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Forum: Welding Sheet Metal 04-26-2017, 05:12 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 2,736
Posted By John Francis
welding video

​​​​​This is one of the better videos on welding in which there is a very good view of the weld puddle.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kFYmBV6l_f8


Also, doing a edge like this (gravity and...
Forum: Automotive Projects 04-09-2017, 01:54 PM
Replies: 148
Views: 127,671
Posted By John Francis
You probable know this, but just in case...make...

You probable know this, but just in case...make sure the spacer sleeves that fit around the head of the cap bolts for the outer tie rod ends (front and rear) are in place.
Forum: Automotive Projects 02-05-2017, 07:40 AM
Replies: 2,246
Views: 4,345,755
Posted By John Francis
There are many seal profiles available, some...

There are many seal profiles available, some "factory" others universal. Most that mount the glass flush have a locking strip (self locking or separate). See links below for styles and dimensions.
...
Forum: Automotive Projects 01-14-2017, 07:44 AM
Replies: 2,246
Views: 4,345,755
Posted By John Francis
A cable operated wiper system could be a good way...

A cable operated wiper system could be a good way to go. There are aftermarket kits, also MG's, Jag's etc. used them with the motor in a remote location. With some work you could adapt your Jeep...
Forum: Automotive Projects 10-31-2016, 04:28 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 6,763
Posted By John Francis
There was a re-bodied dual cowl that was sold for...

There was a re-bodied dual cowl that was sold for $159.000 at Hershey this year, if that helps you.
...
Forum: Basic questions and answers 10-02-2016, 08:18 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 32,318
Posted By John Francis
Thanks for posting you project. We are following...

Thanks for posting you project. We are following your progress.(over 1,000 views!). Some clamping force/resistance may help some, watch video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RhG8gISbWMA
Forum: Introductions 04-23-2016, 09:07 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,045
Posted By John Francis
Welcome Ted, from another "SE Pa." member (Upper...

Welcome Ted, from another "SE Pa." member (Upper Bucks Co.), good group to join here.
Forum: Automotive Projects 04-17-2016, 05:48 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 14,221
Posted By John Francis
Janne, here are pictures of a wired edge repair: ...

Janne, here are pictures of a wired edge repair:
post #9, http://allmetalshaping.com/showthread.php?t=14313

fender wired edge opened up
cracked metal cut out
new wire welded in...
Forum: Events 03-04-2016, 06:41 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 7,340
Posted By John Francis
There are some welding, metalshaping events...

There are some welding, metalshaping events coming up in Lakeland.

schedule: http://www.sun-n-fun.org/sun-n-fun-intl-fly-in-expo/activities/2016-daily-schedule/
Forum: General Discussion 02-28-2016, 07:11 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 24,392
Posted By John Francis
Pat, yes, using a steel rule is a good way to...

Pat, yes, using a steel rule is a good way to check the shape. You are doing well on your project! I would recommend that you do not put the patch with sharp corners. The more rounded they are the...
Forum: Basic questions and answers 02-06-2016, 05:16 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 5,082
Posted By John Francis
The key to a good hammerweld is to start with a...

The key to a good hammerweld is to start with a good /great weld !, keep the gap tight, (see the nice fit in Kents post above), use no filler rod if possible ( if filler is needed, use the smallest...
Forum: Basic questions and answers 02-06-2016, 08:19 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 17,315
Posted By John Francis
Any reason you can't weld in the original part? ...

Any reason you can't weld in the original part?

...also since I see people using galvanized (mostly the Aussie's, something in the water down there?:lol:), and I didn't know the forming/shaping...
Forum: General Discussion 01-07-2016, 07:25 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 8,056
Posted By John Francis
I was just agreeing with Steve on where to join...

I was just agreeing with Steve on where to join it. Give him the credit !

No, I didn't guess type 35, I went back and read your introductry post!

also, I think Edsel Ford had a type 35 that he...
Forum: General Discussion 01-07-2016, 06:42 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 8,056
Posted By John Francis
As Steve posted above, putting half of the bends...

As Steve posted above, putting half of the bends and shrinks in each panel (sides and top) and moving the weld joint to the middle of the radius will help make it simpler, it will also help in the...
Forum: Basic questions and answers 12-30-2015, 02:52 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 7,124
Posted By John Francis
Here is a link to a terne tank build: ...

Here is a link to a terne tank build:


http://allmetalshaping.com/showthread.php?t=14322&highlight=tank
Forum: Basic questions and answers 12-20-2015, 12:46 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 7,322
Posted By John Francis
...yes, that is the book, and it was first...

...yes, that is the book, and it was first printed in 1931, so it is "age appropriate" for your 1930's projects !
Forum: Basic questions and answers 12-20-2015, 07:10 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 7,322
Posted By John Francis
Pat, the first book I recommend to have (and...

Pat, the first book I recommend to have (and understand) is "The Keys to Metal Bumping" , it explains the repair work, steps, metal finishing, etc. for the work you are doing. It was published in...
Forum: Automotive Projects 12-17-2015, 06:13 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 7,610
Posted By John Francis
Somtimes it helps to drill out some spot welds,...

Somtimes it helps to drill out some spot welds, make two cuts and remove a section of the inside panel, then after pulling/straightening the opening, fit the inner part and weld it in. Also check the...
Forum: Basic questions and answers 11-25-2015, 09:35 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 10,017
Posted By John Francis
...just looked up some information on Zinkanneal...

...just looked up some information on Zinkanneal (it is a regestered name of BlueScope's steel, AU.). The word "anneal" in the name may be misleading! They do list 2 types: G2S, for "forming" and...
Forum: Basic questions and answers 11-19-2015, 07:00 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 9,784
Posted By John Francis
Hi Andy, it sounds like you are fighting 2...

Hi Andy, it sounds like you are fighting 2 problems, the design and the metal. What I have done in situations as this is to do a foam/plastic/clay part first (especially when someone else has to...
Forum: Basic questions and answers 11-18-2015, 07:58 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 9,784
Posted By John Francis
....not necessarily....sometimes if you are...

....not necessarily....sometimes if you are lacking all the equipment and skills, (usually more the lack of "skill"! )(me!:lol: ) it may be the way to go.

That said, you should :

A:...
Forum: Automotive Projects 11-16-2015, 07:07 AM
Replies: 2,246
Views: 4,345,755
Posted By John Francis
Since I have followed this build from the start,...

Since I have followed this build from the start, and seeing the work/level of detail you are doing, unless you have a very good plater that you trust, I would recommend, if possible, to have the...
Forum: General Discussion 10-28-2015, 06:41 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 24,392
Posted By John Francis
...well you asked for suggestions, so here are...

...well you asked for suggestions, so here are some. I would make a repair piece to replace the crack and the previous (weld?) repair near it, and replace/repair the wire (if it is wired, not...
Forum: Automotive Projects 10-16-2015, 05:28 AM
Replies: 291
Views: 199,455
Posted By John Francis
Here is a Lazze video on spot welding aluminum ...

Here is a Lazze video on spot welding aluminum
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gcgC3V3mkcw
Forum: Heads Up Announcements 09-24-2015, 03:42 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 15,502
Posted By John Francis
....and his new book "Power Hammers" !!!:mad: ...

....and his new book "Power Hammers" !!!:mad:

http://www.oakleafbooks.se/index.php?route=product/product&&category_id=3178&ebooks_only=0&product_id=19604880
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