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Forum: Automotive Projects 01-20-2021, 02:04 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 123,139
Posted By lots2learn
I am widening and lengthening a Ford F1 truck....

I am widening and lengthening a Ford F1 truck. For the doors I drilled aluminum rulers #40 drill for clecos. That way I could match drill the door and slide the pieces 6" apart and re-attach 4...
Forum: Announcements 09-04-2019, 06:36 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 22,590
Posted By lots2learn
Start a gofundme and I'll donate $30. Probably...

Start a gofundme and I'll donate $30. Probably never make it one of these as Seattle is a long way. Appreciate those who put these event on.

Greg
Forum: Automotive Projects 03-21-2019, 11:15 PM
Replies: 463
Views: 253,024
Posted By lots2learn
For android I use a batch resize app. Share pics...

For android I use a batch resize app. Share pics I selected from gallery to resize-mypics. Then resize them to 800x and use sharelink program to send them to laptop over wifi. A dozen pics takes less...
Forum: Automotive Projects 03-11-2019, 10:14 PM
Replies: 2,001
Views: 3,171,343
Posted By lots2learn
What filler rod are you using, 308L? Tig or Mig.

What filler rod are you using, 308L? Tig or Mig.
Forum: Automotive Projects 02-10-2019, 12:50 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 7,823
Posted By lots2learn
Here is a frame built from flat stock. Jimmy is a...

Here is a frame built from flat stock. Jimmy is a master fabricator.

https://kustomrama.com/wiki/Jimmy_Hervatin's_1951_Ford

More pics of the frame...
Forum: Automotive Projects 07-01-2018, 10:48 AM
Replies: 147
Views: 88,899
Posted By lots2learn
Congratulations on MSOTM. I always learn a lot...

Congratulations on MSOTM. I always learn a lot from your posts. Not only your skills but the pics you use and the presentation are top notch.
Forum: Automotive Projects 02-06-2018, 06:59 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 12,502
Posted By lots2learn
I agree, The owners is taking most of the risk....

I agree, The owners is taking most of the risk. All liabilities and should make the most profit.
Forum: Automotive Projects 02-06-2018, 05:22 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 12,502
Posted By lots2learn
I use my own equipment when I do side work. Have...

I use my own equipment when I do side work. Have a small shop with welders etc. Reason I don't do more side work is I cant find the time to do my own projects. And I make a lot more per hour from...
Forum: Automotive Projects 02-06-2018, 12:31 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 12,502
Posted By lots2learn
I know body shops rates here are about $100 an...

I know body shops rates here are about $100 an hour. You did not say if you where paying benefits on top of that? Was talking to a local Refrigeration mechanic recently and their journeymen make over...
Forum: Automotive Projects 01-05-2018, 10:23 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 31,653
Posted By lots2learn
Really great work. Love how you kept the many...

Really great work. Love how you kept the many design changes subtle. Your design has a nice balance.
Forum: Automotive Projects 12-31-2017, 11:57 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 5,624
Posted By lots2learn
Great results. Well done!

Great results. Well done!
Forum: Automotive Projects 12-28-2017, 10:03 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,065
Posted By lots2learn
Would have taken twice as long without your posts...

Would have taken twice as long without your posts and YouTube videos. Learned there are many way to skin a cat from your posts.
Forum: Automotive Projects 12-28-2017, 09:56 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,065
Posted By lots2learn
Door Structure 49 Ford

Made new piece to replace rusted out portion at bottom of door. Used the press to form new tucks after each shrink. 14 Gauge, will be happy to get back to 19 gauge pieces.

Fabbed some quick dies...
Forum: Automotive Projects 11-02-2017, 10:12 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 14,492
Posted By lots2learn
Thanks for the info. Your parts look great. ...

Thanks for the info. Your parts look great.

I think I started my recip machine build after seeing something you shrunk on your first machine.
Forum: Automotive Projects 10-31-2017, 01:54 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 14,492
Posted By lots2learn
Nice work. Did you weld the upper and lower dies...

Nice work. Did you weld the upper and lower dies to square shanks or put them in setscrew type holders so you could move the pressure point by moving profiles fwd/aft in the machine?
Forum: Business Classifieds 10-09-2017, 09:37 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 31,735
Posted By lots2learn
I will check into Jimmys sweeps. I made my...

I will check into Jimmys sweeps.

I made my own wheel with Hoosier profiles upper and lower anvils. A planisher with Ingersoll rivet gun and Hoosier dies. And a Recip machine with Stan Fulton...
Forum: Business Classifieds 10-09-2017, 02:20 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 31,735
Posted By lots2learn
I should have clarified. I am not looking for...

I should have clarified. I am not looking for sweeps. I have access to a waterjet and can make some. Will do when it comes to the roof for my one and only project so far. I am sectioning the body on...
Forum: Business Classifieds 10-09-2017, 11:42 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 31,735
Posted By lots2learn
I am interested in making my own countours....

I am interested in making my own countours. Currently I use 3/4" strips and make the shape using my Lancaster style shrinker & stretcher. I fine tune them by stretching the outside on a piece of...
Forum: Automotive Projects 04-10-2017, 11:12 AM
Replies: 148
Views: 128,139
Posted By lots2learn
Also Ackerman on race cars is different than used...

Also Ackerman on race cars is different than used on street cars. While intersecting at the center of the rear wheels gives you true ackerman. On a race car the tires are sliding(slip angle) and the...
Forum: Automotive Projects 12-18-2016, 02:10 PM
Replies: 2,271
Views: 4,892,377
Posted By lots2learn
Another cool way to make a joggle from Ashley...

Another cool way to make a joggle from Ashley Briggs

http://www.allmetalshaping.com/showthread.php?t=7301&page=5
Forum: Introductions 12-18-2016, 01:49 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 14,436
Posted By lots2learn
This one seems like a much better deal. For 10K...

This one seems like a much better deal. For 10K (finished) it might even be painted all one color?

http://seattle.craigslist.org/see/tls/5914782805.html


Kidding aside, your hammer is...
Forum: Automotive Projects 04-19-2016, 12:19 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 18,396
Posted By lots2learn
Have you thought of making templates to act like...

Have you thought of making templates to act like contour gauges for the outside of each inbd/outbd profile? By just adding a little to the outside scrap of each one it would seem to be very close....
Forum: Automotive Projects 02-11-2015, 02:12 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 13,643
Posted By lots2learn
You cannot waterjet the finger detail without...

You cannot waterjet the finger detail without cutting off the spokes in the area wher the spoke intersects the ring. Also need a router to do the corner rounds anyway so why not use a flush cut...
Forum: Automotive Projects 06-17-2014, 11:14 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 15,531
Posted By lots2learn
Porsche made some 917 frames from magnesium,...

Porsche made some 917 frames from magnesium, pressurized them and used and idiot light I believe to warn the driver of a failure. Problem was the light was always on as they all had cracks. The mid...
Forum: Heads Up Announcements 03-09-2013, 01:43 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 3,551
Posted By lots2learn
$108 from summit and no tax for me like amazon...

$108 from summit and no tax for me like amazon (Seattle). And I usually get it in a few days.
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