instrucktable,keep them coming,super,thanks a lot guys.
On the top why was chicken wire not used? We're you able to warm the top material to have a reasonable stretch ? Just subscribed. Looking forward to upcoming installments.
Hi! Thanks for subscribing... There is a detailed explanation of why there is no chicken wire in this case elsewhere in the comments here, but short answer is it never had any, nor any insulation. The top stretched nicely and was pulled very tight by the installation of the trim strips. More on the way soon! Cheers.
Why fabric on the roof instead of metal? is that how they came out of the factory?
Great video as always, I'm actually looking forward to seeing what you do with that little Renault 5...
Oh yeah, we redid the roof the way it was done when new. More on the Renault soon, too! Cheers.
SWEET....I LOve that Truck!
The Poet approves.
Extremely nice job once again. What is the point of a soft material top instead of just a formed piece of sheet metal?
Did they do this for weight? I was expecting a layer of fiberglas fill to leave the top translucent rather than the black. Looks real nice.. cheers j
Can't wait to see it all back together again!!
Other than the guys dancing you rocked this video! Freakin' cool man!
Put a 12 valve Cummins in the truck with a 6 spd getrag trans!
Id love to see it when running , is that possible ? Thanks for the video , looking forward to more , see ya . George .
Amazing old Truck....Great job! Lovin the fact original paint! Gonna maybe try to do that on my 49 Buick Roadmaster Riv
You guys are awesome. Do you have any will it run specials coming up?
oh.... Maybe! Haha yeah, one I've been looking forward to for a while...
Am I right you haven't done a roof like that before, or maybe only once or twice? I ask because you did such a great job, you would think that it was something you had plenty of practice doing. I'm so impressed, Paul must be very pleased with what you have all achieved. Great job. Don't forget to give Stella a ride when it's running.
Hey thanks for the note. This is the first roof I've done, but I have done a limited amount of upholstery over the years, and figured I could get it plenty good enough for anything short of a competitive concours-queen. We are both very happy with the results and I'm looking forward to finishing it up with Paul this summer! Cheers.
Here a tip when working with stuff like this I worked in a barstool factory and they had these wood boxes with heaters in them a dial on the side controled the heat a simple ele. element inside the box got the material hot and it would lay better streching was better too them when it cooled you have a tight peice of work use to burn my finger tips doing that all day .