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Forum: Automotive Projects 04-02-2023, 11:33 PM
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Posted By Marc Bourget
One thing not mentioned along with the awards is...

One thing not mentioned along with the awards is the reality that your effort has probably achieved a value or worth, equal to, if not in excess of, the $3-400K of the other cars in your class.

...
Forum: Automotive Projects 07-11-2022, 09:28 AM
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Posted By Marc Bourget
Deep Appreciation and Thanks, I'm sure...

Deep Appreciation and Thanks,


I'm sure this thread will continue to receive visits for a long time to come!
Forum: Automotive Projects 02-03-2022, 12:34 PM
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Posted By Marc Bourget
Nobody says you can't review them more than once!...

Nobody says you can't review them more than once!


My favorite High School teacher used to advise that if you REALLY want to understand something, you have to read it 11 times.


Since you do...
Forum: Automotive Projects 12-27-2021, 07:11 PM
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Posted By Marc Bourget
You sure will be able to travel to those "Other...

You sure will be able to travel to those "Other Things" in great style!


Wish you more, wish you the best !!
Forum: Automotive Projects 08-05-2021, 08:05 AM
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Posted By Marc Bourget
One clue to the quality of the shine is the...

One clue to the quality of the shine is the clarity of the reflection of the photographer!


Maybe a quick rundown of the preferred system and it's components?
Forum: Automotive Projects 05-06-2021, 11:45 PM
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Posted By Marc Bourget
Awwwww, y'all know it was a barn find, all he...

Awwwww, y'all know it was a barn find, all he did was put a coat of wax on it! (Not !!)


Stunning as it all comes together.
Forum: Automotive Projects 02-10-2021, 09:44 PM
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Posted By Marc Bourget
Jack, When I got out of the...

Jack,



When I got out of the injection molding business there were three general approaches. One, insert the rubber part in the mold and inject the ABS around it. Two, use a second mold,...
Forum: Automotive Projects 01-20-2020, 05:54 PM
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Posted By Marc Bourget
Yes, both rely on the flow of electricity and...

Yes, both rely on the flow of electricity and improved ground improves current flow
Forum: Automotive Projects 11-12-2019, 08:51 AM
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Posted By Marc Bourget
Since when is it stylish to confuse CS with...

Since when is it stylish to confuse CS with practicality?


Much too modest, methinks! :D
Forum: Automotive Projects 07-15-2019, 11:22 AM
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Posted By Marc Bourget
Jack, could the word you're searching for be...

Jack, could the word you're searching for be "proportional" rather than "normal"?


Great stuff, great insight, as always!


mjb
Forum: Automotive Projects 07-03-2019, 06:08 AM
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Posted By Marc Bourget
Jack, While this situation may involve a...

Jack,


While this situation may involve a taper, have you ever used a spacer (similar to the grit in the one brand of adhesive) with rivets?
Forum: Automotive Projects 05-08-2019, 12:48 PM
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Posted By Marc Bourget
Jack, What about altering the clamp on...

Jack,


What about altering the clamp on the cable between bending intervals to "distribute" the pressure points from the mandrel "squares" to a slightly different contact point. This might...
Forum: Automotive Projects 04-10-2019, 10:31 AM
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Posted By Marc Bourget
Can you cut the tempered glass with a water-jet?

Can you cut the tempered glass with a water-jet?
Forum: Automotive Projects 03-27-2019, 08:44 PM
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Posted By Marc Bourget
I consider coming up with an idea that impresses...

I consider coming up with an idea that impresses you an accomplishment!


Thanks, You're for real (Obviously!)


But, witnessing how your mind works, you'd glommed onto it soon enough!

...
Forum: Automotive Projects 03-26-2019, 05:08 PM
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Posted By Marc Bourget
Is the foam sturdy enough to put sandpaper, grit...

Is the foam sturdy enough to put sandpaper, grit up, on the body of the car and "lap" the mirror base to a close fit?


FWIW
Forum: Automotive Projects 02-17-2019, 12:35 PM
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Posted By Marc Bourget
Jack, Ditto-Kudos Couldn't...

Jack,


Ditto-Kudos



Couldn't access any of the links to added to the end of your post!
Forum: Automotive Projects 01-24-2019, 02:10 AM
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Posted By Marc Bourget
IIRC, in my early days as a gas station jockey, ...

IIRC, in my early days as a gas station jockey, I believe I remember the (Left) tail light lens for a mid-50's Caddy that hinged and swung up to reveal the filler cap and neck. Think that might be...
Forum: Automotive Projects 12-22-2018, 01:15 PM
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Posted By Marc Bourget
Jack said: "It's a little beyond 90 degrees so I...

Jack said: "It's a little beyond 90 degrees so I had to finish bending it by hand."


For the lesser experienced audience . . Jack, recognizing it is thin material, and assuming a leaf brake - ...
Forum: Automotive Projects 11-29-2018, 10:56 AM
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Posted By Marc Bourget
Jack, You are classically humble which is a...

Jack, You are classically humble which is a tribute to your character.


Resolving those issues to a level matching the work and expertise shown on your build thread reportedly takes equipment...
Forum: Automotive Projects 11-28-2018, 10:40 AM
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Posted By Marc Bourget
I had a discussion on air intakes with an expert...

I had a discussion on air intakes with an expert in engine installations. He had shown me a intake design or configuration that baffled me. Over the next hour or so, I received a master's level...
Forum: Automotive Projects 10-14-2018, 09:01 AM
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Views: 2,274,685
Posted By Marc Bourget
Jack, can you talk to a "friend" that has a...

Jack, can you talk to a "friend" that has a Pizza Oven?


Take your "drape form" and get there in the AM while it's warming up?


Kudos for all you do!


Marc
Forum: Automotive Projects 06-14-2018, 10:03 PM
Replies: 2,001
Views: 2,274,685
Posted By Marc Bourget
Like Tom Sawyer getting all the kids to paint the...

Like Tom Sawyer getting all the kids to paint the fence, you'll have gawkers plying you with beer in exchange for answering their questions.


(Hint, keep them back lest they drool on the paint! ...
Forum: Automotive Projects 06-06-2018, 08:43 AM
Replies: 2,001
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Posted By Marc Bourget
Can you show your "go guage" in action?

Can you show your "go guage" in action?
Forum: Automotive Projects 12-13-2017, 10:03 AM
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Posted By Marc Bourget
I interpret "carry that much humble" to be...

I interpret "carry that much humble" to be intended as a compliment.

I'd restate it as a demonstration of the attitude and life purpose of a citizen of our great country - an extension of the...
Forum: Automotive Projects 10-09-2017, 10:16 AM
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Views: 2,274,685
Posted By Marc Bourget
I used to think "custom" windshields were the...

I used to think "custom" windshields were the things of big industry and even bigger budgets, then I watched a guy make a form for a Lola or McClaren sports car, and realized it's possible by...
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