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Forum: Automotive Projects 11-20-2023, 12:54 PM
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Posted By Reno
Thanks all. I'm just doing minor fabrication on...

Thanks all.
I'm just doing minor fabrication on the dash.

The first is the driver side vent. The car is so narrow, I had to tuck it next to the wiper motor attached to the kick panel. These were...
Forum: Automotive Projects 10-14-2023, 02:34 PM
Replies: 135
Views: 88,896
Posted By Reno
I'm moving on to the wiring so I mounted the...

I'm moving on to the wiring so I mounted the guages. I had the instrument panel pattern in MDF and after cutting to size marked and cut the openings on the CNC mill. I had fiddled with writing a...
Forum: Automotive Projects 10-06-2023, 09:50 PM
Replies: 135
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Posted By Reno
Thanks again to the latest commentors. And ...

Thanks again to the latest commentors.

And thanks to Jaroslov among others who convinced me to spend the time to get the quarter window frame in a single plane. I cut some patterns and hope to...
Forum: Automotive Projects 10-02-2023, 09:12 PM
Replies: 135
Views: 88,896
Posted By Reno
This is the length I cut out of the tube. ...

This is the length I cut out of the tube.

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Mounted in the door
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And then the motor mount installed.
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Forum: Automotive Projects 10-02-2023, 11:01 AM
Replies: 135
Views: 88,896
Posted By Reno
Thanks to all. Now on to the other 90%. I...

Thanks to all.
Now on to the other 90%.

I started to mount power window regulator and had to do some modification to the door itself and the mechanism. I needed to shorten the tubes for the...
Forum: Automotive Projects 09-29-2023, 09:30 PM
Replies: 135
Views: 88,896
Posted By Reno
Thanks guys. First paint job and i picked...

Thanks guys.

First paint job and i picked metallic single stage and ended up with a lot of orange peel. I finally got the hang of it with the dash and splash pan, but by then it was too late.
Forum: Automotive Projects 09-29-2023, 07:58 PM
Replies: 135
Views: 88,896
Posted By Reno
Anytime Kent. Kerry this might give you an...

Anytime Kent.

Kerry this might give you an idea of what the silver metallic would look like on yours.
Forum: Automotive Projects 09-29-2023, 07:45 PM
Replies: 135
Views: 88,896
Posted By Reno
I caught some good weather, not too hot and...

I caught some good weather, not too hot and painted.

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Then mounted the body and started assembling it,
Forum: Automotive Projects 08-12-2023, 08:57 PM
Replies: 135
Views: 88,896
Posted By Reno
Thanks Charlie, not much to show I'm into the...

Thanks Charlie, not much to show I'm into the drudgery of Bondo now.
Forum: Automotive Projects 07-13-2023, 09:53 PM
Replies: 135
Views: 88,896
Posted By Reno
After the winter break I put the body back on the...

After the winter break I put the body back on the rotisserie and chased some weld issues on the underside, then started metalworking the welds on the sunroof filler and doors.

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Forum: Automotive Projects 01-12-2023, 11:09 AM
Replies: 135
Views: 88,896
Posted By Reno
Thanks Fargoman, I'll take a look. Wow, thanks...

Thanks Fargoman, I'll take a look.
Wow, thanks for that rabbit hole. It will take some time, but lots of show and tell.
Forum: Automotive Projects 01-11-2023, 09:48 AM
Replies: 135
Views: 88,896
Posted By Reno
Thanks Marcus. I was distracted again in the late...

Thanks Marcus. I was distracted again in the late summer by this, but back at it now.

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This is a 1933 Austin 7 Ruby. I fiddled with some drawings and thought a slight chop would...
Forum: Automotive Projects 01-10-2023, 01:20 PM
Replies: 135
Views: 88,896
Posted By Reno
I mocked up the radiator and mounted the...

I mocked up the radiator and mounted the condenser and fan shroud.

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Then since it is getting so cold I moved into the shop and fabricated the instrument panel recess and mocked...
Forum: Automotive Projects 01-10-2023, 01:10 PM
Replies: 135
Views: 88,896
Posted By Reno
Slow going, but I took a shot of the car and then...

