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FED Body/sheetmetal

Discussion in 'The Hokey Ass Message Board' started by MetalShaper, Oct 24, 2012.

  1. MetalShaper
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    a few photos of what im working on.Should have it all wrapped up this week.
     

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  2. aircap
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    Way cool. More pix when you can.
     
  3. MetalShaper
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    thanks...and i forgot to mention its a woody gilmore chassis.
     

  4. dragsled
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    Looks Great , Nice work, is it a restore? Tim Jones
     
  5. tylercrawford
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    1. S.F.C.C.

  6. paintcan54
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    Sweet, outstanding work.
     
  7. MetalShaper
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    Thanks, it is a restoration some chassis work was done prior to me receiving it.
     
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  8. AG F/C
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    It was a 100% Gilmore chassis now just a bit of Pete Eastwood's handy work..
    Badass... Can't wait to see it Wilton-Doss form.....

    Have to stop by and have a look at it this weekend... Looks bitch'n Nice work guys.
     
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  9. MetalShaper
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    Cool, I will tell Matt and Todd.
     
  10. MetalShaper
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    couple more photos almost there
     

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  11. Well done-Nice and clean. Is it going to be painted or just polished and cleared ?
     
  12. MetalShaper
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    Painted to its original paint scheme...polished would be nice though.
     
  13. dreracecar
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    Looks very nice, How close is that dzus button to the rear tire? could you have reversed the spring and install the button from the inside?
     
  14. MetalShaper
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    ....all finished up.My iphone sucks but i will get pics of the seat up shortly.
     

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  15. rd martin
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    dam you guys that can work that metal are my heros. im doing an early chassis research and i wish i could do the body that nice. can i ups the chassis to you?
     
  16. MetalShaper
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    haha.....the chassis are light enough you would think its possible.
     
  17. dragsled
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    I'll second that coment, I made mine not to long ago, thought hell this can't be to hard:confused:, it's just a few panels and a cowl , boy did I get an education:( Tim Jones
     
  18. Candy-Man
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    Very nice.... Love rounded edges instead of square corners.....
     
  19. dreracecar
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    Dont take this as me picking your work apart because the workmanship and fit is real good, But have you tried climbing into it yet?
     
  20. MetalShaper
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    Im 5-11 and 160 lbs and fit in it just fine.
     
  21. dreracecar
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    Then thats all that matters
     

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