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Forum: Basic questions and answers 03-13-2024, 06:48 AM
Replies: 5
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Posted By blue62
Try to match the size, shape and weight of the...

Try to match the size, shape and weight of the hammer to the shape of the area your hammering.
The hammer your using for that flange in the picture is fine.


Plastic or wood hammers are...
Forum: General Discussion 11-04-2023, 08:24 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,755
Posted By blue62
My understanding of scuttle is a bulkhead panel...

My understanding of scuttle is a bulkhead panel with a hole in it.
So that would be the firewall area where the transmission and bell housing fit through.
Love the British terms:D
Forum: General Discussion 11-03-2023, 08:14 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,755
Posted By blue62
So now I am very curious as to what Kerry means...

So now I am very curious as to what Kerry means by "bonds" and "Scuttles".
Forum: General Discussion 11-03-2023, 04:11 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,755
Posted By blue62
If you mean "Bondo" then you can use "Zip Strip"...

If you mean "Bondo" then you can use "Zip Strip" paint remover.
Put the Zip Strip on thick let it soak in for an hour or so then you can scrape the softened layer off with a razor blade. Rinse and...
Forum: Basic questions and answers 10-01-2023, 08:30 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,660
Posted By blue62
Kent, Great one I will remember that one and...

Kent,
Great one I will remember that one and use it.
I can most times do the first 80%-85% of most shapes I try.
It is that last 10%-15% that I struggle with.
Forum: Basic questions and answers 09-25-2023, 08:31 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,036
Posted By blue62
First thing I would do is what Kent suggested. ...

First thing I would do is what Kent suggested.
Clean the original panel up then give it a light spray with some satin silver spray paint.
Then do a paper pattern. Photograph both the cleaned up...
Forum: General Discussion 09-10-2023, 08:32 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,751
Posted By blue62
Nice XJ-13 but somehow they just don't look right...

Nice XJ-13 but somehow they just don't look right to me if they are not British Racing Green.:D
Forum: Automotive Projects 08-28-2023, 05:46 PM
Replies: 530
Views: 510,106
Posted By blue62
I am not really for modifying E-Types..... but...

I am not really for modifying E-Types..... but that looks pretty good;)
Forum: General Discussion 08-27-2023, 10:08 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,291
Posted By blue62
Nice ...so I was shy by 5000 miles with my...

Nice ...so I was shy by 5000 miles with my guess.:)
How much did the plug gap change from recommended spec???


I have a 93 ford 3/4 ton with a 460 gas engine in it.
Has 135000 miles on it....
Forum: General Discussion 08-26-2023, 10:20 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,291
Posted By blue62
Well without knowing the make model or year of...

Well without knowing the make model or year of truck.
Just looking at the enlarged gap I am going to guess 250000 or there abouts.
Forum: Basic questions and answers 08-22-2023, 09:17 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,758
Posted By blue62
Clifford beat me to it:) Peter would be your...

Clifford beat me to it:)
Peter would be your best bet for help with your project.
Forum: Basic questions and answers 08-13-2023, 09:16 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,758
Posted By blue62
I was just trying to point out to Ivan that if...

I was just trying to point out to Ivan that if you have the panel your trying to reproduce at hand that you don't need a buck.
That paper and profile gauges is (in my opinion) the simplest way to...
Forum: Basic questions and answers 08-12-2023, 02:50 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,758
Posted By blue62
Paper is simple and not expensive. Tape (FSP)...

Paper is simple and not expensive.
Tape (FSP) takes a lot of time to make and are expensive.
Then you have to deal with the talc. powder mess and cost.

If you use your paper pattern and profile...
Forum: Basic questions and answers 08-08-2023, 02:03 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,758
Posted By blue62
If you have an original part to work from a buck...

If you have an original part to work from a buck is not needed.
An accurate paper pattern and profile gauges are all you need.


Do a search for Peter Tommasini.....
He makes an entire HK...
Forum: Automotive Projects 07-28-2023, 09:03 AM
Replies: 2,245
Views: 4,176,125
Posted By blue62
Great pictorial on heat (weld) distortion...

Great pictorial on heat (weld) distortion correction.
The 35mm 1.25" twist in the part is a good example of the distortion that can be created in a panel just by the act of tacking it in place....
Forum: Automotive Projects 05-26-2023, 12:46 PM
Replies: 2,245
Views: 4,176,125
Posted By blue62
Very nice Marcus

Very nice Marcus
Forum: Basic questions and answers 05-11-2023, 05:05 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 6,024
Posted By blue62
Mike, removing the skin from the bracing would...

Mike,
removing the skin from the bracing would be the best way to go.
Bracing or even a turned edge (flange) can lock shape into a panel making moving that shape around very difficult.
As for spot...
Forum: Basic questions and answers 05-11-2023, 11:04 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 6,024
Posted By blue62
Anytime I have a high next to a low I first try...

Anytime I have a high next to a low I first try to see if I can swap them around.
In other words I try to move the high areas into the low areas and even them out.

I try to identify the ...
Forum: Basic questions and answers 05-02-2023, 12:15 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 6,024
Posted By blue62
Reinforcement or bracing on the back side always...

Reinforcement or bracing on the back side always make things more difficult.
Have a good look at the bracing and make sure it is not bent or twisted.
That can cause lots of headache. Looks like...
Forum: Basic questions and answers 04-30-2023, 03:42 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,042
Posted By blue62
You should post a few pictures of what your...

You should post a few pictures of what your working on.
Visual enhances written.
Forum: Basic questions and answers 03-23-2023, 07:46 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 5,281
Posted By blue62
I would also suggest that you do as much "Hammer...

I would also suggest that you do as much "Hammer off dolly" work as possible.
You want to move the metal to where it needs to be.
"Hammer on dolly" will move the metal but also stretch it.
A good...
Forum: Basic questions and answers 03-21-2023, 02:51 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 5,281
Posted By blue62
I doubt very much that you can shrink the...

I doubt very much that you can shrink the wrinkles away.
You will have to bring the metal up to your contour gauge. Opening and smoothing the wrinkles as you bring the metal up and then shrink the...
Forum: Automotive Projects 03-17-2023, 10:39 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 6,419
Posted By blue62
Bonnie as in Bonnie and Clyde

Bonnie as in Bonnie and Clyde
Forum: General Discussion 03-06-2023, 06:26 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,917
Posted By blue62
Kent, You get it all... snow, flooding,...

Kent,
You get it all... snow, flooding, drought, fire storms.
Whats not to like? :lol::lol::lol:
Forum: Automotive Projects 03-04-2023, 10:10 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 6,419
Posted By blue62
Marcus, Picture #4 God how did you do...

Marcus,

Picture #4 God how did you do that???
Kneeling down it the rocks like that...

My knees still hurt from looking at the picture.


Ok seriously very nice find. Looks to have some...
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