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Forum: Resources 03-08-2022, 06:00 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 5,356
Posted By Dantheman84
Looking for book series "The Craft of Prototype Sheetmetal Bodywork and Coachbuilding

I am searching for a copy of a series of 3 books written by Elliot Kudarcy. These books were written for 'Midland Car Panels' of Nuneaton UK. The book title is "The Craft of Prototype Sheetmetal...
Forum: Automotive Projects 08-06-2021, 07:08 PM
Replies: 463
Views: 246,999
Posted By Dantheman84
Beautiful work Dane, it's an inspiration to see....

Beautiful work Dane, it's an inspiration to see. Congrats on MSOTM, couldn't be more deserving!
Forum: Automotive Projects 05-01-2021, 09:29 PM
Replies: 503
Views: 293,145
Posted By Dantheman84
Well done on MSOTM mate, your progress has been...

Well done on MSOTM mate, your progress has been inspiring to watch!
Forum: Automotive Projects 01-26-2021, 05:47 AM
Replies: 106
Views: 52,129
Posted By Dantheman84
Nice work Scott, thanks for posting!

Nice work Scott, thanks for posting!
Forum: Automotive Projects 07-29-2019, 03:07 PM
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Views: 2,248,949
Posted By Dantheman84
That looks fantastic Jack, wow!

That looks fantastic Jack, wow!
Forum: Automotive Projects 07-27-2019, 07:59 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 5,917
Posted By Dantheman84
Beautiful work Bernhard, your work is truly...

Beautiful work Bernhard, your work is truly inspiring and of an incredibly high standard! Something I aspire to!
Forum: Automotive Projects 11-19-2017, 04:42 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 16,756
Posted By Dantheman84
Thanks all for the interest, much appreciated....

Thanks all for the interest, much appreciated. I've managed to get a little more work done on the shocker/spring mounts. Will try and post some pics of them tomorrow.
Dan:)
Forum: Automotive Projects 11-19-2017, 04:40 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 16,756
Posted By Dantheman84
Thanks Richard, I've been following your build...

Thanks Richard, I've been following your build too, really high quality!:)
Forum: Automotive Projects 11-19-2017, 04:38 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 16,756
Posted By Dantheman84
Hi Kent, Really admire what you do so those...

Hi Kent,

Really admire what you do so those words coming from you means alot!! Thankyou. Yes the MDF has held up for the two I've done, it's taken a beating though! At least the hammerforms are...
Forum: Automotive Projects 11-19-2017, 04:34 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 16,756
Posted By Dantheman84
Thanks Greg. Really appreciate your encouragement...

Thanks Greg. Really appreciate your encouragement and offer. I'm located in Ballarat, so I'm not far from you. I have an Uncle in Brighton actually. I would love to come down and meet you, maybe one...
Forum: Automotive Projects 11-13-2017, 05:49 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 16,756
Posted By Dantheman84
I could buy a partial A pillar here in Aus, or a...

I could buy a partial A pillar here in Aus, or a full pillar may have been available in the UK but as I wanted to replace both it was going to turn out to be quite expensive. I decided to make my...
Forum: Automotive Projects 11-13-2017, 05:31 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 16,756
Posted By Dantheman84
I'm still working on the front end at the moment,...

I'm still working on the front end at the moment, but I thought I'd post a couple of pictures of the inner A pillars that I finished a couple of weeks ago. Most of these photos have been taken over...
Forum: Automotive Projects 11-13-2017, 05:20 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 16,756
Posted By Dantheman84
Hi Jake, Thanks alot for that, will take you...

Hi Jake,

Thanks alot for that, will take you up on that offer:)
Forum: Automotive Projects 11-11-2017, 05:38 AM
Replies: 325
Views: 174,091
Posted By Dantheman84
Looks great Neil, you would be looking forward to...

Looks great Neil, you would be looking forward to getting it welded together. Excellent work!!
Forum: Automotive Projects 11-11-2017, 05:19 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 16,756
Posted By Dantheman84
I've had a chance to do some more work on the...

I've had a chance to do some more work on the front end of my Sprite. Have decided to fabricate new upper spring mount/lever arm shock and engine mount points. The mounts on my car were no good as...
Forum: Automotive Projects 11-11-2017, 05:04 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 16,756
Posted By Dantheman84
Thankyou everyone for the kind comments and...

Thankyou everyone for the kind comments and interest, it's much appreciated. It's also nice to be able to share it with guys that can appreciate the time and work that goes into all these parts. It's...
Forum: Automotive Projects 11-08-2017, 05:20 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 16,756
Posted By Dantheman84
With the triangular pressings, I first cut the...

With the triangular pressings, I first cut the hole in the panel having made sure I've allowed enough for the tool to press down. The tool I made from plate and offcuts that I found at work. The...
Forum: Automotive Projects 11-08-2017, 05:08 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 16,756
Posted By Dantheman84
Hi Kerry, Thanks for your interest. I will take...

Hi Kerry,
Thanks for your interest. I will take some photos of my equipment over the weekend as I don't have any on my computer. I do all my work over at my dad's shed as where I live I don't have...
Forum: Automotive Projects 11-07-2017, 05:14 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 16,756
Posted By Dantheman84
Just a couple of pictures with the battery tray...

Just a couple of pictures with the battery tray sitting in between the two front inner guard assemblies, I sat it there just to see what it looked like together. I can't assemble these until I get...
Forum: Automotive Projects 11-07-2017, 05:10 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 16,756
Posted By Dantheman84
Once these were assembled I then made the...

Once these were assembled I then made the footwells and assembled them to the inner guards. On Sprites/Midgets both footwells have an opening on the top panel for brake master cylinder, depending on...
Forum: Automotive Projects 11-07-2017, 04:59 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 16,756
Posted By Dantheman84
After fabricating the parts for the front inner...

After fabricating the parts for the front inner guards I could then assemble and spot weld them together. I am fortunate enough to have access to a pedestal 240 volt spot welder which is invaluable....
Forum: Automotive Projects 11-07-2017, 04:52 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 16,756
Posted By Dantheman84
The battery tray which joins the left and right...

The battery tray which joins the left and right footwell was rusted out, so I made a new one. These typically rust out.

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Forum: Automotive Projects 11-07-2017, 04:45 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 16,756
Posted By Dantheman84
Some more photos of the front sheet metal, these...

Some more photos of the front sheet metal, these are some parts for the inner guards.

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The swage or bead in the panels is not original but I decided to put it in because I think...
Forum: Automotive Projects 11-07-2017, 04:30 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 16,756
Posted By Dantheman84
Thanks Dan, appreciate the encouragement.

Thanks Dan, appreciate the encouragement.
Forum: Automotive Projects 11-07-2017, 04:30 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 16,756
Posted By Dantheman84
Hi Richard, Yes, thankfully there is a vast...

Hi Richard,

Yes, thankfully there is a vast array of parts available for these cars. I know that most of the panels I'm making can be bought, but I just wanted to make them for the experience and...
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