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He did in fact. Your car?
I call it the deluxe tool kit. A phillips screwdriver, a flat screwdriver, a crescent wrench, and vice grips. good to go.
I think you met the guy who owns the car. I am just the guy building it. :D I should have some more pics to put up tomorrow.
Here is an updated shot of the 51 Chevy I have been building. For those who arent familiar here is a link to the previous thread...
I agree, when I sold my shoebox it went to Australia and I didn't have to handle any paperwork.
Here is a 51 I am building for a customer [IMG]
if your design and welding is good 1/8" will work. some pics of what you are doing will help to answer more completely.
Hey at least it wasn't a steel car.
Hey when I was a punk kid in San Luis Obispo I used to work at a used car dealership for this crazy cat who owned that car. How are you Johnny?
I think all the new features sound cool, but the red font hurts my head.
I think threads NOT about hot rods or customs is a growing trend on the HAMB. Well, now that I think about it, I think its more of a HAMB...
not only does coker have a great product, but their customer service and care is unmatched. I will gladly pay the extra 6% and keep...
those big slab sides is one of the things that has always appealed to me about a chopped shoebox. like I said its just my opinion. Sam
IMHO, sectioning it will just detract from the chop. Sam
My Pops is not a car guy, he likes A/C and all that jive, but he did give me the $400 bucks when I was 15 to buy my first project, and was always...
Actually, that is what I use instead of beeswax. Its only about a buck at Home Depot, and it works great.
Yup, thats what I would do. In most cases you can get it really nice and smooth with the file. Sometimes however, you may need to sand it just a...
A rag soaked in ATF. That is not a technique I have heard of before. I guess if it works well for you, just keep on keepin on :D
body solder lead is a 30/70 mix of tin and lead. 30% tin and 70% lead. It makes application easier, and it is a cleaner lead than just your...
Damn, that is a bargain price. How does it come? In 1/4lb sticks like eastwood's, or different? I am definitely gonna remember Johnosons Mfg...
Yes, but lead is traditional, and cool :D Never tried the lead free, and dont know anyone who has. And I think I know why. 30 bucks a pound....
ooh...now I am blushing.
the lead free is SUPER expensive. besides, gloves and a respirator do a pretty good job of keeping you safe.
I really quite enjoy doing lead work. Despite the health hazards, the results you can get with are awesome. [IMG] [IMG] [IMG]
lots more pics http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=249521
you're puttin me on. there is no car in that picture.
I am looking forward to seeing it go down the road myself. I think instead of just chopped mild custom, the customer is wanting to go full custom...
finishing out the pillars and door tops with a little bit of lead. [IMG] [IMG] [IMG]
Yes! After seeing about twenty horrific Merc chops at Santa Maria, it is nice to see one done just right.
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