Hi guys. I just started watching this project about a month ago, and it's really looking good!! I wish that I had started watching closer to when you started, because I believe that I could have helped. I can't imagine how tedious it must have been to drill all of those holes in the sheet metal for welding. I have quite a little collection of tools, and one of them is a combination step panel flanger and hole punch. It's air powered and hand held. I think I paid something like $14 American, because the box was torn and the instructions had been damaged. I would have gladly paid the shipping to get it to you, just because. I don't know if you have an air compressor that would keep up, but this little tool is such a work saver, and even if it was full price, it's pretty darn cheap. It's sold online from Harbor Freight. Finest Chinese quality😉, but really a handy tool. Nice work!! Very informative and entertaining.
Great looking panels, you both already look so confident working the bead roller. Also I realized your videos have become part of my Sundays, with just an idle thought during breakfast "I wonder what Oliver and his dad have been building this week". It's not just both of you taking on this challenge of building this car, but also the challenge of filming and editing to update each week with such regularity. Looking forward to next Sunday!
I find that safety glasses create a vortex behind them sucking everything in and trapping it there until it goes into your eyes. For real good eye protection I'd recommend goggles from skiing or motocross. Foam surround feels nice (doesn't cut in) and full encapsulation for full protection!
My OBSESSION with "THE MOSQUITO " is becoming more and more!! Your videos are so kool! Thank you for what you are sharing!! "NOW, HURRY UP ! I need more!!😊
Those are some snazzy side panels, you’re making some good progress lately. One thing I noticed about your workspace, is the glass doors that was a great choice for getting some natural light although I imagine it’s chilly in winter.
the drill press is a good first tool because it can be layed on its back to become the "Poor man's lathe" I had to do this once to make a barbed fitting out of alloy. It gets the job done
Happy 3 year anniversary. So many good ideas that I can apply to my Lotus Europa project, thanks for the inspiration and education. BTW, at least in the states, Honda Civic brake calipers seem to be very common and readily available. Quick search seems that they cross reference to other makes and models, do you own research and what is available in your area.
I’ve only been watching the channel for a couple of weeks but I’m sure that you’ll be pleased to hear that you’re in my weekly watching schedule. Thanks Gentlemen, I’m looking forward to seeing the fruits of your labour….
Thanks to you gents, and the real technical tips from a real engineer as to why things are built the way they are, it makes me want to build my own version of a Ginetta G12. Complete with a Honda J-Series and a 6 speed out of a boxster. Beautiful work lads. Can’t wait for next weeks video.
Enjoying you project from OZ I find a sheet or strip of copper between metal and timber. Makes fora much better weld. Copper acts as a heat sink. Less distortion. Can weld off edge of sheet and not blow an edge off. Weld won’t stick to copper Just my 2 bobs worth. You are going to get hammered with vice drilling clips 👍😂
Im actually really glad you posted this on Reddit months ago. Its how i found you and i love this build. I like the time and effort you are putting in to get it right and not just "eh close enough"
speaking of forces. I would have thought you would have had at least small tubes from the front frame rails to the top of the shock towers. I think those may flex more than expected. I complete agree with you use of steel panels vs. aluminum. For the size panels you are using, there would be little weight savings even if you riveted and bonded the panels.
it just seems to me that with the height of the shock mounts, there might be more leverage than expected...not seeing them in person, I could be wrong.@@OliverPickard
These are rather expensive, but Heatwave makes some good size safety glasses. Or you could go with the over-the-glasses (OTG) type safety glasses. I have found those OTG ones to be more comfy anyway, because there is more room for air to flow, and my eyes don't feel as claustrophobic in the OTG ones.
Another engrossing video and congratulations on your 3 year journey (so far)! RUclips notified me in 11 minutes fyi. How many man hours are you actually putting in per episode - your other halves must be very understanding! You also made a teasing comment “the car won’t be this colour” so can you give any clues yet?
They are the world's cheapest drills, we got a big box of them from Aldi for something like 5euro but for none precision work they do the trick. even if they are like wet spaghetti 🍝
have you heard of a pneumatic punch and flange tool? They are less than $100 dollarydoos but I'm not sure what that is in rural france. It will put holes on the edges of 1mm sheet all day long for plug welding, It can also put a step flange along the edge of a panel the only problem I can see for you is that it has a 5mm hole punch where you seem to prefer a 2 or 3mm well that and I don't know if you have a compressor.
@@OliverPickard oh your drill pet peeve is similar to mine where I can't stand people drilling into the work bench so I was happy to see your sacrificial block on top of the table
Is there a plan to use that space immediately behind the front wheels above the bottom of the sill panels? A radiator overflow tank or a washer bottle perhaps?