Slow going, but I took a shot of the car and then lifted the body off and painted the frame. Then I started the final installation of the undercarriage, the latest engine and finalized the exhaust...
Forum: Automotive Projects 09-04-2022, 09:11 PM
Replies: 135
Views: 88,896
Posted By Reno
Thanks guys. Marcus, that Holden looks like...

Thanks guys.

Marcus, that Holden looks like it has early Buick influence. At least the grill. Nice paint too.

Phil, Austin only made 14000 of the Dorsets in '47 and '48, but 400,000 Devons...
Forum: Automotive Projects 09-01-2022, 09:58 PM
Replies: 135
Views: 88,896
Posted By Reno
Then I moved to the front and cut based on my...

Then I moved to the front and cut based on my flexible shape pattern. It required just over 1.5" at the flange to cover the tire and by cutting the spot welds at the baffle in front of the door the...
Forum: Automotive Projects 09-01-2022, 09:39 PM
Replies: 135
Views: 88,896
Posted By Reno
I finished the driver side fender and shaped the...

I finished the driver side fender and shaped the wheel opening in the passenger side. I experimented with TIG on this side and had a smaller HAZ, but had to come back with the Mecco to fill the gap. ...
Forum: Automotive Projects 06-04-2022, 10:03 PM
Replies: 135
Views: 88,896
Posted By Reno
Then I started to widen the rear fenders to fit...

Then I started to widen the rear fenders to fit the new tires. I cut the fender on the car and positioned the 3 1/2" offset with clecoed braces. The flange would have required too much stretch to...
Forum: Automotive Projects 06-04-2022, 09:21 PM
Replies: 135
Views: 88,896
Posted By Reno
I cut out the sunroof assembly and filled it in. ...

I cut out the sunroof assembly and filled it in.

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It is all welded in but will require some hammer and dolly/ planishing work when it goes back on the rotisserie.
Forum: Automotive Projects 05-19-2022, 12:39 PM
Replies: 135
Views: 88,896
Posted By Reno
Thanks Jon. There are very few connections left...

Thanks Jon. There are very few connections left that are Whitworth, but will keep that in mind. I cleaned up the fender mount holes with a 1/4-28 tap. That matched the British thread. The flat head...
Forum: Automotive Projects 05-02-2022, 09:42 PM
Replies: 135
Views: 88,896
Posted By Reno
The narrow body requires a dog leg to clear the...

The narrow body requires a dog leg to clear the headers. Then the angle of the steering wheel inside was excessive with the straight column, so I shortened it and installed another U joint under the...
Forum: Automotive Projects 04-26-2022, 09:09 PM
Replies: 135
Views: 88,896
Posted By Reno
Thanks Marcus. Pugsy, the upper level was...

Thanks Marcus.

Pugsy, the upper level was the trunk floor and covered the spare tire below it. Since the trunk lid opens tailgate style that upper level and the trunk lid when down create a four...
Forum: Automotive Projects 04-25-2022, 09:28 PM
Replies: 135
Views: 88,896
Posted By Reno
I rolled the rear bulkhead to transition to the...

I rolled the rear bulkhead to transition to the floor.

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Then I ran the floor panel through the Pulmax to form the ribs as before. It picked up a twist which I think was caused by the...
Forum: Automotive Projects 04-25-2022, 09:11 PM
Replies: 135
Views: 88,896
Posted By Reno
Aren't they great Kent, no 3 sided holes in sheet...

Aren't they great Kent, no 3 sided holes in sheet metal.

I didn't check my tank depth when I filled the original tank opening, so I had to cut it out and raise the floor. Flanges were welded at...
Forum: Automotive Projects 04-09-2022, 01:26 PM
Replies: 135
Views: 88,896
Posted By Reno
Thanks Pugsy. I opened up one of the wiper...

Thanks Pugsy.

I opened up one of the wiper shaft openings thinking I would have to use a modern stye, before I found some original transmissions. I found repro grommets in Australia so I needed to...
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