John Bonnett
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| posted on 14/3/13 at 08:52 AM |
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Alloy Mudguards anyone?
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
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jeffw
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| posted on 14/3/13 at 10:03 AM |
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one word....
WOW
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steve m
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| posted on 14/3/13 at 10:07 AM |
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And a WOW from me, and just my size!!
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Ivan
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| posted on 14/3/13 at 10:11 AM |
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I wish I could do that - WOW 
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TheGiantTribble
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| posted on 14/3/13 at 11:08 AM |
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OMG It's enough to make a Tribble Dribble!
I also wish I could do that...
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snakebelly
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| posted on 14/3/13 at 11:18 AM |
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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!
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John Bonnett
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| posted on 14/3/13 at 11:38 AM |
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quote:
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.
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ceebmoj
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| posted on 14/3/13 at 11:47 AM |
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quote:
Originally posted by John Bonnett
That is amassing and something of that style would look nice on a locost.
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deeceee09
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| posted on 14/3/13 at 11:53 AM |
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Great to see these skills are still alive. Hope this is not someone who is about to retire before he trains an apprentice.
Treachery and old age will always triumph over youthful enthusiasm.
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John Bonnett
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| posted on 14/3/13 at 01:07 PM |
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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]
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russbost
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| posted on 14/3/13 at 01:53 PM |
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Well, another WOW here - & I don't dish out my wows lightly amazing skill, how long did that bodywork pictured take?
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imp paul
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| posted on 14/3/13 at 02:00 PM |
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omg that's amazing ,he is very skilled wish i had his skills
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John Bonnett
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| posted on 14/3/13 at 05:27 PM |
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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.
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rdodger
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| posted on 14/3/13 at 06:48 PM |
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Stunning!
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deeceee09
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| posted on 14/3/13 at 07:06 PM |
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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!
Treachery and old age will always triumph over youthful enthusiasm.
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boober
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| posted on 15/3/13 at 08:27 AM |
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mercedes w196
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.
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boober
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| posted on 15/3/13 at 08:28 AM |
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quote:
Originally posted by jeffw
one word....
WOW
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John Bonnett
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| posted on 15/3/13 at 08:55 AM |
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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
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designer
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| posted on 15/3/13 at 09:16 AM |
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The problem, as always, is cost; skilled work against fibreglass mouldings. Cost wins 99.99% of the time.
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steve m
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| posted on 15/3/13 at 09:18 AM |
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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
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iank
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| posted on 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/
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Never argue with an idiot. They drag you down to their level, then beat you with experience.
Anonymous
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John Bonnett
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| posted on 15/3/13 at 01:35 PM |
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quote:
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]
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Not Anumber
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| posted on 15/3/13 at 05:09 PM |
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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 ?
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boober
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| posted on 15/3/13 at 06:35 PM |
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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
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boober
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| posted on 15/3/13 at 06:37 PM |
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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
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