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Old 10-22-2018, 01:30 PM
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I was looking at another forum in the UK about restoration of classic cars, they put a link onto this site. I have a rusty car! And I will need to do some bodywork. What appeals to me is learning a new skill and hopefully making shaped metal to replace the rust. It is easy to open the cheque-book and get someone else to do it but far more rewarding to do it yourself.I have found this with other projects.
I must admit I'm a novice at this but with practice and some determination hope to achieve my final goals.It probably isn't going to be for some time as I will need to get a few tools together, and following researching this forum make a few of my own
Anyway that's me!
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Old 10-22-2018, 01:53 PM
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Old 10-22-2018, 06:20 PM
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Hi Andrew welcome to the forum
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Old 10-22-2018, 07:46 PM
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Welcome to the forum, Andrew.
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Old 10-23-2018, 08:11 AM
Maxakarudy Maxakarudy is offline
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Hello All
I was looking at another forum in the UK about restoration of classic cars, they put a link onto this site. I have a rusty car! And I will need to do some bodywork. What appeals to me is learning a new skill and hopefully making shaped metal to replace the rust. It is easy to open the cheque-book and get someone else to do it but far more rewarding to do it yourself.I have found this with other projects.
I must admit I'm a novice at this but with practice and some determination hope to achieve my final goals.It probably isn't going to be for some time as I will need to get a few tools together, and following researching this forum make a few of my own
Anyway that's me!
Andrew
Hi Andrew,

I'm glad the link I made caught your curiosity, I do try to pass on this site for those who feel the need to learn how this craft is properly taught.
I do admire the have a go restorers, but I wish they would research a bit more before they buy a welder & angle grinder

There are so many talented people on here. both present & past, so research through the archives, ask lots of questions & most importantly play with metal, it's more like elastic once you get into it
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Old 10-23-2018, 01:48 PM
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Martin
thanks for the recommendation,its a great site,I have looked at a lot of you tube clips , and some getting some really good ideas
I have just got myself an Alfa spider and 1 half floor needs replacing and the other sides just needs a small area made up, perhaps my 1st attempt will be this area
watch this space!
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Old 10-24-2018, 01:37 PM
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Welcome Andrew. An Alfa spider is worth the effort. Enjoy the trip of learning new skills.
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