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Forum: Individual Classifieds 02-22-2024, 08:57 AM
Replies: 3
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Posted By Hotflint
Irontrapfinds on Instagram is selling a...

Irontrapfinds on Instagram is selling a planishing hammer with interchangeable hoops right now
https://www.instagram.com/p/C3ld9VOvvE-/?img_index=1
but its $800 US plus shipping and its the small...
Forum: Automotive Projects 01-13-2024, 04:29 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 57,059
Posted By Hotflint
Thank you Steve!

Thank you Steve!
Forum: Automotive Projects 01-10-2024, 11:48 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 57,059
Posted By Hotflint
Thank you appreciate it. An angle finder is a...

Thank you appreciate it. An angle finder is a great idea. To get the sheets to fit flat I did have to hammer and straighten them. They looked fine by eye until the sheet went in there
Forum: Automotive Projects 01-09-2024, 05:40 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 57,059
Posted By Hotflint
https://www.allmetalshaping.com/picture.php?albumi...

https://www.allmetalshaping.com/picture.php?albumid=1176&pictureid=21840

Starting to really get somewhere here. I tacked the center strip in and half heartedly planished the drivers side. I need...
Forum: Automotive Projects 01-09-2024, 05:37 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 57,059
Posted By Hotflint
https://www.allmetalshaping.com/picture.php?albumi...

https://www.allmetalshaping.com/picture.php?albumid=1176&pictureid=21842

Welded this in. It didnt pull too much but it needs lots of planinshing
Forum: Automotive Projects 01-09-2024, 05:36 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 57,059
Posted By Hotflint
Much of the same for the front ...

Much of the same for the front
https://www.allmetalshaping.com/picture.php?albumid=1176&pictureid=21844
Forum: Automotive Projects 01-09-2024, 05:30 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 57,059
Posted By Hotflint
Then patches were made. I made strips slightly...

Then patches were made. I made strips slightly wider than the holes, ran them through the english wheel with a low crown lower. Broke the ends to math up, hand planished them as well as the edges of...
Forum: Automotive Projects 01-09-2024, 05:26 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 57,059
Posted By Hotflint
I gapped the trunk lid gaps by tack welding 3/16...

I gapped the trunk lid gaps by tack welding 3/16 keystock in the gaps, taping the pieces in place then clecoing the new sweeps in place....
Forum: Automotive Projects 01-09-2024, 05:21 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 57,059
Posted By Hotflint
Before I got too far I wanted to make sure I...

Before I got too far I wanted to make sure I could make the trunk fit before making the catwalk filler panels. I broke some 16 gauge to 90 and ran the edge in the planishing hammer with a linear...
Forum: Automotive Projects 01-09-2024, 05:17 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 57,059
Posted By Hotflint
Been awhile friends! Time to knock the dust off...

Been awhile friends! Time to knock the dust off and give some updates!
So when the car is widened and there is a Vee shape, that Vee shape must also move out so that it stays in alignment. Following...
Forum: Automotive Projects 11-19-2023, 01:09 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 261,121
Posted By Hotflint
I really like how that turned out! I will be...

I really like how that turned out! I will be doing a similar firewall for my engine, nice to see it come together how I was thinking!
Forum: General Discussion 11-19-2023, 08:43 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,472
Posted By Hotflint
Jaro, well done on that stamping. I would like to...

Jaro, well done on that stamping. I would like to see how you ended up curving that piece!


I spoke to a friend last night, he was suggesting to do some more drafting so that its a 3D render and...
Forum: General Discussion 11-18-2023, 08:58 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,472
Posted By Hotflint
Thank you everyone for the advises! I like the...

Thank you everyone for the advises! I like the idea of getting plates laser cut and making male and female dies!
here is the logo rendering I did, it still needs some refinement. but I like where...
Forum: General Discussion 11-15-2023, 06:59 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,472
Posted By Hotflint
die stamping

I am throwing around the idea of die stamping a custom logo into sheet metal and welding it into a steel valve cover. I know a lot of people go the route of having logos laser etched or cnc milled,...
Forum: Automotive Projects 10-17-2023, 05:13 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 5,238
Posted By Hotflint
looking good so far! I will be watching this one

looking good so far! I will be watching this one
Forum: Automotive Projects 01-21-2022, 08:34 PM
Replies: 2,245
Views: 4,174,297
Posted By Hotflint
Now that looks good! I love the brass tag, adds...

Now that looks good! I love the brass tag, adds some sparkle!
Forum: Automotive Projects 01-21-2022, 07:30 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 57,059
Posted By Hotflint
I was finally able to cut the body after...

I was finally able to cut the body after measuring and measuring and measuring. I am starting to try and support the roof sections with 16 gauge angles to the proper shape. I ran these through the...
Forum: Automotive Projects 01-21-2022, 07:22 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 57,059
Posted By Hotflint
Thank you, they have come in very handy so far

Thank you, they have come in very handy so far
Forum: Introductions 11-22-2021, 10:17 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,865
Posted By Hotflint
Hello Dom! Welcome to the forum from Calgary! You...

Hello Dom! Welcome to the forum from Calgary! You will definitely gather a lot of support and information here.
The Delahaye is one of my favorite designs, personally I would love to re-create one...
Forum: Automotive Projects 11-12-2021, 11:26 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 57,059
Posted By Hotflint
My apologies for being a bit inactive, I have not...

My apologies for being a bit inactive, I have not spent a lot of time working on the Pontiac. I bought a 2 post lift and when I went to install it, I found that my slab was not thick enough for it....
Forum: Metalshaping videos on-line 11-12-2021, 11:22 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 9,397
Posted By Hotflint
My attempt at a motorcycle tank repair

Hello everyone! My friend brought me a motorcycle tank for a restoration on his 1970 Yamaha XS 650. While this tank did not look too bad at first, we uncovered some bad bad things on it. I added a...
Forum: Shop Safety 09-12-2021, 12:46 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 21,146
Posted By Hotflint
I also have the Lincoln Square wave 200. I really...

I also have the Lincoln Square wave 200. I really like it. I am glad I found this thread, I will definitely be following
Forum: Automotive Projects 09-10-2021, 10:59 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 57,059
Posted By Hotflint
Thank you! I appreciate that! I have a ton of...

Thank you! I appreciate that! I have a ton of planning into this so far. As I have gotten into it I have reassessed and slightly modified my plans, hopefully to achieve a better result
Forum: Automotive Projects 09-09-2021, 04:57 PM
Replies: 461
Views: 246,089
Posted By Hotflint
I just spent most of the day ready every comment...

I just spent most of the day ready every comment on this thread. I am truly amazed. I was absolutely drawn in by this. I forgot at one point how tiny this car is until you fit the license plate to...
Forum: Automotive Projects 09-09-2021, 06:39 AM
Replies: 530
Views: 509,977
Posted By Hotflint
I absolutely love the overhead console! That...

I absolutely love the overhead console! That looks amazing!
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