Reproduction Parts for 1916-1964 Chevrolet Passenger Cars & 1918-1987 Chevrolet & GMC Trucks

Visit the new site at vcca.org

Register Log In

VCCA Home Forums TECHNICAL - 1945 AND EARLIER 1912-1928 Bodywork Question.

Print Thread

Rate Thread

Bodywork Question. #456992 04/29/21 08:46 AM
Joined: Mar 2021 Posts: 7 Western Australia JohnCecil OP Grease Monkey
OP JohnCecil Grease Monkey Joined: Mar 2021 Posts: 7 Western Australia	I’m new to the world of Chevs. I’ve just acquired a semi restored 1928 roadster and am trying to work out what bits go where. I really need advice on how the rear quarter panel is finished off to the rear (trunk) panel. Both panels are nailed to the wooden subframe, but there needs to finishing strip to cover the gap. All advice and photos appreciated.

Filling Station - Chevrolet & GMC Reproduction Parts

Re: Bodywork Question. JohnCecil #456994 04/29/21 09:01 AM
Joined: Jul 2016 Posts: 109 Iowa TJPlatt Shade Tree Mechanic
TJPlatt Shade Tree Mechanic Joined: Jul 2016 Posts: 109 Iowa	Hi John, I would highly recommend getting a copy of the Fisher Body Repair manual for these cars: https://www.ebay.com/itm/1926-1927-...vice-Shop-Manual-Chevrolet-/353342882142 Based on your description, it sounds like the trim you are needing was a ~3/4" wide aluminum piece that was nailed down between the two panels to finish it off. Others in the form may have a good source for these, I ended up using a modern plastic trim piece with a similar profile, bedded it in epoxy and nailed it down. -Tyler

Re: Bodywork Question. TJPlatt #457000 04/29/21 10:04 AM
Joined: Mar 2021 Posts: 7 Western Australia JohnCecil OP Grease Monkey
OP JohnCecil Grease Monkey Joined: Mar 2021 Posts: 7 Western Australia	Hi Tyler, Thanks...I’ll have a look around. Mine is an Australian body by Holden. I presume they used the same methods as Fisher.... Cheers John

Re: Bodywork Question. JohnCecil #457012 04/29/21 07:34 PM
Joined: Oct 2011 Posts: 129 Likes: 5 Perth Western Australia Steelin_Time Shade Tree Mechanic
Steelin_Time Shade Tree Mechanic Joined: Oct 2011 Posts: 129 Likes: 5 Perth Western Australia	Hi John If your interested, I have a 1928 Chev roadster in Western Australia if you want to look at it. I am In the Armadale / Byford area. Neil 9498 3829 Last edited by Steelin_Time; 04/29/21 08:21 PM.

Re: Bodywork Question. JohnCecil #457014 04/29/21 08:28 PM
Joined: Mar 2021 Posts: 7 Western Australia JohnCecil OP Grease Monkey
OP JohnCecil Grease Monkey Joined: Mar 2021 Posts: 7 Western Australia	Hi Neil, Yes please! I’ll be in Perth next week. I’ll ring you to make a time. Cheers J

Re: Bodywork Question. JohnCecil #457103 05/03/21 09:56 PM
Joined: Jun 2005 Posts: 408 sydney nsw terry hicks Backyard Mechanic
terry hicks Backyard Mechanic Joined: Jun 2005 Posts: 408 sydney nsw	Like this black line? Attached Images

Re: Bodywork Question. terry hicks #457105 05/03/21 11:29 PM
Joined: Mar 2021 Posts: 7 Western Australia JohnCecil OP Grease Monkey
OP JohnCecil Grease Monkey Joined: Mar 2021 Posts: 7 Western Australia	Exactly! Thankyou for the pic. Just what I was looking for! Cheers J

Re: Bodywork Question. JohnCecil #457106 05/03/21 11:53 PM
Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 1,255 Likes: 10 Vancouver, WA/Tempe AZ beachbum ChatMaster - 1,000
beachbum ChatMaster - 1,000 Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 1,255 Likes: 10 Vancouver, WA/Tempe AZ	If you cant find it down under, I think Restoration Supply in California carries it. Art

Re: Bodywork Question. JohnCecil #457107 05/03/21 11:58 PM
Joined: Mar 2021 Posts: 7 Western Australia JohnCecil OP Grease Monkey
OP JohnCecil Grease Monkey Joined: Mar 2021 Posts: 7 Western Australia	Thanks Art...

Hop To

Link Copied to Clipboard

Notice: Any comments posted herein do not necessarily reflect the official position of the VCCA.

Powered by UBB.threads™ PHP Forum Software 7.7.5