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Forum: General Discussion 07-23-2017, 04:12 AM
Replies: 77
Views: 31,293
Posted By Resto Rod Race
Hi Dave, all good down here thanks. yep i...

Hi Dave, all good down here thanks.
yep i realise that it was more of a catch up day than a organised meeting.
That would be fine by me.
cheers
Adam
Forum: General Discussion 07-15-2017, 11:50 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 31,293
Posted By Resto Rod Race
i wouldnt mind trying to get over there again for...

i wouldnt mind trying to get over there again for another meeting.
cheers
Adam
Forum: General Discussion 11-16-2016, 04:01 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 9,104
Posted By Resto Rod Race
I think either your ratio is out , or your dry...

I think either your ratio is out , or your dry rag is to wet leaving some of the acid behind and then drying.
i have always applied with a scotchbright pad, and cleaned off with rag and heat/air gun...
Forum: Introductions 04-14-2016, 04:14 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,779
Posted By Resto Rod Race
welcome, lots to learn on here!

welcome, lots to learn on here!
Forum: General Discussion 03-04-2016, 01:35 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,865
Posted By Resto Rod Race
i saw that first photo last week and thought the...

i saw that first photo last week and thought the same thing.
Forum: Basic questions and answers 02-26-2016, 05:36 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 9,793
Posted By Resto Rod Race
I find two reasons for this happening, and as you...

I find two reasons for this happening, and as you have just mentioned you started and stopped part way across, effectively stretching one area more than the other and will need alot more shape to...
Forum: General Discussion 02-03-2016, 03:54 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 6,964
Posted By Resto Rod Race
Hi Peter, fun job. It the outer section(top and...

Hi Peter, fun job. It the outer section(top and sides) soldered to the front?
Forum: Basic questions and answers 02-01-2016, 01:08 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 7,486
Posted By Resto Rod Race
I would agree with all of the above statements. I...

I would agree with all of the above statements. I rarely make bucks, but always make contour and shape templates. Also use SATAUS 's CAD system (cardboard aid design). And yes it has to look right,...
Forum: General Discussion 01-24-2016, 03:08 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 8,056
Posted By Resto Rod Race
Just putting it out there, i would make the top...

Just putting it out there, i would make the top section in one piece and the sides seperately and join through the radius as suggested. This would avoid a long weld down the centre of the top...
Forum: Introductions 01-14-2016, 06:40 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,441
Posted By Resto Rod Race
Hi Steve, welcome. Where are you up to in the...

Hi Steve, welcome. Where are you up to in the build? what do you need help with?
Forum: General Discussion 12-16-2015, 11:08 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 6,455
Posted By Resto Rod Race
Hi Scott,, Steves Auto Restorations(Portland...

Hi Scott,, Steves Auto Restorations(Portland USA), were scanning original 1934 cars and then having them stamped out a few years ago, they did have some really good articles on how it was done. It...
Forum: Events 11-26-2015, 04:02 AM
Replies: 119
Views: 55,056
Posted By Resto Rod Race
Sounds like a good turn out, with some good toys...

Sounds like a good turn out, with some good toys to play with. Sorry i wont be able to get there. Was looking forward to trying out Kiwi Johns E Wheel !!!
Cheers
Forum: Welding Sheet Metal 09-20-2015, 02:15 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 9,444
Posted By Resto Rod Race
Hi John, good to see you havin a crack at it. Its...

Hi John, good to see you havin a crack at it. Its really one of those skills that comes from practice, practice and some more practice. Eventually you will know how the metal will move before you...
Forum: Events 08-15-2015, 04:25 AM
Replies: 119
Views: 55,056
Posted By Resto Rod Race
Hi All, will have to wait and see closer to the...

Hi All, will have to wait and see closer to the date, but no looking good for me at this stage. Would be good to catch up again.
Cheers
Forum: Introductions 06-13-2015, 03:35 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,039
Posted By Resto Rod Race
Hi Oggy, welcome to the forum. Does this mean you...

Hi Oggy, welcome to the forum. Does this mean you wont be buying any more fj panels from me????
Heaps of great info and people on here. You know where i am if you need help.
Cheers Adam.
Forum: Shop Safety 05-29-2015, 01:17 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 17,782
Posted By Resto Rod Race
I dont wear mine to work at all, seen too many...

I dont wear mine to work at all, seen too many other people get some serious injuries from rings and chains. Worst i saw when i was an apprentice, the workshop manager was welding under a vehicle( it...
Forum: Introductions 05-18-2015, 07:17 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,463
Posted By Resto Rod Race
Hi John, well actually some truth in that, ive...

Hi John, well actually some truth in that, ive learnt alot from here since Clayton finished up with me. (not from you though)

Yep the mornings are a bit fresh now.
Bought an 03 Ultra Classic...
Forum: Introductions 05-15-2015, 04:12 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,463
Posted By Resto Rod Race
Im sure you get the hang of the tig in no time....

Im sure you get the hang of the tig in no time. Plenty of good info on here and people willing to help.
Forum: Introductions 05-07-2015, 04:54 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,463
Posted By Resto Rod Race
Hi, glad you joined up.

Hi, glad you joined up.
Forum: Automotive Projects 04-12-2015, 05:09 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 15,524
Posted By Resto Rod Race
We had a 2006 GT40 at work a couple months back...

We had a 2006 GT40 at work a couple months back that was all alloy. Have some pics somewhere, being converted to right hand drive. i made new firewall sections for it. It will be back again for more...
Forum: Basic questions and answers 04-12-2015, 04:42 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 12,801
Posted By Resto Rod Race
That is interesting Kent as i was told early on...

That is interesting Kent as i was told early on in my career about copper and aluminium as a no no. But as you stated i see so many cases of them used together i was questioning if it was correct....
Forum: Basic questions and answers 01-01-2015, 03:31 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 19,110
Posted By Resto Rod Race
Its more of a crease/break than a bead from...

Its more of a crease/break than a bead from memory. Could be done with a bead roller with a really shallow V, or a E wheel as suggested. Even very carefully in a folder. Really depends on what you...
Forum: Automotive Projects 11-16-2014, 04:44 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 16,252
Posted By Resto Rod Race
Hi Bernhard, nice work you do there. Im curious...

Hi Bernhard, nice work you do there.
Im curious to know how you got the roof skin off? i did a DB4 Aston a few years ago and it was a real pain to anneal and peel the flanges out enough to get it...
Forum: Basic questions and answers 11-16-2014, 04:34 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 8,064
Posted By Resto Rod Race
Hi David, i would simply wheel the panel starting...

Hi David, i would simply wheel the panel starting with a low crown front to back, start at the top and work your way down trying to keep your passes parallel and close together. You will need to do...
Forum: Basic questions and answers 11-13-2014, 03:50 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 9,505
Posted By Resto Rod Race
I have also had this issue when wheeling panels,...

I have also had this issue when wheeling panels, even mild steel. Now im just more careful.
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