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Old 11-18-2012, 05:57 AM
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Default Hi from UK South Coast

Hi,

Just joined the forum. I am just about to start the body restoration of a 1968 Fiat Dino Coupe. Previous experience of repares was limited to replacing pre manufactured panels but these don't realy exist for the Fiat so have joined a few forums recently to get some tips on making panels. From what i have already seen in this forum I should learn a fair bit.

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Old 11-18-2012, 09:29 AM
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welcome john. be sure to post pictures of your fiat!
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Old 11-18-2012, 12:41 PM
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Hi John and welcome!
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Old 11-18-2012, 01:20 PM
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Hi John, plenty of guys here willing to share their skills
Welcome to the site. (which part of the south coast you from)
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Old 11-18-2012, 02:14 PM
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Welcome to the forum John, the good news is that you don't need to buy a workshop full of machines to make patch panels. I have several threads on here that show step by step how to make parts with hand tools.

Here are some links in case you are interested...

http://allmetalshaping.com/showthread.php?t=4598

http://allmetalshaping.com/showthread.php?t=3136

http://allmetalshaping.com/showthread.php?t=1096

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Old 11-18-2012, 06:03 PM
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HI John welcome to the forum
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