Started the metal work on the fenders today, my restoration website, if you're interested. |
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Started the metal work on the fenders today, my restoration website, if you're interested. |
mmichalik |
Nov 14 2017, 08:17 PM
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MikeM Group: Members Posts: 688 Joined: 27-January 16 From: Valley Center, CA Member No.: 19,600 Region Association: Southern California |
Hi everyone,
We just started the metal work on the fenders today. I can't express how cool this is! http://www.2002and914.com/?page_id=304 We've been working on this for a couple of years now. Got the motor, transmission, front and rear suspension done. Only thing left is the interior, body work and paint. And then of course, all the details. If you're interested, poke around the site. If I misrepresented anything, please let me know. (but please don't flame me, just let me know) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) |
mepstein |
Nov 14 2017, 08:24 PM
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914-6 GT in waiting Group: Members Posts: 19,223 Joined: 19-September 09 From: Landenberg, PA/Wilmington, DE Member No.: 10,825 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
Looks like it’s in good hands.
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mmichalik |
Nov 14 2017, 08:42 PM
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MikeM Group: Members Posts: 688 Joined: 27-January 16 From: Valley Center, CA Member No.: 19,600 Region Association: Southern California |
yeah, it really is. Paint, no problem, I've got that covered. Body work, at this level, he's the man.
He just finished up restoring a late 50's sprint car. It came out amazing. |
mmichalik |
Nov 16 2017, 11:32 AM
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MikeM Group: Members Posts: 688 Joined: 27-January 16 From: Valley Center, CA Member No.: 19,600 Region Association: Southern California |
today we used the metal file to bring the work to as close to perfect as we could get before any plastic is used. It was really cool watching that being done, knowing how it felt before we started and how smooth it is now.
We're also going to be cutting out the small area of surface rust and welding in the patch. Once we're all finished, I will cover it with a catalyzed primer and then I'll start blocking out the rest of the car. Progress pictures will be posted on the website this evening if anyone is interested. One thing I have to say is that if you have never watched a real bodyman use metal files the old school way, you're missing out. Such an art form that is mostly lost on today's remove and replace panels. |
mmichalik |
Nov 20 2017, 10:08 AM
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MikeM Group: Members Posts: 688 Joined: 27-January 16 From: Valley Center, CA Member No.: 19,600 Region Association: Southern California |
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Cairo94507 |
Nov 20 2017, 10:40 AM
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Michael Group: Members Posts: 9,703 Joined: 1-November 08 From: Auburn, CA Member No.: 9,712 Region Association: Northern California |
Beautiful work. I agree re the metal files and actual craftsmanship versus the old bondo or remove and replace. Dying art form for sure.
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mmichalik |
Nov 20 2017, 05:17 PM
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MikeM Group: Members Posts: 688 Joined: 27-January 16 From: Valley Center, CA Member No.: 19,600 Region Association: Southern California |
When I asked him how old the files were, he said "A few years older than you are". So, at least 48 years but they are still sharp and surprisingly comfortable.
A lot of miles on them though, that's for sure. |
Jamie |
Nov 20 2017, 08:27 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,025 Joined: 13-October 04 From: Georgetown,KY Member No.: 2,939 Region Association: South East States |
When I asked him how old the files were, he said "A few years older than you are". So, at least 48 years but they are still sharp and surprisingly comfortable. A lot of miles on them though, that's for sure. For most of us who have never seen metal files in action, a short video would be enlightening! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/piratenanner.gif) |
mmichalik |
Nov 20 2017, 10:05 PM
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MikeM Group: Members Posts: 688 Joined: 27-January 16 From: Valley Center, CA Member No.: 19,600 Region Association: Southern California |
We'll be working on the drivers side over the holiday, I will get that recorded.
The combination of the hammers, dollies and metal files is really cool. |
rick 918-S |
Nov 21 2017, 05:24 AM
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Hey nice rack! -Celette Group: Members Posts: 20,408 Joined: 30-December 02 From: Now in Superior WI Member No.: 43 Region Association: Northstar Region |
Nice to see real metal work in action. The end result is always worth the time spent.
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mmichalik |
Nov 25 2017, 06:58 PM
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MikeM Group: Members Posts: 688 Joined: 27-January 16 From: Valley Center, CA Member No.: 19,600 Region Association: Southern California |
Hi Guys,
As promised, here's some videos of my father doing the metal work today. You can clearly see the progression between each one. Hammer and Dolly video link: https://photos.app.goo.gl/ZeUS5KGTPCLQXY6D3 Midway through the metal work: https://photos.app.goo.gl/nTdOaKwthVym1uYH2 Final Metal Finish: https://photos.app.goo.gl/Jc159qIw5Lq3bRda2 Hopefully, the links will work, the last one has the air compressor running in the background so it might be a little loud. I will have pictures and such put up on the web site soon. |
mmichalik |
Nov 28 2017, 12:34 PM
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MikeM Group: Members Posts: 688 Joined: 27-January 16 From: Valley Center, CA Member No.: 19,600 Region Association: Southern California |
Went to the paint shop today to order a couple new blades for the flat file. The existing ones are still sharp but, not as sharp as they could be.
I stumped all the guys at the paint store, except one, with my request. Glad Chuco is working there, or it would have been very frustrating. Will finish up the fenders on Thursday and then start blocking the entire car out. |
BeatNavy |
Nov 28 2017, 12:37 PM
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Certified Professional Scapegoat Group: Members Posts: 2,924 Joined: 26-February 14 From: Easton, MD Member No.: 17,042 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
Hammer and Dolly video link: https://photos.app.goo.gl/ZeUS5KGTPCLQXY6D3 Midway through the metal work: https://photos.app.goo.gl/nTdOaKwthVym1uYH2 Final Metal Finish: https://photos.app.goo.gl/Jc159qIw5Lq3bRda2 Hopefully, the links will work, the last one has the air compressor running in the background so it might be a little loud. Are these links working for anyone? I'd like to see this, but they don't seem to work for me. |
mmichalik |
Nov 28 2017, 01:31 PM
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MikeM Group: Members Posts: 688 Joined: 27-January 16 From: Valley Center, CA Member No.: 19,600 Region Association: Southern California |
Rob,
Are they not loading up, even to just a picture? Or is the video just not moving. If it's not moving, just place your mouse on the picture that loaded and it should load up. They are, unfortunately, 4+ megs each so it might take a few seconds to get everything loaded up. If the first frame picture is not even loading up, PM me and I'll send you .mp3 versions of them. Mike |
BeatNavy |
Nov 28 2017, 01:34 PM
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Certified Professional Scapegoat Group: Members Posts: 2,924 Joined: 26-February 14 From: Easton, MD Member No.: 17,042 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
Hey Mike, I'm just getting a "Page cannot be displayed" error in IE and the equivalent "site cannot be reached" in Chrome.
Thank you, sir. Would definitely like to see this process in action. |
mmichalik |
Nov 28 2017, 01:53 PM
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MikeM Group: Members Posts: 688 Joined: 27-January 16 From: Valley Center, CA Member No.: 19,600 Region Association: Southern California |
Hi Rob,
I just sent you a PM with a direct download link for you. Mike |
BeatNavy |
Nov 28 2017, 01:57 PM
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Certified Professional Scapegoat Group: Members Posts: 2,924 Joined: 26-February 14 From: Easton, MD Member No.: 17,042 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
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