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Forum: Automotive Projects 07-08-2022, 07:05 PM
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Posted By crystallographic
I can readily understand "Peoples' Choice Award"...

I can readily understand "Peoples' Choice Award" - for a real custom that draws interest from 150ft away.
Fine tuning takes time and patience.
Good luck in Columbus, Jack.
Forum: Automotive Projects 06-10-2022, 11:31 AM
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Posted By crystallographic
Remarkably stunning creation, Jack. And your...

Remarkably stunning creation, Jack.
And your processes were also remarkable for their creativity, simplicity and skillful execution.
Super Primo!
:D:D:D
Forum: Automotive Projects 04-08-2022, 08:15 PM
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Posted By crystallographic
Jack, This auto-creation of yours is very...

Jack,
This auto-creation of yours is very unique - and is a remarkable study of lines, shapes, and curves, joined with careful fits and very smooth flows.
I keep going back and looking again and...
Forum: Automotive Projects 02-18-2021, 06:51 PM
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Posted By crystallographic
Super helpful procedure explanation, with...

Super helpful procedure explanation, with cautions, hints, and sourcing.
Awesome tutorial, Jack.
Big thanks!

:):)
Forum: Automotive Projects 01-24-2021, 10:27 AM
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Posted By crystallographic
So nice to see the glass finished, Jack. ...

So nice to see the glass finished, Jack.
Complex and detailed, with risks ever present.


(ps, "hydrofluoric" used to be the acid we'd etch glass art work with. Good to see this product now.)
Forum: Automotive Projects 10-30-2020, 12:00 AM
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Posted By crystallographic
Nice moves, Jack. (I'm also doing a bit of thin...

Nice moves, Jack.
(I'm also doing a bit of thin polished work - and keeping the plastic on until the last possible moment - shreds can be my limit !)
Forum: Automotive Projects 09-29-2020, 04:38 PM
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Posted By crystallographic
Awesome project, Jack. :):):)

Awesome project, Jack. :):):)
Forum: Automotive Projects 06-07-2020, 01:36 PM
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Posted By crystallographic
It was a glad moment for me that you checked...

It was a glad moment for me that you checked this, after the huge efforts you've put in, b'cause...
I remember seeing one nicely restored 250 TR come in off the track from the "Year of Ferrari" big...
Forum: Automotive Projects 06-07-2020, 11:20 AM
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Posted By crystallographic
Nice body-frame flexure sleuthing, Jack, and your...

Nice body-frame flexure sleuthing, Jack, and your ladder trusses are a sturdy low-vis. solution.

This episode ensures that your beautiful coachwork couples up with great driveability. :):)
Forum: Automotive Projects 11-28-2019, 01:48 PM
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Posted By crystallographic
Navy training

Navy offered great training years ago, and maybe still does in some areas. Your thoughtful planning and execution shows a trained understanding of procedure and materials.
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Forum: Automotive Projects 11-27-2019, 04:30 PM
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Posted By crystallographic
Very smart linear pattern work, Jack. Reminds me...

Very smart linear pattern work, Jack. Reminds me of Navy training for making hydraulic lines. Very accurate for both your need and for the tube bending shop.
Forum: Automotive Projects 10-24-2019, 08:04 PM
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Posted By crystallographic
Loving the drape molding of your lenses. Old...

Loving the drape molding of your lenses. Old school. Good school.
:):):)
Forum: Automotive Projects 05-04-2019, 07:41 PM
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Posted By crystallographic
Hi Jack, Left HAC in 1977, to finish a 250LM I...

Hi Jack,
Left HAC in 1977, to finish a 250LM I had been doing at nights. By 1981 - 2- 3, a complete Ferrari 166 comp car metal resto, and then same on RSK F2 and Carrera GTL for Collier Historics. ...
Forum: Automotive Projects 05-04-2019, 02:46 PM
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Posted By crystallographic
Got to admire your sticking close to the design....

Got to admire your sticking close to the design. So many times I see the orig renderings and then what came along - WHOA! Is that really what you guys did with that design.


Go with the 6ft....
Forum: Automotive Projects 11-27-2017, 11:58 AM
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Posted By crystallographic
Sure do like your work, Jack. :):):)

Sure do like your work, Jack.
:):):)
Forum: Automotive Projects 09-27-2017, 11:54 PM
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Posted By crystallographic
I think your material choice is good and the way...

I think your material choice is good and the way you are breaking it up.

Steve H has a good line on a process he has watched, and that is a good method for your particular case here. Either solid...
Forum: Automotive Projects 09-01-2017, 11:25 PM
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Posted By crystallographic
Very nice work, Jack. Good to see old BluePoint...

Very nice work, Jack. Good to see old BluePoint stuff.
Forum: Automotive Projects 01-07-2017, 11:02 PM
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Posted By crystallographic
- none of my bidness - but I'd shrink that with...

- none of my bidness - but I'd shrink that with the Wheel - Jack, you have one, right?
Forum: Automotive Projects 12-16-2016, 01:10 PM
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Posted By crystallographic
Jack, that is quite the ride.

Jack, that is quite the ride.
Forum: Automotive Projects 08-05-2016, 09:11 PM
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Posted By crystallographic
Shaping up to be a very nice rig, Jack. Clean...

Shaping up to be a very nice rig, Jack.
Clean business-like look to the fabrication - I like the style! :):)
Forum: Automotive Projects 06-13-2016, 12:57 PM
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Posted By crystallographic
:):):) (mother-n-law?)

:):):) (mother-n-law?)
Forum: Automotive Projects 06-13-2016, 10:08 AM
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Posted By crystallographic
Nice smooth build, Jack. Will the rig have a...

Nice smooth build, Jack.
Will the rig have a rumble seat? :p
Forum: Automotive Projects 09-02-2015, 10:10 PM
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Posted By crystallographic
I've wanted to do a 48-49 fastback Caddy for a...

I've wanted to do a 48-49 fastback Caddy for a long time. With a Hornet motor and a LaSalle box.

These are open invitations to improve the looks.
Forum: Automotive Projects 08-23-2015, 09:06 AM
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Posted By crystallographic
... and it takes chrome nicely. ... but your...

... and it takes chrome nicely.
... but your machine won't need much of that ... :)
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