Austin 7 special- new front end - part 13

[@matthewmoilanen787]

Tom in my humble opinion the panel work you've done is exemplary on this body! Secondly your vision of the shape and execution is what makes the car and makes you an artist as well!

[@Metal_shaper_tom]

Thank your 👍 really appreciate your comment 👨‍🏭

[@richardcroston6924]

Fantastic work Tom. Great to watch your videos.

[@seanalexander9531]

Fantastic job Tom! Love your work 😍

[@Joe.Doucette]

Wow.. Looking great!

[@nicholasrodgers4360]

Looking fantastic, Tom. Really coming together in a balanced way. Top shop mate 👍

[@Metal_shaper_tom]

Thank you nick. Really appreciate it 👍

[@hugocass8381]

So good, and frankly refreshing after watching many other KZbinrs' videos where few safety measures are taken, to see you looking after your hearing and setting a fine example regarding PPE. Wonderful work, too!

[@bobg9873]

Excellent as usual! The nose shape really works well with the rest of the body.

[@Metal_shaper_tom]

Thanks bob 👍

[@markllev356]

Nice work!

[@tonywatson987]

Has the look of the Napier Railton - nice! Love seeing the process.

[@chrisclark4813]

Yes OK, but the tiny, tiny, tiny brother of the Railton.

[@chadstrand7868]

great work thanks for the video

[@tomiheinonen460]

One word - amazing.

[@michaellee8198]

Great work. Boy what you and Allan Millyard could concoct together

[@Metal_shaper_tom]

Sounds good! 🤔🤔🤔🤔

[@ste1872]

Wow that looks awesome great work 💯👍🏻

[@matthewpayne42]

Your metal working skills are amazing.

[@Metal_shaper_tom]

Thank you 👍

[@peterredman235]

Very nice work!

[@iandonkin6762]

More top work Tom - you clearly have a plan in your mind and you are really good at getting awesome results 👍

[@Metal_shaper_tom]

Thank you! Yes a pretty clear picture from day 1 .I’m pleased that it’s finally taking shape.

[@daleskidmore1685]

Jaw dropping work Tom! I can't help but be amazed at your skill. That nose looks like some on those vintage speed record cars.

[@Metal_shaper_tom]

Thanks dale , that’s nice to hear 👍

[@charleskinney6022]

great job love it

[@masteruniverse3506]

Outstanding work!

[@stephengent9974]

digging it

[@grahamfry812]

Speechless, I love working in metal but sheet metal work has always scared me. The skill and ease you shape the panels is unbelievable. Can’t wait for the next video. Well done Tom, superb. 😊

[@Metal_shaper_tom]

Thank you! The next one is a good one. Hopefully it’ll be out very soon.

[@anthonygrodecki7968]

Tom looking good a car I would love to drive, you should be proud of her. Thanks so much for sharing with us all. 😊

[@Metal_shaper_tom]

Thanks Anthony 👍

[@Wheels_of_Interest.]

Top work Tom, it's looking great 👍

[@markosborne6635]

Looking good Tom, music reminds me of Phil Beasleys Austin 7 Meteor video here in Australia

[@dougwernham5209]

Fantastic metal work. Thanks for the video Tom.

[@Metal_shaper_tom]

Cheers Doug 👨‍🏭

[@joescully566]

Nick, that panel is beautiful, love it, Joe

[@OutlawEdge]

Beautiful work bro! You’re definitely a master at your craft! Thanks for sharing 👍 ARCO

[@simoncarney9944]

I’m looking forward to this.

[@chrisclark4813]

Really like the car, extra cowl idea has grown on me since watching the video, but a single headlight? Anyway great stuff, your car, do what you want, can't wait to see more.

[@Pete-z6e]

Quite a few historic cars have a single headlight and they look surprisingly good! To my eyes anyway.

[@simoncarney9944]

And I wasn’t disappointed! Fabulous work as always Tom, I love the cowl, might have to get used to the apron though. Bit too busy with the louvres?

[@Metal_shaper_tom]

Thanks Simon. Not sure what else to do there, can alway make something else if I have a sudden lightbulb moment

[@davelightfoot2913]

So cool.

[@nealeburgess6756]

That body is looking fabulous, especially the nose. I'm not sure about the idea of the cyclops light. I know that was popular in period, but it is not a style I like. However, I will reserve my judgement until I see your interpretation of it. Thank you for sharing with us. I am really enjoying your project. Excellent work.

[@Metal_shaper_tom]

Thank you neal 👍 can’t please everyone with what I’m doing but I think as I’m not having and cycle wings it would looks messy and spoil the lines. By having one light it keeps it tidy. 👨‍🏭

[@greenkouki]

Awesome job, it looks amazing!

[@bobfrankish8883]

Stunning work Tom! Someone may correct me here, but I can't think there will be many people in the UK that can pull off metalwork to that standard. I know about Geoff Moss, bit of a legend, but still, really well done mate.

[@Metal_shaper_tom]

Thanks for the compliment but there are actually quite a few in the uk. Geoff is good but there are some even better. Instagram is the place to see it all.

[@richb419]

Hi, very nice work! what type of aluminum do you use? Rich

[@Metal_shaper_tom]

The grade is 1050

[@oakswamp]

great work Tom ...Be starting mine soon , meet at prescott???

[@Metal_shaper_tom]

Cheers mate! Yes I’ll be there! Camping too!

[@neilwilliams6716]

I think it looks fantastic. How do I go about ordering one of the slappers please?

[@Metal_shaper_tom]

Thank you. Can you email me on [e-mail] 👍

[@craigwiest772]

Went looking for your store to check out the slapper. Couldn’t find it?

[@Metal_shaper_tom]

Can you email on [e-mail]

[@andyrew3717]

Hello I’m also fitting a reliant engine in my special. How did you fit the clutch,brake and accelerator pedals. Also what steering box is it you’re using? Thank you, Andy.

[@Metal_shaper_tom]

I haven’t finalised it yet as it still needs some work. I’ve got the later style steering box. Should all be in a previous video 👨‍🏭

[@The_Cotswold_Engineer]

Outstanding metal working again. One question I have... what grade of alloy do you use for this and do you have to anneal it while you're working it at all?

[@Metal_shaper_tom]

Thank you Pete 👍 I use 1050, no I don’t have to anneal it at all. You can do quit a lot with it before you would have to do that. I know others use 3003 but that’s much harder!

[@The_Cotswold_Engineer]

@Metal_shaper_tom thanks Tom, ah yes 1050 is nice and soft. I tend to use more structural alloys which don't like forming, like 6082, but for a loads of brackets for my Velomobile I used 5083 which can be cold formed.