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When the individual panels/pieces are shaped I clamp them to the mockup using hand spring clamps to check fit using the cutouts / lightening...
Depends on the project and customer. Most of the time they’re mine and get hung from the rafters (15’ ceiling). A few customers want them and...
I’m coughing up saw dust, but in a couple days will be ready to start shaping aluminum. [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
Marty and I are 45ish miles apart. I generally take 500 plus photos when doing a body, Marty will have plenty to post once shaping starts.
when opportunity strikes…
If only I knew what I was supposed to be looking at…
HA HA! I do t know if that’s true, but Thanks! I’ve seen some pretty cool ones over the years.
My specialty and what I’m known for is aluminum bodied ‘20’s thru 60’s open wheel race cars and 50’s-60’s sport cars. From original drawings,...
Marty and I will discuss his basic wants. I'll look at photos to get locations of panel seams and fastener locations. If there isn’t any photo...
“…I wouldn’t even say anything if you shocked the crap out of me..” @Marty Strode That’s funny
[ATTACH] [ATTACH] Pretty impressive! All I’ve got is art work and a bunch of wooden mockups hanging around. Thanks for sharing. Maybe I can...
Looking good!
@Marty Strode If it wasn’t fun for us I’d lose your number. In regards to my work, “Even a blind squirrel can find a nut once in a while”
We made good progress Marty. Getting a basic outline / silhouette of the body shape done gives you a template to work with towards the chassis...
That is a Metal Crafters (99% sure) made in NC. They were built in conjunction with John Glover a very accomplished wheel man from England. Glover...
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