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« Reply #330 on: January 28, 2015, 09:14:03 PM » |
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Cheers.
Just can't seem to get the stainless ties to tighten. Would be better off with the metal strapping we used to use on wooden crates. Figure worm drive hose clamps might be better and if I position the screws underneath the manifold, should look ok.
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« Reply #331 on: January 28, 2015, 09:54:00 PM » |
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I'm surprised you haven't copper wired them.
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« Reply #332 on: January 28, 2015, 10:03:25 PM » |
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If they are the type of stainless tie with the small ball bearing in, the only way when we used them on sites, to get them really tight was to push the ball bearing in with a small screwdriver whilst pulling on the tail with pliers or similar. That used to get them very tight then we snipped off the excess and bent the cut end over.
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« Reply #333 on: January 28, 2015, 10:46:38 PM » |
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Copper wire, very period.  Yep, it's the type with the little ball bearing. Have to remember the screwdriver trick if I ever need to use these things again.  |
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« Reply #334 on: February 02, 2015, 09:41:43 PM » |
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Started on the rad shell tonight. This could take a while to get right as I'm determined not to use any filler on it other than lead. Cutting down a slightly large shell (ok, it's a huge shell) taking big chunks out then brazing and soldering it back together. It's made of brass, so no welding.
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« Reply #335 on: February 02, 2015, 09:51:36 PM » |
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I'm impressed by your courage Dave!
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« Reply #336 on: February 03, 2015, 08:37:53 AM » |
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 Some might say stupidity. Making that first cut was hard, but after that there was nothing to lose. Hate to think how much a custom made radiator shell would cost and I don't want something that is recognisably from another vehicle. Small reinforcement, for a bit of fun and luck. 1917 penny soldered inside.
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« Reply #337 on: February 03, 2015, 07:03:47 PM » |
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Like the peak in the top of the shell.
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« Reply #338 on: February 03, 2015, 07:16:13 PM » |
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Worked out quite well for a first try.  Have to sort out some sort of grill for it but that can wait. |
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« Reply #339 on: February 03, 2015, 07:18:58 PM » |
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That's rather luvverly.
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« Reply #340 on: February 03, 2015, 07:30:51 PM » |
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Thank you kind sir. It's not perfect but close. Really like the shape. Removed 6" out of the width at the top. Reshaped the bottom to lose 2" in width and get the sides to flow nicely and cut 12" out of the height. Really am pleased with the final shape and proportions. |
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« Reply #341 on: February 03, 2015, 08:02:44 PM » |
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Nice -& as you say, no-one will look at it & immediately identify it.
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« Reply #342 on: February 03, 2015, 09:28:21 PM » |
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Precision Guesswork ......... What else do you need?
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« Reply #343 on: February 03, 2015, 09:50:36 PM » |
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« Reply #344 on: February 03, 2015, 10:13:52 PM » |
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D'oh ! I've been rumbled Slightly better proportioned now. |
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