My 26T Coupe build thread

[Itoldyouso]

You've been using that new buffer, haven't you? Looks really nice Steve.

Don

[roadster32]

Yup even managed to get inside the holes

Cheers Don

You've been using that new buffer, haven't you? Looks really nice Steve.

Don

[stovens]

This is going to look great when done. I like all the home made stuff!

[roadster32]

Thanks, I like making stuff plus its cheaper
I like a car to have a type of theme so it all works together, This one as you probably guessed is holes.

This is going to look great when done. I like all the home made stuff!

[Itoldyouso]

Steve, I watched a very interesting program on TV the other night and learned some things I never knew. The subject was "Chrome" and it was on the History Channel. One thing that I never knew was that stainless steel is comprised of steel and chromium. They blend in a certain percentage of this chromium that looks like slag into the melter and that is what gives stainless it's ability to resist corrosion.

Just one of those things that you don't give any thought to about how something is made. They also discussed how regular chrome plating is done, and how things like the Chrysler building are sheathed in it. It was a good show.

Don

[Whiplash23T]

Heck I could really really get sick at looking at all that awesome stuff that some people are just so talented at throwing together because they just couldn't find the right door handle..
I struggle getting the right size washer to fit the bolt most of the time and you call yourself "cheap". I call myself far worse most of the time when no one can hear.
You are simply doing a fantastic job as usual on this build and that must be abit of a curse when you have a reputation for excellent workmanship,there are just no shortcuts eh.
If you and Sue are tired of the hot summer weather up there you are both welcome to come downunder and do some work on the bucket oh and don't forget the flake samples,da....

[roadster32]

Now i thought you might of known that Don, when i left school i did a precision toolmaking apprenticeship so metaluegy (spelling ?) was all part of the course, there are more than a few types of stainless.

I'm lucky that my mate is a chromer/polisher so i've been quite involved over the years as far as he has let me do the actual process on some of my own bits ( i have an inquisative mind)

Its quite surprising what is involved in the chrome process

Steve, I watched a very interesting program on TV the other night and learned some things I never knew. The subject was "Chrome" and it was on the History Channel. One thing that I never knew was that stainless steel is comprised of steel and chromium. They blend in a certain percentage of this chromium that looks like slag into the melter and that is what gives stainless it's ability to resist corrosion.

Just one of those things that you don't give any thought to about how something is made. They also discussed how regular chrome plating is done, and how things like the Chrysler building are sheathed in it. It was a good show.

Don

[Hot Rod Surfer]

WOW!

I do not know how I missed this thread, but I missed a doozey!!!!

Steve that is some awesome welding!

Thanks for sharing all these photos and descriptions of an amazing build!!!