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Forum: Automotive Projects 06-22-2018, 10:17 PM
Replies: 428
Views: 338,306
Posted By trentesept
Hi Ray, if you are not yet committed , maybe a...

Hi Ray, if you are not yet committed , maybe a look at the rear end treatment on both the TZ1 and TZ2 Alfa Romeos, they might inspire you one way or the other .Great job, Cheers Greg
Forum: Automotive Projects 12-21-2017, 09:47 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 5,951
Posted By trentesept
Charlie, I took the top spindle out of my big...

Charlie, I took the top spindle out of my big McPherson and took both it and the top wheel together to my grinder and had the wheel ground between centres , then to my metal polisher who got it a...
Forum: Automotive Projects 11-16-2017, 03:40 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 16,756
Posted By trentesept
Daniel, your work is exceptional, a man after my...

Daniel, your work is exceptional, a man after my own heart, innovate ,make your own jigs and fixtures , if it can be made by man it can be repaired by man!! I might be close ,I am in Brighton,...
Forum: Automotive Projects 08-01-2017, 07:18 AM
Replies: 147
Views: 107,619
Posted By trentesept
A supercharged Hillman ,dear to the hearts of...

A supercharged Hillman ,dear to the hearts of Kiwis and Aussies,and a F5000 set to give you some space, length and suspension constraint ideas.The BMW will be a real test as that steering box is...
Forum: Automotive Projects 08-01-2017, 06:56 AM
Replies: 147
Views: 107,619
Posted By trentesept
Hi Richard, you have done a lovely job on your...

Hi Richard, you have done a lovely job on your transition cone and have thought the process through logically. Is this for your family road car ,or your racing car?? If it is for your racing...
Forum: Introductions 09-20-2016, 06:47 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,782
Posted By trentesept
Welcome John , plenty to learn here for us old...

Welcome John , plenty to learn here for us old blokes , Cheers Greg
Forum: Automotive Projects 06-15-2016, 07:26 AM
Replies: 129
Views: 69,899
Posted By trentesept
Jim , this is the same as being a 14 year old at...

Jim , this is the same as being a 14 year old at school dancing class!!
All the things you aspire to, everything that looks so beautiful, things you hope to achieve,results you want , and the...
Forum: Basic questions and answers 05-01-2016, 04:50 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 7,740
Posted By trentesept
Kent is absolutely correct. On steel we pickle...

Kent is absolutely correct. On steel we pickle with Hydrochloric acid using the same method used to clean weld slag out of stick welded hydraulic systems.I am not so sure on the Aluminium can anyone...
Forum: Basic questions and answers 04-30-2016, 09:08 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 7,740
Posted By trentesept
I do my bends the old fashioned way of filling...

I do my bends the old fashioned way of filling with dry sand, making a wire pattern ,then bending by hand with one end held in the vice and heating with a rosebud tip in the Oxy torch.Steel ,Cr Mo,...
Forum: Announcements 03-18-2016, 01:03 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 33,957
Posted By trentesept
All I can say guys is that you wont be sorry!! I...

All I can say guys is that you wont be sorry!! I have had mine for quite some time now and it does everything I ask of it.Good to see some Australian craftsmanship being exported and appreciated!! I...
Forum: Business Classifieds 11-28-2015, 06:04 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 19,139
Posted By trentesept
I have one of Peter's wheels, made a frame to put...

I have one of Peter's wheels, made a frame to put it on ,and haven't looked back!! As an amatuer I am really enjoying it and have made some simple panels and test pieces.
I am about to embark on a...
Forum: Automotive Projects 05-14-2015, 05:57 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 24,181
Posted By trentesept
Peter, the car was done at Bellbrae down past...

Peter, the car was done at Bellbrae down past Geelong on the Surf Coast by Graham and Yvonne Smith.Graham is the Allard ,Ferrari and Moretti guy.
He just calls himself a "panel beater" and his shop...
Forum: Automotive Projects 04-04-2015, 09:25 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 29,334
Posted By trentesept
If this was high jump, the bar is just going...

