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Forum: Comments and Suggestions 02-23-2024, 10:19 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,760
Posted By Chris_Hamilton
Thanks to Dan for fixing the issue and to Kerry...

Thanks to Dan for fixing the issue and to Kerry et al for keeping this site going. I very much appreciate the info here.
Forum: Heads Up Announcements 02-06-2024, 10:30 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,120
Posted By Chris_Hamilton
JMO but those things are overrated. Unless you...

JMO but those things are overrated. Unless you are doing specific things everyday you won't use it much. Why not make your own and save some cash?
No way would I part with over $1600 bucks for that...
Forum: Individual Classifieds 01-10-2024, 01:18 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,486
Posted By Chris_Hamilton
Didn't see this till after I posted. Sorry. You...

Didn't see this till after I posted. Sorry. You may check with Justin Baker in the UK as well. I believe his machines are a little more affordable.

http://www.justinbaker.co.uk/

If those are...
Forum: Individual Classifieds 01-10-2024, 01:12 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,486
Posted By Chris_Hamilton
Lambco Machinery. He makes a copy of the Ranalah....

Lambco Machinery. He makes a copy of the Ranalah. He was the one who helped (unwittingly) Dominic get started on making the Ranalah copy he produced. Lambco owner Clive knows materials and his wheel...
Forum: General Discussion 11-04-2023, 03:13 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,763
Posted By Chris_Hamilton
Back when I was still working collision and had...

Back when I was still working collision and had to replace late model doorskins, I would use an O/A torch with a very rich sooty flame to heat the perimeter of the skin till the factory panel...
Forum: Automotive Projects 10-22-2023, 01:23 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,995
Posted By Chris_Hamilton
Happens more than people realize on that site....

Happens more than people realize on that site. Especially with the dealers. Guys there don't seem to realize that even high end used car dealers are still used car dealers, and used car dealers are...
Forum: Automotive Projects 10-21-2023, 11:13 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,995
Posted By Chris_Hamilton
$65K not including fees

$65K not including fees
Forum: Automotive Projects 10-21-2023, 07:07 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,995
Posted By Chris_Hamilton
Jim, I see it sold yesterday on BAT. Had a lot of...

Jim, I see it sold yesterday on BAT. Had a lot of positive comments. I hope you got something close to what you were hoping for. Must be a little bit sad for you to say goodbye to it. Hopefully...
Forum: General Discussion 10-21-2023, 07:03 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,700
Posted By Chris_Hamilton
To add to this, the factory was in Poland and...

To add to this, the factory was in Poland and they were building bodies for Kirkham Motorsports. If you go on Kirkhams site you may find the videos there.
Forum: Automotive Projects 10-14-2023, 02:05 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,995
Posted By Chris_Hamilton
Good luck Jim. Hope it does really well. Are you...

Good luck Jim. Hope it does really well. Are you planning a new project?
Forum: Basic questions and answers 09-25-2023, 01:33 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,062
Posted By Chris_Hamilton
Honestly the only reason I can see where there...

Honestly the only reason I can see where there would be a need for shrinking would be if you overstretched it somewhere. Paper pattern, then make profiles of the shape, cut the blank, bend the panel,...
Forum: Basic questions and answers 09-25-2023, 12:20 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,062
Posted By Chris_Hamilton
Why tell a novice to shrink instead of stretch?...

Why tell a novice to shrink instead of stretch? Looking at that it can be made by simple bending then blocking out the hump. Followed up with some time with a bead roller to make the edges and he...
Forum: Individual Classifieds 09-11-2023, 07:47 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,736
Posted By Chris_Hamilton
Man that is too bad. My opinion doesn't matter...

Man that is too bad. My opinion doesn't matter but I say hold onto it. Hopefully you will feel better and can work on it down the road. I know you have a lot of passion for the car and the work,...
Forum: Individual Classifieds 09-11-2023, 06:03 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,736
Posted By Chris_Hamilton
Pugs, why are you selling it?:eek: You've put so...

Pugs, why are you selling it?:eek: You've put so much work into this car.
Forum: General Discussion 08-27-2023, 02:00 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,292
Posted By Chris_Hamilton
By Taco do you mean a Toyota Tacoma?

By Taco do you mean a Toyota Tacoma?
Forum: General Discussion 08-26-2023, 11:54 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,292
Posted By Chris_Hamilton
400K+. It runs great due to relatively modern...

400K+. It runs great due to relatively modern vehicles having good high powered ignition systems that can power the wide gap that the plug shows.
Forum: General Discussion 08-26-2023, 11:48 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,373
Posted By Chris_Hamilton
David has stated he is no longer producing or...

David has stated he is no longer producing or selling his video. I have a copy I would be willing to upload somewhere if David said it was OK. Will not do it unless Mr. Gardiner approves it though.
Forum: Basic questions and answers 08-12-2023, 01:38 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,799
Posted By Chris_Hamilton
OK, say I've taken the time to make a FSP. How do...

OK, say I've taken the time to make a FSP. How do you then transfer the info needed to the panel? I.E. bend lines, middle of a radius etc. Seems you would still have to make a paper pattern to...
Forum: Basic questions and answers 08-08-2023, 06:11 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,799
Posted By Chris_Hamilton
I will go out on a limb and say that no pro who...

I will go out on a limb and say that no pro who values his time will make a buck for a fender or 1/4 panel or anything similar. As PT teaches, you makes profiles from MDF or AL and a paper pattern. ...
Forum: Comments and Suggestions 06-20-2023, 06:32 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 9,134
Posted By Chris_Hamilton
Thank you Sir.:)

Thank you Sir.:)
Forum: Comments and Suggestions 06-20-2023, 11:42 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 9,134
Posted By Chris_Hamilton
How do you seal the ends when using water? Sounds...

How do you seal the ends when using water? Sounds easier than sand. Are you doing it cold?
Forum: Resources 06-10-2023, 01:09 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,546
Posted By Chris_Hamilton
Don't expect revelations. A few good pics and...

Don't expect revelations. A few good pics and that's about it. I remember that issue, very, very basic info in it , nothing more.
Forum: Basic questions and answers 03-23-2023, 12:36 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 5,290
Posted By Chris_Hamilton
Like David (Blue62) said, shrinking is not the...

Like David (Blue62) said, shrinking is not the solution. You aren't going to achieve anything just shrinking it. You need to hammer and dolly it out, as you do you may need to spot shrink in places...
Forum: General Discussion 03-07-2023, 12:13 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,918
Posted By Chris_Hamilton
At least it looks like the drought has been...

At least it looks like the drought has been broken or close to it. Stay warm and dry Kent.:)
Forum: Basic questions and answers 02-19-2023, 06:48 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,435
Posted By Chris_Hamilton
That's where a chemical analysis of some known...

That's where a chemical analysis of some known good flux would be helpful IMO. It would give the %'s.
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