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Forum: The Body Shop TECH 06-17-2024, 11:26 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 6,823
Posted By Shiny
Hope your move is going well! Yes, the...

Hope your move is going well!

Yes, the shrinking disc works, is easy to use, inexpensive, and doesn't involve a torch. All good IMO.

But I do think this carbon rod on a MIG as a heat source...
Forum: The Body Shop TECH 06-16-2024, 11:15 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 905
Posted By Shiny
I have to fill a hole that's about 3/8" dia. ...

I have to fill a hole that's about 3/8" dia. Good info in this old thread!
Forum: Pontiac - Street 06-16-2024, 10:48 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 598
Posted By Shiny
I'm pretty sure an inverted flare fitting has...

I'm pretty sure an inverted flare fitting has straight threads. It appears your flare seat is damaged and the threads are stripped, correct?

You are proposing a tapered male pipe fitting,...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 06-15-2024, 10:49 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 788
Posted By Shiny
That is a fantastic post, thank you. What a...

That is a fantastic post, thank you.

What a great story and so cool to share your experience so well.

Congratulations would be a weak compliment for what you accomplished.

Wow
Forum: The Body Shop TECH 06-14-2024, 10:23 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 164
Posted By Shiny
More damage to try and fix... Here's a hole...

More damage to try and fix...

Here's a hole that doesn't belong and will need to be welded. The only time I did this before I didn't understand how welding can shrink and it wasn't easy for me to...
Forum: The Body Shop TECH 06-14-2024, 10:08 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 164
Posted By Shiny
Next session, I worked on the fold area a little...

Next session, I worked on the fold area a little more with a hammer (off dolly) and a "slapper". This helped smooth it out "locally" but there is still a "macro" profile problem to address:
...
Forum: 61-77 GTO, Tempest & LeMans Parts WANTED 06-14-2024, 09:07 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 250
Posted By Shiny
Parts arrived today, better than I had hoped. ...

Parts arrived today, better than I had hoped.

Thanks to py71lemans and to PY
Forum: THE LOBBY 06-14-2024, 09:04 PM
Replies: 645
Views: 47,643
Posted By Shiny
Beauty

Beauty
Forum: THE LOBBY 06-07-2024, 01:24 PM
Replies: 101
Views: 4,785
Posted By Shiny
That's a great milestone! Glad you are...

That's a great milestone! Glad you are recovering and I'm sure you are happy to be out of there.

Mike
Forum: THE LOBBY 06-01-2024, 09:58 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 848
Posted By Shiny
Ties in well with the stereo thread that's been...

Ties in well with the stereo thread that's been active.

My parents were very tolerant of Bonham and I thank them for that.
Forum: THE LOBBY 05-31-2024, 09:48 PM
Replies: 134
Views: 3,563
Posted By Shiny
My Dynaco * ...

My Dynaco
*
https://forums.maxperformanceinc.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=634528&stc=1&d=1717206329
Forum: THE LOBBY 05-19-2024, 05:47 AM
Replies: 101
Views: 4,785
Posted By Shiny
Greg, so glad to hear you got past this setback. ...

Greg, so glad to hear you got past this setback.

I don't have to meet you to to know you have a positive impact on all you interact with.

Your courage and commitment are inspiring.

Get rest...
Forum: THE LOBBY 05-18-2024, 01:09 PM
Replies: 645
Views: 47,643
Posted By Shiny
That has to be rewarding to be able to paint and...

That has to be rewarding to be able to paint and have it look so nice!
Forum: THE LOBBY 05-17-2024, 12:15 PM
Replies: 101
Views: 4,785
Posted By Shiny
Thank you for relaying this news. It's awful to...

Thank you for relaying this news. It's awful to know he's suffering in any way. He's been a big support for me over the years on PY and I am grateful for all the positive posts he's shared.

Greg...
Forum: THE LOBBY 05-15-2024, 01:45 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,059
Posted By Shiny
You are ambitious! I want to see satellite...

You are ambitious!

I want to see satellite images of Pontiac crop circles when you get this new beast working.
Forum: 70-72 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 05-11-2024, 11:06 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,619
Posted By Shiny
I broke the mold and bought a couple amber turn...

I broke the mold and bought a couple amber turn lenses.

May not be correct, but I kind of like them. Clear turn lenses dominate online images, but I've always liked this photo:
...
Forum: THE LOBBY 05-10-2024, 10:38 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,962
Posted By Shiny
Just ran across one of Lloyd's posts and sadly...

Just ran across one of Lloyd's posts and sadly forgot about this notice.

What a loss. I'm sure his family and friends know how much he contributed to complete strangers like me.

Mike
Forum: THE LOBBY 05-09-2024, 12:26 AM
Replies: 645
Views: 47,643
Posted By Shiny
Started an attempt to straighten the front...

Started an attempt to straighten the front valance our movers mangled.

As-mangled:

https://forums.maxperformanceinc.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=633437&stc=1&d=1715228230

Stopping...
Forum: THE LOBBY 04-17-2024, 05:46 PM
Replies: 645
Views: 47,643
Posted By Shiny
Started it! Still excited to have it running. ...

Started it! Still excited to have it running.

I'm motivated by this recent thread on adjusting divorced chokes and setting fast idle:
...
Forum: 67-69 Firebird TECH 04-15-2024, 06:58 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 9,469
Posted By Shiny
I suspect you were happy with that drive! ...

I suspect you were happy with that drive! Congrats on the progress
Forum: THE LOBBY 04-07-2024, 04:46 PM
Replies: 194
Views: 11,513
Posted By Shiny
Wow, that is so cool you can replace tires! ...

Wow, that is so cool you can replace tires!

Nice job on the tire design. Looks great.

Thanks for explaining the nozzle size anomaly. Makes sense the finish could be strongly influenced by how...
Forum: THE LOBBY 04-06-2024, 11:07 AM
Replies: 194
Views: 11,513
Posted By Shiny
That is getting so good we can start arguing over...

That is getting so good we can start arguing over the codes and color of the center cap!

Are you printing these with a "silver" material?

What did you do to change the texture on the spokes? ...
Forum: THE LOBBY 04-05-2024, 09:15 AM
Replies: 194
Views: 11,513
Posted By Shiny
The wheel looks outstanding. Were you able to...

The wheel looks outstanding. Were you able to make "one" spoke, then replicate "radially". Very nice!
Forum: THE LOBBY 03-31-2024, 09:56 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 534
Posted By Shiny
You'll have fun with that. Great looking car. ...

You'll have fun with that. Great looking car. Congrats and hope to see more of it.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 03-30-2024, 11:27 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 857
Posted By Shiny
Being ignorant of this topic, I went clicking and...

Being ignorant of this topic, I went clicking and stumbled on this bead former made by Graham:

https://www.grahamtool.com/tube-beading-tools/small-tube-beading-tool
...
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