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Old 02-01-2017, 08:28 AM
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It must be those subtle differences of body panels assembled on a jig then hand welded. as in the old days.

Versus panels robotically assembled to lazer reverence points then robotically welded
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Old 03-15-2017, 10:43 AM
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These tail light and turn signal housings are fabricated. It didn't occur to me they could have hammer form and clam shell construction.
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Old 03-15-2017, 10:47 AM
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Here they are located in the body. I'm going for nearly flush to match the covered headlamps the E type had originally.
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Old 03-15-2017, 07:05 PM
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glad to see your still at it.
I like the clean look of the lights.
Keep it up!!!!
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Old 03-15-2017, 09:35 PM
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Thanks Dave, lately it's been a struggle. I really enjoy shaping but not the bending structure pieces. Kind words help a lot.
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Old 03-16-2017, 05:59 AM
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Those are very impressive parts, young man. keep up the good work!.
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Old 03-16-2017, 08:38 AM
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Mike, you said that the hammer form idea didn't occur to you until after they were made, so how did you form them? How many parts did you make them from?
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Steve, the lights housings are made from 2pcs of 90* bent tubing which I cut to give the assembled length I wanted. Then I cut the inside of the bend out and added fitted flat pieces to provide a sort of trough. Then made the light socket recepticles
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Old 03-16-2017, 11:03 PM
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Mike, Great idea! Don't think I would have thought of doing it that way, but I like it.
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That is a quick way to get some shape.
Great idea.
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