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Forum: Introductions 12-08-2023, 08:14 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,607
Posted By Mike Whelan
Hi Stuart, I'm also a retired engineer (i'm...

Hi Stuart,

I'm also a retired engineer (i'm 78 years old).Several years ago I built a small English wheel (22 inch throat). I watched a lot of videos and read a lot but in the end I decided that...
Forum: Individual Classifieds 11-25-2023, 07:48 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,353
Posted By Mike Whelan
Hi Eddie, I have two USA format John Glover...

Hi Eddie,

I have two USA format John Glover tapes for sale:

- Aluminium Shapes

- Aircraft Shapes

I'm in Germany. If you have not found them in the US and still want them please send me a...
Forum: Resources 01-12-2023, 06:23 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,786
Posted By Mike Whelan
Hi Rob, I have John Kelly's disc "Custom Metal...

Hi Rob,
I have John Kelly's disc "Custom Metal Bodywork" for sale. The price is Euro 30 plus postage. I'm in Germany.
If you are interested please send me a PM.

Mike
Forum: Introductions 08-11-2021, 12:15 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 757
Posted By Mike Whelan
Welcome Sam. I lived in Belgium for many years....

Welcome Sam. I lived in Belgium for many years. My first car was an NSU Prinz 4.


Mike
Forum: Automotive Projects 07-21-2021, 09:18 AM
Replies: 135
Views: 47,438
Posted By Mike Whelan
Hi Jaroslav, Thanks for your reply. ...

Hi Jaroslav,

Thanks for your reply.

Sorry I should have been clearer. I'm interested in the hand held tool based on the vice grips. You appear to be using it as a bead roller to tip the edge...
Forum: Automotive Projects 07-21-2021, 07:14 AM
Replies: 135
Views: 47,438
Posted By Mike Whelan
Hi Jaroslav, I like the handheld tool that you...

Hi Jaroslav,
I like the handheld tool that you constructed for bending the edge of the aluminium sheet. I'd like to make one!

I would appreciate a photo of the tool. Unfortunately the sheet...
Forum: Introductions 01-17-2021, 08:33 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,671
Posted By Mike Whelan
Hi Matthias, I live near Trier and am working...

Hi Matthias,
I live near Trier and am working on an old Rolls-Royce.
Where are you located ?

Do you know anyone that is good at painting?

Mike
Forum: Basic questions and answers 11-15-2020, 10:40 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,538
Posted By Mike Whelan
Berry, This is normal behaviour for an...

Berry,

This is normal behaviour for an ewheel. The metal curves more in the direction of the smallest radius. The radius of the anvil is smaller at 90 degrees to the axle on low crown anvils.
...
Forum: Introductions 09-04-2020, 03:41 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,365
Posted By Mike Whelan
Hi Marcel, I would love to see a photo of...

Hi Marcel,

I would love to see a photo of the Mini van!

I owned one in the early seventies when I was a student in England. The rot problems were unbelievable. I eventually replaced it with a...
Forum: Introductions 05-16-2020, 02:56 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,262
Posted By Mike Whelan
Welcome Chris, I'm also a R-R restorer. I've...

Welcome Chris,

I'm also a R-R restorer. I've been restoring a 1953 Silver Dawn for a great many years. Previously I worked on a 1947 Mk 6 Bentley. I've also owned a Silver Shadow.


Mike
Forum: Introductions 10-13-2019, 08:17 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,796
Posted By Mike Whelan
Hi Matt, Good luck with the MkVI Bentley. I...

Hi Matt,

Good luck with the MkVI Bentley. I struggled with the metalwork on a 1947 basket case in the mid seventies.I nearly went broke with the experience.

Right now I'm working on the body of...
Forum: Introductions 10-11-2019, 01:12 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,833
Posted By Mike Whelan
Welcome Simon, I've just come back to...

Welcome Simon,

I've just come back to Germany from a holiday in Antibes and Cannes. I sure miss the sunny weather!

I am an amateur and I learned a lot on this forum. You should also check out...
Forum: Announcements 08-12-2019, 10:42 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 9,052
Posted By Mike Whelan
Hi Peter, Very interested in the Forum -...