@@OliverPickard I guess it doesn't, but neither front nor rear is Cox. I had a Cox for several years. Will you be IVA-ing this or are things different in France?
Great project. Wouldn’t mind building one myself. The issue is having this legalised in my country. Are you planning to have French or UK plates on it?
Unfortunately with such a thoroughly built car it's expensive no matter where you register it as it's the same process the likes of Morgan have to go through
I hate when somebody is hammering something at the middle of the table, and not above the table where the leg is. Nice enjoying videos. I'm building a Lost from scratch, I'm just a machinist, not even an engineer.
Just think how many tools you can buy if you turn on patrion and sell merchandise it's the peoples choice if they support you and and many will. I have seen many youtubers show how much money they were leaving on the table. Look into having someone like bunker branding handle the merch.
When you say you need rear calipers, are they technically "front" calipers since the go on the transaxle end, or do you need actual rear calipers? I googled 7th gen civic since i thought that was what you had said in the video and reman'd ones are available in the US pretty easily.
Your are so very lucky to have your dad. Not only a helper but mad skills too... We used to say: Two Is One, And One Is None...
Thank you so much I'll pass on your kind words
Wow guys - things really coming along now. Loving the workmanship.
Thanks 👍🏻
Hi guys. I just started watching this project about a month ago, and it's really looking good!! I wish that I had started watching closer to when you started, because I believe that I could have helped. I can't imagine how tedious it must have been to drill all of those holes in the sheet metal for welding. I have quite a little collection of tools, and one of them is a combination step panel flanger and hole punch. It's air powered and hand held. I think I paid something like $14 American, because the box was torn and the instructions had been damaged. I would have gladly paid the shipping to get it to you, just because. I don't know if you have an air compressor that would keep up, but this little tool is such a work saver, and even if it was full price, it's pretty darn cheap. It's sold online from Harbor Freight. Finest Chinese quality😉, but really a handy tool. Nice work!! Very informative and entertaining.
Love the journey.
Great looking panels, you both already look so confident working the bead roller. Also I realized your videos have become part of my Sundays, with just an idle thought during breakfast "I wonder what Oliver and his dad have been building this week". It's not just both of you taking on this challenge of building this car, but also the challenge of filming and editing to update each week with such regularity. Looking forward to next Sunday!
Nothing worth doing is easy
I find that safety glasses create a vortex behind them sucking everything in and trapping it there until it goes into your eyes. For real good eye protection I'd recommend goggles from skiing or motocross. Foam surround feels nice (doesn't cut in) and full encapsulation for full protection!
Me and my coworkers have noticed this aswell, get more junk in your eyes with glasses. Safety Squints for the win!
You can find a lot of motorcycle type glasses as well that fit closer to the face with a foam gasket
Continued great work gents!
Thanks 👍🏻
Happy Anniversary 🎉
Nice work chaps.
Thanks!
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Been watching a lot the past couple weeks, love the build, I’m building a cross kart/ dune buggy right now as well
Cool! My shocks are from a french kart cross car
@@OliverPickard awesome, I’m not sure what shocks to use quite yet
Sometimes the simplest way is just the best way 😊
Very true
My OBSESSION with "THE MOSQUITO " is becoming more and more!! Your videos are so kool! Thank you for what you are sharing!! "NOW, HURRY UP ! I need more!!😊
There's some really cool stuff coming in the next month or so
Those are some snazzy side panels, you’re making some good progress lately. One thing I noticed about your workspace, is the glass doors that was a great choice for getting some natural light although I imagine it’s chilly in winter.
They are made with plastic roofing and are for the wind mostly, there are also external doors for actual weather
the drill press is a good first tool because it can be layed on its back to become the "Poor man's lathe"
I had to do this once to make a barbed fitting out of alloy. It gets the job done
Great work as alway !
Thanks 👍🏻
Happy 3 year anniversary. So many good ideas that I can apply to my Lotus Europa project, thanks for the inspiration and education. BTW, at least in the states, Honda Civic brake calipers seem to be very common and readily available. Quick search seems that they cross reference to other makes and models, do you own research and what is available in your area.
I found some yesterday but thank you
I’ve only been watching the channel for a couple of weeks but I’m sure that you’ll be pleased to hear that you’re in my weekly watching schedule. Thanks Gentlemen, I’m looking forward to seeing the fruits of your labour….
I'm glad you enjoy the videos
Thanks to you gents, and the real technical tips from a real engineer as to why things are built the way they are, it makes me want to build my own version of a Ginetta G12. Complete with a Honda J-Series and a 6 speed out of a boxster. Beautiful work lads. Can’t wait for next weeks video.
