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Forum: Automotive Projects 08-04-2018, 10:37 PM
Replies: 503
Views: 293,195
Posted By steve3
the black frit on the windshield throws it off,...

the black frit on the windshield throws it off, cant tell how big the frame is but body color might help or really make it bad. There is a fairly simple fix for door glass can expand on if needed
Forum: Automotive Projects 01-25-2018, 11:56 PM
Replies: 2,001
Views: 2,252,170
Posted By steve3
sorry to hear that Jack, draw yourself with a...

sorry to hear that Jack, draw yourself with a magic marker.. beefier looking lol, rest up bud
Forum: Basic questions and answers 01-22-2018, 09:54 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 8,407
Posted By steve3
try a slapper and the point of a pick hammer, ive...

try a slapper and the point of a pick hammer, ive got a special dolly with a point i use for bringing up hammer weld sinks
Forum: General Discussion 05-09-2017, 11:45 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 6,596
Posted By steve3
the section being annealed is the top of the...

the section being annealed is the top of the skin, complicated area... start video at 6.00 and you can see the finished flange for the window edge, annealing allows him to shape that section without...
Forum: Automotive Projects 01-23-2017, 01:04 PM
Replies: 2,001
Views: 2,252,170
Posted By steve3
retirement is a full time job, makes working look...

retirement is a full time job, makes working look good. carry on:D
Forum: Automotive Projects 01-22-2017, 10:17 PM
Replies: 2,001
Views: 2,252,170
Posted By steve3
2 days Jack...withdrawl setting in lol

2 days Jack...withdrawl setting in lol
Forum: Metalshaping videos on-line 01-02-2017, 01:05 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 26,518
Posted By steve3
damn, 5 years to train my hands and now it...

damn, 5 years to train my hands and now it appears ive neglected my feet :lol:
love these vids
Forum: Automotive Projects 12-30-2016, 07:36 PM
Replies: 655
Views: 1,115,766
Posted By steve3
I like what youve done just as it is, its an...

I like what youve done just as it is, its an achievement few will ever arrive at.
One small note from my own metal work... aint nothing looks quite done till the colors on. Try photo shopping some...
Forum: Welding Sheet Metal 03-17-2016, 06:15 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 7,596
Posted By steve3
only thing that stands out to me is seeing orange...

only thing that stands out to me is seeing orange flame, so? what lenses are you using? i always used cobalt blue but not sure if they still available or something new has replaced them, without the...
Forum: Basic questions and answers 02-23-2016, 06:39 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 9,793
Posted By steve3
Nigel, i go about 6" over, allows room for...

Nigel, i go about 6" over, allows room for passes, not running off sheet (oops lol) and the un wheeled area is like a dam to contain the worked area.
Just wondering now how much crown you have at...
Forum: Basic questions and answers 02-23-2016, 01:05 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 9,793
Posted By steve3
low crowns are hard to do, partial passes will...

low crowns are hard to do, partial passes will create bumps, looks to me? a guess here only.. panel is a bit too small, shrinking edges to get shape will be painful to deal with at flange time,...
Forum: Basic questions and answers 02-05-2016, 05:42 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 5,082
Posted By steve3
ill venture forth my personal experience, I...

ill venture forth my personal experience, I worked for a restoration shop for many years as a panel fabricator/repairer, the term hammerweld may well be incorrect but more or less fits the technique....
Forum: Welding Sheet Metal 01-04-2016, 12:16 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 18,035
Posted By steve3
and not one mention for lead? its a natural fit...

and not one mention for lead? its a natural fit for this modification, hammer welding a patch panel would be an exercise of considerable skill and a fair amount of bum puckering lol
Forum: Introductions 06-01-2015, 05:06 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,445
Posted By steve3
lol nice! btw, the first 500 cuts are simply the...

lol nice! btw, the first 500 cuts are simply the foundation tissue for cut free meat, tear the loose bits off with your teeth, masking tape the weepy area so you dont stain the metal :lol:
Forum: General Discussion 06-09-2014, 09:31 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 6,612
Posted By steve3
that long raised body line looks like part of the...

that long raised body line looks like part of the lower problem(s) check it to the other side and see if its still pushed in, that would push a lot of extra into the area below the reverse curve,...
Forum: Basic questions and answers 03-25-2014, 10:23 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 7,488
Posted By steve3
wouldnt you use a bull nosed cutter?

wouldnt you use a bull nosed cutter?
Forum: Automotive Projects 03-03-2014, 04:38 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 19,726
Posted By steve3
Maserati's ... designed by angels (well some)...

Maserati's ... designed by angels (well some) built by mere men, I always loved melting out the pounds and pounds of lead from the ghibli's, great job and a nice survivor
Forum: General Discussion 02-11-2014, 12:21 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,486
Posted By steve3
[QUOTE=Rick Evans;90406]I'm in the process of...

[QUOTE=Rick Evans;90406]I'm in the process of converting a four dour sedan into a two door coupe. Im widening and shortening the doors. Before I get too far along Id like some opinions how much of...
Forum: Basic questions and answers 07-30-2013, 11:31 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,142
Posted By steve3
post pic's! anything to keep the mud off it lol

post pic's! anything to keep the mud off it lol
Forum: Basic questions and answers 07-30-2013, 09:45 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,142
Posted By steve3
hmm, this is a cowl hinged hood? closing damage...

hmm, this is a cowl hinged hood? closing damage would be at the nose not the back, I suspect the hood has been opened too far and rolled the inner frame up, Id bolt a piece of angle iron to both of...
Forum: Heads Up Announcements 01-15-2013, 10:56 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,976
Posted By steve3
Thanks for the link!

Thanks for the link!
Forum: Basic questions and answers 12-29-2012, 11:18 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 7,641
Posted By steve3
just get a turnbuckle from the hardware store and...

just get a turnbuckle from the hardware store and tig weld something to hold it at the tang and tip, you can get it "off flat" but not a whole lot more
Forum: Automotive Projects 12-26-2012, 01:25 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 17,046
Posted By steve3
for something like that I would use a step...

for something like that I would use a step flanger (joggler?) mig tack it seal it well and mud it
Forum: Basic questions and answers 12-13-2012, 06:04 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 19,711
Posted By steve3
lol, After enough frustration I just tac weld the...

lol, After enough frustration I just tac weld the bolt head, lasts a long time
Forum: Basic questions and answers 12-05-2012, 09:43 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 19,711
Posted By steve3
These are what we called "panel snips" because...

These are what we called "panel snips" because you can cut from a larger piece without mucking up the waste side, I think these are the most useful of snips and honestly really dislike the aviation...
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