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I have checked with my local parts houses and no one has blocks.

What should I buy for blocks? Assuming I will want a rigid and flexible? Is this a amazon purchase?

I bought a set of sanding blocks from Amazon. I also bought 2 rolls of self adhesive sand paper in 2 different grits from them.
The longest block is about 15 inches. Also got a couple contour blocks with the kit.
sanding block kit

Thanks. That what I was looking at, and the next one cheaper. Wont be here for three weeks unfortunately. Guess I yank the engine and get that running.

I have the same set that Wayne linked. Where are you that Amazon won't deliver for 3 weeks? They even get some stuff to me in Alaska in 3 days. (I think they fly their jet up here though).

NH? Not sure why? maybe a stock issue? April 17th is the expected day.

Hmm. I just looked at the link that Wayne posted and it says it would be to me by Friday if ordered right away today.

But that's Amazon for you.

Well, lets hope they come sooner. If not here by the weekend I am going to begin ripping the engine out.

I don’t understand the shipping I ordered a firewall pad and it started in Arkansas,to Miami and back to Ontario The package went for a 20 hour drive in the opposite direction before heading back.I guess I got my 50 bucks worth of shipping charges .

That sanding block kit contains the several blocks my professional paint supply house recommended. They work great. Remember to always use the longest possible in any given space.
For curves, I used various diameter heater and radiator hose wrapped with sandpaper.

All great advice.

Just checked tracing. It is ordered, but no filled yet.

Arrrgggg. Still no blocks!!!!! Now they say another week.

If anyone local to me had them I would have bought them.

I use the Durablocks and soft sanding blocks. They are on Amazon also. Mutli-colored hard foam blocks in different shapes. Stiff yet flexible and they really help getting around and into compound curves and details. They come with samples of self sticking sanding sheets and you can buy more.

A number of times, I've gone straight to the source of the product that I was looking at on Amazon and got a better price and free shipping to boot. Amazon is convenient, but sometimes it just sucks.

If you can get up to Gorham, I'll lend you my sanding blocks. Round trip you will have what you need in 4 hours plus a cold one.

That's the stovebolt spirit!

See edited note. That's a spirit too

I just get these at Rockler. I have about 5 for different grits and then I can purchase any type paper I need. From each sandpaper sheet you get 4 pieces for the hand sander. I've used this same sander for over 50 years and it has always worked fine. https://www.rockler.com/rubber-sanding-block

Blocking a body, especially Panels and Suburbans, require a longer block. This way you end up with a straighter panel.

Thanks Tom. While I have been waiting for them I ripped the engine out. Went through trans and am priming this evening. Going to get yo removing pass side rocker tomorrow and start working on the cab on same side.

Sounds like you are knee deep into it and steaming ahead. Good!

You can make your own long block that works pretty good. This is what I used for my truck. Just a nice flat hardwood board with saw cuts to give a bit of flexibility. I made several with different saw cut patterns for more or less flexibility. Once the panel is straight with the 80 or 120 grit then you can use the smaller rubber blocks for the fine grit sanding.


Mark

Thanks 59 Fleet.

I had made my own as well from straight dry dimensional Lumber but was convinced I should buy some.

I know you wanted some Durablocks, but have you looked at some of these other companies?

Big Kid Blocks

Lucky Blocks

True Blox

I haven't looked at them. I have no brand loyalty. Today is the day of supposed arrival. We will see.