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Forum: Automotive Projects 08-04-2014, 03:35 PM
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Posted By Robert the builder
Today I made the scuttle (Cowl) panel. I didn't...

Today I made the scuttle (Cowl) panel. I didn't find it easy and I messed up part of it but it's formed. I still need to clean it up and do some more shrinking on the radius flanges but on the...
Forum: Automotive Projects 08-03-2014, 05:38 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 16,811
Posted By Robert the builder
Thanks Peter, that looks like what I am planning....

Thanks Peter, that looks like what I am planning. I seem to be developing techniques to avoid the need for equipment I can't justify for a one off build. I have made several test bonnet rebates,...
Forum: Automotive Projects 08-03-2014, 04:21 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 16,811
Posted By Robert the builder
Having (almost) finished the English wheel I can...

Having (almost) finished the English wheel I can now get on with the actual task of cladding the scuttle (cowel) of my car.

I have created some MDF profiles and glued them together to form solid...
Forum: Automotive Projects 07-04-2014, 05:54 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 16,811
Posted By Robert the builder
I collected my visor today, together with a shiny...

I collected my visor today, together with a shiny new 'Gas Arc' lightweight torch, new ¼" hoses and a nice set of swaged nozzles.

I immediately tested the visor by scattering salt over a lit...
Forum: Automotive Projects 06-16-2014, 08:24 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 16,811
Posted By Robert the builder
Originally when I got the Berlinetta the bonnet...

Originally when I got the Berlinetta the bonnet and sides were missing. All this started because of that, I decided to go with the radius bonnet rather than the two flat sides and a ridge. So it...
Forum: Automotive Projects 06-16-2014, 08:01 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 16,811
Posted By Robert the builder
Thank you David, it seems Weldspares of...

Thank you David, it seems Weldspares of Warrington are a wholesale company but apparently both my local welding supplies stores have accounts with them so they should be able to obtain for me.
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Forum: Automotive Projects 06-16-2014, 03:07 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 16,811
Posted By Robert the builder
Thank you very much Barry, that seems to be...

Thank you very much Barry, that seems to be exactly what I need, I have contacted Weldspares of Warrington and await their reply.

I am very aware of the UV/IR issues, wearing my photographers...
Forum: Automotive Projects 06-16-2014, 01:24 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 16,811
Posted By Robert the builder
I realise that Barry, but I feel a combined...

I realise that Barry, but I feel a combined approach would help productivity and the smoother flow of metal.



I will practice each part in scrap, in miniature before I embark on a full size...
Forum: Automotive Projects 06-15-2014, 03:47 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 16,811
Posted By Robert the builder
Question Discussion...

Since I have been working on the little Land Rover I have become much more aware of car body shapes, I find I am now analysing and assessing shapes, trying to work out how they are formed. Sad? LOL...
Forum: Automotive Projects 06-15-2014, 02:05 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 16,811
Posted By Robert the builder
OK, I have been reading and watching many threads...

OK, I have been reading and watching many threads and video clips on the net, and doing much thinking, partly base on my limited experience working on the little Land Rover I have been building as a...
Forum: Automotive Projects 06-15-2014, 01:36 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 16,811
Posted By Robert the builder
Thanks Jere! I hope it's worth following.

Thanks Jere! I hope it's worth following.
Forum: Automotive Projects 06-15-2014, 01:32 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 8,291
Posted By Robert the builder
Sorry Sam and David, my notifications don't seem...

Sorry Sam and David, my notifications don't seem to be getting through any more on this thread???

Yes, Michael and Christopher are having a ball with it, even though it's far short of finished. ...
Forum: Automotive Projects 06-14-2014, 03:09 PM
Replies: 252
Views: 138,186
Posted By Robert the builder
Yes please, what model? I have to admit to...

Yes please, what model? I have to admit to scrapping at least two TA21 rad shells, and possibly a couple of TD ones as well. :( If only I had had the foresight...
Forum: Automotive Projects 06-06-2014, 02:40 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 8,291
Posted By Robert the builder
Thanks Jere, the boys love it, my big mistake was...

Thanks Jere, the boys love it, my big mistake was to connect the steering, when it was connected it almost immediately disappeared when I went to make a mug of tea, they had taken it to show their...
Forum: Automotive Projects 06-06-2014, 02:22 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 8,291
Posted By Robert the builder
Hi Sam, thanks for looking, I look after a series...

Hi Sam, thanks for looking, I look after a series II/III, love working on it.

The series I wing front radius is about half the height of the front wing, the series II is less than a quarter, we...
Forum: Automotive Projects 06-06-2014, 06:09 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 8,291
Posted By Robert the builder
Thank you Rick, I know the curves are not perfect...

Thank you Rick, I know the curves are not perfect but hell, it's a Land Rover! :)

I have learnt a lot beating it out with only a hammer and a couple of dollies. Getting a perfect finish would be a...
Forum: Automotive Projects 06-06-2014, 05:34 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 16,811
Posted By Robert the builder
Thank you Peter, it's taken me some time to get...

Thank you Peter, it's taken me some time to get here but I intend to enjoy this project.
Forum: Automotive Projects 06-06-2014, 04:34 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 8,291
Posted By Robert the builder
Childs Land Rover (practice project)

As I mentioned in another thread:

http://allmetalshaping.com/showthread.php?t=11675

I am creating a small, about half size, Land Rover loosely based on the series one style. I have used a...
Forum: Automotive Projects 06-06-2014, 03:26 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 16,811
Posted By Robert the builder
The concept:

Here is the car as collected at a rest stop on the way home, round trip about 450 miles, it was the hottest day of 2013 in more ways than one!
...
Forum: Automotive Projects 06-05-2014, 08:01 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 16,811
Posted By Robert the builder
Ah! Yes, tons, thanks for mentioning that Rick....

Ah! Yes, tons, thanks for mentioning that Rick. Have to figure my way around posting pictures on this forum... I have a Flicker account so I guess that's the best method?
Forum: Automotive Projects 06-05-2014, 07:46 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 16,811
Posted By Robert the builder
Marlin Berlinetta Restoration

I bought a Marlin kit car about a year ago, this is my second Marlin, the car is based on a Ford Cortina Mk3/4/5 it was later fitted (badly) with a Rover 3500cc V8 and auto trans (BW65). I have...
Forum: Miscellanous products related to metalshaping 06-05-2014, 06:00 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 40,055
Posted By Robert the builder
Update...

The link David has provided is now:

http://www.phillips-safety.com/welding-safety/alloweld-lenses.html

The link didn't work for me but I believe this is the same product.

Robert

BTW, has...
Forum: Introductions 12-12-2013, 02:23 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,700
Posted By Robert the builder
Hello from the English Lakes

Hi all,

I have some experience shaping and welding metal, but now I am retired I am trying to realise some of the projects I just hadn't the time for while earning my crust.

I built my first...
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