Forum: Basic questions and answers
09-25-2023, 08:13 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 3,139
Hi Everyone,
Thanks for the suggestions. I...
Hi Everyone,
Thanks for the suggestions. I will definitely clean it up and prime it before I get started..
I understand what your saying Chris about not needing shrinking that much. Once I get...
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Forum: Basic questions and answers
09-25-2023, 12:30 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 3,139
Hi Chris,
I think because the shape does...
Hi Chris,
I think because the shape does have some reverse curves and some compound curves it will require some shrinking in a few places.. Now I have not started the project yet so time will...
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Forum: Basic questions and answers
09-24-2023, 01:57 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 3,139
HI Crystallographic,
I thank you for a...
HI Crystallographic,
I thank you for a different perspective on how to approach the project in another way. I too figured that if needed I would build it in two halves left and right as you...
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Forum: Basic questions and answers
09-23-2023, 11:07 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 3,139
Hi Cliffrod,
Thanks for the inspirational...
Hi Cliffrod,
Thanks for the inspirational talk.. I will try it first as a single piece but maybe if I don't get it right the first time the cut and paste (weld) of the earlier tries could make 1...
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Forum: Basic questions and answers
09-23-2023, 01:37 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 3,139
Hi Guys,
This is fantastic help.. I will...
Hi Guys,
This is fantastic help.. I will start with the paper pattern and start to shape the metal..
Cliffrod that is very interesting that you are doing a similar shape as a learning lesson,...
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Forum: Basic questions and answers
09-23-2023, 12:53 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 3,139
Floor cover how to get started help.
Hi Group,
I have this transmission floor cover that is borrowed from another car and I need to make a new one just like it. Hard to find a replacement that’s any good if at all.. .
I have a...
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Forum: Introductions
10-09-2022, 11:32 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 941
Welcome Bob & Debbie.
I'm in SW Portland...
Welcome Bob & Debbie.
I'm in SW Portland and there are other forum members from the PDX area. What are your plans with the power bead roller? Do you have a project that you are working on or...
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Forum: Basic questions and answers
06-04-2022, 01:00 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,780
Hi Guys,
I new you would come through for...
Hi Guys,
I new you would come through for me. What a simple suggestion of the flaring tool. Didn't even consider it but I have it sitting right here on the bench because I just finished a complete...
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Forum: Basic questions and answers
06-03-2022, 11:39 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,780
Brass tubing forming help.
Hi Group,
I need to make some brass tubing ferrules 1/4" OD x 4" long that look like the attached picture. These are going to be drain line sleeves for a woody car that has rear sliding windows...
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Forum: Automotive Projects
04-26-2022, 12:02 AM
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Replies: 135
Views: 47,690
HI Jaro,
I've been following the project and...
HI Jaro,
I've been following the project and it's fantastic your skills and the work you do..
The wire frames for the fenders, are those just bucks to shape the meatal to or will they be part...
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Forum: Basic questions and answers
03-17-2022, 11:51 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 3,579
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Forum: Beginner Projects
01-28-2022, 12:28 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 4,788
WOW Is all I can say. That is Definitely not a...
WOW Is all I can say. That is Definitely not a beginner project, and with your explanation it seems you have had a GREAT deal of success.
Super job..! Best of luck on the continued restoration...
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Forum: Introductions
01-20-2022, 01:19 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 912
Welcome Richard,
There are a few people from...
Welcome Richard,
There are a few people from the metro area on the forum. Do keep us posted on your project as it's great to see what's happening, even in our own local back yard..
TX
Mr...
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Forum: General Discussion
01-10-2022, 12:25 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 2,853
New_Old school E Wheels being made in the UK
Hi Group,
Been watching some YouTubes and came across this one that I'm not sure has been posted here. I think this is really cool that this guy is reproducing an old 1930's E wheel.
Check out...
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Forum: Basic questions and answers
12-11-2021, 03:11 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 4,020
ojh,
That's a tough one, because the...
ojh,
That's a tough one, because the different stakes have either size or manufacture differences for holding angles so that's why the different holes in the plate for the different stakes. Might...
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Forum: Basic questions and answers
12-10-2021, 02:44 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 4,020
HI CraftNC,
In my picture you can see the...
HI CraftNC,
In my picture you can see the bolt heads from a common carriage bolt that I ground down the sides until it fit in the square hole. It is long enough to go through the steel angle iron...
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Forum: Automotive Projects
12-07-2021, 12:08 AM
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Replies: 81
Views: 35,407
Antoine,
Thanks for the personal pictures.....
Antoine,
Thanks for the personal pictures.. :D You have come a long ways, It's amazing the work you are having to do when you find these places of rust. Truly fantastic work with each piece..
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Forum: Automotive Projects
12-04-2021, 02:16 PM
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Replies: 200
Views: 79,138
Hi Dave,
Being a beginner I've self taught...
Hi Dave,
Being a beginner I've self taught by using YouTube and reading a few books. I started with making a bowl, I started with a 12" disc and it ended up being about a 8"er. Especially since I...
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Forum: Automotive Projects
12-01-2021, 01:57 AM
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Replies: 200
Views: 79,138
Hi Dave,
What an amazing model.. I will be...
Hi Dave,
What an amazing model.. I will be watching this project all along the way as it looks like a fantastic car to see built from scratch..
The questions I do have is Aluminum or Steel for...
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Forum: Automotive Projects
11-20-2021, 07:55 PM
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Replies: 81
Views: 35,407
Hi Antoine,
You did understand. Yes a view...
Hi Antoine,
You did understand. Yes a view of the car from a distance just to see what progress you have made. I can't believe that someone put time into fixing things but did it in such poor...
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Forum: Automotive Projects
11-19-2021, 02:04 AM
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Replies: 81
Views: 35,407
Hi Antoine,
Great update and your progress...
Hi Antoine,
Great update and your progress is amazing... I do have a question? Could you give us a 10' picture view of your work once in a while to get a better perspective of how much effort you...
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Forum: Basic questions and answers
09-23-2021, 11:19 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,967
Hi Louis,
Welcome... I too am a amateur...
Hi Louis,
Welcome... I too am a amateur working with, of all things Morris Minors.. The flange and the inner support from the pictures look to be in good shape so a complete remake seems like a...
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Forum: Basic questions and answers
08-21-2021, 12:01 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 4,020
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Forum: Automotive Projects
08-12-2021, 11:15 PM
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Replies: 503
Views: 295,353
Hi Joel,
I truly can't wait for the next...
Hi Joel,
I truly can't wait for the next installment of your fantastic project. Thanks for all the pictures and documentation along with them.
I do have to ask, we haven't had a 30' view in a...
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Forum: General Discussion
07-11-2021, 12:16 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 4,498
Harpkatt,
What is the business your looking...
Harpkatt,
What is the business your looking at going into? Do you have any pictures or examples of work you have done that could be commented on? Be prepared for constructive comments but then...
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