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Forum: Automotive Projects 12-13-2017, 12:38 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 14,783
Posted By Dave K.
Ian, Colin, Excellent information! Great and...

Ian, Colin,
Excellent information! Great and thank you both! Very interesting.
Forum: Automotive Projects 12-10-2017, 06:45 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 14,783
Posted By Dave K.
Steve, Awesome advice, thank you! I will look...

Steve,
Awesome advice, thank you! I will look into the book!
Forum: Automotive Projects 12-09-2017, 07:05 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 14,783
Posted By Dave K.
Kerry, Thank you very much! I know you know...

Kerry,
Thank you very much! I know you know your stuff, so I will study what you have provided and apply as I go forward.

I have a lot of structure left to build and will reinforce the corners. I...
Forum: Automotive Projects 12-08-2017, 02:34 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 14,783
Posted By Dave K.
Dribble, Thank you kindly! I will look into it....

Dribble,
Thank you kindly! I will look into it. I am trying to learn everything I can!
Forum: Automotive Projects 12-06-2017, 01:51 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 14,783
Posted By Dave K.
Frame Floor

So after taking the advice of many of the commenters (Thank you!) I took many measurements of myself, the spacing I have in my Honda, read and studied spacing in reference material and built the...
Forum: Automotive Projects 12-06-2017, 01:38 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 14,783
Posted By Dave K.
Tire Mock Up

I made a plywood tire and backspacing tool in order to size the rear frame structure. It helped understand the relationship of the wheels, tires, and fender wells. I did the same for the front...
Forum: Automotive Projects 12-06-2017, 01:29 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 14,783
Posted By Dave K.
Rear Frame

For the chassis I am building, I went with .120" wall 2" square tubing. I know not the preferred choice.

For my fellow beginner's, when funds are limited, you have a choice between project parts...
Forum: Automotive Projects 12-06-2017, 01:17 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 14,783
Posted By Dave K.
Chassis Jig and Rear Suspension Support

I am in the process of building the chassis. I first needed a chassis jig to ensure level and square, and a rear suspension brace. Again, I am a novice so I am taking my time and measuring many times...
Forum: Automotive Projects 10-28-2017, 09:50 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 23,967
Posted By Dave K.
Steve, as always: AWESOME! It is great that you...

Steve, as always: AWESOME! It is great that you show us how things are made!!
Forum: Automotive Projects 10-27-2017, 04:49 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 5,895
Posted By Dave K.
additional pictures

additional pictures
Forum: Automotive Projects 10-27-2017, 04:43 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 5,895
Posted By Dave K.
Eddie, Will, thank you very much! I wanted...

Eddie, Will, thank you very much!

I wanted to include some pictures that I have found with regards to the underside of aluminum bodies and the inner structural support. None of these are my...
Forum: Automotive Projects 10-26-2017, 11:37 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 5,895
Posted By Dave K.
Thank you both, very interesting. I am not sure...

Thank you both, very interesting. I am not sure which path I will go down yet, but appreciate the information!
Forum: Automotive Projects 10-25-2017, 06:33 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 5,895
Posted By Dave K.
All, thank you very much! I will post an update...

All, thank you very much! I will post an update on my progress once I get a little further along.
Forum: Automotive Projects 10-25-2017, 05:03 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 5,895
Posted By Dave K.
Kent, Thank you very much! I am always willing...

Kent,
Thank you very much! I am always willing to ask for help! Clearly I am starting my journey from square one, and would rather ask for help than create a safety issue.

As always thank you! ...
Forum: Automotive Projects 10-24-2017, 03:30 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 5,895
Posted By Dave K.
Mounting aluminum body to the frame?

I am continuing to work on the chassis of my scratch build. In thinking ahead, I have been scouring my collection of books and the internet for effective ways to mount the body to the frame. I am...
Forum: General Discussion 10-06-2017, 02:24 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,316
Posted By Dave K.
I agree totally with you, getting metal with an...

I agree totally with you, getting metal with an order. I was always amazed at how the suits of armor were able to be made in the 1500's that were shining bright steel. I can't imagine the process...
Forum: General Discussion 10-06-2017, 02:46 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,316
Posted By Dave K.
AC, I watched that with great curiosity, the...

AC, I watched that with great curiosity, the episode you refer to was about the Ulfberht steel. Very interesting metal work. Both of these episodes were great. The metal work during that time period...
Forum: Automotive Projects 10-06-2017, 02:42 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,581
Posted By Dave K.
That was really interesting, thanks for sharing!

That was really interesting, thanks for sharing!
Forum: General Discussion 10-04-2017, 06:33 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,316
Posted By Dave K.
John, Thanks for the info, I love shows like...

John, Thanks for the info, I love shows like this! I have it set to record here in Central Florida at 9pm. Thanks!
Forum: Introductions 09-29-2017, 04:04 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,029
Posted By Dave K.
Hi William, welcome! There are lots of smart and...

Hi William, welcome! There are lots of smart and talented to people here! I hope that you will also share your skills and knowledge with us!

Also, GA has beautiful country and I hope the...
Forum: Introductions 09-23-2017, 05:01 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,940
Posted By Dave K.
Hi Nick, There are a lot of people with various...

Hi Nick,
There are a lot of people with various skills on this forum. It is a great resource for beginners like us. Youtube has a lot of videos that will help teach you as well, in fact, many of the...
Forum: Automotive Projects 09-22-2017, 07:47 PM
Replies: 310
Views: 201,711
Posted By Dave K.
Joel that is really nice work! Very cool! Thanks...

Joel that is really nice work! Very cool! Thanks for showing how you did that!
Forum: Introductions 09-22-2017, 07:33 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,729
Posted By Dave K.
Hi Don, welcome! Can't wait to see your work! I...

Hi Don, welcome! Can't wait to see your work! I too want to build a 32 Coupe. :)
Forum: General Discussion 09-22-2017, 03:52 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 6,500
Posted By Dave K.
Ron Covell posted this video tribute to Ron...

Ron Covell posted this video tribute to Ron Fournier and I wanted to make it available to you. I apologize if this has already been posted.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bqs-t7nHWPU
Forum: Basic questions and answers 09-20-2017, 03:34 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 11,132
Posted By Dave K.
Marcus, forgive me, but your garage is so neat...

Marcus, forgive me, but your garage is so neat and orderly that it looks like it is ready for a military inspection! :) Awesome work on your jeep!
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