I'm growing a 7.5' x 11' patch of snow in the box of my truck.

 

My '69 is getting the stainless exhaust finished up, the custom coolers are almost done, and the fuel line is going in. Wiring next.

 

Took all the column to bits today to fix a sticking no return start to run ignition.
today I learned alot.
how the self cancel works on the indicators how the Rod pushes the ignition.
etc etc

 

Isn't it great when you can take something apart and put it back together and learn something from it.

 

Yep. I'll never do that again

 

I swear i posted about putting on my rooftop tent ....getting old I guess. Well wheel bearings ....good ones finally, a new steady bearing ....

Camping before wheeling to a awesome old fire lookout .

 

Hey Andy. Long time no hear. Looks good. Still have that old heap huh.

 

She is a tough old girl , does what I need

 

Can't argue that.

 

So I have been following Fitzee's Fabrications on You Tube and have been inspired to have a stab at doing my own patch panels. As part of that process I am building as many of the required tools as possible. To that end a couple of days ago I built a buck for making smooth curves out of a piece of 2.5" exhaust pipe and a second piece of 1'5" Pipe. When I locate a piece of 1" pipe I will add that to it as well. Then today I built most of a sheet metal brake for accurately making sharp bends.

If you have not seen Fitzee's Fabrications it is worth having a look He is a 30 year body shop technician who is now retired and spends his time doing restoration and body repair projects using only hand tools that your typical Gear head would have in his shop. On top of that he is in Newfoundland so his accent and colloquial use of the English language make him interesting to watch.

 

Welcome to FTE Albeix..

Ive seen his videos. He has a good one John would like. He’s done some nice work.

 

I've watched most of his videos and recommended them to many on here over the years, very talented guy..