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Forum: Beginner Projects 01-03-2017, 11:09 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 9,468
Posted By efranzen
Thanks everyone for the suggestions. I did notice...

Thanks everyone for the suggestions. I did notice the lack of metal movement that smaller hammers made and found myself using more effort when using them. I did switch to a bigger ball peen that...
Forum: Beginner Projects 01-02-2017, 08:59 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 9,468
Posted By efranzen
Stump Formed Cone

I was playing around trying to make a top for a rocket pack. This is what I started with and then ended up with.

I used a ball peen, a couple body hammers and a wood stump. It took about 2 hours...
Forum: Basic questions and answers 08-08-2016, 10:51 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 15,581
Posted By efranzen
I found what not to do. Spend hours sandblasting...

I found what not to do. Spend hours sandblasting and then start patching holes when it's 110 degrees outside. Seems the salt in sweat makes a great patina making compound. :mad:

Needless to say,...
Forum: Welding Sheet Metal 05-22-2016, 07:41 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 7,242
Posted By efranzen
The donor roof was trod upon by 7 angry unicorns,...

The donor roof was trod upon by 7 angry unicorns, but the 4 inches I needed were still ok.
Forum: Welding Sheet Metal 05-21-2016, 10:46 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 7,242
Posted By efranzen
I just patched my roof. I replaced about 4 inches...

I just patched my roof. I replaced about 4 inches patch all the way around on a 1956 F100. I patched about 2 feet at a time, as the remaining roof will drop in once cut away from the lower piece.
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Forum: Automotive Projects 05-08-2016, 08:59 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 29,490
Posted By efranzen
Great work and thank you for all the pictures. I...

Great work and thank you for all the pictures. I have a question about the welding you did on these. It looks like maybe a combination of Mig, Tig and gas welding?

If you have time, can you expand...
Forum: Welding Sheet Metal 04-30-2016, 03:55 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 6,605
Posted By efranzen
Thanks again, I went back after it today and was...

Thanks again, I went back after it today and was able to finish without pick up the Mig.
Forum: Welding Sheet Metal 04-28-2016, 09:27 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 6,605
Posted By efranzen
Thank you all for the information. I'll keep at...

Thank you all for the information. I'll keep at it and let you know how it goes.
Forum: Welding Sheet Metal 04-27-2016, 07:46 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 6,605
Posted By efranzen
Help with OA welding 20 gauge roof section

I'm patching sections of the roof on my truck with pieces from a like truck. I was able to tack the replacment section every 6 inches or so and planished to restore the pre-tack gap.

Now I...
Forum: Welding Sheet Metal 04-24-2016, 10:14 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 18,035
Posted By efranzen
I read that the use of both have their merits and...

I read that the use of both have their merits and their place. If you have access to to the back side of the panel for planishing, then OA is the way to go. If there is no access to the back side,...
Forum: Automotive Projects 01-03-2014, 08:27 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 21,351
Posted By efranzen
I need to perform a similar repair on a 56 F100...

I need to perform a similar repair on a 56 F100 roof. How did you cut down to the flange area with the drip rail in the way?

Thanks,
Ernie
Forum: Events 11-27-2013, 11:18 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 9,942
Posted By efranzen
It's been a month since the last post. Did this...

It's been a month since the last post. Did this meet happen yet? If not, add me to the list too.

Ernie
Forum: Introductions 11-26-2013, 09:26 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,745
Posted By efranzen
Hello from Arizona

Lots of information and tired of lurking, so decided to join.

Ernie
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