Matt Neale Posted October 25, 2012 Share Posted October 25, 2012 I don't know if this has been posted before. I came across this thread from a post on pakwheels.com. This guy can really use a hammer. It's worth persevering with the thread. As you see the panels start to take shape it's amazing. Just keep going from page to page.http://www.pakwheels.com/forums/d-i-y-projects/199291-rebuilding-triumph-herald-63-original-convertible-my-son-spitfire Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnD Posted October 25, 2012 Share Posted October 25, 2012 Sounds good, Matt, but it won't move on past the first page of posts.JOhn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pom Down Under Posted October 26, 2012 Share Posted October 26, 2012 Ah but for the blessings of Allah it worked for me JohnD: although I was to be giving up after so many pages of the reading. :B Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Neale Posted October 26, 2012 Author Share Posted October 26, 2012 I just stuck to the pictures after page 3! He's got some skill though hasn't he. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smithy Posted October 26, 2012 Share Posted October 26, 2012 Very good indeed. I'm impressed he named his son "Spitfire" - he must be a proper Triumph fan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnD Posted October 26, 2012 Share Posted October 26, 2012 Hmmmmmm.Must be my firewalls etc.Went to the Pakwheels site, and it has apparently high log-in standards. Anyone can read posts here on the CT site, but Pakwheels wants you to register, email address and all. No offence, but I'd rather not to a previously unknown site in Pakistan.You who have been brave enough to go in - why not PM the guy and invite him to come and post here about his car?John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GT6 M Posted October 26, 2012 Share Posted October 26, 2012 No probs with Firefox browser John.But I tll ye, get there and have a look,I would not have thowt it possible to make a floor, boot, and NOT to be able to tell the difference to an OE itemand thee,s things been done with a Hammer and Chisel,!!!!!!truely amazind what hes done with a hammer.he wants to sell em on over here, make a fortune for stuff that good, and that thick a steel too.M Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JensH Posted October 26, 2012 Share Posted October 26, 2012 No logon needed. Firefox fine, must be local by you John. Amazing skills. Hammer and dolly only?See rebuild of spitfire too:http://www.pakwheels.com/forums/d-i-y-projects/37889-restoration-story-my-spitfire-convertible Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve AKA vitessesteve Posted October 26, 2012 Share Posted October 26, 2012 I wonder how long it took to do that panel fabrication? An amazing result.Link works OK for me in both Firefox and Chrome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heraldcoupe Posted October 26, 2012 Share Posted October 26, 2012 That is truly outstanding workmanship, I'd love to know how long it took him to make each of those panels, Cheers,Bill. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
herald948 Posted October 26, 2012 Share Posted October 26, 2012 What Bill said; WOW! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marktheherald Posted October 26, 2012 Share Posted October 26, 2012 And there's me worrying about fabricating a new metal deck for an old Hayter motor scythe, just because it has some stiffening channels...... :B I feel re-encouraged! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu 1986 Posted October 27, 2012 Share Posted October 27, 2012 Some of these old skool guys have amazing skills, I once observed a Cuban Gentleman make a new wing for an old car from scratch, and he used the kerb stones to shape it! That was as good as it got until a few months ago when my Dad, who was a coach builder for Ribble buses back in the 70s, was searching the garage for the dolly set. He couldn't find it and walked off up the drive with the metal for the Stock Car's new bonnet and some hammers. He used the telegraph pole to shape it, and then for the edges used the garden wall.When he came back all he said was "Look at the poles outside my old depot and now you know why there are chunks out of most of them." Pretty cool. I wish I had such skills. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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