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by BigMark
Sat Feb 03, 2007 7:17 pm
Forum: Bodywork
Topic: Welding - getting started
Replies: 15
Views: 6046

Would that wire feed issue be from a SIP by any chance ginger
by BigMark
Sat Feb 03, 2007 5:48 pm
Forum: Bodywork
Topic: Welding - getting started
Replies: 15
Views: 6046

Hi Chris Think of a welders power like a car power a 1L will do......it will be ok on the motorway but wont be enjoying it. 85 amps will weld auto panels but it will be running a "basic" arc to do so. I really cant recommend gas enough, it really is worth saving for a better quality of wel...
by BigMark
Sat Feb 03, 2007 4:32 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Do you want to confess?
Replies: 11
Views: 4372

Spraying parts in the bathroom.....the perfect crime.....until the overspray hits the bath panel, yep I now have a pink bath panel with a yellow hint ;)
by BigMark
Sat Feb 03, 2007 4:04 pm
Forum: Bodywork
Topic: Welding - getting started
Replies: 15
Views: 6046

Hi Chris I am a member of a welding forum here http://www.mig-welding.co.uk/forum/index.php They have a great video based how to section along with a buyers guide etc. As for the welder you mentioned I would strongly advise against gasless as it is no where near as neat or as controlled as gased mig...
by BigMark
Sat Feb 03, 2007 1:38 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Sophie's Progress SNEAK PREVIEW
Replies: 91
Views: 33594

That engine does look great, what did you use to clean the engine?
by BigMark
Fri Feb 02, 2007 10:06 am
Forum: Bodywork
Topic: Predator sand blaster
Replies: 1
Views: 1373

Ordred one of these now so I'll let you all know what its like
by BigMark
Sun Jan 28, 2007 5:39 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Bluey Progress (pics added 28/1/07)
Replies: 35
Views: 10917

Hi all,
Well had a good 4 hours with him today and I think something is missing
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As an aside can anyone tell me if the Blue in the last (interior) picture is origional and what the name of it is??
Cheers
Mark
by BigMark
Fri Jan 26, 2007 10:27 am
Forum: Bodywork
Topic: Diagrams
Replies: 1
Views: 1115

Diagrams

Hi all
I shall be removing what is left of the hinge panel,sills and inner arches very soon. Does abnyone have a good cut through diagram that shows what metal should be there and what connects where...
Cheers
Mark
by BigMark
Thu Jan 25, 2007 8:52 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Ban On 'OLD' cars
Replies: 32
Views: 11415

One of the many reasons I joined the MMOC.....Fight the good fight!!
by BigMark
Sun Jan 21, 2007 8:07 am
Forum: Bodywork
Topic: What can kill a moggie
Replies: 13
Views: 5344

Thanks for your comments guys, I am hopefull that bluey will not bite me in the backside too much but I can only imagine the wrench it must be to call it quits on a car half way through :(
by BigMark
Sun Jan 21, 2007 8:05 am
Forum: Bodywork
Topic: Predator sand blaster
Replies: 1
Views: 1373

Predator sand blaster

Has anyone used these Predator 30lb sand blaster or got any comments??
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Cheers
Mark
by BigMark
Sat Jan 20, 2007 8:55 pm
Forum: Bodywork
Topic: What can kill a moggie
Replies: 13
Views: 5344

No intention of going for a Van or pick up at the mo, just having fun stripping down the grot box at the moment :)
by BigMark
Sat Jan 20, 2007 8:37 pm
Forum: Bodywork
Topic: What can kill a moggie
Replies: 13
Views: 5344

Cheers Andrew
by BigMark
Sat Jan 20, 2007 8:03 pm
Forum: Bodywork
Topic: What can kill a moggie
Replies: 13
Views: 5344

I've followed your restoration and think it should be made a sticky in the bodywork section to show both how the panels fit together and just what can be done...dont know if any mod would like to consider this ??
by BigMark
Sat Jan 20, 2007 7:55 pm
Forum: Bodywork
Topic: What can kill a moggie
Replies: 13
Views: 5344

What can kill a moggie

I have seen comments some moggies are not repairable, is this a financial issue or are some pannels just not fixable??
by BigMark
Mon Jan 15, 2007 8:05 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: wheels stripped, shot blasted & repainted today.
Replies: 20
Views: 9480

246gts wrote:I also had my wheels shot blasted and powder coated at a very reasonable price by a place close to me here in Warrington.
pm me if you want more details etc
Dave
Do they do body shells or just small items, need to find a reliable blaster to do my shell.
by BigMark
Fri Jan 12, 2007 2:41 pm
Forum: Bodywork
Topic: Advice and info please
Replies: 6
Views: 2214

Will do mate
Thread is already started as Progress bluey on the general section
by BigMark
Fri Jan 12, 2007 11:38 am
Forum: Bodywork
Topic: Advice and info please
Replies: 6
Views: 2214

Cheers Kevin
I know I have a lot of ups and downs ahead of me
by BigMark
Fri Jan 12, 2007 10:09 am
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: Morris Calendar Idea.......
Replies: 35
Views: 15860

I have Pm'd, put me down for one
by BigMark
Thu Jan 11, 2007 9:06 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: We're Famous - Again
Replies: 20
Views: 7147

So gutted I could not get down this time! hope to see you all some time