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| scotty b |
  Jun 17 2005, 05:35 PM
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rust free you say ?  Group: Members Posts: 16,375 Joined: 7-January 05 From: richmond, Va. Member No.: 3,419 Region Association: None  |
That's right folks, I left the red headed burger queen and now I'm the head fryolater for the clown (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/laugh.gif) Seriously though I started werking part time for a guy who has a shop servicing European cars. He has several Restoration jobs sitting with no body man. I've kept quiet because I didn't want to jinx the whole deal. It seemed to good to be true! I have officially gone full time, gotten a raise and keys to the shop so I guess it is safe now (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/unsure.gif) My first job is almost scaring me off though. It is an Alfa Romeo, Guilia GTA. 1 of 500 made, aluminum bodied factory race car
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| jet1 |
Jun 17 2005, 05:41 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 311 Joined: 16-June 04 From: Accord,NY Member No.: 2,213 Region Association: North East States |
Good luck with the new job. It sounds like a good deal. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/clap.gif)
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| scotty b |
Jun 17 2005, 05:55 PM
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rust free you say ? Group: Members Posts: 16,375 Joined: 7-January 05 From: richmond, Va. Member No.: 3,419 Region Association: None |
(IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/huh.gif) Something wierd is already happening. I knew I should have kept my mouf shut (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/mad.gif) One more once more
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| scotty b |
Jun 17 2005, 05:58 PM
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rust free you say ? Group: Members Posts: 16,375 Joined: 7-January 05 From: richmond, Va. Member No.: 3,419 Region Association: None |
Pic of the rivets on the GTA that dissapeard (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/confused24.gif)
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| scotty b |
Jun 17 2005, 06:00 PM
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rust free you say ? Group: Members Posts: 16,375 Joined: 7-January 05 From: richmond, Va. Member No.: 3,419 Region Association: None |
some of my company (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/biggrin.gif) Maserati Ghibli
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| scotty b |
Jun 17 2005, 06:07 PM
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rust free you say ? Group: Members Posts: 16,375 Joined: 7-January 05 From: richmond, Va. Member No.: 3,419 Region Association: None |
Abarth Simca that just left for England. Belonged to the same guy that owns the Fiat Abarth pictured above. Rear engine, 1300 lbs., and I think he said it has 175 h.p. !!
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| Flat VW |
Jun 17 2005, 06:09 PM
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Illegal Soapbox Derby Racecar Group: Members Posts: 1,692 Joined: 13-November 04 From: Phoenix, AZ Member No.: 3,105 |
NICE CAR, DISPLACEMENT? John (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/smilie_pokal.gif) |
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| Flat VW |
Jun 17 2005, 06:11 PM
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Illegal Soapbox Derby Racecar Group: Members Posts: 1,692 Joined: 13-November 04 From: Phoenix, AZ Member No.: 3,105 |
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| scotty b |
Jun 17 2005, 06:14 PM
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rust free you say ? Group: Members Posts: 16,375 Joined: 7-January 05 From: richmond, Va. Member No.: 3,419 Region Association: None |
Abarth front view. BAD byatch!!
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| scotty b |
Jun 17 2005, 06:16 PM
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rust free you say ? Group: Members Posts: 16,375 Joined: 7-January 05 From: richmond, Va. Member No.: 3,419 Region Association: None |
(IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/wink.gif) Not positive but I think it is 1984 c.c. I know NOTHING about these cars and am having to learn them as I hammer on them (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/rolleyes.gif) |
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| scotty b |
Jun 17 2005, 06:19 PM
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rust free you say ? Group: Members Posts: 16,375 Joined: 7-January 05 From: richmond, Va. Member No.: 3,419 Region Association: None |
Flare the owner paid for on the Fiat
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| scotty b |
Jun 17 2005, 06:22 PM
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rust free you say ? Group: Members Posts: 16,375 Joined: 7-January 05 From: richmond, Va. Member No.: 3,419 Region Association: None |
Flare the owner tried to do on his own (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/blink.gif) I get to fix it (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/headbang.gif)
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| xsboost90 |
Jun 17 2005, 06:47 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,393 Joined: 2-August 04 From: cincinnati Member No.: 2,432 |
that would be MY dream job, except i would be the owner...congrats!
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| scruz914 |
Jun 17 2005, 07:23 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 815 Joined: 26-February 04 From: Santa Cruz, CA Member No.: 1,724 |
Man oh man... what a job! Keep us posted on your projects so we can vicariously live the dream!
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| scotty b |
Jul 16 2005, 07:32 AM
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rust free you say ? Group: Members Posts: 16,375 Joined: 7-January 05 From: richmond, Va. Member No.: 3,419 Region Association: None |
Flaring a Fiat in a fashion remenecent of John Kelly Kahn! (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/smash.gif)
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| scotty b |
Jul 16 2005, 07:35 AM
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rust free you say ? Group: Members Posts: 16,375 Joined: 7-January 05 From: richmond, Va. Member No.: 3,419 Region Association: None |
Cut the piece of 1/4 solid stock out, and the green tape is where the flare SHOULD be to copy an OT 1000
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| scotty b |
Jul 16 2005, 07:37 AM
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rust free you say ? Group: Members Posts: 16,375 Joined: 7-January 05 From: richmond, Va. Member No.: 3,419 Region Association: None |
First pass with hammer and dolly to create a hard crease like the real cars have.
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| scotty b |
Jul 16 2005, 07:40 AM
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rust free you say ? Group: Members Posts: 16,375 Joined: 7-January 05 From: richmond, Va. Member No.: 3,419 Region Association: None |
Second pass to smooth and shape a little better. Approx 25-30 min of hammer time at this point. Then it all slows down (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/sad.gif)
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| scotty b |
Jul 16 2005, 07:48 AM
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rust free you say ? Group: Members Posts: 16,375 Joined: 7-January 05 From: richmond, Va. Member No.: 3,419 Region Association: None |
Owner cut out to much metal so I had to add 1 1/2" strip to the front and back, ground that down and bent a piece of 1/4" solid stock and tacked it on. Then found that I had a little gap at the top to fill (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/mad.gif)
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| scotty b |
Jul 16 2005, 07:54 AM
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rust free you say ? Group: Members Posts: 16,375 Joined: 7-January 05 From: richmond, Va. Member No.: 3,419 Region Association: None |
Perrty much done with the metal werking as the owner doesn't want to pay to get it "perfect". He plans on vintage racing it so he doesn't mind a little mudding to keep the price down.I'll be putting a coat of Vario on it Mon. and he'll take it home to do the inside, underside engine comp.,and trunk the he's bringing it back to be smoothed and painted.
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