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Just to change pace a bit, and to bring you all up to date with Dennis’ NASCAR based 1966 Chevy C10 build. He has been busy the last few weeks. Ultimately it will be 800+ BHP of pure Hendricks Racing motor propelling this beast down the road.  Serious stopping power. Typical of these builds, you dream it, you build it, you tear it down, you paint it you build it and hopefully you get to drive it.  So stripping back more paint, after media blasting   On your own ?? Easy, flip it with a tractor bucket.    Progress. Man alone, painting.   More in a bit. Internet is not cooperating tonight |
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The repair panels are available on rockauto and the shipping only hit once when I added them both to the basket, might be worth considering grizz? Hi mate, I think that my natural tendency is to try prevent shipping and bum raping by every institution that can stick their fingers in my wallet. Shipping and handling fees more than double prices. |
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Rian Can't you friend in the states get it them send them to you for less?
[/quote] Hat would be part of the plan, postage and cutting out just the bits I need, would halve shipping and handling. |
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Rich
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The repair panels are available on rockauto and the shipping only hit once when I added them both to the basket, might be worth considering grizz? Hi mate, I think that my natural tendency is to try prevent shipping and bum raping by every institution that can stick their fingers in my wallet. Shipping and handling fees more than double prices. Oh I don't disagree there, for sure! But just thought it would be cheaper if you ended up really stuck in the end for the panels. But i'm sure you will find a way!  |
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Hi mate, I think that my natural tendency is to try prevent shipping and bum raping by every institution that can stick their fingers in my wallet. Shipping and handling fees more than double prices. Oh I don't disagree there, for sure! But just thought it would be cheaper if you ended up really stuck in the end for the panels. But i'm sure you will find a way! Trust me, I would much rather have the patch panels here. It’s a bunch of complex curves to remake, one aspect at a time. May still bite the bullet. |
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Back to the rest of Dennis’ update pics. NASCAR brakes on all four corners.   Typical of this sort of build, loads of parts, not one the right one.   Hand made parts too... Turned out on the lathe.   Motor in place.   |
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Last Edit: Jan 6, 2020 7:27:53 GMT by grizz
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Oh I don't disagree there, for sure! But just thought it would be cheaper if you ended up really stuck in the end for the panels. But i'm sure you will find a way! Trust me, I would much rather have the patch panels here. It’s a bunch of complex curves to remake, one aspect at a time. May still bite the bullet. Never knew you could get panels on rock auto, looked out of curiosity, £118 for those panels delivered by next weekend, can't sniff at a £30 saving! Although every time I go on Rock Auto lots more things seem to end up in my basket... Whoops. |
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Don't worry about the appraisal. 28 years as a civil servant, they come and go. Welding looks good. Private companies are a bit different. At the risk of a slight derailment, and I don't mean to, but... I've never been through an annual appraisal, either as a scroat or a manager, worth its salt As a scroat, I'd be asked what support I thought I'd need (training, or otherwise, to progress) for the next twelve months. I'd speak, he'd nod sagely and write it down. Nothing ever happened. This goes up the scale as well. Many years ago I worked for a consultancy in Singapore who wanted me to head up a new Light Rail section in Australia. They said, cost it up and come back to me. I did, never heard another word, until one said, "We'd like you to head up and new Light Rail section in the UAE..." I left. As a manger, if I hadn't got over what was expected, by them or me, day to day, and what they needed from me to improve (either personally or professionally) then I'd failed in my job. It's the blah, blah, doing a great job, see you next year, that got me. If you're going to review performance, then let's link it to incentive. Having said all that, I now love my annual review. It's me, myself and I with a few beers having a frank and free discussion until we all fall asleep!  Knock 'em dead Rian! |
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Been chatting to Andy “Oldironfarmer” Martin as he is traveling Southward from Oregon. Just got a status report from him as to his position. No laughing now.  And a few more pics he has been sharing.    And the ride he picked up and is using for this trip    I think its a great road trip. Would love to be there. |
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I may be missing something, but why not make the necessary repair sections? 150 quid stays in the kitty, and gain the knowledge to tackle more complex repairs
Ttfn Glenn
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Joggling tool... naaahhhh, if someone wants to do the work for me, using the tool. They are welcome to use it. I wonder if you thought the same BEFORE you first welded with copper support.  |
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To form the door frame repairs in sections is far from impossible and if you take your time even with limited tools it can be achieved - however, given that Rian is picking things up has he goes along and the repairs required are what I would call complex for a learner they are going to be hour day hungry & could potentially be mentally draining which is next to no good for inspiration on an already restarted project - my opinion - get them ordered they are going to save a you both a headache & project hatred
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Last Edit: Jan 7, 2020 21:53:49 GMT by Deleted
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Another fast delivery. Ordered Sunday iirc Etch primer at a lot less than regular retail price  Just need to weld and grind some stuff. |
