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> Epic Scrap Metal., An idiots guide to saving a fourteener.
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post Dec 9 2016, 05:27 AM
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post Dec 9 2016, 07:27 AM
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I've followed a lot of build threads over the years on this and other forums. This has to be one of the most interesting ones I have seen!
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post Dec 9 2016, 09:00 AM
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post Dec 9 2016, 11:02 AM
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Excellent project!

I'm a little late to this party, but in reading the first post, I see you got the 911 roof from Brians Machine Service here in the US (and not too far from me, as it turns out).

Can't wait to see this project continue to evolve!

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post Dec 13 2016, 03:46 AM
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Attached Image Made door skins with a brake.Looks good so far.
Exciting times.....
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post Dec 13 2016, 05:50 AM
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you.handmade.a.doorskin.in.less.time.than.to.order.one
ok....enough fun.... how many people really work on this car ??? this is unbelievable.
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post Dec 13 2016, 06:19 AM
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I don't think you can order any metal parts for this model...

It's just me,my restless soul and occasionally a bottle of good redwine.
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post Dec 13 2016, 08:11 AM
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As I look at that door skin, I'm guessing each one of those striations is a micro-bend from your brake. Are you going back and checking against the frame after each bend or just winging it?
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post Dec 13 2016, 10:47 AM
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Simply amazing, great work taking on a rust bucket that would have surely seen its way quickly to the scrap yard, congrats
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post Dec 13 2016, 12:44 PM
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QUOTE(mbseto @ Dec 13 2016, 09:11 AM) *

As I look at that door skin, I'm guessing each one of those striations is a micro-bend from your brake. Are you going back and checking against the frame after each bend or just winging it?

I would assume it is from the english wheel. No way to get a smooth curve using a brake,
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post Dec 13 2016, 02:03 PM
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It's just me,my restless soul and occasionally a bottle of good redwine.

Poetic…

What are you going to do with the body afterwards? Could you keep the metal bare? It looks extremely good. I know aluminum corrodes, but it’s not as damaging as rust is to steel, is it?
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post Dec 13 2016, 02:28 PM
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Hi all and thanks for the comments everybody.Yes you are right about that,Mbseto.
I put a 2,5 degree bend every cm and that made a gentle curve that was just right for the body sides.Nearly impossible to feel when you run your hand over.
Happy with this solution.....for a change.
Mrs.B,I have to put some paint on as the roof is steel,remember.I usually paint everything sparkling gold,but that bucket is nearly empty now.Got a new one standing in the corner and this one is Ice-Blue metallic.I will of course go absolutely mad when I start painting in the wood shed.Can't stop until there are some fugly stripes etc....
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post Dec 13 2016, 02:40 PM
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Do you know what kind of wheels this is?They are only marked with the size,9x15.
They were on a Porsche that came from Sweden in the eighties.
I have four of them,but need two that are 7x15 in front.
Tried to order from group4wheels,but they don't answer.....



Did you get an answer on this? I didn't see it while reviewing this impressive (!) thread. Those look like Campagnolo wheels.

https://grassrootsmotorsports.com/forum/grm...se/40471/page1/

Greetings and compliments from California!
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post Dec 13 2016, 02:52 PM
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Mrs.B,I have to put some paint on as the roof is steel,remember.I usually paint everything sparkling gold,but that bucket is nearly empty now.Got a new one standing in the corner and this one is Ice-Blue metallic.I will of course go absolutely mad when I start painting in the wood shed.Can't stop until there are some fugly stripes etc....

Oh, I forgot about the roof... Almost a pity to cover up that beautiful metal.
(But you could just make a new roof, couldn't you?!)

I'm really looking forward to see that Ice-Blue metallic. Don't forget to add some dandelion seeds.
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post Dec 13 2016, 04:40 PM
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Wow, that is a lot of work, great work i might add!

Cannot wait to see the finished project.
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post Dec 14 2016, 11:56 AM
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Attached Image Attached ImageCoffee and speed on the menu today musically wise.Got several visitors today in my workshop.Drinking coffee and looking at their cellphones...talking about the weather.None of them commented the project at all.
Gotta find a more exciting project next time.....
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post Dec 14 2016, 12:00 PM
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Coffee and speed on the menu today musically wise.Got several visitors today in my workshop.Drinking coffee and looking at their cellphones...talking about the weather.None of them commented the project at all.
Gotta find a more exciting project next time.....

Or, perhaps, gotta find more exciting visitors next time ....
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post Dec 14 2016, 12:09 PM
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Or, perhaps, gotta find more exciting visitors next time ....

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post Dec 14 2016, 02:31 PM
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You may have covered this; but, what is your background? You have some serious metal skills that have probably taken years to acquire.

That is some beautiful work. I'm not an expert by any means. However, I recognize skill when I see it!
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post Dec 14 2016, 02:55 PM
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Coffee and speed on the menu today

Well, I guess this could have explained your unbelieveable progress, if it hadn't been for the fact that you were talking about music.

The car looks fabulous. Even I'm a bit surprised again, by what you can actually do. Wish I could have seen you working.
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