Thanks Ben, but you should set your aim way higher than me! The best think about that truck is that it shows you what you can do with basic tools. The most advanced too I had access to was a harbor freight English wheel and Shrinker. What you was done 90% with hand tools. Even the embossed scallops on the inner fender was done with 1/8 x 1/2" flat stock and a hammer, then finished off with a hammer and dolly. All flanges are tipped by hand as I have never had the pleasure of using a tipping wheel.
It was a lot of work, but hand tools can get the job done too. I have finally acquired 3 x 5 tubing to make a small English wheel, so I hope to have more fun with you guys on here soon.
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