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10-12-2011, 04:35 PM
RestoRod

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Originally Posted by cffisher

Steve I know your maticulus but 5/15" whats that all about..Like the look of the mirror ....Just one??

Probably a Whitworth size.:cool:
10-12-2011, 09:17 PM
Mr Blue

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Originally Posted by roadster32

Hi bigboy,thanks for the kind words, you been tooting that trombone lately :LOL::cool::LOL:

Hey Steve,
Yes tooted the "trombone" last night and tonight with the band. Playing and making $$ consistantly so I will not complain. Willys is looking great as per normal mister! keep up the hard work!
10-12-2011, 09:21 PM
Mr Blue

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Originally Posted by roadster32

While i've been nursing a fractured elbow i got in the states on holiday :( i've been getting a few of the smaller jobs out of the way, A couple of nights ago i realised i would need an exterior door mirror, l looked through all my Willys pics but didn't see one so decided to design my own :3dSMILE:
They are made from 316L stainless and were pretty easy to make really.
I started by making a trumpet shaped base piece, I didn't have any 2" OD bar so had to make the piece out of some 1" bar and add a piece of 3/8" plate to the bottom and sculpture it in, 2 x 5/16" grub screws were fitted in the base to attach to the door

http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h2...S/813d6451.jpg

http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h2...S/393e405d.jpg

http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h2...S/16013bd0.jpg

I was then stuck as i had run out of 1/2" bar foe the arm until my mate Allan came over with a piece, The bar was turned in the lathe to a taper of 5/15" at the small end gradually increasing to 1/2" the other, While he was there he helped me with the bending of the arm which was warmed with a Mapp gaz torch. once the arm was welded to the base i made up a top piece for retaining the mirror head and i metal finished it ready for polishing.

http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h2...t12th20111.jpg

Next job was to start the polishing process of finer and finer grits and then dull polish with a Sisal wheel and finally bringing to a full shine with a cotton Stitch mop. Sorry about the pics but the camera don't like the polished surface.

http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h2...t12th20115.jpg

http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h2...t12th20117.jpg

These pics are better

http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h2...12th201110.jpg

http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h2...12th201111.jpg

:cheers:

Steve,what the heck did you do to that elbow while you were in the states????????????
10-12-2011, 09:35 PM
Itoldyouso

Ok, that last piece just proves it, you are evil ! No human being can crank out stuff like that and make it look so easy. :D:D

So how did you hurt your elbow? Sue catch you looking at some cutie up in Nashville. :eek:

Don
10-13-2011, 12:28 AM
stovens

Pounding back a few ciders?
10-13-2011, 01:07 AM
roadster32

Hahaha, I don't gloat :LOL:
Reminds me of about 20 years ago, I had made an exterior mirror in aluminium and this guy comes up and says "where did you buy that its lovely" I replied i made it, he then says "how" I replied that i took a block of aluminium and cut off the bits that didn't look like a mirror !!! He just went "right" and wandered off :LOL:

Thanks for the compliments mate.

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Originally Posted by dlotraf33

As always Steve, another wonderful piece. And you're design is really neat. I'll bet you get a lot of satisfaction when someone asks where you got one of your creations, because they would like one, only to find you hand crafted them.
Attaboy..................:D:D:D Now excuse me........... I've got to toss a couple items into the scrap bin...............:D
10-13-2011, 01:08 AM
roadster32

:lol::lol::lol:

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Originally Posted by whiplash23t

yes,i think i will go and throw my whole car in the scrap bin as there is no way it will look as good as those darn mirrors, and to rub salt into the wound, there were so easy to make !!! Yeah right !!!!
10-13-2011, 01:11 AM
roadster32

Charlie i deciced to design my own thread :LOL: Just a typo mate, thanks for pointing it out.
10-13-2011, 01:13 AM
roadster32

Don your so entertaining they should pay you thousands :LOL: thanks mate.

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Originally Posted by Mr Blue

Hey Steve,
Yes tooted the "trombone" last night and tonight with the band. Playing and making $$ consistantly so I will not complain. Willys is looking great as per normal mister! keep up the hard work!
10-13-2011, 01:17 AM
lamin8r

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Originally Posted by Mr Blue

Ive had those "hook and stretch" snakes bite me a few times.....Not fun!!! Glad to see you can tow with them!

