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Forum: Automotive Projects 06-30-2021, 05:31 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 17,440
Posted By galderdi
I just received the foam for the dash to comply...

I just received the foam for the dash to comply with the QLD head strike rules. I have some cheaper (non legal) foam I plan to use as a trial run first. But both the trial run and final dash are both...
Forum: Automotive Projects 05-30-2021, 09:19 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 17,440
Posted By galderdi
Made a little more progress on the front of the...

Made a little more progress on the front of the buck and I have decided on the approach for the hinge mount structure. I still have a long way to go.

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Forum: Automotive Projects 04-29-2021, 08:05 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 5,084
Posted By galderdi
Awesome work

Awesome work
Forum: Automotive Projects 04-29-2021, 07:59 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 17,440
Posted By galderdi
Thanks David I am a bit nervous about all my...

Thanks David

I am a bit nervous about all my mistakes to come. But I'm not letting that stop me.
Forum: Automotive Projects 04-28-2021, 04:47 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 17,440
Posted By galderdi
Thanks I hope so. Yeah, I like the lower cost of...

Thanks I hope so. Yeah, I like the lower cost of steel versus plywood. I like being able to see through the back of the buck to see how close the metal is. I like the way I can unbolt sections of the...
Forum: Automotive Projects 04-28-2021, 03:03 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 17,440
Posted By galderdi
Thanks, those photos make it look crooked. But...

Thanks, those photos make it look crooked. But it's not. There are a few areas needing some fine tuning. It will be challenging to get the nose, tail and dash to look good
Forum: Automotive Projects 04-27-2021, 11:02 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 17,440
Posted By galderdi
Here is the latest progress on my buck. All...

Here is the latest progress on my buck.

All the stations are in place. I still have a few fine adjustments to make. I also need to put in some cross bracing to ensure they can't shift. I have a...
Forum: Automotive Projects 04-05-2021, 06:07 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 17,440
Posted By galderdi
Here's the latest progress on my buck. The steel...

Here's the latest progress on my buck. The steel is just wired in place for now while I deal with the imperfections.

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Forum: Automotive Projects 03-28-2021, 06:25 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 17,440
Posted By galderdi
I added the back portion of plywood to my buck...

I added the back portion of plywood to my buck over the weekend.
I also almost finished my shrinker. I just need to bolt on the lower jaws.

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Forum: Automotive Projects 03-25-2021, 12:58 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 17,440
Posted By galderdi
Here is a little more progress from last night. I...

Here is a little more progress from last night. I was using my bender to shape the bars for the door area of the buck. Now I just need to cut them and weld them into the sides of the buck.
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Forum: Automotive Projects 03-22-2021, 06:53 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 17,440
Posted By galderdi
Yeah, so far I am very happy. There is a few mm...

Yeah, so far I am very happy. There is a few mm to play with here and there but it's just a matter of shaving. Nothing too significant or concerning.
Forum: Introductions 03-22-2021, 12:55 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,056
Posted By galderdi
Welcome, You only just beat me in here.

Welcome, You only just beat me in here.
Forum: Automotive Projects 03-21-2021, 09:06 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 17,440
Posted By galderdi
Here is a little more progress from the weekend....

Here is a little more progress from the weekend. The front is coming together. It may require some minor adjustment but I am happy so far.
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Forum: Automotive Projects 03-20-2021, 03:59 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 17,440
Posted By galderdi
Made some progress on the buck. I just need to...

Made some progress on the buck. I just need to bolt these pieces together and start on the back

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Forum: Automotive Projects 03-17-2021, 05:55 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 17,440
Posted By galderdi
Thanks. I appreciate the input. The 8mm round bar...

Thanks. I appreciate the input. The 8mm round bar seems like a good fit for me. I am liking my idea of creating the buck in segments separated by plywood. This gives me the ability to remove large...
Forum: Automotive Projects 03-15-2021, 11:37 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 17,440
Posted By galderdi
I made some more progress today. It looks like my...

I made some more progress today. It looks like my calculations to match the body to the chassis were perfect.

Ignore the Dash hump, I have left it large until I have the gauge to size it up.
This...
Forum: Introductions 03-15-2021, 01:25 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,257
Posted By galderdi
Welcome Matt

Welcome Matt
Forum: Automotive Projects 03-15-2021, 01:15 AM
Replies: 325
Views: 323,467
Posted By galderdi
Ah very interesting. We have safety certificates...

Ah very interesting. We have safety certificates which are required to register any standard vehicle. It just checks the state of repair.
Then we have modification plates which are required for any...
Forum: Basic questions and answers 03-14-2021, 07:45 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,732
Posted By galderdi
Hi Steve The material I have to practice...

Hi Steve

The material I have to practice with is 1mm 5005 (I also think my 1.4mm sheets are probably 5005). I got it from Alsun Brendale. I have tested both 1mm and 1.4mm and both work well in my...
Forum: Automotive Projects 03-13-2021, 02:02 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 17,440
Posted By galderdi
Thanks, yes that sounds similar to my original...

Thanks, yes that sounds similar to my original plan. But I have been converted to the wire buck idea. I still plan to have a couple of plywood stations. These will allow me to attach and detach...
Forum: Basic questions and answers 03-13-2021, 01:02 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,732
Posted By galderdi
Thanks everyone. This is great information. Is it...

Thanks everyone. This is great information. Is it normal to have trouble finding a supplier for the various grades?
Forum: Automotive Projects 03-13-2021, 12:58 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 17,440
Posted By galderdi
Thanks Kerry, it sounds good. What I have...

Thanks Kerry, it sounds good.

What I have done is a 3d scan of a scale model. Again I don't expect a model to be accurate. But it is good enough for my purpose. I have then sliced that scan into...
Forum: Automotive Projects 03-13-2021, 03:55 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 17,440
Posted By galderdi
I finished my wire bender. This will make it much...

I finished my wire bender. This will make it much easier to build my buck.
This loop for the headlight panel took about 8 passes and about 15 minutes.

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Forum: Automotive Projects 03-13-2021, 03:52 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 17,440
Posted By galderdi
Agreed but where can I get the data to drive the...

Agreed but where can I get the data to drive the cnc? In fact even if I had it I would still struggle as I need to massage the body to fit my chassis. I'm not worried about it being accurate. If I...
Forum: Basic questions and answers 03-12-2021, 05:18 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,732
Posted By galderdi
Thanks everyone, This all makes sense. I'll...

Thanks everyone,

This all makes sense. I'll stick to the same material for each panel.
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