Hi Peter,

Very interested in the Forum - email sent


Have you any news on the availability of latest hand built DVD that you are working on ?

Mike
Forum: Introductions 04-12-2019, 01:40 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,814
Posted By Mike Whelan
Hi Mike, Welcome to the Forum. I'm...

Hi Mike,

Welcome to the Forum.

I'm another Mike located in Germany.

I live near Trier and am working on a 1952 Rolls-Royce.

Mike
Forum: Automotive Projects 03-31-2019, 09:44 AM
Replies: 248
Views: 252,124
Posted By Mike Whelan
Hi Antoine, I live close to Trier. ...

Hi Antoine,

I live close to Trier.


Mike
Forum: Automotive Projects 03-31-2019, 02:59 AM
Replies: 248
Views: 252,124
Posted By Mike Whelan
Hi Antoine, Where is the English wheel...

Hi Antoine,

Where is the English wheel class?

I built a small 24 inch ew last year and am interested in getting tuition.

I'm restoring a 1952 Rolls-Royce for longer than I care to admit!
...
Forum: Welding Sheet Metal 11-27-2018, 03:29 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 16,095
Posted By Mike Whelan
Hi Rob, I'm an amateur restorer and have used...

Hi Rob,
I'm an amateur restorer and have used OA welding for many years. I fusion weld panels that are butt joined together. Heat transfer and distortion can be a problem especially on low crown...
Forum: Automotive Projects 08-26-2018, 03:18 AM
Replies: 122
Views: 49,418
Posted By Mike Whelan
Hi Onorius, How wide are the margins? ...

Hi Onorius,

How wide are the margins?

You seem to be melting the margins down to the bend in the metal so that the other side of the panel is also fused?

I would appreciate your comments
...
Forum: Introductions 01-24-2018, 02:48 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,884
Posted By Mike Whelan
Welcome Lucas! I lived in Grenoble in the...

Welcome Lucas!

I lived in Grenoble in the late eighties. I worked at the European Synchrotron. Happy days.

I'm now retired in Germany working on a 1952 Rolls-Royce.

Mike
Forum: General Discussion 12-07-2017, 05:08 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 20,702
Posted By Mike Whelan
Hi, Sorry I misspelt Wray Shelin's name. I...

Hi,
Sorry I misspelt Wray Shelin's name. I think his company is called ProShaper

Mike
Forum: General Discussion 12-07-2017, 02:02 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 20,702
Posted By Mike Whelan
Hi William, I attended Ray Schelin's class...

Hi William,

I attended Ray Schelin's class in the US a few years ago and Ray showed me a maglio in his workshop. Ray had an impressive selection of homemade e-wheels and I guess he also built the...
Forum: Introductions 05-17-2017, 02:13 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,127
Posted By Mike Whelan
Hi Paddy, I'm also a Dubliner. Left there 30...

Hi Paddy,

I'm also a Dubliner. Left there 30 years ago. Working on a 52 Rolls-Royce.

Mike
Forum: General Discussion 03-19-2017, 03:10 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 10,061
Posted By Mike Whelan
Hi John, Could you explain in a bit more detail...

Hi John,
Could you explain in a bit more detail how floating out panels is performed?

"Floating out panels is an old body man’s trick that has been around forever and in fact was Scott Knight’s...
Forum: Welding Sheet Metal 01-13-2017, 04:23 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 8,131
Posted By Mike Whelan
Kent, You mentioned EU adaptors for the Meco...

Kent,

You mentioned EU adaptors for the Meco torch hose fittings. I live in Germany and would like to order them. Can you tell me the part numbers and let me know if the are currently available?
...
Forum: Introductions 05-20-2016, 03:02 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,359
Posted By Mike Whelan
Hi Nico, Good to hear from you again. I...

Hi Nico,

Good to hear from you again.

I left Belgium in 2010 and moved to Germany. The move was due to my wife's new job. We are sorry to leave Belgium after 17 happy years.

I still have the...
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