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Forum: Automotive Projects 08-06-2014, 12:21 AM
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Posted By scootermcrad
Incredible build! Nice work!

Incredible build! Nice work!
Forum: Automotive Projects 05-05-2014, 10:10 AM
Replies: 184
Views: 128,548
Posted By scootermcrad
Wow! Just saw this build! INCREDIBLE! I love...

Wow! Just saw this build! INCREDIBLE! I love what you're doing here. Looking forward to more updates! Hopefully soon!
Forum: Automotive Projects 05-09-2013, 02:31 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 14,656
Posted By scootermcrad
Well that's some damn nice wall art for sure! ...

Well that's some damn nice wall art for sure! :D:D
Forum: Automotive Projects 05-09-2013, 10:51 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 14,656
Posted By scootermcrad
I know this is super old, but how did this turn...

I know this is super old, but how did this turn out? Fantastic work!
Forum: Automotive Projects 05-09-2013, 10:37 AM
Replies: 325
Views: 323,479
Posted By scootermcrad
Hoooooly crap! I just stumbled on this build. ...

Hoooooly crap! I just stumbled on this build. INCREDIBLE! I can't wait to see more updates on this!

Well done!
Forum: General Discussion 04-09-2012, 03:15 PM
Replies: 98
Views: 51,627
Posted By scootermcrad
Holy moly!!!! I just noticed you guys put me in...

Holy moly!!!! I just noticed you guys put me in for "this month's shape"! :eek:

WOW! I'm truly honored!!! Thank you very much!
Forum: General Discussion 04-09-2012, 03:13 PM
Replies: 98
Views: 51,627
Posted By scootermcrad
Wow! Thank you for the nice words! It really...

Wow! Thank you for the nice words! It really means a lot!
Forum: General Discussion 03-23-2012, 09:07 AM
Replies: 98
Views: 51,627
Posted By scootermcrad
Thanks buddy! I appreciate it! :cool:

Thanks buddy! I appreciate it! :cool:
Forum: General Discussion 03-22-2012, 08:53 AM
Replies: 98
Views: 51,627
Posted By scootermcrad
Haha!!! Right!?? Terrible!! :D:lol:

Haha!!! Right!?? Terrible!! :D:lol:
Forum: General Discussion 03-22-2012, 08:52 AM
Replies: 98
Views: 51,627
Posted By scootermcrad
Thanks man! Yeah, as Barry mentioned I'm...

Thanks man!

Yeah, as Barry mentioned I'm trading coasts. Shipping out to NC in a couple weeks and my cars and tools will follow me out in May.

With regards to a Mini Meet, though. We're...
Forum: General Discussion 03-21-2012, 10:39 AM
Replies: 98
Views: 51,627
Posted By scootermcrad
Thanks a bunch guys! This was such a fun...

Thanks a bunch guys! This was such a fun project!! I learned so many different metal shaping and fastening techniques while building this. I'm very excited to see it finally finished!

I...
Forum: General Discussion 03-20-2012, 12:36 PM
Replies: 98
Views: 51,627
Posted By scootermcrad
Okay... It's been a long time coming, but I...

Okay... It's been a long time coming, but I FINALLY have an update on this. Last night I finished the riveting. It probably wouldn't meet FAA standards, but it certainly is strong as all get out. ...
Forum: General Discussion 08-08-2011, 09:09 AM
Replies: 98
Views: 51,627
Posted By scootermcrad
Thanks! The factory opening was either...

Thanks!

The factory opening was either longer or shorter depending on if it were a coupe or a sedan. :D Unless you count my own factory... HAHA!

I think in actuality the roof openings...
Forum: General Discussion 08-05-2011, 12:38 PM
Replies: 98
Views: 51,627
Posted By scootermcrad
Hey guys! I've been away for awhile. Just...

Hey guys! I've been away for awhile. Just wanted to pass on how it turned out. It's all clecoed together at this point. Haven't sealed and riveted the skin together yet. Got it as far as I...
Forum: General Discussion 05-24-2011, 10:24 AM
Replies: 98
Views: 51,627
Posted By scootermcrad
The two center bows that go left to right will...

The two center bows that go left to right will actually close the panel seems so they will get sealed and riveted in place. The center bow I was just going to rivet in place as well as the...
Forum: General Discussion 05-23-2011, 12:12 PM
Replies: 98
Views: 51,627
Posted By scootermcrad
Started over AGAIN... But this time had success!...

Started over AGAIN... But this time had success! I mapped at the area much better and came up with a good plan of attack. Finally got the panel on the right track. Went even slower, checked...
Forum: General Discussion 05-20-2011, 10:46 AM
Replies: 98
Views: 51,627
Posted By scootermcrad
Cell phone pic of the new start. MUCH better...

Cell phone pic of the new start. MUCH better start than what I was trying to work with.

Middle and rear corners are all sitting on their correct stations in this picture. Just have to get the...
Forum: General Discussion 05-20-2011, 10:13 AM
Replies: 98
Views: 51,627
Posted By scootermcrad
Agreed! No problems with the radiused wheels and...

Agreed! No problems with the radiused wheels and the mis-alignment. The problem came when wheeling with the dead flat anvil and they weren't aligned. I ended up wheeling with the edge. :eek::( Not...
Forum: General Discussion 05-20-2011, 09:38 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 18,567
Posted By scootermcrad
I also use Wray's discs. They are GREAT! And if...

I also use Wray's discs. They are GREAT! And if you buy the set with the small and large disc it comes with a GREAT video on using a shrinking disc. It REALLY shows how the theory works as well as...
Forum: General Discussion 05-20-2011, 09:12 AM
Replies: 98
Views: 51,627
Posted By scootermcrad
Just a quick update. I stopped messing with the...

Just a quick update. I stopped messing with the "Frito" and started over on that panel. I've taken a whole new approach and I'm working REALLY slow. Checking the fit more often and paying close...
Forum: General Discussion 05-19-2011, 04:00 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 18,567
Posted By scootermcrad
Does Sun Chaser do metal shaping classes? ...

Does Sun Chaser do metal shaping classes? They're not to far from where I'm at...
Forum: General Discussion 05-19-2011, 09:53 AM
Replies: 98
Views: 51,627
Posted By scootermcrad
Sorry for the ignorance here, but is this a...

Sorry for the ignorance here, but is this a video? A thread or something else to read? A class? I would definitely like to know more. I'm a ways off form building something new, but next year I'm...
Forum: General Discussion 05-19-2011, 09:49 AM
Replies: 98
Views: 51,627
Posted By scootermcrad
Thanks! It does! Probably better off...

Thanks! It does!

Probably better off leaving these wheels alone and just work with it for now. Definitely know what purchase I will make in the future, though.
Forum: General Discussion 05-19-2011, 08:59 AM
Replies: 98
Views: 51,627
Posted By scootermcrad
Just a thought... Should I modify these...

Just a thought...

Should I modify these anvils? I can chuck them up in the lathe and take a couple thou off the center line of each anvil to make them not so... err.. constant. Thoughts? If I...
Forum: General Discussion 05-19-2011, 08:56 AM
Replies: 98
Views: 51,627
Posted By scootermcrad
After looking at these pictures it's REALLY...

After looking at these pictures it's REALLY evident that I didn't focus on my tracking patterns very well on ANY of the panels. They all need attention. And I totally get why people don't like...
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