Forum: Buck Building
02-08-2019, 08:43 PM
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Forum: Buck Building
02-08-2019, 08:26 PM
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Jack: I've decided to use 1/2" plywood for...
Jack: I've decided to use 1/2" plywood for station buck. I didn't like the extra weight of MDF and going with 3/4" would just make it even heavier. With plywood, I can also use wood screws.
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Forum: Buck Building
02-08-2019, 08:16 PM
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Replies: 28
Views: 3,355
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Forum: Automotive Projects
02-02-2019, 11:33 AM
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Replies: 227
Views: 86,229
Frank: yes, although I might add some faux...
Frank: yes, although I might add some faux knock-offs on them. Given that the rims are the first real give away that this is a replica car, my first preference was to use actual spoke rims. But...
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Forum: Automotive Projects
02-01-2019, 11:33 AM
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Replies: 227
Views: 86,229
GTO home coming
After 1 year (almost to the day), the GTO body prep and paint work is done. The color is Rosso Corsa and the finish is fantastic! The credit for paint work goes to Frank Zucchi at FZ Restorations...
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Forum: Buck Building
01-14-2019, 05:12 PM
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Replies: 28
Views: 3,355
Station buck progress
Progress pic for 3D modeling of station buck.
http://www.allmetalshaping.com/picture.php?albumid=1119&pictureid=19229
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Forum: Automotive Projects
01-03-2019, 04:56 PM
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Replies: 180
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Radiator coolant tubes (cont.)
I finished fabricating and welding up the front cooling tubes.
http://www.allmetalshaping.com/picture.php?albumid=1119&pictureid=19227
A final check to ensure the coolant lines will clear the...
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Forum: Automotive Projects
01-01-2019, 11:16 AM
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Replies: 249
Views: 81,312
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Forum: Automotive Projects
12-30-2018, 02:57 PM
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Replies: 180
Views: 27,944
Radiator coolant tubes
I’ve switched focus again from brake system to coolant lines. A great thing about a project at this early stage is that if you hit an issue with one area, there’s plenty of other areas where...
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Forum: Automotive Projects
12-21-2018, 11:24 AM
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Replies: 180
Views: 27,944
Good point Charlie. Yes, the stainless steel...
Good point Charlie. Yes, the stainless steel bolts I used as base stock don't have the same tensile strength as a steel bolt does. I chose stainless steel to avoid the rust and corrosion that might...
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Forum: Automotive Projects
12-20-2018, 11:08 AM
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Replies: 180
Views: 27,944
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Forum: Automotive Projects
12-19-2018, 01:16 PM
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Replies: 180
Views: 27,944
Disc Brakes
In parallel with modeling the station buck, I’ve started working on the brake system. I’ve elected to go with an aftermarket brake system made by Wilwood. It’s a high-performance brake system...
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Forum: Automotive Projects
12-15-2018, 01:31 PM
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Replies: 180
Views: 27,944
Let the station buck modeling begin!
The primary purpose of creating a 3D model for this Miura project is to create a station buck for the body. I decided to go for a stand-alone, egg crate style of buck that will be composed of...
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Forum: Buck Building
12-15-2018, 12:43 PM
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Replies: 28
Views: 3,355
Station buck progress
Here's some progress pics of the Miura buck as it's being designed in CAD:
http://www.allmetalshaping.com/picture.php?albumid=1119&pictureid=19195
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Forum: Buck Building
12-12-2018, 11:47 AM
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Replies: 28
Views: 3,355
Station buck thoughts
So it came time to start the CAD part of the buck making project. To make sure I wasn't giving confusing or ambiguous direction to Dan (the guy doing the CAD work), I decided to write down my...
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Forum: Buck Building
12-09-2018, 02:15 PM
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Replies: 28
Views: 3,355
Tim: thanks for sharing. Do you have pictures...
Tim: thanks for sharing. Do you have pictures you can post? For the solid buck pieces, are you using it as a hammer form?
I ask because my plan right now is to have solid areas on my buck for...
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Forum: Buck Building
12-09-2018, 02:00 PM
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Replies: 28
Views: 3,355
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Forum: Automotive Projects
12-06-2018, 11:14 AM
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Replies: 180
Views: 27,944
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Forum: Buck Building
12-05-2018, 01:43 PM
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Replies: 28
Views: 3,355
Thanks for the information!
Does anyone have...
Thanks for the information!
Does anyone have experience with the combination of MDF and CNC Laser? I'm thinking of using MDF because of cost (a whole car buck uses lots of sheets times high cost...
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Forum: Basic questions and answers
12-04-2018, 03:15 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,325
See my recent post to this thread: ...
See my recent post to this thread: http://www.allmetalshaping.com/showthread.php?t=18058&page=17
Depending on what car you're talking about, it might be better/faster to not go the scanning route...
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Forum: Automotive Projects
12-04-2018, 12:57 PM
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Replies: 180
Views: 27,944
Let the 3D modeling begin!
It’s time I give another update. The project focus has shifted from chassis building back to designing. The next build step is to make inner body structures and these need to be designed and...
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Forum: Buck Building
12-03-2018, 05:37 PM
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Replies: 28
Views: 3,355
Station buck findings
I've read every thread I could find where a station buck was involved and made several direct inquiries to people. What's interesting is as new applicable technologies have become available (e.g. 3D...
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Forum: Buck Building
11-30-2018, 04:54 PM
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Replies: 28
Views: 3,355
Still need buck building information
So I now have confirmation that using a buck aids the metal shaping process (thanks Kerry). What I don't have yet is input from those who've done this before. If that's you, please share your...
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Forum: Buck Building
11-26-2018, 10:55 PM
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Replies: 28
Views: 3,355
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Forum: Automotive Projects
11-24-2018, 07:20 PM
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Replies: 180
Views: 27,944
Radiator shroud and electric fan
I decided to fabricate the radiator fan shroud now that the radiator mounts were complete. For complex sheet metal items like this, I like to start by making a cardboard mockup. I’ve found I end up...
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