Harvs11 Posted 18March, 2016 Report Share Posted 18March, 2016 That would work well, but I don't have an Oxy Acetylene to heat it up enough. I have now ordered the correct die, from the US so I will try again when that comes. Then I should be able to do it cold, without sand .Well done for having a go and thanks for sharing your pain. Does the new die have the straight back half which supports the tube, helping it to keep it's shape? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MFX Posted 19March, 2016 Author Report Share Posted 19March, 2016 Well done for having a go and thanks for sharing your pain. Does the new die have the straight back half which supports the tube, helping it to keep it's shape?https://www.affordablebender.com/collections/affordable-benders-tube-notchers/products/additional-bending-dieThat is the die I have ordered. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrevMcRev Posted 19March, 2016 Report Share Posted 19March, 2016 If you haven't already, check out FabRaiCations at http://rollcages.com.au/They helped my heaps with my rallycar back in the day.Even if you build it yourself, they have a lot of cage components such as corner gussets, harness mounts and even pre bent tube. MFX 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MFX Posted 25March, 2016 Author Report Share Posted 25March, 2016 This past week I have been doing a LOT of sanding, but the body is looking good, and almost ready for primer.Here is the latest vid of my exploits. tk111, GTP911, LeeM and 9 others 12 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeeM Posted 25March, 2016 Report Share Posted 25March, 2016 You're a friggin machine!Not seen a car come together this quick for a while. Love ya work....and the video still pic :-) MFX 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomo Posted 25March, 2016 Report Share Posted 25March, 2016 https://youtu.be/pco91kroVgQ MFX 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harvs11 Posted 25March, 2016 Report Share Posted 25March, 2016 Mr Miyagi would be proud. MFX 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MFX Posted 26March, 2016 Author Report Share Posted 26March, 2016 You're a friggin machine!Not seen a car come together this quick for a while. Love ya work....and the video still pic :-)Haha. I am a Firie, so I get a good amount of time to work on the car. I thought I would put a bit more effort into the channel and vids too. I want to try to get out a vid a week, it is just hard to keep it interesting. The last thing people want to see is hours on end of me sanding....Jeff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeeM Posted 26March, 2016 Report Share Posted 26March, 2016 You and 9er (Chris) being firies should start up a moonlight Porsche resto shop! ;-) Looking good Jeff MFX 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomo Posted 26March, 2016 Report Share Posted 26March, 2016 Hey Jeff have you give any thought to an external oil fill, it would look great , and we all know its in your skill level, just sayin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OZ930 Posted 26March, 2016 Report Share Posted 26March, 2016 ^^ Second opinion…….Please dont. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MFX Posted 26March, 2016 Author Report Share Posted 26March, 2016 I don't need to add any more work to the list . Believe it or not, I actually want to get the car finished so I can drive it tomo, symsy, poli84 and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomo Posted 26March, 2016 Report Share Posted 26March, 2016 yes Jeff I can understand that,bloody great job without 1 MFX 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harvs11 Posted 26March, 2016 Report Share Posted 26March, 2016 Jeff, were your ears burning today? I had that bloody song from your vid's stuck in my head all day ? MFX 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason E Posted 26March, 2016 Report Share Posted 26March, 2016 NIce job Jeff, looks like it will be a very satisfying job. I wish I had the time & skills to do the same. I have a few mates that are Firies & am always envious of the time they get for projects. I made the great mistake of joining the Police instead of the QFRS. Our rosters absolutely suck balls in comparison. Oh well- lessons learned. Keep up the great vids, cheers, Jason. