Some updates from King Kustoms
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March 7, 2018 at 23:47 #57215KingKustomsParticipant
Robert A. Radcliffe III
King KustomsMarch 8, 2018 at 01:00 #57216KingKustomsParticipantRobert A. Radcliffe III
King KustomsMarch 8, 2018 at 01:07 #57217KingKustomsParticipantMore on the new 18 gauge sail panels after they were shaped on the English wheel. I also sectioned the arch of the C pillar along where the driprail originally was. That allows me to gain a rounder shape when viewing the roof from a 3/4 angle- the stock shoebox Ford roof has a hard edge there that goes straight up, fighting the crown of the roof panel above the driprail.
Robert A. Radcliffe III
King KustomsMarch 8, 2018 at 04:13 #57218Mild MitchParticipantWow! Beautiful lines. Great work!
March 8, 2018 at 08:25 #57219Rik HovingKeymasterLooks fantastic Rob. the Crestline side trim shape works so well with the new chopped rear quarter windows. And you really have the chopped top on these Shoebox Fords figured out, and made it into an art-form. The way you have repositioned the rear window is pure art…
I think the dog agrees.
Enjoy the beauty of Customizing
March 8, 2018 at 13:25 #57223James DParticipantBeautiful shape.
March 8, 2018 at 19:14 #57226TorchieParticipantAgree with all of the above!
Keep us updated….
Torchie
March 8, 2018 at 19:15 #57227KingKustomsParticipantThanks guys! Yeah, I really dig that ’51 Crestliner looking paint scheme, Rik. I might try to talk Phil into finding the original trim and doing something like that to pick up the quarter window shape…more pics soon 🙂
Robert A. Radcliffe III
King KustomsMarch 8, 2018 at 22:03 #57230Bert GustafssonParticipantLooks amazing!
March 8, 2018 at 23:11 #57233TonyParticipantYep.
March 13, 2018 at 04:59 #57274Dave (a.k.a. rodncustomdreams)ParticipantSweetness!!
Dave
Jus' creepin' along..
March 15, 2018 at 14:47 #57381Larry PointerParticipantWhat an eye you have, Rob! That roofline flows perfectly. And 18 gauge, hmmm. Surely would give more beef to the sail panel structure than the more commonly used 20 gauge. Then there is that new shop. Sigh!!!
March 15, 2018 at 16:25 #57382Ian GibbonsParticipantWhat an eye you have, Rob! That roofline flows perfectly. And 18 gauge, hmmm. Surely would give more beef to the sail panel structure than the more commonly used 20 gauge. Then there is that new shop. Sigh!!!
I am no pro but I have always found that if you are wheeling a panel that 18 gauge is better to use than 20 because once thinned it is closer to the factory 19 gauge than thinned 20 gauge which is usually closer to 21 gauge in thickness by the time you are done the opposite seems best when shrinking a panel.
March 15, 2018 at 17:29 #57397KingKustomsParticipantThanks guys! Larry and Ian, it is a bit harder to use 18 gauge but well worth it when it comes time to weld it in. The metal reacts a lot better and it matches the factory metal thickness, as you mentioned. I think Chevies are even thinner from the factory, so 20 gauge is much better.
More pics soon 😀
Robert A. Radcliffe III
King KustomsMarch 21, 2018 at 17:49 #57539KingKustomsParticipantGot some more work done this past weekend- what looks like just a little bit of progress is actually quite a bit considering the details it takes to get these quarter windows right. The inside structure of the quarter window opening and B pillar must be replaced- not only for strength, but to make sure there is a flat surface for the glass once it is installed. The stepped edge of the opening just past the lip for the stainless also tapers to different thicknesses around the entire opening…again, tricky to ensure the inside edge is flat while the outside surface matches. Next up are the door frames, reattaching the inside bracing for the rear window (after some more hammer/dolly work), and onto the garnish moldings. Thanks for following 🙂
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