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Mar 10, 2013 | 03:17 AM

#196

Jeff and Nicolle

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Then it's time to play with the shrinker/stretcher.

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Mar 10, 2013 | 03:20 AM

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Jeff and Nicolle

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I just kept forming until it is relatively close to the correct shape.

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Mar 10, 2013 | 03:23 AM

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To be continued!

Mar 10, 2013 | 08:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Jeff and Nicolle

To be continued!

Wow, looks really good!

Mar 10, 2013 | 09:17 AM

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Hey Jeff,
You are going all High Tech on us over there! It looks really good.
You aren't going to end this tutorial by posting a pic of your thumb
are you?

I can't think in 3D - I just see a flat sheet of metal. How long did it take to get the curve right? Looking really good over there.

Ben in Austin
1950 F1

Mar 10, 2013 | 10:48 AM

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Jeff and Nicolle

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Originally Posted by topmoo

Wow, looks really good!

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Originally Posted by ben73058

Honestly, I only worked on this for a couple hours..that's from garage door open to garage door closed. The actual time to do the curve ???? 20-30 minutes being careful and a beginner.

Hey Ben hopefully this is the only thumb I post!

Mar 10, 2013 | 11:21 AM

#202

homade

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Really looks good Jeff.

Mar 10, 2013 | 12:14 PM

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Great job Jeff. I am impressed. I think that is what is really great about this site, people sharing their skills and insights and it motivates others to challenge themselves to take on new challenges.

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Mar 10, 2013 | 12:21 PM

#204

49f3dls

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Jeff where did you get the clone pill of rockcrin? Both of you do very nice work. Dave s

Mar 10, 2013 | 03:58 PM

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Originally Posted by rzns60

I am a novice and I always figure, "I can't make it any worse than it already is, so try it!

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Originally Posted by 49f3dls

Jeff where did you get the clone pill of rockcrin? Both of you do very nice work. Dave s

Rockcrln is my inspiration, he has the skill and tools. I give him the credit here.
I am just giving you the HARBOR FRIEGHT version!

Mine won't be anywhere near as good as his, but it will be better than it was.
I bought the shrinker/stretcher set for $120 and the brake for $40..
2' x 4' 18 g sheetmetal $14.00
My point here...it's not even the cost of one fiberglass upper fender...why not try it and learn? Thanks guys. and again to Kevin(rockcrln) thanks for taking the time to show us the ropes!

Mar 10, 2013 | 06:07 PM

#206

Rokcrln

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Jeff,
Your off to a good start. Keep at it and the rust will slowly start to vanish.

Kevin
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Mar 10, 2013 | 09:09 PM

#207

thundersnow70

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jeff, do you have a free catalog of the repair panels you sell or a web site? im gonna need some pieces for my f2.

looks great, keep up the good work.

Mar 11, 2013 | 01:57 AM

#208

Jeff and Nicolle

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jeff, do you have a free catalog of the repair panels you sell or a web site? im gonna need some pieces for my f2.

looks great, keep up the good work.

I was thinking maybe we could do some bartering. fender patches in trade for that red beast fridge 4x4.

Mar 12, 2013 | 05:55 AM

#209

iwanaflattie

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Oh man.
Jeff I feel bad now,Its been more than a year and I cant seem to come through with my promises.
At least you're learning a good skill.
And your doing a great Job at it.
Keep up the good work.!!!!

Mar 12, 2013 | 09:37 AM

#210

homade

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From: sparta ky.

Hey Seth, good to see you on the thread, haven't heard much of you for awhile and have been wondering about you, Garry aka HOMADE