A Bit More Progress
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choppinczech
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Just a quick update.
I got the threaded rods tack welded in place which let me remove the jig. The three rods make the arms nice and rigid.
They seem to go well with the style of this car with similar shapes in the dash, windshield frame and taillights.
I had to get them higher than the rear tires.
Now they go back onto the molds where they're much easier to work on. The rods and bases will be covered, filled and sculpted.
And I had to add two layers of 3oz. mat to get to the right thickness.
I got the threaded rods tack welded in place which let me remove the jig. The three rods make the arms nice and rigid.
They seem to go well with the style of this car with similar shapes in the dash, windshield frame and taillights.
I had to get them higher than the rear tires.
Now they go back onto the molds where they're much easier to work on. The rods and bases will be covered, filled and sculpted.
And I had to add two layers of 3oz. mat to get to the right thickness.
choppedtop
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I was thinking,,,this kinda puts a new meaning in "ya, I built it myself", literally. Can't make up my mind if I am impressed or just plain envious of your skill. Me thinks both.
old round fart
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I don’t think you are the only one that feels that way!
choppinczech
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Thanks guys. My goal is be able to drive this thing before I turn 60. Which isn't far away. Still so much to do.
fletcherson
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Nice work, as expected, based on your progress to date. Glad to see you back in motion. I need the motivation!
choppinczech
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Thanks. I think I was overwhelmed with starting this in a big shop with everything I needed, to a garage with nothing that I need.
I still have to get rid of my overhead garage opener and put in a wall mounted opener. Then I can bring in a gantry. I used to pull the body with a forklift and I had the whole procedure down. It was so easy that I'd pull the body in no time for any reason.
I'm also working in the dark with just one ceiling light.
And I need to get a good air compressor that can keep up with die grinders and sanders.
Oh, and a 250V circuit and some 20A circuits. The whole garage is 15 amp.
I'll get there. And luckily I can still take stuff to my work to get things done.
I still have to get rid of my overhead garage opener and put in a wall mounted opener. Then I can bring in a gantry. I used to pull the body with a forklift and I had the whole procedure down. It was so easy that I'd pull the body in no time for any reason.
I'm also working in the dark with just one ceiling light.
And I need to get a good air compressor that can keep up with die grinders and sanders.
Oh, and a 250V circuit and some 20A circuits. The whole garage is 15 amp.
I'll get there. And luckily I can still take stuff to my work to get things done.
fletcherson
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It takes time and money to build a working shop. I moved twenty years ago and downsized my shop... it’s a real sacrifice.
Where do I get one of those?
I found them on Amazon for about $22, but I believe you can also get them at Home Depot or Menards.
choppinczech
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Yeah those are cool. I like how you can point the light in the direction want.
fletcherson
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I have some led work lights and they are too bright for my taste. You don’t dare look in their direction. Are those like that?
Since they are overhead, I dunno . . . not a problem for me.
old round fart
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I resemble that remark!
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