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Forum: Introductions 10-07-2021, 01:21 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,109
Posted By James. V. D. W
Welcome! Another Capetonian!

Welcome! Another Capetonian!
Forum: Automotive Projects 09-06-2020, 01:54 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 12,350
Posted By James. V. D. W
Almost missed that! I were going to ask how you...

Almost missed that! I were going to ask how you did that, but your answer here makes it crystal clear.


Thank you and congratulations!
Forum: Introductions 09-06-2020, 01:40 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,350
Posted By James. V. D. W
Welcome! Glad your bears have jobs to...

Welcome!


Glad your bears have jobs to afford the vodka! Here in South Africa the lions and elephants also roam the streets, but the elephants prefer kalua and the lions prefer lion lager!...
Forum: Announcements 04-06-2020, 05:10 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 5,296
Posted By James. V. D. W
Same here in South Africa. We have been in full...

Same here in South Africa. We have been in full lock down since the 27th.
Forum: Automotive Projects 09-15-2019, 10:42 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,527
Posted By James. V. D. W
Thank you. It is not perfect, but is fine for the...

Thank you. It is not perfect, but is fine for the time I had available.
Forum: Automotive Projects 09-06-2019, 04:04 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,527
Posted By James. V. D. W
MG trunk floor

Here is a quickie. Customer urgently needed a boot floor for an MG. His was badly rusted and deformed from years of use. The Pullmax earned it's keep on this one. Even with pre-stretching the panel...
Forum: Posting Pictures 09-03-2019, 10:38 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 8,548
Posted By James. V. D. W
Generally before I add an attachment I click on...

Generally before I add an attachment I click on the add attachment tab, then Browse and when I find the pick I want to use, I right click on it and select "edit". It will open in the edit window....
Forum: Automotive Projects 09-03-2019, 10:28 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 6,592
Posted By James. V. D. W
I completely forgot that I made a little more...

I completely forgot that I made a little more progress.:lol:


The tailgate had to be retained level with the bed floor, but still had to be able to swing all the way down and be removable without...
Forum: Automotive Projects 09-03-2019, 09:48 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 6,592
Posted By James. V. D. W
Thank you!

Thank you!
Forum: Automotive Projects 08-23-2019, 02:25 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 6,592
Posted By James. V. D. W
I made some more progress on the bed and some...

I made some more progress on the bed and some other parts of the Land Cruiser. I have started making supports for the Outer panels to stop them from flapping in the wind by modifying the original...
Forum: Heads Up Announcements 07-02-2019, 03:36 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 53,813
Posted By James. V. D. W
The exchange rate is a huge issue for me....

The exchange rate is a huge issue for me. Currently it is just under 15/1 and getting worse. I have looked at a few of their products, but all I can do is look.
Forum: Automotive Projects 06-12-2019, 02:42 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 6,592
Posted By James. V. D. W
This is how I returned the edge to reinforce the...

This is how I returned the edge to reinforce the bed sides. Still need to add a link to the lower brace.


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Forum: Automotive Projects 06-09-2019, 06:02 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 6,592
Posted By James. V. D. W
Thanks. We can find them, but it is usually badly...

Thanks. We can find them, but it is usually badly rusted or worn out from years of abuse. Our pickups have a similar work life as your Utes. Farmers work them into the ground. This Cruiser has a...
Forum: Automotive Projects 06-08-2019, 10:16 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 6,592
Posted By James. V. D. W
The Isuzu beds are notoriously floppy and has a...

The Isuzu beds are notoriously floppy and has a tendency to crack in the tailgate area. These pickups take allot of abuse here.


The Toyota tailgate is too big and too crusty. It is 30mm too...
Forum: Automotive Projects 06-08-2019, 06:34 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 6,592
Posted By James. V. D. W
Thank you!

Thank you!
Forum: Automotive Projects 06-08-2019, 01:12 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 6,592
Posted By James. V. D. W
Land Cruiser Fj45 Bed

I have been busy with this FJ for a while now. Started as just repairing the fenders and then the doors. Then it was the cab and the chassis. Now it has progressed into a complete build.


There...
Forum: Introductions 05-06-2019, 06:56 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,694
Posted By James. V. D. W
Welcome Harry. Where in S.A are you from?

Welcome Harry. Where in S.A are you from?
Forum: Introductions 04-28-2019, 09:53 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,090
Posted By James. V. D. W
Welcome. I recently acquired a P21 myself. Love...

Welcome. I recently acquired a P21 myself. Love it! It has already made it's first panels with a basic die set. It does not seem to have many limits.
Forum: Automotive Projects 04-26-2019, 05:28 AM
Replies: 2,271
Views: 4,892,377
Posted By James. V. D. W
Good to know. Will have to stay away from...

Good to know. Will have to stay away from windshield adhesive in the future. Never even thought of that. A day without learning is a day wasted!
Forum: Automotive Projects 03-26-2019, 10:10 AM
Replies: 2,001
Views: 3,171,343
Posted By James. V. D. W
Have you considered 3D printing the parts?

Have you considered 3D printing the parts?
Forum: Automotive Projects 03-25-2019, 10:23 AM
Replies: 2,271
Views: 4,892,377
Posted By James. V. D. W
I have seen guys use a seam sealer to fit these...

I have seen guys use a seam sealer to fit these braces as they do in the factory, but I found that windscreen polyurethane is allot more rigid, but forms nicely to the panel. I would also be...
Forum: Automotive Projects 11-09-2018, 11:26 AM
Replies: 463
Views: 253,024
Posted By James. V. D. W
Thanks for sharing. I always get overwhelmed by...

Thanks for sharing. I always get overwhelmed by structural work. I have a floor to do on a 40 Chevy Coupe in the near future. It will be fitted on a much newer chassis. Seeing your floor work gives...
Forum: Automotive Projects 04-17-2017, 03:25 PM
Replies: 2,271
Views: 4,892,377
Posted By James. V. D. W
I wanted to ask that question so many times! LOL

I wanted to ask that question so many times! LOL
Forum: Automotive Projects 04-02-2017, 06:55 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 48,847
Posted By James. V. D. W
Any updates? Would love to see this as a finished...

Any updates? Would love to see this as a finished car!
Forum: Introductions 03-31-2017, 02:22 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,772
Posted By James. V. D. W
Hi Shaun. Welcome. Nice to see another Capetonian...

Hi Shaun. Welcome. Nice to see another Capetonian on here.
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