Keeping Busy Whilst Self Isolating

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Looks like it's from "Tron"...
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I wouldn't know about that, I saw it in Jakarta. Perhaps the owner was inspired by the movie?
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Obviously a Lambo thing:
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looks like this guy is having money to create lines on his car - but no money for insurance... :lol: :lol: :lol:
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having a Jensen there is always something to do...
having a Jensen there is always something to do...
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Last weekend finally got round to putting the front valance on the Cortina and welding up numerous holes that have been drilled around the shell that shouldn't be there.
Will hopefully get around to painting the inside, underside boot and engine bay soon, so the the big refit can begin, and how many more years that will take , God only knows :shock:
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customziing a little bit, but I like to have it decent, my wife's car got also a carbon foliated hardtop and a second turbo...
customziing a little bit, but I like to have it decent, my wife's car got also a carbon foliated hardtop and a second turbo...
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Kevin Birch wrote:Last weekend finally got round to putting the front valance on the Cortina and welding up numerous holes that have been drilled around the shell that shouldn't be there.
Will hopefully get around to painting the inside, underside boot and engine bay soon, so the the big refit can begin, and how many more years that will take , God only knows :shock:
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looks like a full time job - the morning cup of coffee (or tea) below the car, the coke for during the day on the front, is the third can a beer for the evening...? :lol: :lol: :lol:
great welding Kevin
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Thanks Wolfgang, you're right about the drinks, but you can't see the crisp packets and biscuit crumbs too :D The welding was really easy as I got my spot welder to reach most of it as per original, only had to do a small number of plug welds. It just took a day to get the panel to fit properly in the first place.

Those wheels look really good and the ramp getting some good use too.
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Kevin Birch wrote: The welding was really easy as I got my spot welder to reach most of it as per original, only had to do a small number of plug welds. It just took a day to get the panel to fit properly in the first place.
That's nice that you have found time to some stuff to the Ole Fast Ford there Kev My Ole Fruit BatImage.. Well done.. and by the way.. Wolfgang prefers to be called GangerManImage..Here Kev.. What spot welder do you have then?.. I think I may treat myself to one.. I absolutely love my Mig Welder and have really got the hang of it over the past few years but I think I want to treat myself to a suitable spot welder that gets in and around but with enough power like yours must have... so put it on my Christmas list please!!Image.. What one do you have "Kev the Rev" please?Image
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Hey Grant, old guy

I'm also absolutely fan of my MIG/MAG welding machine, a Rehm Synergic Pro 190-2, but seeing Kevins results I should also opt for a spot welder
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Hi Grant,

I have a very old Sealey, the actual spot welder is connected via a lead to a separate timer box the size of a mig welder. I bought it off ebay for a risky £90 about 15 years ago as it was local, but not working. Took the main unit apart and found a 240-24v transformer had gone south, so replaced it with a £9 item off ebay again, and has worked ever since :D
Good spot welders are very expensive, so only worth it if you are doing a lot of welding or fall lucky like me. The electrodes too are £100s but if you keep a look out on flea bay and auto jumbles you can pick up some bargains.
If you do get one, ensure you get an electrode sharpener, to keep the ends right, and ensure you have it set up correctly as the copper ends will flatten quickly if too much pressure is applied.
The last problem with them is that they are very heavy ,or at least mine is, probably due to it's age and quality. :(

Good hunting.
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Many many thanks for your advice Kev My Ole Fruit BatImage
Found one Kev.. now for the fun :P >>>
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Kevin, if I were you I'd check on the whereabouts of your own equipment. Grant looks like he's no stranger to using a jemmy to get what he wants! :wink:
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yesterday I got a new welding wire with a different specification to the one I used before. I was really amazed about the result. Inspired y you Kevin I'va also done some test welding using the spot function of my welder. First row I adapted the Amperes and the wire speed, second row the spot welding time.
If you both now say ...Wolfgang stop welding... you have to come to Belgium and teach me :lol: :lol: :lol:
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