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Forum: Buck Building 03-31-2016, 06:40 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 14,325
Posted By MattTupman
I would always try to put as much detail into a...

I would always try to put as much detail into a buck as possible. A wooden or resin hammer form in this area will make life much easier.
Forum: Automotive Projects 03-30-2016, 07:33 AM
Replies: 90
Views: 53,155
Posted By MattTupman
Wow some time has gone into that buck. Are you...

Wow some time has gone into that buck. Are you planning on making more bodies?

The solid hammer form ends will make life easier.
Forum: Introductions 03-29-2016, 04:08 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,598
Posted By MattTupman
Yes we see him every now and then. We're doing...

Yes we see him every now and then. We're doing another BMW 328 at the moment so he comes in and points us in the right direction ;)
Forum: Introductions 03-29-2016, 03:52 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,598
Posted By MattTupman
I've never heard of this place either and they're...

I've never heard of this place either and they're only down the road. We all work in our own little bubble it seems.
Forum: Introductions 03-29-2016, 03:29 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,598
Posted By MattTupman
Hi Lee I just checked you facebook page,...

Hi Lee

I just checked you facebook page, some nice work there. It amazes me how many people there are out there doing this job.
Forum: Automotive Projects 03-29-2016, 03:10 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 11,511
Posted By MattTupman
A few photos of the finished car. Normally...

A few photos of the finished car.

Normally these cars don't have door and rear quarter window frames. You can see the steel frame I made for the doors that where then nickle plated. There is no...
Forum: Automotive Projects 03-29-2016, 03:09 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 11,511
Posted By MattTupman
The customer also asked for a roll cage. ...

The customer also asked for a roll cage.

http://i969.photobucket.com/albums/ae171/MintecMiniSpares/Work%20Photos/Matts%20iPhone%20033%203.jpg...
Forum: Automotive Projects 03-29-2016, 03:07 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 11,511
Posted By MattTupman
Here it is trialing some Dunlop racing wheels, we...

Here it is trialing some Dunlop racing wheels, we actually ended up going wider to warrant the wide arches.
...
Forum: Automotive Projects 03-29-2016, 03:04 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 11,511
Posted By MattTupman
I really enjoyed getting to be more creative with...

I really enjoyed getting to be more creative with this project.

http://i969.photobucket.com/albums/ae171/MintecMiniSpares/Work%20Photos/Matts%20iPhone%20094.jpg...
Forum: Automotive Projects 03-29-2016, 03:03 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 11,511
Posted By MattTupman
The Steady special. This was a one off project...

The Steady special. This was a one off project that was tricky as I had to interperate and idea from a sketch but do I within a very tight budget (to tight it would seem as the car was never...
Forum: Automotive Projects 03-29-2016, 03:02 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 11,511
Posted By MattTupman
The ex-Millie Miglia Lancia Aurelia. This...

The ex-Millie Miglia Lancia Aurelia.

This car had been hidden away in America after an illustrious racing career in the early 1950's. For more information on the car...
Forum: Automotive Projects 03-29-2016, 02:55 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 11,511
Posted By MattTupman
Some shots of the finished car. ...

Some shots of the finished car.


http://www.thornleykelham.com/assets/gallery/310/_resampled/SetWidth900-LF5-4298.jpg
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Forum: Automotive Projects 03-29-2016, 02:53 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 11,511
Posted By MattTupman
When it came to building the car many parts where...

When it came to building the car many parts where missing. I spent hours researching and fabricating parts to look like those in the original photos.

I made the carb clearance bulkhead box along...
Forum: Automotive Projects 03-29-2016, 02:51 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 11,511
Posted By MattTupman
I was very happy to be asked to build this car...

I was very happy to be asked to build this car which I don't get to do very often. I was nice to follow a project to the end.

Some paint photos.
...
Forum: Automotive Projects 03-29-2016, 02:42 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 11,511
Posted By MattTupman
Thanks I wish I found this place sooner. ...

Thanks I wish I found this place sooner.

The coachbuilder Mottos built bodies for all those manufactures hence the familarity. All the inner panels are aluminium other than the engine bulkhead. ...
Forum: Automotive Projects 03-29-2016, 02:39 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 11,511
Posted By MattTupman
This wasn't a huge metal job due to the cars lack...

This wasn't a huge metal job due to the cars lack of use but I did need to make all new engine and running gear mounts to put the car back to original Fiat 1100 specification. I also needed to...
Forum: Automotive Projects 03-29-2016, 06:22 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 11,511
Posted By MattTupman
Some of the period photos that were invaluable in...

Some of the period photos that were invaluable in the restoration.

http://i969.photobucket.com/albums/ae171/MintecMiniSpares/Work%20Photos/Goldmanini/Max%20Goldman%20amp%20Co.%201.jpg...
Forum: Automotive Projects 03-29-2016, 06:17 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 11,511
Posted By MattTupman
This project is from last year and has to be one...

This project is from last year and has to be one of my most enjoyed. The car came in bits with and with a very interesting history. The chassis and body where built in the early 50's although the...
Forum: Automotive Projects 03-29-2016, 06:15 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 11,511
Posted By MattTupman
Bonnet scoop for a Lancia Aurelia ...

Bonnet scoop for a Lancia Aurelia

http://i969.photobucket.com/albums/ae171/MintecMiniSpares/Work%20Photos/Matts%20iPhone%20519.jpg...
Forum: Automotive Projects 03-29-2016, 05:18 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 11,511
Posted By MattTupman
Some smaller jobs. A nice 'Gurney' bubble...

Some smaller jobs.

A nice 'Gurney' bubble for an original AC Cobra

http://i969.photobucket.com/albums/ae171/MintecMiniSpares/Work%20Photos/Matts%20iPhone%20115.jpg...
Forum: Automotive Projects 03-29-2016, 05:16 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 11,511
Posted By MattTupman
My project past and present.

I thought I'd make a thread to show you guys some of my work and hopefully keep adding to it as I go.

I've been doing classic and vintage restoration for about 10 years now covering a large...
Forum: Introductions 01-28-2016, 04:58 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,598
Posted By MattTupman
Hello from England

Hello, my name is Matt and I live in Stroud England. I've been doing metal fabrication/panel beating for around ten years now and I'm always trying to further my abilities which is what lead me to...
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