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Forum: Automotive Projects 11-10-2023, 07:26 PM
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Posted By pplace
All bends are done with heat.

All bends are done with heat.
Forum: Automotive Projects 11-08-2023, 08:38 PM
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Posted By pplace
I’ve gotten a bit of a start on attempting to...

I’ve gotten a bit of a start on attempting to make some trim for the side, back glass and windshield out of brass (to be chrome plated later) This is my first attempt at it, and so far I’m pleased...
Forum: Automotive Projects 11-04-2023, 10:40 AM
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Posted By pplace
Wow, truly appreciate being selected as MSOTM! ...

Wow, truly appreciate being selected as MSOTM! It really means a lot as a person who has been self taught in all that I do. I struggle through these projects and hopefully learn and improve as I...
Forum: Automotive Projects 10-16-2023, 11:33 PM
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Posted By pplace
Ha! I doubt that, but I appreciate it! My...

Ha! I doubt that, but I appreciate it!

My motto for myself is “I may not be very good, but at least I’m slow!🤣”
Forum: Automotive Projects 10-14-2023, 09:42 AM
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Posted By pplace
One of the things I was procrastinating over, was...

One of the things I was procrastinating over, was cosmetically finishing off the interior of the hood. Here is a brief overview of that process:

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Way back, I fabricated a square steel...
Forum: Automotive Projects 09-04-2023, 02:25 PM
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Posted By pplace
That looks really nice! Has a very nice look to...

That looks really nice! Has a very nice look to it, and I like that color as well! Great job!👍🏻
Forum: Automotive Projects 09-03-2023, 11:07 PM
Replies: 461
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Posted By pplace
Each side of the exhaust is still separated. ...

Each side of the exhaust is still separated. There is a middle divider in the tip, so it’s basically just two exhaust tips very close to eachother.
Forum: Automotive Projects 08-30-2023, 08:46 PM
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Views: 246,111
Posted By pplace
Sorry I’ve once again been very poor with any...

Sorry I’ve once again been very poor with any updates on this Rambler project.

Things had sort of slowed a bit, as I was doing little tasks on it, and getting some test driving done on it as well....
Forum: Automotive Projects 05-27-2023, 09:19 AM
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Posted By pplace
https://www.instagram.com/p/Csttqk6uPIp/?igshid=Mz...

https://www.instagram.com/p/Csttqk6uPIp/?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==

Just seeing if this works to link here.

I was able to do a quick couple trips up and down our alley with the Rambler yesterday.
Forum: Automotive Projects 04-25-2023, 10:20 AM
Replies: 461
Views: 246,111
Posted By pplace
Sorry, no progress updates. However, that...

Sorry, no progress updates.

However, that doesn’t mean I haven’t been working on it. I’ve been tackling all of the mechanicals, rough wiring, plumbing, etc, etc, etc…..I’m actually hoping to have...
Forum: Automotive Projects 09-01-2022, 10:18 PM
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Views: 246,111
Posted By pplace
Thanks for the great supportive comments! It’s...

Thanks for the great supportive comments! It’s such an exciting point in a project when you can just sit back and enjoy looking at it for a bit!

Steven, totally understandable! I know people all...
Forum: Automotive Projects 08-31-2022, 03:19 PM
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Views: 246,111
Posted By pplace
Today was the day I decided to roll (under human...

Today was the day I decided to roll (under human push power) the Rambler outside for the first time ever! The customer and I couldn’t have been happier with how it’s looking! It’s certainly much...
Forum: Automotive Projects 08-26-2022, 12:46 PM
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Views: 246,111
Posted By pplace
Three reasons: 1. The hem was gone once I...

Three reasons:

1. The hem was gone once I ground the edge away to initially remove the skin from the inner structure.

2. Typically you have to weld the perimeter to allow for setting a...
Forum: Automotive Projects 08-26-2022, 09:03 AM
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Posted By pplace
Super nice step by step description. Perfect...

Super nice step by step description. Perfect work as always!!
Forum: Automotive Projects 08-24-2022, 05:31 PM
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Views: 246,111
Posted By pplace
Many thanks for the positive comments! It’s...

Many thanks for the positive comments! It’s really appreciated!

I was off this for a bit as I was once again sidetracked with other projects in the shop.

I test mounted a pair of gas struts...
Forum: Automotive Projects 07-28-2022, 09:10 PM
Replies: 461
Views: 246,111
Posted By pplace
Thank you very much! I finished with the...

Thank you very much!

I finished with the trunk hinges, and added the mounting / bolt pad. With that done, I needed to create a new area in the inner structure for a flat mounting structure. I...
Forum: Automotive Projects 07-23-2022, 09:55 AM
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Views: 246,111
Posted By pplace
Thanks for the positive comments, really...

Thanks for the positive comments, really appreciate that!

Here I’ve begun the modifications for the original inner structure of the decklid. I removed the skin, cleaned up the structure, then...
Forum: Automotive Projects 07-21-2022, 08:11 PM
Replies: 461
Views: 246,111
Posted By pplace
Now that I’m pretty much back onto the...

Now that I’m pretty much back onto the Rambler…..I’ve started working on the trunk. First up was to fabricate a pair of hinges as well as the mounting structure under the rear package tray area. ...
Forum: Automotive Projects 07-13-2022, 09:09 AM
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Posted By pplace
Congratulations on finishing (well….they are...

Congratulations on finishing (well….they are never actually finished) build! It’s amazing to see what it started as, and where it’s at now! Looks great!

The yellow stickers on the headlights at...
Forum: Automotive Projects 05-18-2022, 09:20 AM
Replies: 461
Views: 246,111
Posted By pplace
I’ve been absent as of late. A bit of Rambler...

I’ve been absent as of late. A bit of Rambler work, but nothing interesting or worthwhile to post about. Also, as you mentioned, we have been dealing with some other projects in the shop.

Here...
Forum: Automotive Projects 04-18-2022, 12:20 PM
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Views: 4,176,409
Posted By pplace
Awesome job and accomplishment! Luckily you...

Awesome job and accomplishment! Luckily you didn’t widen that thing another inch!!ha

You mention worrying about getting through the final inspection…..if this vehicle is a worry, there should be...
Forum: Automotive Projects 11-27-2021, 08:30 PM
Replies: 91
Views: 46,209
Posted By pplace
All valid points. Luckily he’s not interested or...

All valid points. Luckily he’s not interested or pursuing this as a career at all. He’s going a completely different route, but on the rare occasion may help out for a couple hours every once in a...
Forum: Automotive Projects 11-23-2021, 07:24 PM
Replies: 461
Views: 246,111
Posted By pplace
A while back I decided to buy a 3D printer and...

A while back I decided to buy a 3D printer and see if I can slowly incorporate it into some work projects.

Here I modeled a mount for the front edge of the inner fender to radiator support. The...
Forum: Automotive Projects 11-18-2021, 09:18 PM
Replies: 245
Views: 109,702
Posted By pplace
I just had to add a little bit when I noticed the...

I just had to add a little bit when I noticed the discussion of “continuity” of design, as well as the mention of the Nomad. So many vehicles don’t have the correct look / proportions from the...
Forum: Automotive Projects 11-16-2021, 09:44 PM
Replies: 91
Views: 46,209
Posted By pplace
Ok, time to revive this build a little. The ‘49...

Ok, time to revive this build a little. The ‘49 Merc 4 door into 2 door build is back in the shop. I’m not able to put much time into it each month, but at least it’s getting some attention again...
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