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Forum: Events 08-10-2014, 12:21 PM
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Posted By Rick Evans
Theres some great ideas in this thread. I love...

Theres some great ideas in this thread. I love the way Jere has the vision to take something janky like a Harbor freight ewheel and makes it functional by truing the wheels and then builds a metal...
Forum: Events 07-26-2014, 12:44 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 8,830
Posted By Rick Evans
Sounds like fun, wish I could have made it.

Sounds like fun, wish I could have made it.
Forum: Automotive Projects 07-06-2014, 10:51 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 13,257
Posted By Rick Evans
fantastic write up Jere. Love the use of the...

fantastic write up Jere. Love the use of the “SCR” (Skoal Can Radius). I'll need to get one of those for my shop.
Forum: Automotive Projects 06-25-2014, 10:16 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 7,520
Posted By Rick Evans
It looks so much better as a 2 door. Thanks for...

It looks so much better as a 2 door. Thanks for sharing
Forum: Tutorials 05-21-2014, 04:48 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 120,841
Posted By Rick Evans
Jere, Nice write up. I've been meaning to make...

Jere,
Nice write up. I've been meaning to make a set but never hot around to it. I'll be stopping by harbor freight to get some supplies
Forum: Welding Sheet Metal 05-16-2014, 02:12 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 3,012
Posted By Rick Evans
That's great that your involving your son in the...

That's great that your involving your son in the restoration. Thanks for sharing your project
Forum: Automotive Projects 05-16-2014, 11:07 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 26,203
Posted By Rick Evans
Thanks, I'll be happy if the proportions end up...

Thanks, I'll be happy if the proportions end up anything like what oztinbasher has done with that '38
Forum: Automotive Projects 05-11-2014, 10:16 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 26,203
Posted By Rick Evans
Thanks for the encouragement. By the time I'm...

Thanks for the encouragement. By the time I'm done with this I'll have a PHD in metalwork.

This project turned out to be more time intensive that I thought it would be. In hindsight I should...
Forum: Automotive Projects 05-10-2014, 12:51 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 26,203
Posted By Rick Evans
http://www.allmetalshaping.com/picture.php?albumid...

http://www.allmetalshaping.com/picture.php?albumid=902&pictureid=16008

Front fender patch welded in
Forum: Automotive Projects 05-10-2014, 12:49 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 26,203
Posted By Rick Evans
http://www.allmetalshaping.com/picture.php?albumid...

http://www.allmetalshaping.com/picture.php?albumid=902&pictureid=16062

Patch made to eliminate the running board from the front fender.

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Forum: Automotive Projects 05-10-2014, 12:46 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 26,203
Posted By Rick Evans
Installed the inner structure for the front door...

Installed the inner structure for the front door jam

http://www.allmetalshaping.com/picture.php?albumid=902&pictureid=16065
Forum: Automotive Projects 05-10-2014, 12:44 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 26,203
Posted By Rick Evans
http://www.allmetalshaping.com/picture.php?albumid...

http://www.allmetalshaping.com/picture.php?albumid=902&pictureid=16007

I wheeled up a quarter panel and welded it in.
Forum: Automotive Projects 05-10-2014, 12:42 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 26,203
Posted By Rick Evans
http://www.allmetalshaping.com/picture.php?albumid...

http://www.allmetalshaping.com/picture.php?albumid=902&pictureid=16069

I lost all the pictures of making the window frame, but here’s how the side window came out.
...
Forum: Automotive Projects 05-10-2014, 12:40 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 26,203
Posted By Rick Evans
I braced the roof before I cut out the door and...

I braced the roof before I cut out the door and window.

http://www.allmetalshaping.com/picture.php?albumid=902&pictureid=16061

...
Forum: Automotive Projects 05-10-2014, 12:39 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 26,203
Posted By Rick Evans
The door jamb needed to be widened to make room...

The door jamb needed to be widened to make room for the 3” tubing that was needed to brace the suicide hinges.


http://www.allmetalshaping.com/picture.php?albumid=902&pictureid=16059


I used...
Forum: Automotive Projects 05-10-2014, 12:33 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 26,203
Posted By Rick Evans
Mock up of the door jam template. ...

Mock up of the door jam template.

http://www.allmetalshaping.com/picture.php?albumid=902&pictureid=16040


http://www.allmetalshaping.com/picture.php?albumid=902&pictureid=16038

What the...
Forum: Automotive Projects 05-10-2014, 12:28 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 26,203
Posted By Rick Evans
I made a hammer form out of MDF for the new door...

I made a hammer form out of MDF for the new door jam.


http://www.allmetalshaping.com/picture.php?albumid=902&pictureid=16041
...
Forum: Automotive Projects 05-10-2014, 12:26 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 26,203
Posted By Rick Evans
In 1941, Lincoln used unibody construction and...

In 1941, Lincoln used unibody construction and welded all the sheet metal to the frame. Im not exactly sure what ELpolacko has up his sleeve for the chassis yet so I added a separate 3”x3” tubing...
Forum: Automotive Projects 05-10-2014, 12:22 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 26,203
Posted By Rick Evans
After a quick trip to the metal supply to get...

After a quick trip to the metal supply to get some tubing, it’s time to start building something.


http://www.allmetalshaping.com/picture.php?albumid=698&pictureid=16029
Forum: Automotive Projects 05-10-2014, 12:21 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 26,203
Posted By Rick Evans
http://www.allmetalshaping.com/picture.php?albumid...

http://www.allmetalshaping.com/picture.php?albumid=902&pictureid=16072


I haven’t decided if I’ll bag this or not. I would like to have them, but I’m not willing to sacrifice handling to get it...
Forum: Automotive Projects 05-10-2014, 12:16 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 26,203
Posted By Rick Evans
Time to get rid of the ugly. ...

Time to get rid of the ugly.

http://www.allmetalshaping.com/picture.php?albumid=902&pictureid=16020


Center Post Removed
...
Forum: Automotive Projects 05-10-2014, 12:06 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 26,203
Posted By Rick Evans
List of planned modifications Convert...

List of planned modifications


Convert from 4 door to 2 door
3 1/2” chop
Widen front door opening by 10 1/2”
Replace flat head V12 with a twin turbo 6.0L Chevy LS motor & 4l80E trans
...
Forum: Automotive Projects 05-10-2014, 12:03 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 26,203
Posted By Rick Evans
http://www.allmetalshaping.com/picture.php?albumid...

http://www.allmetalshaping.com/picture.php?albumid=902&pictureid=16071

I think the five window version I'm making flows much better than the club coupe that Lincoln made
Forum: Automotive Projects 05-09-2014, 11:40 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 26,203
Posted By Rick Evans
I think its important to start with a visual idea...

I think its important to start with a visual idea of where you want to end up. I would hate to do all this work and have the proportions look wonky when I’m done.

With a chopped top, I thought the...
Forum: Automotive Projects 05-09-2014, 11:35 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 26,203
Posted By Rick Evans
So here's what I could afford. A one owner 1941...

So here's what I could afford. A one owner 1941 four door sedan.
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