Willys is looking killer Steve!

Yep,,we got some of those creepy little fellers down here,too...They bite when ya notexpecting it..Draw blood too..nasty..
10-13-2011, 01:19 AM
roadster32

Not his time Don :LOL: It was on the monday we left you, Sue got out the shower and wet the floor, I went walking in and whoosh my legs were gone, I went flat on my back but i think my elbow took the full force, there was blood everywhere so Sue thought i had split my head open but infact i had split my elbow open, I had the tile imprint on my back !!!
I had a headache and my back ached but i felt ok but within an hour my elbow swelled up real bad, anyway i wasn't going to hospital on holiday so i got it checked when we got home and its got a bad fracture, bloody painful i can tell ya.

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Originally Posted by Itoldyouso

Ok, that last piece just proves it, you are evil ! No human being can crank out stuff like that and make it look so easy. :D:D

So how did you hurt your elbow? Sue catch you looking at some cutie up in Nashville. :eek:

Don
10-13-2011, 01:21 AM
roadster32

Steve, certainly not, what sort of guy do you think i am :LOL::LOL::LOL:

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Originally Posted by stovens

Pounding back a few ciders?
10-14-2011, 10:46 AM
roadster32

I put the mirror on last night to get a better idea how it looked, I'm happy with it.

http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h2...ct13th2011.jpg

http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h2...t13th20111.jpg
10-14-2011, 11:00 AM
Bob Parmenter

That looks terrific Steve...................but it's on the wrong side ;):D
10-14-2011, 11:28 AM
roadster32

Theres 2 of them Bob :) On opposite sides obviously :LOL:

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Originally Posted by Bob Parmenter

That looks terrific Steve...................but it's on the wrong side ;):D
10-14-2011, 11:28 AM
ScooterCO

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Originally Posted by Bob Parmenter

That looks terrific Steve...................but it's on the wrong side ;):D

Now to make the matching drivers side!!!!

That mirror looks first rate!
10-14-2011, 11:41 AM
roadster32

Scott i made the other side last night, Took a little longer trying to get it to match.

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Originally Posted by ScooterCO

Now to make the matching drivers side!!!!

That mirror looks first rate!
10-14-2011, 12:59 PM
stovens

Steve I hate to say this, but it just doesn't look right. I think maybe a slightly different design is in order, but don't fret, they will go great on my truck! So you won't have to waste them!:D:D:D:LOL::eek:
10-14-2011, 02:00 PM
1gary

Steve,like the mirrors.As fast as this is going to be,what make you think your going to have time for them??.LOL
10-15-2011, 01:37 AM
roadster32

Steve your a rascal !!!

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Originally Posted by stovens

Steve I hate to say this, but it just doesn't look right. I think maybe a slightly different design is in order, but don't fret, they will go great on my truck! So you won't have to waste them!:D:D:D:LOL::eek:
10-15-2011, 02:03 AM
roadster32

:LOL: Gary, As this is going to see street duty as well, in England we have to fit 1 outside mirror and 1 rearview mirror Gary. Actually sitting in the car i can see very little, can't see the front fenders at all.

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Originally Posted by 1gary

Steve,like the mirrors.As fast as this is going to be,what make you think your going to have time for them??.LOL
10-15-2011, 02:28 AM
dlotraf33

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Originally Posted by roadster32

Hahaha, I don't gloat :LOL:
Reminds me of about 20 years ago, I had made an exterior mirror in aluminium and this guy comes up and says "where did you buy that its lovely" I replied i made it, he then says "how" I replied that i took a block of aluminium and cut off the bits that didn't look like a mirror !!! He just went "right" and wandered off :LOL:

Thanks for the compliments mate.

