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I been working on the front inner fenders. I wanted these to serve as structure for the bonnet and still provide access to the engine bay. So I split them similar to C4 Corvette. The angled split at the rear helps keep the bonnet located laterally.
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A lot of work in that that most people wouldn't even realise.
Nicely done.
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Marcus, I find that I spend the most time on concept, sketch, verify function and serviceability and then templating. Fortunately, this car is amazingly symmetrical and the template for one just gets folded the opposite way for the other side. That makes me really proud!
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Mike, this would be a very impressive project for a really experienced designer and metalshaping team. I simply cannot believe this is your first metalshaping project. Every aspect of this is absolutely first-rate.
The design itself is simply amazing. How you retained the Jaguar essence in such a radical design is something I would have said could not be accomplished - yet here it is. On top of that, the fabrication and shaping are impeccable. I love all the details you are including. Some will be seen and others will be hidden, but you are not skimping on any of them. I'm envious. You have a lot to be proud of in this car!
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Nice and clean, great work.
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I like seeing the unseen as well, Mike. it looks great- thanks for posting.
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Thanks again for the gas welding lesson in Cumberland. The quality and quantity of the work is incredible! I'd like to attempt a tail light assembly for a motorcycle project, can you tell me where you sourced the gasket material for your lenses?
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Thanks guys. I do get down sometimes when I think about the amount of time spent so far. Designing the mundane structural pieces is tedious and easy to procrastinate on. I've been working around the tedious until a brainstorm hits and solves the problem. However, I've gotten to point where I've got a lot of difficult areas and fewer fun and interesting tasks. This is like having ADD, in that jump from task to task and seem to rarely have something completed. Your kind words help!
Jeff, I'll have to dig through my stack of sketches to find the drawing that details my method of sealing the lense. My method may not work on smaller m/c type tail light. I'm using a rubber edge seal from Steele rubber products. I'll post a pic of the sketch later tonight.
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Hi Mike
As others have said, you are doing a fabulous job! If it was easy, anybody could do it. You are dedicating the required effort to get a very professional result. Most people are looking for a quick and easy path. The details are what separate the men from the boys. Keep up the good work, very impressive!!!!! Steve
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Jeff, this drawing shows my method of sealing the lense. For me it was the easiest and simplest, without a ton of small work around the openings. This was my 7th design. It's not water tight, however the leak path from outside to bulb is unlikely.
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