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Jul 29, 2014 19:35:51 GMT
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Jul 29, 2014 19:21:57 GMT
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Very Tidy
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Jul 29, 2014 19:20:53 GMT
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Great save, looking forward to seeing it progress
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Jul 29, 2014 19:11:17 GMT
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Your right you could buy it, but then as you say where would be the fun in that As Goodscrap said, you could fold that on using something round, alternatively I would suggest using some Mole Grips and just gently folding a flange on around the radius using those, this will naturally create a curve in the metal, which can be lost by shrinking the flange that you've just folded, either with a shrinker, or dressing the flange into itself If you go back to the start o this thread I did something similar when I made the battery tray for the Victor It might take a couple of god to get it right, so best just do some practice folds first, but once you've sussed it then you'll be well on the road to creating your next panel as well Let us know how you get on with it Tony When will be getting some more awesomeness from the master himself? We even watching you from South Africa. Your work is very inspirational. Sirehan Good to hear that that you enjoy the threads I got a new job about a year ago, and it just takes up so much of my time at the minute, but Ill see what I can do Have you seen the thread with the Toyota Celica bodykit that I'm doing retrorides.proboards.com/post/1846996/thread
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Jul 29, 2014 18:27:01 GMT
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Tonybmw just wondered if you'd be able to give me a bit of advice in regards to making a repair panel if thats possible? Basically I need to make a repair section for my lower rear quarter panel. You can buy the panels off the shelf relatively cheap but what would be the fun in that?! This is the panel in question. I know the left hand side is easy to make as it's only a piece of metal with a fold in it. The part I'm struggling to get my head around is making the curved section on the right. Would it be better to cut the curve then use another piece of metal and joggle in a lip? Or would you suggest I just buy the repair section until I'm able to make these for myself? Thank you!! Your right you could buy it, but then as you say where would be the fun in that As Goodscrap said, you could fold that on using something round, alternatively I would suggest using some Mole Grips and just gently folding a flange on around the radius using those, this will naturally create a curve in the metal, which can be lost by shrinking the flange that you've just folded, either with a shrinker, or dressing the flange into itself If you go back to the start o this thread I did something similar when I made the battery tray for the Victor It might take a couple of god to get it right, so best just do some practice folds first, but once you've sussed it then you'll be well on the road to creating your next panel as well Let us know how you get on with it Tony
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What a brilliant idea re the copper sleeve, will be sure to try that in the future
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Jul 20, 2014 16:13:17 GMT
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Yes amazing result, well done
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Very thorough and well thought out, just as we have come to expect from you John
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Jun 20, 2014 19:47:16 GMT
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We've all been there Alex, and all here to offer help and support if needed
Tony
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Jun 10, 2014 19:39:48 GMT
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hi first panel with bends and a joggle test fitted in the battery tray hole bit more fettling and two drain holes then weld it in That is an excellent first panel, look forward to seeing it welded in and dressed off
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You should be very proud of that achievement, well done
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May I ask if any templates or even measured drawings were ever made for any of the repair panels and if so would they be available? Sorry Stu, no templates were kept
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It is with Huge sorrow that I write this post
4 weeks ago Gordon lost his year long battle against Cancer
Anyone who knew Gordon will know what a huge loss he will be, he was a true gent and a great friend to everyone, he will be sorely missed
The Victor has been passed on to our good friend Clive, a fellow Northerner, good all round guy and a member of the Victor Club
Clive plans to complete the restoration to the same high standards that Gordon had achieved, and to make this one of the best FB's in the country
I'll keep the thread updated with photos and updates as they happen and look forward to the day when the car finally makes it to the annual Billing Aquadrome Show
RIP Gordon, our thoughts go with you
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Krum
Your certainly on the right track, just keep doing what your doing
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Krum
It looks as though you are grinding the welds with only a grinding stone, if you use a flap disc to finish off you will be able to obtain a smoother finish
That said, your welds and cleaning off are more than good enough, and given the thickness of the steel that you are welding too, there is certainly not a lot of room for error
and you certainly have the right technique in preparing and tacking in the panels
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Great welding on butt joint, that looks good penetration
Yes "Collector "all questions answered, ask away, If I can't help then I'm sure someone will be able to
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Gutted for you about the doors, but car looks great, and can't wait to see the new garage
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