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Forum: General Discussion 07-19-2021, 01:16 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,480
Posted By Payupv8
I am in the same boat. I have a regular job but...

I am in the same boat. I have a regular job but want to get into the restoration business but only metal work, I don’t want to do turnkey builds I have been doing jobs on the side, nights and...
Forum: Basic questions and answers 04-22-2020, 02:38 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,180
Posted By Payupv8
Than you guys for all the input. I guess I really...

Than you guys for all the input. I guess I really need to look at it see what it’s gonna take. They have expressed that they want no filler maybe a little would be acceptable so Iam not sure, just...
Forum: Basic questions and answers 04-22-2020, 09:22 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,180
Posted By Payupv8
Working weld seem distortion from the front.

So here’s the question I have been asked to install two quarter panel patches on two cars unfortunately there is no access to the back side of the weld seem, how can I work the distortion since I...
Forum: Automotive Projects 03-23-2020, 10:37 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 26,213
Posted By Payupv8
Nice job! I always learn something from your...

Nice job! I always learn something from your post. One question did you put any shape in that patch before you trimmed it down to fit the hood?
Forum: Events 12-23-2019, 10:19 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 46,834
Posted By Payupv8
I’d like to be added to the list as well.

I’d like to be added to the list as well.
Forum: Basic questions and answers 12-14-2018, 01:44 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 6,240
Posted By Payupv8
Thank you! Definitely does, I tend to way over...

Thank you! Definitely does, I tend to way over think things most of the time.
Forum: Basic questions and answers 12-07-2018, 09:57 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 6,240
Posted By Payupv8
I kinda understand what your saying but Iam more...

I kinda understand what your saying but Iam more of a visual learner. Thank you
Forum: Basic questions and answers 12-07-2018, 04:38 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 6,240
Posted By Payupv8
That’s ok. I have been doing a ton of research...

That’s ok. I have been doing a ton of research and found the equation to figure out my set back and then how to figure out my bend allowance I found some very helpful videos on you tube explaining...
Forum: Basic questions and answers 12-04-2018, 10:27 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 6,240
Posted By Payupv8
Thanks Kent could you explain how to find out...

Thanks Kent could you explain how to find out where my setback is?
Forum: Basic questions and answers 12-02-2018, 03:46 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 6,240
Posted By Payupv8
50252 So how would I go about marking the...

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So how would I go about marking the return to accurately reproduce it? Should I mark the middle of the return and use that as the line to make my bend on?
Forum: Basic questions and answers 11-28-2018, 05:52 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 6,240
Posted By Payupv8
Peter thanks that’s kind of what I was looking...

Peter thanks that’s kind of what I was looking for. I appreciate all the info, Iam just looking to improve/get a littler quicker and build a little more confidence. It seems like the panels Iam...
Forum: Basic questions and answers 11-28-2018, 04:19 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 6,240
Posted By Payupv8
Kent I guess what Iam trying to say is that Iam...

Kent I guess what Iam trying to say is that Iam second guessing myself after I make my patterns so I end up making them again and it takes me longer to produce the part. Is there a method to...
Forum: Basic questions and answers 11-28-2018, 01:20 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 6,240
Posted By Payupv8
Tips and tricks for making patterns and templates

Iam looking for tips and tricks to get a little faster in making my patterns and templates and correctly marking details such as body lines and how to correctly measure them. I feel that I spend a...
Forum: Basic questions and answers 08-15-2018, 02:29 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 8,038
Posted By Payupv8
Here's where Iam at now it's better. But I have...

Here's where Iam at now it's better. But I have learned a lot along the way I have to move on now with the patch. The door will get skimmed with a little filler. I will do things different next time...
Forum: Basic questions and answers 08-04-2018, 10:05 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 8,038
Posted By Payupv8
Thanks I'll try that I have been mainly using a...

Thanks I'll try that I have been mainly using a low crown dolly to match the shape of the door but I'll try a higher crown later tonight when I work on the door I have a couple high spots I need to...
Forum: Basic questions and answers 08-03-2018, 05:46 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 8,038
Posted By Payupv8
Heres where Iam at now having a hard time getting...

Heres where Iam at now having a hard time getting the weld raised up where it's circled there's absolutely no access

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Forum: Basic questions and answers 08-03-2018, 05:41 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 8,038
Posted By Payupv8
That's how I have been doing it but as everything...

That's how I have been doing it but as everything goes it takes practice to get better at it
Forum: Basic questions and answers 08-01-2018, 10:58 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 8,038
Posted By Payupv8
Peter thanks for the help! I do see some of the...

Peter thanks for the help! I do see some of the things I did wrong now with this patch and why I have created so much work for myself with the tips you gave me. My fit up wasn't the best, but better...
Forum: Basic questions and answers 08-01-2018, 10:32 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 8,038
Posted By Payupv8
Ok thanks for the reply Iam gonna cut a hole so I...

Ok thanks for the reply Iam gonna cut a hole so I can get bettter access or maybe make a tool to get be hind there better it's to awkward with my hand trying to get in there and hold a dolly and push...
Forum: Basic questions and answers 07-31-2018, 01:05 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 8,038
Posted By Payupv8
I wasn't happy with the patch so I broke the...

I wasn't happy with the patch so I broke the tacks retacked it and did a little hammer on dolly work Iam wondering now if I need to do a little more or if I have a shape issue. I do plan on cutting a...
Forum: Basic questions and answers 07-24-2018, 05:58 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 8,038
Posted By Payupv8
Here's a before picture, of how the patch fit ...

Here's a before picture, of how the patch fit

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Forum: Basic questions and answers 07-24-2018, 02:17 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 8,038
Posted By Payupv8
I feel like the shape was correct. When I laid...

I feel like the shape was correct. When I laid the patch over the piece I was gonna cut out it seemed to fit pretty well so I went a head and cut it out. I removed the glass and all the mechanicals...
Forum: Basic questions and answers 07-22-2018, 04:43 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 8,038
Posted By Payupv8
Thank you for the replay. Should I only hammer...

Thank you for the replay. Should I only hammer the tack or should I hammer and dolly the whole joint? The joint is much lower then the door and the patch?
Forum: Basic questions and answers 07-20-2018, 04:13 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 8,038
Posted By Payupv8
Here's another angle48140

Here's another angle48140
Forum: Basic questions and answers 07-20-2018, 04:11 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 8,038
Posted By Payupv8
Door patch

I made this small door patch for my buddies 240z I tacked it in with my tig welder last night it looks like it pulled I just need some confermation if the plan I have is correct. My plan of attack is...
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