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10-25-2019, 03:58 PM
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Bonnet Skin
I made several attempts at getting the bonnet done.
The first attempt involved beating it with a big mallet....
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10-25-2019, 02:57 PM
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What's an Onion Anvil?
Ok Chaps....Question......
I've seen a few different profiles of bottom anvils called 'Onion Wheels'
https://grabcad.com/library/english-wheel-onion-anvil-ranalah-1
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07-22-2019, 07:49 AM
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Unemployed - so slow progress
I've been busy with the dimple die press.
The goal was to have a framework strong enough, I could bend the bonnet skin around. I also wanted a theme that was a cross between a Lancaster bomber and...
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05-29-2019, 01:14 PM
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Cheers Neil, your build was my last weeks morning...
Cheers Neil, your build was my last weeks morning read :)
If only one day I could have your skills......
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05-28-2019, 02:50 PM
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Slow progress
I've not done so much recently as I haven't been up to it. What I have done is fairly visual though.
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05-13-2019, 02:17 PM
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Grill and slam panel
I got distracted from making the bonnet into making the grill.
I started with the slam panel
http://www.super7thheaven.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/slam-panel-panel-beating-1-1-768x576.jpg...
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General Discussion
04-29-2019, 02:10 AM
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Mocking up the bonnet
The driver's side inner wing is nearly done.
I ran out of gas and it was a Sunday, so I started to mock-up the bonnet....
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General Discussion
03-31-2019, 04:25 PM
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Bulkhead and inner wings
Progress has been slow, but the bulkhead is pretty much complete.
http://www.super7thheaven.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/hot-rod-steel-cowl-5-930x620.jpg...
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01-02-2019, 03:14 PM
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Scuttle
I've started the scuttle. There is still quite a bit of straightening and shrinking left to be done, but the basic shape is there....
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12-28-2018, 06:14 PM
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Hand Made Bulkhead
With the door pillars done I wanted something level I could use as an easy datum.
I made a bracing panel to join the two pillars....
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12-23-2018, 05:11 PM
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Second Door Pillar
I've got the second door pillar done. That means I have the datum points for the whole car.
I tried different techniques to to this one, using the bead roller and tipping dies instead of hammering...
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12-17-2018, 04:56 PM
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English Wheel
Some of my next jobs are the doors and bonnet sides.
They have double curves for which an English Wheel would be handy.
I had a heap of scrap fence posts, so I made my own.
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11-27-2018, 04:32 PM
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Hi, Not quite sure how your trying to open them....
Hi, Not quite sure how your trying to open them. Try right clicking and 'save link as'
You should have a .dwg file. I've never used Rhino, but I'm guessing it should be able to import dwg's.
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11-27-2018, 02:32 PM
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dimple die flat
This is what I mean by the having a small flat at the bottom. I measured the final hole and it's 33.6mm. It started at 32mm aswas very snug on the dimple die.
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11-27-2018, 08:43 AM
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Dimple Dies
I've made my own dimple die.
I drew up a few in CAD and spent most of an afternoon making one.
I thought I was saving money - right up to the point I had it heat treated.
DOH!
If anyone else...
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11-20-2018, 01:44 PM
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Hidden Hinge
I was convinced neilb (http://www.allmetalshaping.com/member.php?u=10004) solution would work so I mocked it all up.
Everything that was hitting now cleared, unfortunately the door swings in an...
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11-12-2018, 05:40 AM
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See what I mean! Talent! For someone to just...
See what I mean! Talent!
For someone to just look at a photo and solve a problem is not a talent I have and one I'm struggling with. Thank heavens for geniuses like Neil.
I really can't see...
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11-11-2018, 05:47 PM
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Clearance issue
I wanted to see if my doors would open far enough.
Sadly the answer was no - more work needed.
I recessed the hinge and made 4 bracing panels for inside the A pillar ( one already useless)....
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11-10-2018, 06:29 PM
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Thanks for the advice - I was thinking exactly...
Thanks for the advice - I was thinking exactly the same last night.
As the hinge opened past the first stop I could see the pillar move (only fractionally, but not good).
So today I spent a couple...
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11-10-2018, 05:16 AM
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Hot Rod from wooden buck
Hi Guys,
I'm a newbie to this fabrication game. I've only been gas welding a couple months and this is my first build. I write code for a living so any help and tips are VERY appreciated.
At the...
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Introductions
10-03-2013, 04:24 PM
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37 Ford - one off
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37 Ford - one off
Hi,
I am hand building a scale 37 Ford body over a Locost / Haynes Roadster style chassis. In case you not familiar with them they are a Lotus Super 7 type chassis.
The chassis is already 95% done...
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