Forum: Basic questions and answers
07-18-2023, 12:22 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 2,360
What is / was this tool?
The nose has been modified, and it has lots of hammer marks where the tool was used beyond its intent. It was given to me as a slapper, but I don’t believe that’s what it’s for. It’s about 2’ long,...
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Forum: General Discussion
05-07-2023, 09:40 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 2,723
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Forum: Introductions
11-09-2022, 06:25 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 738
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Forum: Automotive Projects
11-02-2022, 07:39 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,995
It’s extremely hard for anyone to know the best...
It’s extremely hard for anyone to know the best approach to repair this lid without seeing it first hand. With the skin off the frame, your oil canning could be better / worse than attached to the...
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Forum: Introductions
10-09-2022, 10:48 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,427
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Forum: Introductions
09-04-2022, 10:32 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 716
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Forum: Introductions
08-18-2022, 06:58 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,218
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Forum: Welding Sheet Metal
07-16-2022, 05:12 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 4,776
Thanks Drivejunk,
Good idea, too. The center...
Thanks Drivejunk,
Good idea, too. The center section is 24” long, so your idea would work well. Put two together and fit it up. I’m sure that would happen anyway to see where I was in relation to...
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Forum: General Discussion
07-16-2022, 11:02 AM
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Replies: 18
Views: 4,681
I use citric acid, vinegar, and have used...
I use citric acid, vinegar, and have used molasses. Citric acid is by far the easiest, fastest, and cheapest, to deal with. I let it go in the grass when I’m done. The only thing is to be sure to...
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Forum: Welding Sheet Metal
07-15-2022, 06:34 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 4,776
Thanks Robert and Kent,
The square corners are...
Thanks Robert and Kent,
The square corners are what I’ve been trying to reconcile, mostly. This is good food for thought.
I “could” tack everything on, then weld and planish the verticals, then...
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Forum: Welding Sheet Metal
07-15-2022, 10:58 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 4,776
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Forum: Welding Sheet Metal
07-14-2022, 09:01 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 4,776
8 feet of low crown welding help
Hi all,
I’m replacing the lower half of a 1960 Cadillac qtr panel and need advice on the steps involved. First off, the lower part is made in three sections, front qtr, wheel well, and rear qtr. all...
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Forum: Welding Sheet Metal
03-07-2020, 09:23 AM
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Replies: 32
Views: 26,523
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Forum: Basic questions and answers
02-15-2019, 09:16 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 3,758
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Forum: Basic questions and answers
02-14-2019, 04:03 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 3,758
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Forum: Basic questions and answers
02-01-2019, 08:22 AM
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Replies: 25
Views: 5,900
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Forum: Basic questions and answers
01-30-2019, 09:37 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 3,623
I would agree with ozcad, working on the little...
I would agree with ozcad, working on the little areas first can pay dividends in getting the entire panel back to shape. Reworking an old repair is frustrating, and I’m facing the same thing on my...
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Forum: Basic questions and answers
10-05-2018, 07:02 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 3,204
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Forum: Basic questions and answers
10-04-2018, 06:20 AM
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Replies: 21
Views: 11,364
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Forum: Basic questions and answers
10-01-2018, 08:14 AM
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Replies: 21
Views: 11,364
It does Kent.
When I began metal forming parts...
It does Kent.
When I began metal forming parts for my current project, after being away from bodywork for many years, I was buying 18 and 20 gauge drops at my local supplier. The drops work great...
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Forum: Basic questions and answers
09-28-2018, 09:15 AM
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Replies: 21
Views: 11,364
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Forum: Basic questions and answers
09-28-2018, 08:18 AM
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Replies: 21
Views: 103,879
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Forum: Basic questions and answers
09-21-2018, 08:27 AM
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Replies: 21
Views: 11,364
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Forum: Basic questions and answers
09-01-2018, 03:12 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 11,364
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Forum: Basic questions and answers
08-27-2018, 03:25 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 11,364
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