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Forum: Automotive Projects 09-18-2016, 06:36 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 27,260
Posted By 52pickup
Great work Robert! Thank you for sharing!

Great work Robert! Thank you for sharing!
Forum: Individual Classifieds 05-04-2014, 09:54 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 20,315
Posted By 52pickup
I'm also interested

I'm also interested
Forum: Introductions 09-23-2013, 09:38 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,318
Posted By 52pickup
If you do google search for '330 p4' you'll find...

If you do google search for '330 p4' you'll find pictures.

I only know that because I traded emails with Aaron at Mastercraft about a job they had posted last year. ;)
Forum: Basic questions and answers 02-07-2013, 06:18 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 7,462
Posted By 52pickup
I would take a dollie and beat it out from the...

I would take a dollie and beat it out from the backside to get it close, hammer and dollie to smooth it out, then shrinking disk to knock down any excessive crown.

EDIT- all while in place....
Forum: General Discussion 11-25-2012, 10:30 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 14,048
Posted By 52pickup
I don't really have a suggestion for how to make...

I don't really have a suggestion for how to make them, but I wanted to say that I dig the bare aluminum. It matches the door jam trim. It'd be a little more work, but sanding out the shrink/stretch...
Forum: Beginner Projects 10-29-2012, 07:35 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 46,231
Posted By 52pickup
For doors, a hydraulic lift cart (like this...

For doors, a hydraulic lift cart (like this (http://www.harborfreight.com/automotive-motorcycle/lifts-stands/500-lb-capacity-hydraulic-lift-table-94822.html) HF one) are really handy. I use a piece...
Forum: Automotive Projects 10-23-2012, 09:42 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 10,924
Posted By 52pickup
I'm going to recommend watching this youtube...

I'm going to recommend watching this youtube video by Lazze. I get a sense you're not quite sure what you need to do with the wheel to get the panel to do what you want it to. If nothing else, it's a...
Forum: Basic questions and answers 08-18-2012, 05:13 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,775
Posted By 52pickup
Varies on each job. Sometimes I'll use a...

Varies on each job.

Sometimes I'll use a square faced hammer, sometimes I'll use the edge of a hammer, sometimes I'll use a blunt pick hammer to drive the metal up close to where it needs to be,...
Forum: Shop Safety 06-12-2012, 09:50 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 14,529
Posted By 52pickup
Just put a respirator on an go. Even if you...

Just put a respirator on an go. Even if you inhale a little be you're ~PROBABLY~ not going to die from it. It's an accumulative problem, the people that have issues from asbestos worked in industries...
Forum: General Discussion 05-30-2012, 10:09 AM
Replies: 88
Views: 44,707
Posted By 52pickup
At my shop right now I'm banging out dents and...

At my shop right now I'm banging out dents and fixing some shitty previous repairs on a 58 Chevy truck, some mechanical work on a 36 Chevy sedan, starting to build a 26" wheel with 2" anvils for...
Forum: Introductions 03-08-2012, 08:13 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,497
Posted By 52pickup
Welcome Eric. I think the photos on this...

Welcome Eric.

I think the photos on this page are what you were trying to post -

http://www.spiuserforum.com/showthread.php?1261-Is-this-metal-work-acceptable
Forum: Basic questions and answers 01-25-2012, 10:17 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,148
Posted By 52pickup
I agree with Ron. I would guess the bottom where...

I agree with Ron. I would guess the bottom where you did the butt weld needs to be stretched.
Forum: General Discussion 01-25-2012, 10:13 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 9,619
Posted By 52pickup
Internet in the shop IS a great tool. Perfect for...

Internet in the shop IS a great tool. Perfect for those brain fart moments or when you have a project and you think to yourself, "hmmm... I'm pretty sure I saw a really cool trick for doing this on...
Forum: Comments and Suggestions 01-24-2012, 09:54 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 13,190
Posted By 52pickup
Not quite the same, but if you go to User CP,...

Not quite the same, but if you go to User CP, click on Edit Options on the left side, scroll down to Thread Display options, the third option in that section allows you to choose how many threads are...
Forum: General Discussion 01-17-2012, 08:56 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,041
Posted By 52pickup
Steve from Industrial Chassis is a member here. ...

Steve from Industrial Chassis is a member here.

http://allmetalshaping.com/member.php?u=2571
Forum: Basic questions and answers 01-06-2012, 07:54 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,961
Posted By 52pickup
I wouldn't try to roll it, I would make the...

I wouldn't try to roll it, I would make the flange out of material of similar thickness, and weld it on.
Forum: Automotive Projects 12-05-2011, 09:02 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 26,761
Posted By 52pickup
Looks great Barry! That homemade shrinker body...

Looks great Barry! That homemade shrinker body looks pretty cool, too!
Forum: Introductions 11-30-2011, 08:35 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,628
Posted By 52pickup
Welcome back Barry! Hope you get to use the...

Welcome back Barry! Hope you get to use the shrinker/stretcher I picked up for you on the new project!
Forum: Introductions 11-18-2011, 09:36 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,282
Posted By 52pickup
Hi there Robert! Welcome to AMS, from another...

Hi there Robert! Welcome to AMS, from another Tucson resident!
Forum: General Discussion 10-19-2011, 08:49 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 7,813
Posted By 52pickup
I have been hitting used tool stores for US made...

I have been hitting used tool stores for US made visegrips for the last year. To the point where one guy makes a pile for me. I would like some more of the C-clamp style visegrips of various sizes...
Forum: General Discussion 10-18-2011, 08:49 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 7,813
Posted By 52pickup
Vise Grips

Is there anyone that still make's visegrip style pliers that are made in the US? Or anywhere but China/Taiwan really..
Forum: Automotive Projects 10-06-2011, 09:14 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 11,378
Posted By 52pickup
Like David said, I'd guess that lead is a repair....

Like David said, I'd guess that lead is a repair. You should be able to peak in the trunk area and get a look at the back side to tell if there has been damage.

I usually melt the lead out of old...
Forum: Welding Sheet Metal 09-27-2011, 10:08 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 23,672
Posted By 52pickup
I think there is a caveat to the "don't buy...

I think there is a caveat to the "don't buy cheap" sentiment.

I bought a Miller 330 A/BP of $300 off a guy that had it listed as a stick welder. Even had the TIG torch lead, pedal, and two boxes...
Forum: Introductions 09-22-2011, 09:05 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,839
Posted By 52pickup
Please! I'd love to see your work! Oh, and...

Please! I'd love to see your work!

Oh, and welcome!
Forum: Introductions 09-02-2011, 11:59 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,115
Posted By 52pickup
Welcome Mike! I'd recommend you start with...

Welcome Mike!

I'd recommend you start with some hammers and a wheel before you go for the power hammer, but if that floats your boat go for it ;).
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