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I may be missing something, but why not make the necessary repair sections? 150 quid stays in the kitty, and gain the knowledge to tackle more complex repairs Ttfn Glenn It’s an interesting dilemma this Glenn. In simple terms, the cash has been sitting patiently in the trucks restomaccount for years, so I can afford it. But chasing free or hard earned cash becomes a way of life. So on the one hand, pride wants to make the pieces, possibly 4 of them, and glue them together, after which shaping and working comes. I would not be surprised if my cost turns to as much as 10 hours or more per corner, with zero guarantee of success as heat warps, there will always be the tight inner corners, as access is zero once you tack them down, which means rustproofing from behind will come,with a prayer too. Conversely, converting my own time,rate and adding a value to it, even cheaply at £10.00 per hour with no guarantee will,exceed the landed cost of the pressings. Joggling tool... naaahhhh, if someone wants to do the work for me, using the tool. They are welcome to use it. I wonder if you thought the same BEFORE you first welded with copper support. Not quite sure what you mean (lost in translation etc) but if you mean that a heat sink improves matters, yes, I know and have experienced it before. As to letting someone else have all the fun, restoring the truck, hell yeahhh, but my ego would not let me hand over. To form the door frame repairs in sections is far from impossible and if you take your time even with limited tools it can be achieved - however, given that Rian is picking things up has he goes along and the repairs required are what I would call complex for a learner they are going to be hour day hungry & could potentially be mentally draining which is next to no good for inspiration on an already restarted project - my opinion - get them ordered they are going to save a you both a headache & project hatred THIS...... I experienced project hatred incredibly suddenly, years ago with a 1963 VW Beetle I restored, 3 weeks, 7/7 12/24 and actually the hatred struck right at the end, literally when it came to bolting the bumpers on. I never forgot that, and even when people were going mad because I left the truck alone and did other, less taxing jobs like Prozac and Not a Project, it was because I knew it would ruin it for me. The cost in pure time, I believe outweighs the cost of the parts. And like it or not, buying the parts will be cheaper than making them, Oh, and I have no doubt it is in me to make up the parts, but could I be bothered, that’s the question. Watch this space. I think. |
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So got home and found two Post Office and courier service delivery cards. One piece next door, one next door but one. So I fetched the etch primer from Stuart’s place. Later just after dinner, doorbell rings madly, I know it’s Mickey. Parcel no 2 Hand delivered. From America, from Dennis. Sent Priority Mail, Postage $76.00 Ouch !!! And WTF?? Description is sweatshirts, but it’s a large box and it’s certainly heavier than a couple of hoodies. So I wonder..... “Has my crazy friend Dennis rushed the lower door repair panels over to me as a random act of kindness?” Opening the box, yup, two hoodies and some boxes wrapped inside them......l Unpack, and it turns out to be two large boxes of my favourite Oatmeal cookies, only $1.99 a box (think postage) Christmas card included.   P Contents. Red for Sally, Grey for me.  Once again gobsmacked by people’s generosity, and can only hope my pay it forward bucket is full enough to deserve this. Life is certainly good. PS. Had my yearly Performance Review with two managers via Skype call today. Seems like I still have a job, and they are happy with whatever it is that I do. It was stressing me by the way. A lot. |
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I experienced project hatred incredibly suddenly, years ago with a 1963 VW Beetle I restored, 3 weeks, 7/7 12/24 and actually the hatred struck right at the end, literally when it came to bolting the bumpers on. I never forgot that, and even when people were going mad because I left the truck alone and did other, less taxing jobs like Prozac and Not a Project, it was because I knew it would ruin it for me. The cost in pure time, I believe outweighs the cost of the parts. And like it or not, buying the parts will be cheaper than making them, Oh, and I have no doubt it is in me to make up the parts, but could I be bothered, that’s the question. Watch this space. I think. Personally I think if the sections are complex and you can afford to buy them, then as long as the premade sections are good enough quality and accurately enough made... I would buy them. It is great to master new skills but theres no sense in going in too deep if it's going to add weeks and frustration to your progress. Theres so much else to learn and master, why get bogged down in something you're likely to struggle to do? |
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I wonder if you thought the same BEFORE you first welded with copper support. Not quite sure what you mean (lost in translation etc) but if you mean that a heat sink improves matters, yes, I know and have experienced it before. As to letting someone else have all the fun, restoring the truck, hell yeahhh, but my ego would not let me hand over. I meant before you used copper for welding for the first time you probably already said something like "Nah, if someone else wants to use it, he may, but not me". |
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Well done on the appraisal !
These things are always stressful but should never hold surprises....
James
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Not quite sure what you mean (lost in translation etc) but if you mean that a heat sink improves matters, yes, I know and have experienced it before. As to letting someone else have all the fun, restoring the truck, hell yeahhh, but my ego would not let me hand over. I meant before you used copper for welding for the first time you probably already said something like "Nah, if someone else wants to use it, he may, but not me". Another Naaahhh. Always happy to learn. Would have taken it on immediately |
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