I tried that Once! I slowly removed all the bits that did not look like they belonged there. The only problem is that when I finished all I had was a pile of metal shavings and dust....................... My only conclusion is there really was not a part hiding in that chunk of metal after all................
10-15-2011, 02:31 AM
roadster32

http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h2...TIONS/roll.gif
10-15-2011, 11:21 AM
roadster32

Help, I'm in a bit of a dilemma as i just got offered 2 new front wheels, they are A.R.E. 5 spoke magnesium spindle mounts, 4" x 15", they are complete with spindles, bearings, discs and calipers, they have been offered to me at a cheaper price than what they are advertised at, I know they would be perfect but do I or don't I ???

http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h2...LYS/111003.jpg
10-15-2011, 11:37 AM
cffisher

They look like they would be a fantastic addition to the car.
10-15-2011, 12:02 PM
stovens

Why help? Take em! Or are you thinking it won't go with the retro 60's look? They do look nice and the packaged stuff sounds great!
10-15-2011, 12:05 PM
stovens

Not too different from these with your blue flake color scheme should work great!
http://v8tvshow.com/images/stories/F.../Willys%20.jpg
10-15-2011, 12:50 PM
roadster32

Steve not worried about the look as these are what they used way back then. It's the expenditure !!! They are £800 ($1265) and that's a special price to me !!!
10-15-2011, 01:23 PM
stovens

Yikes
I see what you mean. Lots of cash in these tough times!
Seems everything cost more now. Well if it's what you want It seems still like a good deal.
10-15-2011, 01:26 PM
cffisher

You only go round once
10-15-2011, 02:23 PM
Whiplash23T

Heck what a problem and you just returned from holiday too. I would get Sue to pickup 2 or 3 part time jobs on top of what she does now to pay for her shoe collection and she can pay for them as a gift to you for taking her to USA.:)
10-15-2011, 04:27 PM
rspears

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Originally Posted by Whiplash23T

Heck what a problem and you just returned from holiday too. I would get Sue to pickup 2 or 3 part time jobs on top of what she does now to pay for her shoe collection and she can pay for them as a gift to you for taking her to USA.:)

After all, it was her who left the floor wet and caused you to mess up that elbow, right?? Sounds like you're owed something here....
10-15-2011, 06:07 PM
Bob Parmenter

Spending other people's money is always more fun.......................GO FOR IT!!!

BTW, over on the Hamb parts for sale is an NOS T handle marked "Chute Release".........................you need that too!
10-15-2011, 07:12 PM
Itoldyouso

Steve, you better check to see if Sue has been taking out any extra life insurance on you ! :eek::LOL:

Years ago my wife was filling ice cube trays in the sink and putting them in the refridgerator. As she was making the trips she was spilling some on our tile floor. I walk very fast and before she could warn me I was laying on my back on that hard, tile floor. So I know how you felt. It would be so easy to really hurt yourself that way.

Don
10-16-2011, 03:54 AM
roadster32

Think i'm gonna have them Steve, I put a few bits up for sale yesterday and i'm just over halfway there so far, Plus i can sell my existing wheels and brakes, Can't wait to get them now !!!

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Originally Posted by stovens

Yikes
I see what you mean. Lots of cash in these tough times!
Seems everything cost more now. Well if it's what you want It seems still like a good deal.
10-16-2011, 04:00 AM
roadster32

Wise words Charlie :LOL:

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Originally Posted by cffisher

You only go round once
10-16-2011, 04:03 AM
roadster32

Whip i really like my nuts where they are at the moment thanks !!! :LOL:

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Originally Posted by Whiplash23T

Heck what a problem and you just returned from holiday too. I would get Sue to pickup 2 or 3 part time jobs on top of what she does now to pay for her shoe collection and she can pay for them as a gift to you for taking her to USA.:)
10-16-2011, 04:06 AM
roadster32

Sue made up for it that night http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h2...mileys-941.gif

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Originally Posted by rspears

After all, it was her who left the floor wet and caused you to mess up that elbow, right?? Sounds like you're owed something here....
10-16-2011, 04:11 AM
roadster32

Off to have a look now Bob, thanks for the heads up.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bob Parmenter

Spending other people's money is always more fun.......................GO FOR IT!!!

BTW, over on the Hamb parts for sale is an NOS T handle marked "Chute Release".........................you need that too!
10-16-2011, 04:32 AM
roadster32

Maybe she was trying to tell you something Don :LOL::LOL::LOL:

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Originally Posted by Itoldyouso

Steve, you better check to see if Sue has been taking out any extra life insurance on you ! :eek::LOL:

Years ago my wife was filling ice cube trays in the sink and putting them in the refridgerator. As she was making the trips she was spilling some on our tile floor. I walk very fast and before she could warn me I was laying on my back on that hard, tile floor. So I know how you felt. It would be so easy to really hurt yourself that way.

Don

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