My nephew told me of a study he read about, that said it takes about 10,000 hours of doing something to become really good at it. I say once that happens, you start having fun doing it. It's clear you have fun Nick, and I have fun watching. I remember our old trucks that had laminated glass in the doors. Those windows were always cracked. Since you have flat glass in the sides, what about using thinner glass (to go faster) and having it tempered? I did that with the back glass for a Carson Top on a Mitsubishi Mini-Truck. You're still making me want to do a Shoebox. I'm still resisting.
I've heard that too Dan. Since I was a kid I've always enjoyed doing this sort of thing especially when working with my Dad. That's the best feeling in the world. Tempered glass is nice but quite expensive to send out for tempering. If I ever run into issues such as cracks with the lami(touch wood I never have) I can cut a fresh window without too much trouble. Anyway, if a Shoebox ever falls into your hands, do it! It's a great looking car stock and or customized :D
That screw remover is excellent. I have worked on aircraft my whole life and this is what we use to remove aircraft external panels. The screw bits take a hammering but it's better than drilling and an easy out.
I got a tool like that to take the doors of my Studebaker. I wish I had gotten it before I did the passenger door. LOL Your idea for the windows looks intriguing. I am waiting to see how it all works out.
I needed something right away as shipping to the Great White North takes forever. Took less than 10 minutes to fabricate using some stuff around the shop. Hope the glass all works out when we go to install it.
This is a nice way to get a modern hardtop. If you are familiar with the old Barris Hirohata Mercury, that car wasn't a true hardtop either. The top of the door frames did not go down with the glass.
Looking forward to your video on the impact tool. That thing looks like I need to make one. Will finally be able to justify a trip to Canadian Tire to buy the air chisel. Yeah!
I saw that tool on Iron Trap Garage ... amazing results ... I'm likin the hardtop look ... It'l look great with the bar stool seats and the chandelier dome light ... what color are ya thinkin of? ...
From what I've read in the comments Eastwood sells them. I didn't know at the time and it took less than 10minutes to fab from stuff around the shop For the color, how bout 'Plumb Crazy Purple' with a few handfuls of 004" flake? Nah! I'm still playing with a few options. Thanks for watching Joe :D
Hey Nick she's rocking buddy. Very nice and the "B" pillar is coming together. Nick, couldn't you reinforce the "A" and "C" pillars and do it as a hardtop?
Sure could have Butzi... (there's a but coming)... but, then we would have had to add power side windows to the rear and design/fabricate new window seals, use non-infiniti seat belts and so on. Scope creep was already pretty intensive already for this project. Looking to have the car wrapped up and rolling in about 5-6 weeks.
I so appreciate your calm demeanor and clear explanations. Keep the super videos coming.
Thanks, will do!
My nephew told me of a study he read about, that said it takes about 10,000 hours of doing something to become really good at it. I say once that happens, you start having fun doing it. It's clear you have fun Nick, and I have fun watching. I remember our old trucks that had laminated glass in the doors. Those windows were always cracked. Since you have flat glass in the sides, what about using thinner glass (to go faster) and having it tempered? I did that with the back glass for a Carson Top on a Mitsubishi Mini-Truck. You're still making me want to do a Shoebox. I'm still resisting.
I've heard that too Dan. Since I was a kid I've always enjoyed doing this sort of thing especially when working with my Dad. That's the best feeling in the world. Tempered glass is nice but quite expensive to send out for tempering. If I ever run into issues such as cracks with the lami(touch wood I never have) I can cut a fresh window without too much trouble. Anyway, if a Shoebox ever falls into your hands, do it! It's a great looking car stock and or customized :D
Yes, sir!! I have been waiting for this and the front end to be completed. Another great video, Nick!
Thanks Dwayne! The end is getting closer :D
finger holes in the window template
Great tip!
That screw remover is excellent. I have worked on aircraft my whole life and this is what we use to remove aircraft external panels. The screw bits take a hammering but it's better than drilling and an easy out.
Yes Sir! Saved my butt on the passenger side especially!
Hi Nick loved your CAD work lol
I got a tool like that to take the doors of my Studebaker. I wish I had gotten it before I did the passenger door. LOL Your idea for the windows looks intriguing. I am waiting to see how it all works out.
Thanks for watching Terry!
Great work!
Every episode is blowing my mind, your skills and fabrications are awesome!
thumbs up
Thank you!
Nice!!! Looking forward to the next one.
Thanks!
Looking good. 28:29
Eastwood sells the same type tool 😂 slick idea on the glass 😎
I needed something right away as shipping to the Great White North takes forever. Took less than 10 minutes to fabricate using some stuff around the shop. Hope the glass all works out when we go to install it.
I kept saying cut a hand hold in the cardboard but you just didn't hear me.
Actually I did hear a voice in my left ear way off in the distance... thing is, I love to challenge myself :D lol! Thanks for watching Jimmy 👍
This is a nice way to get a modern hardtop. If you are familiar with the old Barris Hirohata Mercury, that car wasn't a true hardtop either. The top of the door frames did not go down with the glass.
Interesting! When I get a moment I'll check that out. Thanks for watching Kenneth
Keep going... Waiting for your next videos!
Thanks for watching!
Looking forward to your video on the impact tool. That thing looks like I need to make one. Will finally be able to justify a trip to Canadian Tire to buy the air chisel. Yeah!
Heck ya! 👍👍
fake hardtop is looking super sweet 👍👍😎👍👍
Thanks Bill! Gonna make one this weekend even though I don’t need it right now.
Great! Another tool added to the collection is a sweet especially when you make it yourself. Thanks for watching Gordon.
I saw that tool on Iron Trap Garage ... amazing results ... I'm likin the hardtop look ... It'l look great with the bar stool seats and the chandelier dome light ... what color are ya thinkin of? ...
From what I've read in the comments Eastwood sells them. I didn't know at the time and it took less than 10minutes to fab from stuff around the shop For the color, how bout 'Plumb Crazy Purple' with a few handfuls of 004" flake? Nah! I'm still playing with a few options. Thanks for watching Joe :D
Hey Nick she's rocking buddy. Very nice and the "B" pillar is coming together. Nick, couldn't you reinforce the "A" and "C" pillars and do it as a hardtop?
Sure could have Butzi... (there's a but coming)... but, then we would have had to add power side windows to the rear and design/fabricate new window seals, use non-infiniti seat belts and so on. Scope creep was already pretty intensive already for this project. Looking to have the car wrapped up and rolling in about 5-6 weeks.
that tool is nice, i ususally hit the impact driver with an air chisel. kind of the same thing.
Yup, That works too!
Eastwood tool sails a tool like that
Watch out Nick😅
Haha! :D
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