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OZ930 Posted 26March, 2016 Report Share Posted 26March, 2016 NIce job Jeff, looks like it will be a very satisfying job. I wish I had the time & skills to do the same. I have a few mates that are Firies & am always envious of the time they get for projects. I made the great mistake of joining the Police instead of the QFRS. Our rosters absolutely suck balls in comparison. Oh well- lessons learned. Keep up the great vids, cheers, Jason.Have you thought of changing services ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MFX Posted 26March, 2016 Author Report Share Posted 26March, 2016 NIce job Jeff, looks like it will be a very satisfying job. I wish I had the time & skills to do the same. I have a few mates that are Firies & am always envious of the time they get for projects. I made the great mistake of joining the Police instead of the QFRS. Our rosters absolutely suck balls in comparison. Oh well- lessons learned. Keep up the great vids, cheers, Jason.Yeah, I talk to a lot of cops and they get screwed over with their shifts. My roster is set and I can tell you what my shifts are in 2 years time. It is even better now for us as we are now doing 24hr shifts. It is never too late to change services, although I am sure you would take a pay cut. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OZ930 Posted 26March, 2016 Report Share Posted 26March, 2016 Income vs Job Satisfaction ……..take the Job Satisfaction, the rest will follow MFX and LeeM 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raven Posted 26March, 2016 Report Share Posted 26March, 2016 Outstanding work and thumbs up for the video ,s ,,,,,,,,,,,,difficult enough working on the car let alone the time it takes to make the video,s too ........Dedicated Man love your work MFX 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason E Posted 27March, 2016 Report Share Posted 27March, 2016 Yeah, I talk to a lot of cops and they get screwed over with their shifts. My roster is set and I can tell you what my shifts are in 2 years time. It is even better now for us as we are now doing 24hr shifts. It is never too late to change services, although I am sure you would take a pay cut.I have thought about changing many times. you're conditions are sublime compared to ours plus everyone loves the Firies- the Coppers- not so much. I suppose after 20 years you just get set to it. I had grand plans of retiring when I was 50 as I have been working my ring off for years buying properties hoping to set up a bit of a passive income & then BAM at 45 my wife tells me she's pregnant & i'm now the proud father of my first child- little Tom. I'm gonna be working till i'm 70 (or probably 75). He also put the kybosh on me casually buying something air cooled also. Now i'm looking at the bottom end 996's, a high k's Cayman or a Boxster. I suppose these are first world problems.......... Income vs Job Satisfaction ……..take the Job Satisfaction, the rest will followToo true....spoken like a contented worker. MFX, Ozvino, GTP911 and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MFX Posted 3April, 2016 Author Report Share Posted 3April, 2016 Well another week down working away at the build. This week I have been working away at the panel gaps, to make sure they are nice and crisp and even. I am pretty happy with the result.Here is the latest vid.https://youtu.be/Mg00id7Fi98 firstone, maddin, SteveF and 6 others 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MFX Posted 4April, 2016 Author Report Share Posted 4April, 2016 Here are some pics for those who can't watch videos at work.Panel gaps are looking good. Almost ready for paint.I am also looking for an engine for this build. I have a 2.7 that needs rebuilding, but something a bit more interesting would be good below 3.4 litres. If anyone has anything squirrelled away for a rainy day let me know.Jeff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michel Posted 4April, 2016 Report Share Posted 4April, 2016 mate you should have shelled out for the yellow 914/6 scca race car that sold last week for 27k - you could have kept the engine (twin plug 3.4) I would have taken the slops on the gearbox and other gear. though would be a shame to bust up a car like that your build and progress as always a depressing thing to watch…. symsy and MFX 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MFX Posted 4April, 2016 Author Report Share Posted 4April, 2016 mate you should have shelled out for the yellow 914/6 scca race car that sold last week for 27k - you could have kept the engine (twin plug 3.4) I would have taken the slops on the gearbox and other gear. though would be a shame to bust up a car like thatyour build and progress as always a depressing thing to watch….If I had known about it I would have been interested. I could have rebuilt my 2.7 and swapped engines. ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Posted 4April, 2016 Report Share Posted 4April, 2016 JeffSlightly off-topic, but I noticed your use of air tools and was wondering what compressor you are using. Going to replace my Black Ridge cheapie soon and want something with a bit of grunt... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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