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Forum: Introductions 03-20-2024, 09:38 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 467
Posted By Jim Stabe
The only thing that will keep you from fulfilling...

The only thing that will keep you from fulfilling your dream is you telling yourself you can't do it. I started on my MGB that I have owned since 1970 and 17 years later it is 11" wider and there is...
Forum: Automotive Projects 10-22-2023, 08:57 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,995
Posted By Jim Stabe
Just mine, they evaluate every car separately....

Just mine, they evaluate every car separately. They are trying to get cars sold because that is how they make money (5% buyer premium). As the auction nears the end they send messages to lower your...
Forum: Automotive Projects 10-22-2023, 01:07 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,995
Posted By Jim Stabe
I was hoping for more but BAT wouldn't list the...

I was hoping for more but BAT wouldn't list the car with anything higher than a $65k reserve. Had one strong buyer and one weak one and he dropped out too soon. The guy who bought is really nice and...
Forum: Automotive Projects 10-14-2023, 01:02 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,995
Posted By Jim Stabe
No problem :)

No problem :)
Forum: Automotive Projects 10-14-2023, 09:25 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,995
Posted By Jim Stabe
I used Rustoleum stainless steel spray paint and...

I used Rustoleum stainless steel spray paint and covered it with clear.
Forum: Automotive Projects 10-14-2023, 09:23 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,995
Posted By Jim Stabe
Not yet but I'm looking around for something

Not yet but I'm looking around for something
Forum: Automotive Projects 10-13-2023, 08:12 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,995
Posted By Jim Stabe
The car was bid up to $30k in the 1st 12 hours of...

The car was bid up to $30k in the 1st 12 hours of a seven day auction. Not sure if that's good or bad but it makes me feel good.
Forum: Automotive Projects 10-13-2023, 10:50 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,995
Posted By Jim Stabe
I'm sure he won't submit a bid anyway

I'm sure he won't submit a bid anyway
Forum: Automotive Projects 10-13-2023, 08:52 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,995
Posted By Jim Stabe
The Wide MGB is for sale on BAT

https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1966-mg-mgb-28/

Let's see how it does
Forum: Automotive Projects 09-30-2023, 12:49 AM
Replies: 655
Views: 1,118,763
Posted By Jim Stabe
I went through hell for months on color, I feel...

I went through hell for months on color, I feel your pain. First of all I'm not a great painter and I was going to be painting various portions of the car over the course of about a year so I ruled...
Forum: General Discussion 09-11-2023, 12:10 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,753
Posted By Jim Stabe
Kerry, I've got you by a few years but I totally...

Kerry, I've got you by a few years but I totally agree that the essence of hot rodding has changed. I've never fit the mold very well because I have always liked cars that would handle and stop well...
Forum: Automotive Projects 04-24-2023, 01:42 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,108
Posted By Jim Stabe
What would you like to see? I had a virus and...

What would you like to see? I had a virus and lost all the pictures I had of it so I'll have to take some more
Forum: Automotive Projects 04-10-2023, 11:20 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,108
Posted By Jim Stabe
She is a lot of fun and definitely knows her...

She is a lot of fun and definitely knows her stuff about cars. I had a great time shooting the video.
Forum: Automotive Projects 04-08-2023, 10:22 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,108
Posted By Jim Stabe
My car is on Nicole Johnson Detour on YouTube

Check out the video

https://youtu.be/9RMv8SzcHO4
Forum: Automotive Projects 03-03-2023, 04:03 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,695
Posted By Jim Stabe
I'll post a link when it comes out

I'll post a link when it comes out
Forum: Automotive Projects 03-02-2023, 12:23 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,695
Posted By Jim Stabe
Beautiful handmade sports car

I don't know how many of you look at Nicole Johnson's Detour channel on YouTube but she features and drives some pretty nice cars. This is the car that got me really interested in her channel. This...
Forum: Automotive Projects 07-21-2022, 10:06 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 15,431
Posted By Jim Stabe
Kerry, I know this is an old thread but I'm...

Kerry, I know this is an old thread but I'm curious how your car turned out. I see that the last post in your build thread was in 2020 and you had not painted the car yet.
Forum: General Discussion 09-16-2020, 11:43 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,025
Posted By Jim Stabe
I redid the right rear side of a VW bus that had...

I redid the right rear side of a VW bus that had one of the infamous fuel injector hose fires. The metal had gotten pretty wavy but I was able to get it back in decent enough shape that I could paint...
Forum: General Discussion 08-29-2020, 12:08 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,809
Posted By Jim Stabe
Don't see a link to a video

Don't see a link to a video
Forum: Automotive Projects 07-19-2020, 11:37 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 7,627
Posted By Jim Stabe
Sandblasting worked but not very well. It was...

Sandblasting worked but not very well. It was very time consuming and very messy cleaning up all the media. The Roto Zip with a 1/8" diameter diamond cutter worked quite well with a constant water...
Forum: General Discussion 07-01-2020, 11:40 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 29,618
Posted By Jim Stabe
Kent - I don't know why I haven't opened up this...

Kent - I don't know why I haven't opened up this thread until now but I now have a much greater appreciation of what you have been working on. I'm fortunate that I will be able to see the finished...
Forum: Individual Classifieds 06-29-2020, 08:29 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 4,332
Posted By Jim Stabe
Kent I tried a couple times to phone you...

Kent

I tried a couple times to phone you at your shop today and I also left a email message for you but have not heard back. For some reason the Private Message function does not seem to be...
Forum: Individual Classifieds 06-28-2020, 11:09 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 4,332
Posted By Jim Stabe
I went out to do a comparison bead with the...

I went out to do a comparison bead with the original tank and then using my tank. I found that when I tried it before, I had not completely purged the 24' torch hose. I did a thorough purge this time...
Forum: Individual Classifieds 06-28-2020, 10:27 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 4,332
Posted By Jim Stabe
Kent - this is not mine, I'm selling it for a...

Kent - this is not mine, I'm selling it for a friend who bought it at SEMA and only used it a couple times. The bottle is included but there were no consumables with it. I think the argon is...
Forum: Individual Classifieds 06-27-2020, 01:20 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 4,332
Posted By Jim Stabe
Lincoln Precision TIG 185 welder - SOLD

This is a Lincoln Precision TIG welder that was purchased by home hobbyist but used only about 10 hours. The price includes a 122 cu ft argon cylinder and regulator but the gas should be refilled...
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