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Old 11-23-2017, 04:59 AM
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Ha ha, many thanks Rick.

For the insert he is thinking of a quilting pattern. It wont be done now anyway but if I do it later on, I was wondering if I could convert my English wheel with a skateboard lower and a tipping upper? My hand bead roller only has a 450mm depth and would need around 600mm as the insert on the longest side it is just under 1200mm long. Wonder if I can do multiple light passes just by pushing it through with the wheel setup that way?
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Old 11-23-2017, 08:03 AM
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The roof insert hole process is very nice. Thanks for for showing how great results with simple tools (and a lot of skill!) can be obtained.
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Old 11-23-2017, 07:15 PM
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Thank you Larry.

Wow, great interest there and glad it might be useful.

Just the folding part took around 1 hour. A lot faster than if it was welded as even the pros quote 1 hour per foot for prep, weld, planish and finish off.


Doing the last few things I was asked to be done. Cutting down the window surrounds. Taking 5.5" out of the height and have to add to the length across the top.


Fortunately the profile is pretty much the same all the way around so can use what came off the sides to fill the gap left at the top.


Window surround, or garnish, done on the passenger door.


Easier to keep things straight and level by clamping down on the bench and checking along the edge of it for straightness. Use a steel ruler as well.


Here now you can see why leaving that difference in door width at the join would not have worked. It would have shown up terribly!


Windscreen pieces needed doing as well. One side done and the other still to go.


Last of the fabrication work done.


Doesn't look much different than when it arrived here less than 2 weeks ago! But is a hell of a lot more structurally sound and complete.
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Old 11-23-2017, 10:36 PM
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Looks really nice your friend should be very happy with your repairs.

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Old 11-23-2017, 11:48 PM
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Well Done Marcus
like the roof treatment,should make it easy for the insert later on. You made the whole job look easy,Which we know it's not and thank you for the photo,s and documentation.
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Old 11-24-2017, 03:52 AM
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As always amazing job, thank you for sharing it, is a pleasure to see how a pro work
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Old 11-24-2017, 04:45 AM
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Thank you Steve, Dennis and Leif.


The owner thought the front needed lowering more to fill the front guards. I suggested less rubber rake so mocked up one of the rear wheels on the front. Raised the front 3" the same as it would be fitted with the the 6" taller tyre and think it looks good. Maybe even slightly smaller tyre would work.


Pushing it out past my cab and now mine looks huge by comparison!


Well mine is 9" wider and 7" longer than his.


Out in the sun waiting for the pickup.


Looking mean!

It was picked up a few hours ago by a very pleased owner so my cab is back in its place ready to be worked on again.
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We need a write up on how you do all that fine work and still keep your shop so nice and tidy
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Old 11-24-2017, 09:36 AM
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Excellent work Marcus. Thank you for showing the process, your work is inspiring.
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Old 11-24-2017, 10:27 AM
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Well mine is 9" wider and 7" longer.

I like the proportions of your cab much better than his. The bottom of your windshield being lower really is a great improvement!

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