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Old 12-18-2016, 09:16 PM
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More adjusting, a little at a time until it almost "snaps" onto the buc and lays flat without clamping.

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Next I started another paper pattern for the other two pieces involved in this area. Paper patterns are not ideal for this but I don't want to foam the buck for a FSP. If I were doing that, I could probably make this portion in one piece. While I was deciding how I would dissect this area I was thinking about that Monaro quarter panel that Peter banged out in one piece. Unbelievable, I'm still humbled by seeing that. My hat is off to you, sir.


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Old 12-19-2016, 04:59 AM
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Cool, Back to steel work Whoo Ohhh!

Nice work Jack.
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Old 12-19-2016, 05:00 PM
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Next I started shaping the lower portion of the inboard corner. Nothing too difficult. Alternating between the steel wheel and PU wheel. I got it as far as I could until the upper half is done.

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Next, the upper half. This was a little more complex. I divided this area up to minimize the amount of complexity in any one panel but it's still there. I'm pretty close now.

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They still need some trimming and final tweeking but that's enough for today. I like the size and shape of the tail light and bumper. It's a little easier to envision when it's fleshed out.

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Old 12-19-2016, 06:44 PM
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Jack, you are kicking some serious butt here! Isn't being retired great?!
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Old 12-19-2016, 07:51 PM
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It is, Kerry. I went full circle. I started off in a garage 36 years ago and I'll finish up in a garage. I'm home. I'm where I belong and it feels good.
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Old 12-20-2016, 07:07 PM
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Old 12-20-2016, 07:12 PM
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Looking good Jack, thanks for sharing with us. I really enjoy seeing your progress!

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Old 12-20-2016, 08:53 PM
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That metal is going on well Jack. Great to see the progress being made after all the hard work on the buck.
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Jack, This is an awesome build. Congrats of MSOTM!!! If I could ask, what brand is your deep shrinker, what did it cost, and do you like it.
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Old 12-20-2016, 11:42 PM
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Shawn, mine had a national Industries label on it but I've seen this model with a few different labels.Probably Chinese crap. This one works OK considering I work almost exclusively with 18 gage steel. It does flex some but It does the job. I think I paid $100 or $150 for it used about 6 years ago. If you are considering a deep shrinker and are on a tight budget I would recommend the one Eastwood has for around $350. I've used one and it is a rigid machine. It's not as deep as mine but it's rare that I need any more than 2 or three inches of depth.
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