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by lpcoating » June 2nd, 2017, 2:29 pm
m3a1 wrote:It's gonna be a shame to cover all that lovely craftsmanship with paint and thats the problem with excellence. Done right, no one ever knows you were there.
When I had my powder coating business I had a custom bicycle frame builder send me a hand built frame that he wanted just clear coated. Looked pretty cool as he had some wicked skills with a TIG welder. Just cleaned with de-natured alcohol and shot with clear powder as he wanted to be able to see all of the heat marks from welding.
Guy
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by rickf » June 2nd, 2017, 5:34 pm
Gonna need a bigger oven!
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by lpcoating » June 4th, 2017, 8:04 am
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'68 A1 - Under full resto
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by rickf » June 4th, 2017, 8:36 am
I guess all those barbs I tossed at you over the years are done, Can't find anything to bust on you about anymore. Looks really good and starting to come together as a whole vehicle quite well.
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1984 M1008
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by lpcoating » June 4th, 2017, 8:40 am
rickf wrote:I guess all those barbs I tossed at you over the years are done, Can't find anything to bust on you about anymore. Looks really good and starting to come together as a whole vehicle quite well.
You're getting soft in your old age! Don't worry, I won't tell anyone. Well, maybe Vinny...
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by rickf » June 4th, 2017, 8:48 am
How well does that flanger/punch work at flanging? I am working on my M37 and I am going to have to get creative with the cowl panels.
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1984 M1008
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by lpcoating » June 4th, 2017, 8:52 am
rickf wrote:How well does that flanger/punch work at flanging? I am working on my M37 and I am going to have to get creative with the cowl panels.
Punch works very nice. I've done up to 16 ga with it. The flange tool is so-so. I've not used it much but it appears to be a little limited. I'm thinking that it's more for 20 ga or thinner. 18 is okay but nothing to brag about. I borrowed it from a friend so I've never actually looked up what it's rated for.
Guy
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m3a1
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by m3a1 » June 4th, 2017, 10:31 am
You should include a few flashback photos with your work, if it's not too much trouble. This is exciting to watch!
Cheers,
TJ
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by Fil Bonica » June 4th, 2017, 10:42 am
Guy , Tear out that mickey mouse battery box floor and install the "correct " one!!!
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by m75 » June 4th, 2017, 1:46 pm
Gee, I wonder who might have a replacement floor panel to sell to Guy..................
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by rickf » June 4th, 2017, 7:43 pm
I kind of like that box, keeps the terminals more than a half inch away from the cover like the stock setup. And opens up the possibility of cheaper batteries like group 24's.
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1984 M1008
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by Hambone » June 4th, 2017, 8:37 pm
That front fender fit up nice.
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by lpcoating » June 12th, 2017, 6:31 am
Passenger side front fender is pretty much complete. I'll thinking I'll weld in a backing plate on the inside where the replacement fender top meets the original. Will look at that after I get the driver side installed.
View from the inside:
Need to grind and blend:
Starting on Driver's side - Grinding the edge straight
Guy
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by lpcoating » June 14th, 2017, 7:31 am
M151 Body Panels - http://www.m151bodypanels.com/
'68 A1 - Under full resto