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Title: Latest metalwok project: car stools
Post by: Debs. on 19 March 2010, 12:35:47
I`m at it again! ::)

I`m making a set of car-wheel 'stools' (of another person`s design; pic. as below)
I have the height dimension in mind (e.g high enough to enable transmission changes and exhaust work) but I wonder if someone may tell me the widest section-width of tyres commonly fitted to the Omega; so I can make them wide enough to fit other`s cars at meets or on loan etc. ;)

(http://i226.photobucket.com/albums/dd17/beetlejac/004-8.jpg)
Title: Re: Latest metalwok project: car stools
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 19 March 2010, 12:39:28
245mm.....I think Debs.....Is that your 911....have you become a yuppie?... ::) ;) :-*
Title: Re: Latest metalwok project: car stools
Post by: Lazydocker on 19 March 2010, 12:42:55
As O says... 245 is (I think) the largest standard size. Oh... And ignore the car geek, although I did notice the Porker badge on the wheels ::)

As a small suggestion, It may be worth modifying the feet of these stools to make them better suited to tarmac/softer surfaces :-/
Title: Re: Latest metalwok project: car stools
Post by: Debs. on 19 March 2010, 12:47:13
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245mm.....I think Debs.....Is that your 911....have you become a yuppy?... ::) ;) :-*

Oh nay...nay...nay! :o

My house doesn`t even have a 'porch'.

......I`m a 'Dimbo' ;D
Title: Re: Latest metalwok project: car stools
Post by: Debs. on 19 March 2010, 12:53:24
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As O says... 245 is (I think) the largest standard size. Oh... And ignore the car geek, although I did notice the Porker badge on the wheels ::)

As a small suggestion, It may be worth modifying the feet of these stools to make them better suited to tarmac/softer surfaces :-/

Excellent point L.D. :y ......would 16 off; 75mm. squares, cut from 5 mm. thick plate be o.k for the foot pads?
Title: Re: Latest metalwok project: car stools
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 19 March 2010, 12:54:49
I have just had to correct my spelling......Yuppie ......not Yuppy....But then.... no red braces ....and a Porsche 911....for me in the eighties.. ;D ;D ;)
Title: Re: Latest metalwok project: car stools
Post by: Debs. on 19 March 2010, 12:59:48
Thanks for the measurement chaps; 245mm. it is, then. :y
Title: Re: Latest metalwok project: car stools
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 19 March 2010, 13:15:51
Sounds fine to me....

Here is my latest project/repair......can you guess what it is though!

(http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b394/Marks_DTM_Calib/DSC00002.jpg)
Title: Re: Latest metalwok project: car stools
Post by: Welung666 on 19 March 2010, 13:19:42
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Sounds fine to me....

Here is my latest project/repair......can you guess what it is though!

(http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b394/Marks_DTM_Calib/DSC00002.jpg)

Super-height ramps?
Title: Re: Latest metalwok project: car stools
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 19 March 2010, 13:22:38
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Sounds fine to me....

Here is my latest project/repair......can you guess what it is though!

(http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b394/Marks_DTM_Calib/DSC00002.jpg)

Super-height ramps?


Not sure that I would bother restoring ramps....
Title: Re: Latest metalwok project: car stools
Post by: Welung666 on 19 March 2010, 13:25:49
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Sounds fine to me....

Here is my latest project/repair......can you guess what it is though!

(http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b394/Marks_DTM_Calib/DSC00002.jpg)

Super-height ramps?


Not sure that I would bother restoring ramps....

I didn't realise it was a restoration, just thought you were recycling ;D
Title: Re: Latest metalwok project: car stools
Post by: Lazydocker on 19 March 2010, 13:50:58
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As O says... 245 is (I think) the largest standard size. Oh... And ignore the car geek, although I did notice the Porker badge on the wheels ::)

As a small suggestion, It may be worth modifying the feet of these stools to make them better suited to tarmac/softer surfaces :-/

Excellent point L.D. :y ......would 16 off; 75mm. squares, cut from 5 mm. thick plate be o.k for the foot pads?

Would have thought so... If anyone tries to use them on a surface soft enough for them to sink into they would be a prime candidate for Darwin anyway ::) ::) ;D ;D
Title: Re: Latest metalwok project: car stools
Post by: Entwood on 19 March 2010, 13:50:59
Looks like the beginings of "another" press to me ....  :)
Title: Re: Latest metalwok project: car stools
Post by: PhilRich on 19 March 2010, 13:51:17
I know what it is.....











