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Forum: Automotive Projects 06-27-2019, 08:59 AM
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Posted By blue62
Hi Denis Thanks for the feedback much...

Hi Denis
Thanks for the feedback much appreciated.
I have the Ron Covell DVD which you mentioned.
I also have all of Peter Tomassini's DVD's.

In Peters DVD on the building of the Monaro rear...
Forum: Automotive Projects 06-25-2019, 05:47 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 20,026
Posted By blue62
First thing up! I want to thank everyone for...

First thing up!
I want to thank everyone for the well wishes regarding my injured right hand.
Thank you all.
I went and got Cortisone shots in the fingers. That helped and I am better able to...
Forum: Automotive Projects 06-11-2019, 06:10 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 20,026
Posted By blue62
Thanks, positive side of it is: 1:The injury...

Thanks,
positive side of it is:
1:The injury is to my right hand and I am left handed.
2: Makes me think more before I try to do anything to the part.:D

The bad part is I am not getting any...
Forum: Automotive Projects 06-11-2019, 04:18 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 20,026
Posted By blue62
Damn hand

Well I injured my right hand back in late January early February. It doesn't want to heal. So looking like a possibility surgery in the future. So no real progress on the Austin Healey.
I have done...
Forum: Automotive Projects 04-09-2019, 02:24 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 20,026
Posted By blue62
Tim, As far as I know from the research I have...

Tim,
As far as I know from the research I have done, body panels on English sports cars of the 50's -60's is 20 gauge unless aluminum was used:D
Some 18 gauge was used, but seems to be always as a...
Forum: Automotive Projects 01-03-2019, 07:44 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 20,026
Posted By blue62
After rereading what Peter T. said to do to get...

After rereading what Peter T. said to do to get the hump out of Panel #2, I spent about 30-45 minutes in 5-10 minute sessions. working on removing the hump.
Here is the before picture. 50779
...
Forum: Automotive Projects 01-02-2019, 08:15 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 20,026
Posted By blue62
Well back at the fender:D50743 I tried my hand at...

Well back at the fender:D50743 I tried my hand at taking the lump out of the panel I made of area 2. I followed what Peter and others said to do. It is better but not there yet. I decided to work on...
Forum: Automotive Projects 01-02-2019, 12:11 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 20,026
Posted By blue62
Thanks Peter means a lot coming from you.:D I...

Thanks Peter means a lot coming from you.:D
I pull your DVD'S out every couple of months and watch them again.
Then try to apply what you teach to what I am working on.
I can manipulate the...
Forum: Automotive Projects 01-01-2019, 08:13 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 20,026
Posted By blue62
I tend to jump around a lot trying to learn this...

I tend to jump around a lot trying to learn this metal shaping thing.
SO I will set what ever I am working on aside for a while (like the fender).
Then try something like bodywork.
After watching...
Forum: Automotive Projects 12-30-2018, 09:18 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 20,026
Posted By blue62
Peter yes that is an E-type Jaguar a 1969. ...

Peter
yes that is an E-type Jaguar a 1969.
looked like this a few years ago. 50699
I decided to restore it
It got me started on this metal shaping journey.
I purchased a very expensive repair...
Forum: Automotive Projects 12-29-2018, 08:12 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 20,026
Posted By blue62
Peter This is my E-wheel you may have seen one...

Peter
This is my E-wheel you may have seen one of these before :lol:50686
I have two sets of anvils for it a 3" and a 2" set.
In the 3" set I have 3.25" 4" 8" 12" 24" 36"
The 2" set goes from...
Forum: Automotive Projects 12-29-2018, 07:43 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 20,026
Posted By blue62
John, Thanks for the tip I will give it a go:D

John,
Thanks for the tip I will give it a go:D
Forum: Automotive Projects 12-28-2018, 08:50 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 20,026
Posted By blue62
So after trying to make areas 1&2 as one piece a...

So after trying to make areas 1&2 as one piece a few times I split it into two pieces. The next pictures are of attempt 5 of area #25066550666 That reverse is like an unruly stepchild wants to...
Forum: Automotive Projects 12-27-2018, 09:24 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 20,026
Posted By blue62
Peter, Hopefully you make it back over here...

Peter,
Hopefully you make it back over here this coming year.
I should have done what ever it took to get into one or more of your classes the last time you were in the U.S.
I thought there would...
Forum: Automotive Projects 12-27-2018, 09:09 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 20,026
Posted By blue62
I have to agree with you;) But trying to teach...

I have to agree with you;) But trying to teach oneself metal shaping (or any art)at the age of 68 starting from ground zero and getting all ones information on metal shaping from this forum and a few...
Forum: Automotive Projects 12-27-2018, 07:16 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 20,026
Posted By blue62
I live over on the other coast just north of...

I live over on the other coast just north of Portland Oregon on the Washington side . I wish some one like Wray or Peter lived near by so I could drop by and take classes :)
Forum: Automotive Projects 12-27-2018, 07:00 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 20,026
Posted By blue62
Wray and the metalmeet forum were my first...

Wray and the metalmeet forum were my first introduction to the world of metal shaping. Wray seems like he is always looking for another way to do the job. Very innovative.
I should go take some of...
Forum: Automotive Projects 12-27-2018, 06:49 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 20,026
Posted By blue62
Thanks Peter I have tried that part about 6 or...

Thanks Peter
I have tried that part about 6 or 7 times since that first try.
But now I do parts 1&2 as separate pieces. I have gotten it a little better (Part 2) each time I have tried it. But it...
Forum: Automotive Projects 12-27-2018, 11:47 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 20,026
Posted By blue62
with my first stab at making this panel I tried...

with my first stab at making this panel I tried to combine areas 1&2 in the above picture into one piece. Crazy for a first try and of course it didn't work out.50633 I got the general shape but I...
Forum: Automotive Projects 12-27-2018, 11:18 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 20,026
Posted By blue62
Thanks Bill I have watched that video and...

Thanks Bill
I have watched that video and Wray's other videos on the E-type fender build a number of times:D
I also have your book on the English wheel good info;)
Forum: Automotive Projects 12-26-2018, 08:30 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 20,026
Posted By blue62
Thanks kerry;) I will see if I can make it...

Thanks kerry;) I will see if I can make it work:D50628 I think i got it. Thanks again kerry.
Forum: Automotive Projects 12-26-2018, 07:34 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 20,026
Posted By blue62
I see my picture came as an attachment that has...

I see my picture came as an attachment that has to be clicked on to open.
Could someone tell me how to include it in the text. and where one wants it in the text?
Thanks in advance;)
Forum: Automotive Projects 12-26-2018, 07:27 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 20,026
Posted By blue62
1960 austin Healey

I thought I would start a thread on my attempt at making a rear fender (wing,Mudguard) depending on what part of the world your from;).
It is for my 1960 Austin Healey BT7.
I decided to put it...
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