jamesd1972
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Yes, I have one of those. If you look towards the end of the “why my Austin isn’t finished” thread you’ll find out about it. It’s pretty good. Factor in a battery and trickle charger to use as a power supply. You don’t need to use pump diesel, you can use red, kerosene, heating oil or paraffin in them, whatever you can pick up really. Thanks for the reply Glen, did try a search but didn’t come up with much. How many amps needed ? I have some chunky 18v computer power supply transformers kicking about so hoping that might work within the 12-24v bit nicely. on heating oil here so 60p litre ish will make a big difference over diesel as well. James
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jamesd1972
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Mar 29, 2024 16:24:26 GMT
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Last Edit: Mar 29, 2024 16:24:48 GMT by jamesd1972
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Tidy, black was a sound choice. Thanks for bringing us along on the ride, even though I may have been watching from behind the sofa once you got stuck in ! James
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jamesd1972
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You’re on fire 🔥
With the progress….
Nice
James
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jamesd1972
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Cake, 🎂 Cake is the answer I’m sure. Onwards. James
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jamesd1972
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1932 Ford 5W Coupe.jamesd1972
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I like the catches, function over form works for me but mostly for the conversation / controversy! List of metalwork must be coming to an end ? James
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jamesd1972
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Photos of the diecast things James
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jamesd1972
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Mar 17, 2024 21:31:38 GMT
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Looking good, loving the foray into 3D printing alongside all the other stuff. You are however making pretty much all of us look like chimps with hammers by comparison ! James
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jamesd1972
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1971 fiat 850t my arch nemesis jamesd1972
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Mar 14, 2024 21:56:45 GMT
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Nice wheels, worth the effort. Any plans to add a bit of metal to give some strength where the bulkhead has come out or is it reasonably solid without it? See tubular reinforced things sometimes. If this turns a nice new wheel again it will be a monumental save - keep up the good work.
James
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jamesd1972
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Mar 14, 2024 21:22:46 GMT
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Nice, hope this helps your recovery.
BTW we need more info on the LT as well!
James
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jamesd1972
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The Gapcraft thing is a joke that a fabricator friend of mine used to get a chuckle with. CIG had a range of welding rods called things like Satincraft, Staincraft, and a few others. He joked that when the bits didn’t fit together nicely, you needed to use the Gapcrafts. Might not travel well that joke. I’ll get me coat, as they say. Once you know you know 😜 I think it worked really well as you got Mr T to go looking for them 😂 james
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jamesd1972
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Lathe substitute = your 8mm rod in a pillar/hand drill + file + emery cloth, slower but more accurate than a angry grinder 😉 Lathe substitute = your 8mm rod in a pillar/hand drill in a vice + an angry grinder for more potential what could possibly go wrong / hold my beer points....... James TY
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jamesd1972
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Job jobbed, the longer evenings help with motivation?! Nice. James
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jamesd1972
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Mar 11, 2024 22:25:54 GMT
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Skateboard wheels ? Or perhaps scooter. Same little tough & cheap bearings. James TY
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jamesd1972
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The 924 turbo carrera GT flares look great ? James
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Fun On The Farm.jamesd1972
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Remember you are dealing with a madman with a turbo fetish. James Thank god! That makes sense! I had visions of an Astra not be able to get up the hill in front of your house ;-) Thom Yes, the world needs more Roberts !
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Fun On The Farm.jamesd1972
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You are driving a 1,4 8v on LPG in an Astra Estate? Must be a real burnout wonder? Thom Remember you are dealing with a madman with a turbo fetish. James
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jamesd1972
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:Think you might have underestimated your jack handle strength prowess and pushed the sides out Sure a little bit of plate tucked behind will do the job. Nice progress still. James
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