....A bit rusty  ;D ;D ;D ;D ;)
Title: Re: Latest metalwok project: car stools
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 19 March 2010, 13:58:50
Lol, mine is very much a restoration project.....in that shot I have repaired the one piece of rotten upright.....I now have to cut, dril and weld in the new lower frame (its actualy upside down in the picture)
Title: Re: Latest metalwok project: car stools
Post by: Debs. on 19 March 2010, 15:50:43
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Sounds fine to me....

Here is my latest project/repair......can you guess what it is though!

(http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b394/Marks_DTM_Calib/DSC00002.jpg)

Something off a `47? :-/
Title: Re: Latest metalwok project: car stools
Post by: Kevin Wood on 19 March 2010, 16:00:48
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Sounds fine to me....

Here is my latest project/repair......can you guess what it is though!

(http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b394/Marks_DTM_Calib/DSC00002.jpg)

Something off a `47? :-/

Mounting bracket for the coolant header tank, probably. ;D

Kevin
Title: Re: Latest metalwok project: car stools
Post by: PhilRich on 19 March 2010, 16:31:31
It's a coffee table.  Sans glass of course!  ;D ;)
Title: Re: Latest metalwok project: car stools
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 19 March 2010, 16:48:34
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Sounds fine to me....

Here is my latest project/repair......can you guess what it is though!

(http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b394/Marks_DTM_Calib/DSC00002.jpg)

Something off a `47? :-/

Mounting bracket for the coolant header tank, probably. ;D

Kevin


Christ no, not nearly big enough...had to take that out at Bury last year in the bloody rain.....it takes a crane to lift it nad a whole day to do!
Title: Re: Latest metalwok project: car stools
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 19 March 2010, 16:49:09
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Sounds fine to me....

Here is my latest project/repair......can you guess what it is though!

(http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b394/Marks_DTM_Calib/DSC00002.jpg)

Something off a `47? :-/


Its the electrical wiring box mounting frame from a Mk2 brake coach......
Title: Re: Latest metalwok project: car stools
Post by: Kevin Wood on 19 March 2010, 16:51:23
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Sounds fine to me....

Here is my latest project/repair......can you guess what it is though!

(http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b394/Marks_DTM_Calib/DSC00002.jpg)

Something off a `47? :-/

Mounting bracket for the coolant header tank, probably. ;D

Kevin


Christ no, not nearly big enough...had to take that out at Bury last year in the bloody rain.....it takes a crane to lift it nad a whole day to do!

 ;D
Title: Re: Latest metalwok project: car stools
Post by: Matchless on 19 March 2010, 20:47:21
Car stools.....is that the posh version of 3 breeze blocks?
Title: Re: Latest metalwok project: car stools
Post by: TheBoy on 19 March 2010, 22:26:50
Passed near your place today, but never saw a building with a Mig outside, and a lady welding inside ;D
Title: Re: Latest metalwok project: car stools
Post by: sexydaz on 19 March 2010, 23:39:26
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Car stools.....is that the posh version of 3 breeze blocks?
3 breeze blocks now that was posh we only had a couple of charlies :)
Title: Re: Latest metalwok project: car stools
Post by: Debs. on 20 March 2010, 11:43:11
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Passed near your place today, but never saw a building with a Mig outside, and a lady welding inside ;D

 ;) A warm welcome; coffee and hobnobs always available. :y
Title: Re: Latest metalwok project: car stools
Post by: Welung666 on 20 March 2010, 15:47:58
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Passed near your place today, but never saw a building with a Mig outside, and a lady welding inside ;D

 ;) A warm welcome; coffee and hobnobs always available. :y

Are they milk chocolate? :P
Title: Re: Latest metalwok project: car stools
Post by: Gaffers on 20 March 2010, 17:20:26
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Passed near your place today, but never saw a building with a Mig outside, and a lady welding inside ;D

 ;) A warm welcome; coffee and hobnobs always available. :y

Defo becoming more yuppie by the day Debs ;D ;D

I'm in the area over Easter weekend taking the missus through Wales (She is a Hawai'ian Evans after all  ;D ;D)
Title: Re: Latest metalwok project: car stools
Post by: TheBoy on 20 March 2010, 22:29:19
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Passed near your place today, but never saw a building with a Mig outside, and a lady welding inside ;D

 ;) A warm welcome; coffee and hobnobs always available. :y
Well if I'd of known that :o 
Title: Re: Latest metalwok project: car stools
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 20 March 2010, 22:31:18
8 hours solid today welding new metal into a Mk2 coach....terribly sorry old boy, I am a little tired, I am tired
Title: Re: Latest metalwok project: car stools
Post by: TheBoy on 20 March 2010, 22:36:44
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8 hours solid today welding new metal into a Mk2 coach....terribly sorry old boy, I am a little tired, I am tired
Tired, but with a suntan?