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Forum: Automotive Projects 05-18-2022, 09:20 AM
Replies: 390
Views: 132,959
Posted By pplace
I’ve been absent as of late. A bit of Rambler...

I’ve been absent as of late. A bit of Rambler work, but nothing interesting or worthwhile to post about. Also, as you mentioned, we have been dealing with some other projects in the shop.

Here...
Forum: Automotive Projects 04-18-2022, 12:20 PM
Replies: 1,922
Views: 819,202
Posted By pplace
Awesome job and accomplishment! Luckily you...

Awesome job and accomplishment! Luckily you didn’t widen that thing another inch!!ha

You mention worrying about getting through the final inspection…..if this vehicle is a worry, there should be...
Forum: Automotive Projects 11-27-2021, 08:30 PM
Replies: 91
Views: 30,327
Posted By pplace
All valid points. Luckily he’s not interested or...

All valid points. Luckily he’s not interested or pursuing this as a career at all. He’s going a completely different route, but on the rare occasion may help out for a couple hours every once in a...
Forum: Automotive Projects 11-23-2021, 07:24 PM
Replies: 390
Views: 132,959
Posted By pplace
A while back I decided to buy a 3D printer and...

A while back I decided to buy a 3D printer and see if I can slowly incorporate it into some work projects.

Here I modeled a mount for the front edge of the inner fender to radiator support. The...
Forum: Automotive Projects 11-18-2021, 09:18 PM
Replies: 245
Views: 52,524
Posted By pplace
I just had to add a little bit when I noticed the...

I just had to add a little bit when I noticed the discussion of “continuity” of design, as well as the mention of the Nomad. So many vehicles don’t have the correct look / proportions from the...
Forum: Automotive Projects 11-16-2021, 09:44 PM
Replies: 91
Views: 30,327
Posted By pplace
Ok, time to revive this build a little. The ‘49...

Ok, time to revive this build a little. The ‘49 Merc 4 door into 2 door build is back in the shop. I’m not able to put much time into it each month, but at least it’s getting some attention again...
Forum: Automotive Projects 11-16-2021, 09:10 PM
Replies: 390
Views: 132,959
Posted By pplace
Not 100% sure…I’ve got some ideas floating around...

Not 100% sure…I’ve got some ideas floating around in my head, I’ll see how they work out.

I’ll post another update here soonish, that shows how I mounted the inner fenders, and I might play off of...
Forum: Automotive Projects 11-16-2021, 09:08 PM
Replies: 390
Views: 132,959
Posted By pplace
Thank you. I run ideas and such past him, but...

Thank you. I run ideas and such past him, but he’s pretty open and trustworthy to what I come up with.
Forum: Automotive Projects 11-13-2021, 11:08 PM
Replies: 390
Views: 132,959
Posted By pplace
Thanks guys, I’m really happy with how the...

Thanks guys, I’m really happy with how the “stuffed” engine bay is working out so far.

Attached are a few more pictures as I was cleaning up and working on the edges. I radiused the inner fender...
Forum: Automotive Projects 11-10-2021, 11:08 PM
Replies: 390
Views: 132,959
Posted By pplace
When I’ve been working on the ‘58 Rambler, my...

When I’ve been working on the ‘58 Rambler, my time was spent in the engine bay mainly on the inner fenders. I added the rear hood latches, and needed to blend the inner fenders (that I had roughed...
Forum: Automotive Projects 09-24-2021, 12:29 PM
Replies: 1,922
Views: 819,202
Posted By pplace
This practice pickup project is turning out okay,...

This practice pickup project is turning out okay, I can’t wait to see how you do on the good truck!ha

Your attention to detail is unmatched! Always overly impressed with your work.

Could you...
Forum: Automotive Projects 09-16-2021, 11:38 PM
Replies: 390
Views: 132,959
Posted By pplace
Pato1: They’d be struggling pretty bad if they...

Pato1: They’d be struggling pretty bad if they produced them at the same slow rate as I do!:eek:

Unfortunately, this brings me to my last update kind of. This is the last batch of finished...
Forum: Automotive Projects 09-12-2021, 03:40 PM
Replies: 655
Views: 256,824
Posted By pplace
Looking good. I always have a toss up which side...

