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Alloy Mudguards anyone?

John Bonnett - 14/3/13 at 08:52 AM

A friend of mine does for a living what I do as a hobby would be happy to speak to anyone wanting aluminium bodywork, panels and mudguards.

I'm not great at attaching photographs these days but I'll have a go. You should see an example of his work; a half size Mercedes Streamliner made just with a hammer and dolly.

Let me know if any interest and I'll pass on his contact details.

John

jeffw - 14/3/13 at 10:03 AM

one word....

WOW

steve m - 14/3/13 at 10:07 AM

And a WOW from me, and just my size!!

Ivan - 14/3/13 at 10:11 AM

I wish I could do that - WOW

TheGiantTribble - 14/3/13 at 11:08 AM

OMG It's enough to make a Tribble Dribble!

I also wish I could do that...

snakebelly - 14/3/13 at 11:18 AM

Fantastic work but I would caution against bothering with alloy front mud guards, been there done that and they don't stand up well to the vibration, lasted about 3 months before cracks started appearing. Looked great mind you!

John Bonnett - 14/3/13 at 11:38 AM

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Originally posted by snakebelly
Fantastic work but I would caution against bothering with alloy front mud guards, been there done that and they don't stand up well to the vibration, lasted about 3 months before cracks started appearing. Looked great mind you!

Trev D did a fair mileage in his all ally Locost without any problems and as far as I know, it was still okay when he sold it. A lot depends on what alloy is used and how they are mounted.

ceebmoj - 14/3/13 at 11:47 AM

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Originally posted by John Bonnett

That is amassing and something of that style would look nice on a locost.

deeceee09 - 14/3/13 at 11:53 AM

Great to see these skills are still alive. Hope this is not someone who is about to retire before he trains an apprentice.

John Bonnett - 14/3/13 at 01:07 PM

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Originally posted by deeceee09
Great to see these skills are still alive. Hope this is not someone who is about to retire before he trains an apprentice.

Absolutely not. He's just turned thirty so he has many panels left in him so to speak

[Edited on 14/3/13 by John Bonnett]

russbost - 14/3/13 at 01:53 PM

Well, another WOW here - & I don't dish out my wows lightly amazing skill, how long did that bodywork pictured take?

imp paul - 14/3/13 at 02:00 PM

omg that's amazing ,he is very skilled wish i had his skills

John Bonnett - 14/3/13 at 05:27 PM

Yes, bearing in mind it was done with no special tools and as a first project it is simply awesome. I doubt even he knows how many hours he spent on it.

rdodger - 14/3/13 at 06:48 PM

Stunning!

deeceee09 - 14/3/13 at 07:06 PM

quote:
Originally posted by John Bonnett

quote:
Originally posted by deeceee09
Great to see these skills are still alive. Hope this is not someone who is about to retire before he trains an apprentice.

Absolutely not. He's just turned thirty so he has many panels left in him so to speak

[Edited on 14/3/13 by John Bonnett]

I'm delighted to hear it!

boober - 15/3/13 at 08:27 AM

hello all,i am new to the website a friend has suggested i join and share my thoughts a
quick thank you to all who made time to comment about the mercedes w196 streamliner i made
it will hopefully lead to some work.

boober - 15/3/13 at 08:28 AM

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Originally posted by jeffw
one word....

WOW

John Bonnett - 15/3/13 at 08:55 AM

quote:
Originally posted by boober
hello all,i am new to the website a friend has suggested i join and share my thoughts a
quick thank you to all who made time to comment about the mercedes w196 streamliner i made
it will hopefully lead to some work.

I'd just like to welcome my friend boober to the forum where he will add to the database his in depth knowledge of panel preparation and paint.

In due time, he may share with us details of his exciting new project, the Wolseley Special that he has just started.

He has demonstrated his skills in metal shaping and will I am sure be ready to offer help and advice to those struggling with bodywork.

John

designer - 15/3/13 at 09:16 AM

The problem, as always, is cost; skilled work against fibreglass mouldings. Cost wins 99.99% of the time.

steve m - 15/3/13 at 09:18 AM

Can i ask, why you made the car 1/2 size, as its stunning,
A full size one, i would of thought be worth a lot of money

Steve

iank - 15/3/13 at 11:34 AM

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Originally posted by steve m
Can i ask, why you made the car 1/2 size, as its stunning,
A full size one, i would of thought be worth a lot of money

Steve

Making full size replicas of a classic Mercedes is risky right now
http://www.autoblog.com/2012/03/23/daimler-crushes-unauthorized-mercedes-benz-300-sl-body/

John Bonnett - 15/3/13 at 01:35 PM

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Originally posted by iank

quote:
Originally posted by steve m
Can i ask, why you made the car 1/2 size, as its stunning,
A full size one, i would of thought be worth a lot of money

Steve

Making full size replicas of a classic Mercedes is risky right now
http://www.autoblog.com/2012/03/23/daimler-crushes-unauthorized-mercedes-benz-300-sl-body/

Maybe, but this chap managed it

http://www.shelsley-walsh.co.uk/clubnews/content.asp?ni=305

[Edited on 15/3/13 by John Bonnett]

Not Anumber - 15/3/13 at 05:09 PM

That is an indredible metalwork. I have never seen anything as good as that and would never of guessed it was the work of one person.

Are you planning to offer alternative bodies in bare aluminium that would fit on a Haynes chassis ?

boober - 15/3/13 at 06:35 PM

quote:
Originally posted by steve m
Can i ask, why you made the car 1/2 size, as its stunning,
A full size one, i would of thought be worth a lot of money

Steve

steve it was hard enough to make this scale and a full scale
where do i put it the cost of building the car the buck materials etc need i go on.
thanks mark

boober - 15/3/13 at 06:37 PM

quote:
Originally posted by Not Anumber
That is an indredible metalwork. I have never seen anything as good as that and would never of guessed it was the work of one person.

Are you planning to offer alternative bodies in bare aluminium that would fit on a Haynes chassis ?

thanks for taking the time to look and add your thoughts.i would be happy to discuss any thoughts you have for a body on any chassis.
thanks

boober - 15/3/13 at 06:39 PM

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Originally posted by rdodger
Stunning!

thank you

boober - 15/3/13 at 06:44 PM

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Originally posted by russbost
Well, another WOW here - & I don't dish out my wows lightly amazing skill, how long did that bodywork pictured take?

hi ya thanks for your comments i done it inbetween other jobs about 7 months thats from scaling up the model
to graph paper then birch ply then buck then finished.
thanks once again.
boober

imp paul - 15/3/13 at 06:50 PM

just awesome mark, i hope some work rolls in for you

boober - 15/3/13 at 07:35 PM

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Originally posted by imp paul
just awesome mark, i hope some work rolls in for you

thanks for that