Body work, installing patch panels
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Body work, installing patch panels
The latest issue, Nov 2012, of Street Rodder magazine has one of the best how to articles on installing and metal finishing a patch panel, no filler required. The work, filling the cowl vent on a 40 Ford, was done by Hollywood Hot Rods and the article was written by Ron Covell. IMO Ron is one of the best metal men and is good at explaining how to do it. What he teaches in word and pictures is equal to taking a two day workshop for the 6.00 cost of the magazine (plus you get a month's worth of "library" reading).
There is a video of the process online, but it is put out by Miller, and concentrates on the welding, not the metal finishing, so it is nearly worthless so I won't link to it. The link is in the article, but read the article first and you will appreciate the difference between an infomercial vs a true how to.
If anyone takes my advice and buy's the magazine then has any questions about what you read, post them or send me a PM.
There is a video of the process online, but it is put out by Miller, and concentrates on the welding, not the metal finishing, so it is nearly worthless so I won't link to it. The link is in the article, but read the article first and you will appreciate the difference between an infomercial vs a true how to.
If anyone takes my advice and buy's the magazine then has any questions about what you read, post them or send me a PM.
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Thanks for the tip, Ill look for a copy. I agree with your opinion of Ron, Ive have a couple of his videos and enjoy his Professer Hammer articles. Boy he makes it look so easy dosent he?
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I've posted quite a lot of info on doing body work on here. Do an advanced search on my user name in this forum. Also search on body work, welding, hammer, stretching.
A major part of doing patch panel work is first having the right tools, in addition to a gas shielded MIG welder that can use 0.023-0.025 filler wire
(Eastwood has one that works very well, runs on standard 115V household power and is only 299.00 including shipping). There aren't a lot of them to make up a basic set and they can be found used on ebay for less than 100.00 for all. Then they need some reworking and preparation on them. All good metal men know that almost any tool, new or used needs to be adjusted, modified, and/or massaged to work the way they should, it makes all the difference between success and frustration.
A major part of doing patch panel work is first having the right tools, in addition to a gas shielded MIG welder that can use 0.023-0.025 filler wire
(Eastwood has one that works very well, runs on standard 115V household power and is only 299.00 including shipping). There aren't a lot of them to make up a basic set and they can be found used on ebay for less than 100.00 for all. Then they need some reworking and preparation on them. All good metal men know that almost any tool, new or used needs to be adjusted, modified, and/or massaged to work the way they should, it makes all the difference between success and frustration.
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The latest issue, Nov 2012, of Street Rodder magazine has one of the best how to articles on installing and metal finishing a patch panel, no filler required. The work, filling the cowl vent on a 40 Ford, was done by Hollywood Hot Rods and the article was written by Ron Covell. IMO Ron is one of the best metal men and is good at explaining how to do it. What he teaches in word and pictures is equal to taking a two day workshop for the 6.00 cost of the magazine (plus you get a month's worth of "library" reading).
There is a video of the process online, but it is put out by Miller, and concentrates on the welding, not the metal finishing, so it is nearly worthless so I won't link to it. The link is in the article, but read the article first and you will appreciate the difference between an infomercial vs a true how to.
If anyone takes my advice and buy's the magazine then has any questions about what you read, post them or send me a PM.
There is a video of the process online, but it is put out by Miller, and concentrates on the welding, not the metal finishing, so it is nearly worthless so I won't link to it. The link is in the article, but read the article first and you will appreciate the difference between an infomercial vs a true how to.
If anyone takes my advice and buy's the magazine then has any questions about what you read, post them or send me a PM.
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I signed up for a 3 yr sub about a month ago. I got the Oct and Nov issues two days apart last week, so I assumed the Nov was the latest issue. If it isn't available online, I can write a how to, I just wouldn't have the pictures to go with it unless someone nearby needs a panel replaced and is willing to bring their truck and the replacement panel to me. I'd be willing to let them assist, look over my shoulder, hold the camera.
Meanwhile how many would be interested in a basic body tool selection, preparation topic?
Meanwhile how many would be interested in a basic body tool selection, preparation topic?
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I signed up for a 3 yr sub about a month ago. I got the Oct and Nov issues two days apart last week, so I assumed the Nov was the latest issue. If it isn't available online, I can write a how to, I just wouldn't have the pictures to go with it unless someone nearby needs a panel replaced and is willing to bring their truck and the replacement panel to me. I'd be willing to let them assist, look over my shoulder, hold the camera.
Meanwhile how many would be interested in a basic body tool selection, preparation topic?
Meanwhile how many would be interested in a basic body tool selection, preparation topic?
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I signed up for a 3 yr sub about a month ago. I got the Oct and Nov issues two days apart last week, so I assumed the Nov was the latest issue. If it isn't available online, I can write a how to, I just wouldn't have the pictures to go with it unless someone nearby needs a panel replaced and is willing to bring their truck and the replacement panel to me. I'd be willing to let them assist, look over my shoulder, hold the camera.
Meanwhile how many would be interested in a basic body tool selection, preparation topic?
Meanwhile how many would be interested in a basic body tool selection, preparation topic?
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