Looking good. I always have a toss up which side is harder…the first or the second!?

The first you are thinking, figuring it out, patterns, etc.

The second…you’ve supposedly got it figured...
Forum: Automotive Projects 09-11-2021, 09:09 PM
Replies: 1,922
Views: 819,202
Posted By pplace
I’m always so impressed with just how much of the...

I’m always so impressed with just how much of the donor vehicle you’ve incorporated into this build! Not just the main chassis and driveline, but so many of the misc. unthought of items of the...
Forum: Automotive Projects 09-10-2021, 07:34 PM
Replies: 390
Views: 132,959
Posted By pplace
Thank you all very much for the compliments! I...

Thank you all very much for the compliments! I really don’t know what to say, except that it really means a lot to know / hear so many others are appreciating the work going into this project…even...
Forum: Automotive Projects 09-08-2021, 07:16 AM
Replies: 1,922
Views: 819,202
Posted By pplace
Awesome! I can’t imagine how good that moment...

Awesome! I can’t imagine how good that moment felt! I’d have been shocked if you didn’t get it to fire up with how meticulous you are with everything. Well done!
Forum: Automotive Projects 09-07-2021, 12:39 PM
Replies: 390
Views: 132,959
Posted By pplace
So, now it was time to focus on getting the lower...

So, now it was time to focus on getting the lower part of the fender fabricated, and a hidden / cleaner way to mount it. I had already taken the pinch weld off of the rocker when I made the new...
Forum: Automotive Projects 09-04-2021, 12:29 PM
Replies: 1,901
Views: 766,158
Posted By pplace
It’s looking so good! Can’t wait to see it...

It’s looking so good! Can’t wait to see it rolled outside once 100% complete!

I hear you on the black. It’s always a great feeling to see a perfect reflection come out of a black or dark colored...
Forum: Automotive Projects 09-03-2021, 08:40 PM
Replies: 390
Views: 132,959
Posted By pplace
Now that the door was pretty situated, it was...

Now that the door was pretty situated, it was time to move forward with the fender.

The body line was not true and straight from the qtr. and the door. I cut the bottom of the fender off (only...
Forum: Automotive Projects 09-02-2021, 05:17 PM
Replies: 390
Views: 132,959
Posted By pplace
Marcus: Thanks, I’ll pass the word along to my...

Marcus: Thanks, I’ll pass the word along to my alter ego Duane!:D

I don’t have anything on the metal. It stays fairly decent, but I go back from time to time and clean up some areas when some...
Forum: Automotive Projects 09-01-2021, 10:19 PM
Replies: 390
Views: 132,959
Posted By pplace
Moving onto the next task… Time to get the...

Moving onto the next task…

Time to get the doors wrapped up now that the new rockers are in place.

First I had to finish modifying the door striker area to match the bear claw latches I put in...
Forum: Automotive Projects 08-31-2021, 08:37 AM
Replies: 245
Views: 52,524
Posted By pplace
I’m really liking the direction that box is...

I’m really liking the direction that box is going! Can’t wait to see that start taking shape!
Forum: Automotive Projects 08-29-2021, 05:04 PM
Replies: 390
Views: 132,959
Posted By pplace
Now that the car was off of the build table, I...

Now that the car was off of the build table, I could access the outer rocker skins as well as the front fender mounting area. As you can see, the rocker skin was damaged, and the fender pocket was...
Forum: Automotive Projects 08-27-2021, 11:31 PM
Replies: 390
Views: 132,959
Posted By pplace
At this point of the build, I couldn’t think of...

At this point of the build, I couldn’t think of any more reasons to keep it on the build rack. I needed to get it off and set it on the ground. At that point, some motivational pics were...
Forum: Automotive Projects 08-27-2021, 07:10 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,075
Posted By pplace
The customer isn’t always (usually) correct. ...

The customer isn’t always (usually) correct. They aren’t in the business or trade. I wouldn’t tell a plumber, carpenter, electrician, doctor, dentist, etc. how I expect them to do their profession....
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