Forum: Automotive Projects
02-20-2018, 08:24 PM
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Views: 12,459
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Forum: Basic questions and answers
10-19-2017, 04:34 PM
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Replies: 8
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Shrinking with a hammer????
I understand Hammer on dolly Stretches metal and hammer off dolly MOVES the metal back to were it was in dent straightening but how would you SHRINK with a hammer????? THANKS
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Forum: Basic questions and answers
05-06-2017, 02:45 PM
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Replies: 35
Views: 11,510
high spots
Anytime you weld (mig,tig,oxy) you are gonna get shrinkage.You should have hammer& dollied out this shrinkage at the HAZ area.
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Forum: Welding Sheet Metal
04-02-2016, 02:11 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 18,035
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Forum: Basic questions and answers
03-17-2016, 08:33 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 2,773
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Forum: Basic questions and answers
03-14-2016, 08:19 PM
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Views: 2,773
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Forum: Basic questions and answers
02-16-2016, 07:05 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 7,386
Want to learn O/A fusion welding
I have watched Peter Tomassinis welding a thin sheet metal panel and he doesn't hammer the shrinkage till the weld has cooled.I was told you hammer the weld seam hot after say 1 inch of weld.I have a...
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Forum: Basic questions and answers
12-25-2015, 01:04 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 15,581
Beware!ospho or acid type products
Are not compatible with most epoxy primers.I said most.read the labels.I once osphoed a deck lid washed it off then used H.O.K.Epoxy primer and the primer peeled off in sheets!I epoxy right away now.
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Forum: Welding Sheet Metal
12-22-2015, 09:40 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 7,072
learning to gas weld?what torch?
I restore old American cars and have mostly used mig welding.I would like to learn how to gas weld.What torch should I look to purchase?Thanks
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Forum: Automotive Projects
12-10-2015, 08:10 PM
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Replies: 59
Views: 39,235
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Forum: Automotive Projects
04-26-2015, 08:28 PM
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Replies: 2
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patch advice
I want to Bullnose the hood on my 56 ford Victoria.should I put the crease(bodyline) the runs down the center first,then shape the patch?thanks
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Forum: Automotive Projects
10-23-2014, 10:58 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 4,772
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Forum: Automotive Projects
10-19-2014, 08:43 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 4,772
De -Chroming a hood question
I cut out a 20 ga.patch to go in the hole on the hood of my 56 ford victoria.This was an old custom trick back in the 50s.I formed the patch and it fit real nice,but I forgot it has a "peak" or body...
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Forum: General Discussion
10-18-2014, 11:44 AM
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Replies: 27
Views: 12,668
50% mix
of Phophoric acid and distilled water.My panel never rust but before priming you must remove the whitish coating as epoxy primer and this phospho mix dont play nice together.
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Forum: Automotive Projects
08-10-2011, 06:46 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 5,221
It has a very low crown
front to back and top to bottom and it also has a wide flat moulding running front to back.Im thinkinking maybe its better to use lord Fusor panel adhesive where the bonding line would be hidden...
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Forum: Automotive Projects
08-10-2011, 06:30 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 5,221
thanks
MR.Mccarrtney,Love your work on the Tri-five forum!Thanks Mike
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Forum: Automotive Projects
08-09-2011, 11:03 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 5,221
need to make3/4 door skin.How to proceed?
Im restoring a 1962 ford galaxie xl.the whole car is done and ready for paint but i need to make a driver side doorskin for it the damage is all below the molding line.I have acess to a friends shop...
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Forum: Automotive Projects
08-08-2011, 03:07 PM
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Replies: 138
Views: 85,528
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Forum: Automotive Projects
12-12-2010, 02:12 PM
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Views: 85,528
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Forum: Automotive Projects
07-08-2010, 08:49 PM
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Replies: 29
Views: 11,647
Johnny,Im confused
Did you hammer the patch over the bondo buck to get the shape or was there a wood hammerform? I would think the bondo would crack if you hammered on it. Sorry im new to this,Thanks. Mike
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Forum: Basic questions and answers
06-03-2010, 08:47 AM
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Replies: 1
Views: 2,203
What to do first?
I need to make a lower front fender patch panel for a 54 mercury. Do i shape the patch first or tip the flange. My friend has an english wheel & a s/s. Thanks Mike
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Forum: Automotive Projects
12-18-2009, 04:11 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 6,578
Thanks Joe
My friend has a bead roller, i will be using that. Thanks Again!
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Forum: Automotive Projects
12-17-2009, 03:03 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 6,578
making your own trunk& floor pans
Im restoring a 54 mercuryi have been a body& fender man in the 60s-80s but never did my own pans. If i rut stiffener beads in the flat panels will i have to pre-stretch?How do i know how much?What is...
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Forum: Automotive Projects
12-08-2009, 07:09 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 7,468
Thanks GUYS!
I dont have more than a sand bag& hammer& dollies. I will try my best.
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Forum: Automotive Projects
12-03-2009, 10:47 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 7,468
I am repairing that
Part! The driver side one is MISSING! Most guys wont break up a 55 yr old fender to give me that 1 piece.I wont to know how to make it for the driver side. Thanks
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