The Streamliner

[OddJob]

Full fender scraper?

 

[SwissGuy]

There you go!
I really was looking forward to this part of this build! Let's get those great tools to work!
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[LukeTheJoker]

Been waiting for this part of your build!
Not disappointed!

 

[David Cooksey]

Ha ha yes I guess this is the beginning of the build proper.

Oh yeah, I can't help but notice how many of the other builds are having some cool and innovative shifters. So not wanting to be left out I've had an idea on controlling my 3 speed hub...

 

[The Renaissance Man]

This is where its going. You'll probably guess what I'm aiming for

Officially subscribed.

 

[David Cooksey]

So, shrinking.
This wonderful machine tucks and pinches the metal to pull it in, or "shrinks" it.
It leaves a nice pattern too

Several passes will be made, each one a bit shallower than the last. This shrinking will pull the metal over into a curve.

Oh and it's

I don't think I've ever seen a "proudly made in England" sticker. Maybe I'll put one on this bike lol

 

[HuffnPuff]

Lucky you. I’d love to have access to those sorts of machines. Nice work!

 

[David Cooksey]

Roughed out

 

[David Cooksey]

Lucky you. I’d love to have access to those sorts of machines. Nice work!

Not really luck, more hard work and graft. I restore classic cars for a living.

 

[HuffnPuff]

Not really luck, more hard work and graft. I restore classic cars for a living.

Good on you. At this point in my life I’m kinda wishing I’d done a trade after school so I could be doing something like that for a living instead of wanting to and not having any training.

 

[David Cooksey]

Good on you. At this point in my life I’m kinda wishing I’d done a trade after school so I could be doing something like that for a living instead of wanting to and not having any training.

I actually got the job 6 years ago. I was cycling round on my "Loopybike" when I saw an open shutter on an industrial unit. Inside I could see a guy working on an Austin Healey. I propped the bike up outside and went in. The guy looked up and asked me what I wanted. Without thinking I replied "er, a job?"
He replied "hmm, if you can prove you can fabricate I might be interested"
I showed him the bike and he offered me the job on the spot! Lol one day a week to start with. I quit my well paid management job to start with him. One day turned into 3 then full time. I went self employed on the first of May.

The Loopybike

 

[HuffnPuff]

That’s awesome. I’m gonna have to finish my BO e-bike and cruise it down to a nearby business and try the same!

 

[LukeTheJoker]

I actually got the job 6 years ago. I was cycling round on my "Loopybike" when I saw an open shutter on an industrial unit. Inside I could see a guy working on an Austin Healey. I propped the bike up outside and went in. The guy looked up and asked me what I wanted. Without thinking I replied "er, a job?"
He replied "hmm, if you can prove you can fabricate I might be interested"
I showed him the bike and he offered me the job on the spot! Lol one day a week to start with. I quit my well paid management job to start with him. One day turned into 3 then full time. I went self employed on the first of May.

The Loopybike
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That is the way to score a job!

 

[toro1978]

This is a very cool and inspiring story.

 

[Blackout]

So, shrinking.
This wonderful machine tucks and pinches the metal to pull it in, or "shrinks" it.
It leaves a nice pattern too
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Several passes will be made, each one a bit shallower than the last. This shrinking will pull the metal over into a curve.

Oh and it's
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I don't think I've ever seen a "proudly made in England" sticker. Maybe I'll put one on this bike lol

using a pullmax?

 

[David Cooksey]

using a pullmax?

Baileigh

 

[kingfish254]

Awesome coachwork on that fender!!!! This is going to be a blast to watch!!!!!
Killer loopy bike too!!!!

 

[LukeTheJoker]

Awesome coachwork on that fender!!!! This is going to be a blast to watch!!!!!
Killer loopy bike too!!!!

Did you see his sidecar build? Very cool too!

http://www.ratrodbikes.com/forum/index.php?threads/when-a-crazy-idea-becomes-reality.101557/

 

[OneHorsePower]

Interesting ! cant wait to see what your mind puts in reality again , always stunning craftsmanship

 

[Skipton]

Holy Moly!
This is going to be fun to watch.
Keep up the great work!