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12-21-2011, 11:23 PM
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Grumpys Garage
Hi Guys, my name is Greg - aka Grumpy
I have a few old cars that im working on when I get time. One that is almost finished is a 65 VW beetle, 6" chop, chassis raised into body by 4", has a oval window grafted in, and is all bare metal. There is a photo shoot in the back of "Fuel Magazine" feb issue this year, for those interested  I wont to get my head around hand shaping panels etc. Am a fitter / toolmaker / mechanic for over 35yrs, so wont to upskill a little for work on my own cars. Also have a few pic's of other cars in my shed at "Grumpy's Garage" on facebook, again for those interested. Cheers Guys. Grumpy 
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12-22-2011, 12:58 PM
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Welcome to the site Greg, your VW sounds great. I have a couple of friends who does a lot of Beatles here in the UK, he did a similar car a few years ago. here is a link to his website, I think there is a photo or two of it on the website site. Simon and Shane own and run 'The paint box'. I have known Simon since he was 16 and I taught both of them bodywork. www.thepaintbox.co.uk
David
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Metalshaping DVD. www.metalshapingzone.com Metalshaping with hand tools on youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IGElSHzm0q8 All things are possible. Last edited by David Gardiner; 12-22-2011 at 01:02 PM.
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12-22-2011, 07:54 PM
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Hey Greg, I love the shop name, I have stumbled across your site a couple times. Welcome aboard!
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http://www.shawnmarsh.com - My metalshaping portfolio as I get started in the world of metal.
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01-03-2012, 01:47 AM
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HeatnBeat
Hi HeatNBeat.
I think my name came from Nurture, not Nature.  My main job, [ business owner] is hirering forklifts to fishermen. It pays the bills, but can be quite frustrating at times with the lack of concern shown for the gear, and the recurring damage sometimes. So - GGGrrrrrrrrrrrrrr!!! lol. Thats where the Grumpy bit comes from. I also run a small farm by myself, so time to "Play" with my cars can be a little limited, again - Bugga! Hope this sheds a little lite Regards Grumpy
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01-03-2012, 05:54 AM
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HI Greg welcome to the site, VW are very good cars for learning, many many years ago I used to go down to the wrecking yard and buy any damage panels and repair or remake them for practice I wont tell you how many I stuff up before I got it right
 Peter
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P.Tommasini Metalshaping tools and dvds www.handbuilt.net.au Metalshaping clip on youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WEAh91hodPg Making Monaro Quarter panel: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KIpOhz0uGRM
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