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08-11-2011, 01:57 PM
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63 gmc project
My name is Mike and I've been logging on and seeing lots of cool stuff here. I thought it was about time I contributed by sharing some of the projects I work on every day. I can't seem to figure out how to get pics into the post yet but I'll work on it and hopefully get something up soon.
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08-12-2011, 01:22 AM
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Here's a pic of my shop truck project. I'm building rear fenders using the fronts as a buck and built running boards with raised pattern as original but lengthened them to meet the new rear fenders.
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08-12-2011, 02:12 AM
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Truck looks good, how did you press the pattern in running boards?
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08-12-2011, 02:42 AM
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Made the pattern with a converted arbor press(to foot operated) and a punch and die set that I made to move freely but is attached by two pieces of strap to stay in register. I put pics of the setup in my album along with more progress shots but I haven't learned how to attach them so that they show up in a post yet.
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08-12-2011, 09:15 AM
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Mike, nice job of the running boards. Like the way you converted the arbor press to a kick press. Interesting way you came up with to keep the dies aligned. Thanks for posting the pictures, hope to see more.
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08-12-2011, 05:11 PM
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Wow, nice work.
I like the arbour press idea. Quite a versatile tool and that's important when you haven't got a lot of space. Mmmm might have to start saving 
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08-12-2011, 07:42 PM
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Thanks guys. The arbor press probably gets the most use of just about any of the shaping tools I have. Side benefit, I now kick like a mule.
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