If this was high jump, the bar is just going higher and higher!!
What a fantastic job in all respects.
There are plenty of us who can visualise, a lesser number can draw their vision , and an even...
Forum: Basic questions and answers 03-13-2015, 04:29 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 5,020
Posted By trentesept
Rivetting stuff

Jim , Lyndon or Wazza at Aircraft Propellors and Spares in Moorabbin ,Vic should be able to help you, if they havent got exactly what you want they will steer you in the right direction (03) 95802034...
Forum: Automotive Projects 02-12-2015, 03:06 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 13,631
Posted By trentesept
It took a while to find the photos , but this...

It took a while to find the photos , but this might give you some idea.
This machining was done for me by a friend using recycled French timber from antique furniture.
I did the final work by hand...
Forum: Automotive Projects 02-11-2015, 11:36 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 24,181
Posted By trentesept
Skint , I must give credit where credit is due ,...

Skint , I must give credit where credit is due , the 57 body was done by friends ,Anton Walker (buck and frame work,mouldings and dash) and Graeme Smith and his wife Yvonne(Bellbrae Paint and Panel...
Forum: Automotive Projects 02-11-2015, 11:24 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 13,631
Posted By trentesept
Hi Guys, M.Bugatti generally did not use any...

Hi Guys, M.Bugatti generally did not use any screws or fastenings on his steering wheels. The four segments were aligned together in a band clamp and then a slot corresponding to the thickness of the...
Forum: Automotive Projects 02-10-2015, 09:10 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 24,181
Posted By trentesept
Maybe a little bit of inspiration whilst you are...

Maybe a little bit of inspiration whilst you are working hard on your buck and fender

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Forum: Introductions 08-28-2014, 08:23 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,476
Posted By trentesept
Hi Jacob , plenty of locals here who can help...

Hi Jacob , plenty of locals here who can help you, if you are close to Brighton ,PM me and pop in for a coffee
Cheers Greg
Forum: Events 08-20-2014, 03:25 PM
Replies: 203
Views: 70,985
Posted By trentesept
Hi again, Number 5 was me ,but I have had to pull...

Hi again, Number 5 was me ,but I have had to pull out due to the Historic race meeting at Wakefield Park that same weekend(myself and customers competeing).
I hope somebody can fill my spot.
There...
Forum: Events 07-22-2014, 05:02 PM
Replies: 203
Views: 70,985
Posted By trentesept
Adam, I would dearly love to learn how to do a...

Adam, I would dearly love to learn how to do a return compound curve as found in the scuttle /wind deflecting area of a 1920's /30's single seat upright boardtrack car similar to an American Miller...
Forum: Basic questions and answers 07-20-2014, 05:37 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 12,069
Posted By trentesept
Tim , I can help you with this . I have just...

Tim , I can help you with this . I have just repaired a Lotus 11 which had a reasonably bad accident at Phillip Island in March.
18 new tubes need in the chassis and also related panel work and I...
Forum: Introductions 07-15-2014, 05:02 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,232
Posted By trentesept
Glad to see you made it on Nick, prepare to be...

Glad to see you made it on Nick, prepare to be amazed with how much can be learned from here and how much support this community will provide in your endeavors.
please take some time to put up some...
Forum: Introductions 06-25-2014, 05:50 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,072
Posted By trentesept
Hi Tim ,welcome, your job looks like a Mk 1V ,...

Hi Tim ,welcome, your job looks like a Mk 1V , and very nice too.
I am working on a variant at the moment and have the pods to do on another as soon as it is delivered.
Have you considered coming...
Forum: Events 06-24-2014, 05:14 PM
Replies: 203
Views: 70,985
Posted By trentesept
Hi Boys, I have sent funds to Dave and also...

Hi Boys, I have sent funds to Dave and also booked the Avenue.

Lynn there has said it is filling up fast!!

I will drop the dog to the kennels in Geelong on Thursday morning then come over to...
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