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« Reply #210 on: April 02, 2013, 21:29:45 pm » |
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Dam ! No hide'n anything from ya with both eye's open ! LOL Thanks .
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« Reply #211 on: April 03, 2013, 08:14:09 am » |
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Dam ! No hide'n anything from ya with both eye's open ! LOL Thanks .
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« Reply #212 on: April 03, 2013, 13:15:52 pm » |
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Danny....Awesome work as always, really like the "eyebrows! Will you be selling decklids with them welded and "bodyworked" on, or is this a one time project for a customer? Also, I've always kind of liked the side scoops that used to be made in fiberglass but it would be very cool to have side scoops with an opening / profile that matched the style of eyebrow you have made on the decklid. The fiberglass ones stuck out too much for my taste and always looked "stuck on" to me. I'm sure if you did them they would look less conspicuous, like they belonged there. I think the fiberglass ones also had a tube that ducted air in to the engine compartment. I would really be interested in these for my '68! Really nice stuff!!  |
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« Reply #213 on: April 17, 2013, 22:40:19 pm » |
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Hi and thanks Jeff. I make these from time to time for customer's. Here are a few shots of a 68-9 lid I'm doing. Something I did'nt know that the later lids are almost 3.0 shorter. Made locate'n openings a little more work to look right. I will post the finished decklid when I finish.
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« Reply #214 on: April 18, 2013, 14:16:13 pm » |
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Danny, thanks for the reply and the pictures of your work! That decklid looks great even though you're still working on it! If you would ever build another 68-69 decklid with the eyebrows could you PM me with a price for something like that? I'm thinking of updating the look of my car and your decklid would look great!
Thanks again! Jeff
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« Reply #215 on: April 23, 2013, 20:55:58 pm » |
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Few more shots . First side's ez, Make'n stuff match is the fun part.
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« Reply #216 on: April 24, 2013, 08:37:59 am » |
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there's alot of skill there! looks really nice!
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« Reply #217 on: April 24, 2013, 10:28:07 am » |
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Awesome work Sir..just been back through this thread with my metal man and got to say it...really nice work..inspiring..keep us updated please Danny...
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« Reply #218 on: April 24, 2013, 13:17:05 pm » |
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Looks Great! Thanks for showing your work.
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« Reply #219 on: April 25, 2013, 15:20:55 pm » |
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Nice!!!!! As always very cool stuff....
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« Reply #220 on: April 25, 2013, 21:42:39 pm » |
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Just want to say thanks, And appreciate the kind feed back. Here are a few more shots. Getting closer.
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« Reply #221 on: April 25, 2013, 21:44:39 pm » |
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And final welding, Eyes are tired !!
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« Reply #222 on: April 25, 2013, 21:50:48 pm » |
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DAMN! Think we can match the blue on my car? I want one! TxT |
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« Reply #223 on: April 25, 2013, 22:35:39 pm » |
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I always love seeing your work Danny....(as we all do).....really fascinating and impressive stuff,
what are your preferred methods of dressing back the welds prior to final bodywork / primer?
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« Reply #224 on: April 26, 2013, 23:01:44 pm » |
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Thanks, Tom/Jick. Few more shots, First thing I do after welding is take die grinder with a cut off wheel and go around and remove weld VERY slow.Just knocking the top off and try'n to get everything to the same thickness.
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« Reply #225 on: April 26, 2013, 23:06:45 pm » |
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Now I can start hammer'n and get all my last bit of shape'n. Then run a vixon file over area's and find my shape's that need more attention, Then my final deal is run a block with 36 grit and kind of grain scratch's in even directions. Hope that make's since. Hope ya like the finish.
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« Reply #226 on: April 26, 2013, 23:54:24 pm » |
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Awsome as always danny - I finished repairin the passenger floorpan on the 65 today and I used ALOT of your hints & tips ; I "let-in" a 400x300 section under the passenger seat (the lowest part) Its all about taking your time  |
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« Reply #227 on: April 27, 2013, 00:06:24 am » |
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And safety meetings !! LOL Lee.
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« Reply #228 on: April 27, 2013, 12:50:21 pm » |
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I love this thread.
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« Reply #229 on: April 27, 2013, 15:22:23 pm » |
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And safety meetings !! LOL Lee.
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« Reply #230 on: April 29, 2013, 15:13:28 pm » |
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Great info as always!
Thanks dude, I appreciate it.
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« Reply #231 on: May 06, 2013, 23:38:18 pm » |
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Interesting little job I got from mark at wolfsberg west. His radio hole on dash was a little hacked up and now delete plate doe's not cover hole. So I took two repo delete plates and made one wide one. Originally the plate had seven ribs and now it has nine. Butt welded together and material is .019 thick, Human hair roughly about .003 thick So now hotrodsurplus is probably got his mic out ! LOL. Just kid'n chris.Anyway the final finished part.
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« Reply #232 on: May 08, 2013, 04:14:59 am » |
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Dan,
I am working on a couple of "custom" touches for my 63 Sedan and I am convinced they have come out better since I have been following your thread. Thanks for the inspiration and little hints and tips.
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« Reply #233 on: May 08, 2013, 19:32:36 pm » |
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Glad this stuff can be of use to somebody and thanks !!
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« Reply #234 on: May 08, 2013, 19:48:53 pm » |
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Like I told you danny - I learnt ALOT talking & reading your stuff Lovely work as always  |
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« Reply #235 on: May 09, 2013, 00:15:26 am » |
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« Reply #236 on: May 09, 2013, 04:34:09 am » |
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So they widened a T2 about 1/4 - 1/2" and this was the last piece? it's subtle touches that win trophies Tom!! |
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« Reply #237 on: May 30, 2013, 21:31:06 pm » |
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« Reply #238 on: May 31, 2013, 17:02:16 pm » |
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Awesome thread, I wish I had half your talent Thank you very much ! Glad you like pictures. |
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« Reply #239 on: May 31, 2013, 22:54:04 pm » |
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Butt welded together and material is .019 thick, You WELDED steel 1/2mm thick?!?!?!?! I mean this in a nice way man, but you're a freak.  |
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