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| posted on 15/7/09 at 06:01 AM |
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looks nice, how did you cut those slots?
grtz
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dr-fastlane
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| posted on 15/7/09 at 02:57 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by t.j.
looks nice, how did you cut those slots?
grtz
First drilled two holes on both ends of the slots. Outline lines between both holes. Then cut them out with a electric saw. Finish the slots with a
little bit file work and sandpaper.
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dr-fastlane
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| posted on 6/9/09 at 07:03 PM |
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Short update. Made a hammerform for the new rear mudguards. The plan is to build them from scratch out of aluminium
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dr-fastlane
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| posted on 6/9/09 at 07:04 PM |
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In the mean time waiting on the Shrink & stretch tool that I’ve ordered. Started with pre-fabricating some extra bracing tubes to stiffer up the
chassis. These are welded in later this year, when the car goes apart en get ready for paint.
 
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TheGecko
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| posted on 7/9/09 at 08:53 AM |
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Originally posted by dr-fastlane
Short update. Made a hammerform for the new rear mudguards. The plan is to build them from scratch out of aluminium plate.
I look forward to seeing your progress these as I've been considering doing the same thing both for front and rear guards. I already have a
shrinker/stretcher sitting under the work bench plus a collection of dollies and body hammers. The only thing I don't have yet is a slap hammer
and I'm debating about buying one vs making one.
Love your work so far - look forward to the updates.
Dominic
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02GF74
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| posted on 7/9/09 at 07:34 PM |
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re: TIG welder - I take it it is AC for aluminium, which brand/model? & recommend it or not?
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t.j.
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| posted on 8/9/09 at 05:51 AM |
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My friend came over with a AC/DC TIG from Migatronic. And yes that is a lovely machine....
You can weld stainless, aluminium, etc..
 
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dr-fastlane
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| posted on 8/9/09 at 08:04 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by TheGecko
I look forward to seeing your progress these as I've been considering doing the same thing both for front and rear guards. I already have a
shrinker/stretcher sitting under the work bench plus a collection of dollies and body hammers. The only thing I don't have yet is a slap hammer
and I'm debating about buying one vs making one.
Till now I only used those rubber hammers (don’t know the English word) from the home & garden stores. Got this tip ones from a profession
bodyworker. Those rubber hammers are easy and cheap to get. And do not leave marks behind or stretch the aluminium to much, like metal or hard plastic
ones do. The slap hammer is easily to make yourself. Don't wasted your money on that.
quote:
Originally posted by 02GF74
re: TIG welder - I take it it is AC for aluminium, which brand/model? & recommend it or not?
The Tig welder is a Lorch HT 220 AC/DC, works on 230volts and no problems with blowing fuses yet. Always a problem with those cheap Chinese ones  It
welds like the bigger industrial machine’s that I used in the past. Really basic machine that is easy to use. Can recommend it!
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Originally posted by t.j.
My friend came over with a AC/DC TIG from Migatronic. And yes that is a lovely machine....
You can weld stainless, aluminium, etc..
And when you have more money, you buy a Migatronic….
The Shrink & stretch machine arrived and made two side panels for the mudguards today. Not as difficult as I thought it would be.
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t.j.
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| posted on 9/9/09 at 06:41 AM |
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Did you made those two in the rear with that blue thing in the front 
Maybe you can better move to my village so you can learn me that...
Good work!
PS. I have no money, i'm married! 
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907
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| posted on 9/9/09 at 08:01 AM |
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Some excellent work there. I'm very impressed.
Well done
Paul G
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dr-fastlane
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| posted on 12/9/09 at 05:46 PM |
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Have been busy with one of the two mudguards today. It took some time before the two pieces fitted perfectly.
 
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dr-fastlane
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| posted on 12/9/09 at 05:47 PM |
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After welding and grinding it looks like this! I’m very pleased with it. Now only deciding how I will attach the mudguards to the car. Don’t have a
good idea for it. So let me know what you think.
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t.j.
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| posted on 12/9/09 at 08:36 PM |
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If you can weld such nicely,
You can make an inner one.....
Man that's LOOKING great !
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dr-fastlane
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| posted on 20/9/09 at 09:08 PM |
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Took some hours off this week, to do some work on the second mudguard. After that I changed the shape of the side screens a
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prawnabie
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| posted on 20/9/09 at 09:15 PM |
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You have skills most of us can only dream of lol
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dr-fastlane
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| posted on 29/9/09 at 06:14 PM |
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Have visited some paint shops with the car last week, to get an idea of the cost etc. Still not decided the colour, probably “Porsche meteor gray” or
a different shade of gray. But sprayed the wheels black this weekend! It makes the car look more
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Gazeddy
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| posted on 29/9/09 at 09:35 PM |
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id like to say that is one of nicest looking locosts iv seen for a while. and I need ur fabbing skills mate in struggling pannelling the chassis
inside let alone foling those beautiful seats
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Fred W B
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| posted on 30/9/09 at 04:47 PM |
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As a Colour, can I suggest matt black, to contrast with the shiny bits?
A mate of mine has a 7 with polished ally sides and the rest of the body is currently in paint prep matt black primer, and I think it looks great!
Cheesr
Fred W B
You can do it quickly. You can do it cheap. You can do it right. – Pick any two.
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dr-fastlane
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| posted on 30/9/09 at 06:43 PM |
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Good suggestion Fred, I didn't thought about that. Take it in consideration
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dr-fastlane
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| posted on 11/10/09 at 10:38 AM |
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Been busy getting the old panels of the car. It’s a bit of a struggle because of the glue. Don’t know yet how to get all the glue of the frame
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t.j.
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| posted on 11/10/09 at 06:11 PM |
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Why?
Were they not ok?
Grtz
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dr-fastlane
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| posted on 12/10/09 at 08:35 PM |
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Short answer, no! After building the mudguards I know it could be done better. The old panels had a lot of dents and where not bend properly. Also
changing from 1mm to 1,5 mm (Al 99,5)sheet and floor panels to AlMgSi1 sheet.
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t.j.
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| posted on 13/10/09 at 03:35 PM |
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aha! Now I have also the secret Al-code for my panels
Greetings
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Mave
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| posted on 19/10/09 at 03:13 PM |
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Excellent work, again! I like the change in the doors. Modelled like the HKT right? Also one of my favourites.....
I'm about to order the aluminium for my new panelling. I can only hope to get it as nice as you have done it.
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dr-fastlane
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| posted on 9/11/09 at 09:03 PM |
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Did have a great day at the Zandvoort race circuit here in the Netherlands yesterday. I had been invited for a sponsor day of the Westfield racing
team. Nice weather, nice cars (westfield, catervans, porsche, etc)and a lot of fun. Did some couple of rounds in the Westfield as a passenger,
unfortunately could not drive myself. Some pictures:
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