Forum: Basic questions and answers
04-16-2024, 09:53 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 311
Those are two very good suggestions that were...
Those are two very good suggestions that were recommended. As you work up the edge, start each pass in the corners and work toward the center. This will give you room to shrink as needed out in the...
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Forum: Automotive Projects
03-12-2024, 10:21 AM
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Replies: 30
Views: 44,621
Nice work. Might I suggest that you finish the...
Nice work. Might I suggest that you finish the smoothing and blending of shape before setting the wire edge. If by chance the panel has too much shape from finish wheeling, the wire edge will keep...
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Forum: Comments and Suggestions
02-21-2024, 10:22 AM
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Replies: 22
Views: 2,513
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Forum: General Discussion
12-25-2023, 11:15 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,066
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Forum: Automotive Projects
11-06-2023, 08:20 PM
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Replies: 200
Views: 79,204
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Forum: Shop Safety
09-10-2023, 08:21 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 13,531
I am big on fire safety. Many years ago, fumes...
I am big on fire safety. Many years ago, fumes from a fresh undercoating job went up when a welding spark went under the car. Also had an old Cadillac arrive with a leaking carburetor. Both turned...
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Forum: Basic questions and answers
08-05-2023, 07:59 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,594
Lower anvils
Is Hoosier Profile still in business? I would like to purchase a set of the 3x3 offset lower anvils and some upper dies for a Milwaukee planisher.
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Forum: Automotive Projects
07-30-2023, 08:12 PM
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Replies: 56
Views: 147,793
It is looking great.
It may be too late but I...
It is looking great.
It may be too late but I would like to make a suggestion. It is preferable to not have a skin laying on top of an expanse of structure. I would suggest putting a slight step...
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Forum: Automotive Projects
07-30-2023, 08:13 AM
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Replies: 200
Views: 79,204
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Forum: Basic questions and answers
04-07-2023, 05:54 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 3,315
I am fortunate to have a Erco 476, 1446 and an...
I am fortunate to have a Erco 476, 1446 and an Eckold. They all have a different purpose for me. I use the 476 for shrinking only. Always used for steel and moving a large amount material with ...
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Forum: General Discussion
03-31-2023, 06:58 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 2,732
I have always referred to it as the rear cowl....
I have always referred to it as the rear cowl. That was the accepted terminology when I was writing insurance estimates. At least no one said otherwise. In the UK it might be called the rear scuttle.
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Forum: General Discussion
07-24-2022, 08:23 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 4,769
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Forum: Basic questions and answers
05-31-2022, 09:52 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 3,763
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Forum: General Discussion
05-03-2022, 05:51 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 4,769
Kent,
What is the VSR devise you refer to? ...
Kent,
What is the VSR devise you refer to?
The Caddy I worked on had been beaten as some sort of vendetta. Small dents but a big mess. I passed on two Deloreans. With the fiberglass backing, it...
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Forum: General Discussion
05-01-2022, 09:37 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 4,769
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Forum: General Discussion
03-15-2022, 09:12 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 4,834
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Forum: General Discussion
03-14-2022, 03:15 AM
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Replies: 18
Views: 4,834
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Forum: General Discussion
03-12-2022, 09:42 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 4,834
Welding aluminum
I am in the process of building side tanks for a Cooper formula 2 race car. I am oxy-acet welding them. I use to be quiet proficient with the a torch but I pretty much TIG things now. One of the...
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Forum: Automotive Projects
01-16-2022, 09:05 AM
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Replies: 200
Views: 79,204
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Forum: Automotive Projects
01-02-2022, 08:12 PM
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Replies: 200
Views: 79,204
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Forum: Automotive Projects
12-24-2021, 11:32 PM
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Replies: 200
Views: 79,204
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Forum: Automotive Projects
12-07-2021, 11:44 PM
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Replies: 200
Views: 79,204
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Forum: Welding Sheet Metal
11-29-2021, 10:51 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 3,331
Ferrari used a bi-metallic strip to join the...
Ferrari used a bi-metallic strip to join the aluminum skins to steel structure on the 456 and 550. The aluminum skins were MIG welded to the aluminum surface. It was tricky replacing damaged panels....
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Forum: Automotive Projects
11-29-2021, 10:26 PM
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Replies: 200
Views: 79,204
I looked to see what I had in the way of parts...
I looked to see what I had in the way of parts and forms. Unfortunately, the few hammer forms are warped beyond usage. They were not made of a good hardwood and had been used in making two sets of...
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Forum: Automotive Projects
11-23-2021, 11:54 PM
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Replies: 200
Views: 79,204
I agree with you. It is my favorite car. The...
I agree with you. It is my favorite car. The lines are just beautiful. I have restored six 507s over the years. The first in 1976 for the original owner. I restored a rare Series 1 that was a good...
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