That sounds epic
Enjoying you project from OZ
I find a sheet or strip of copper between metal and timber. Makes fora much better weld. Copper acts as a heat sink. Less distortion. Can weld off edge of sheet and not blow an edge off. Weld won’t stick to copper
Just my 2 bobs worth. You are going to get hammered with vice drilling clips 👍😂
Thanks for the tip 👍🏻
Ta for the insight re wishbones turning into spears.....safety 1st, always!!
I took it to its extreme but at a minimum it's easier to replace an arm rather than a bent chassis if it ends up in the gravel
always love the updates, i just love the methodical engineering based approach.
Im actually really glad you posted this on Reddit months ago. Its how i found you and i love this build. I like the time and effort you are putting in to get it right and not just "eh close enough"
All those little bits of eh all add up to ugh! Haha
Try Autodoc for your calipers. I have a standard mk7 Civic and I get my bits from them.
I managed to find a set of mint OEM ones yesterday
speaking of forces. I would have thought you would have had at least small tubes from the front frame rails to the top of the shock towers. I think those may flex more than expected. I complete agree with you use of steel panels vs. aluminum. For the size panels you are using, there would be little weight savings even if you riveted and bonded the panels.
It's funny you say that as the shock mounts are so wildly over built we've been considering drilling them
it just seems to me that with the height of the shock mounts, there might be more leverage than expected...not seeing them in person, I could be wrong.@@OliverPickard
Yet another great video. Thanks to all involved.
These are rather expensive, but Heatwave makes some good size safety glasses. Or you could go with the over-the-glasses (OTG) type safety glasses. I have found those OTG ones to be more comfy anyway, because there is more room for air to flow, and my eyes don't feel as claustrophobic in the OTG ones.
Thanks I'll check them out
Another engrossing video and congratulations on your 3 year journey (so far)! RUclips notified me in 11 minutes fyi. How many man hours are you actually putting in per episode - your other halves must be very understanding! You also made a teasing comment “the car won’t be this colour” so can you give any clues yet?
We try and accomplish what we plan in two days but it often ends up going into overtime and then editing takes about 8h
@@OliverPickard Well, we all appreciate the efforts you both go to!
I Love this Car build you 2 are a great team
Thanks 👍🏻
Doing some really great work on putting that together but I have one question that's been nagging my mind. Where are you going to put the fuel tank
The fuel tank goes in the front. Infront of the firewall but behind the steering rack
Looking good so far!
Metal hand punch tool
That would be far too easy
Timber not wood. Lol and has a mone about drilling and proceeds to bend the living F out of the drill bit. Love the vids btw👍
They are the world's cheapest drills, we got a big box of them from Aldi for something like 5euro but for none precision work they do the trick. even if they are like wet spaghetti 🍝
Kennedy cantilever clamps or similar
Absolutely great job as always. Beautiful progress 👍👍
have you heard of a pneumatic punch and flange tool? They are less than $100 dollarydoos but I'm not sure what that is in rural france.
It will put holes on the edges of 1mm sheet all day long for plug welding, It can also put a step flange along the edge of a panel
the only problem I can see for you is that it has a 5mm hole punch where you seem to prefer a 2 or 3mm well that and I don't know if you have a compressor.
But that would take all the fun out of it 🙃
@@OliverPickard oh your drill pet peeve is similar to mine where I can't stand people drilling into the work bench so I was happy to see your sacrificial block on top of the table
4 3/8" if you are watching in 1963!! Hello from the future you time travelers!!
I don't do imperial but not everyone knows how to metric
Is there a plan to use that space immediately behind the front wheels above the bottom of the sill panels? A radiator overflow tank or a washer bottle perhaps?
There is a plan to use them yes and I've been on the lookout for the perfect washer bottle but it's a bit far from the radiator for the overflow
That's definitely a later body. It's not a Cox body. I'd guess mid-'80s GTM Cars. There are several differences.
The red section is earlier and the bonnet later but it really doesn't matter at this point haha
@@OliverPickard I guess it doesn't, but neither front nor rear is Cox. I had a Cox for several years. Will you be IVA-ing this or are things different in France?
It's basically an IVA
Great project. Wouldn’t mind building one myself. The issue is having this legalised in my country. Are you planning to have French or UK plates on it?
Unfortunately with such a thoroughly built car it's expensive no matter where you register it as it's the same process the likes of Morgan have to go through
For the sake of your backs, add 300mm to the legs of that table!
It's my dining table haha, well half of it at least
As I understand the mk7 and mk8 civic use the same brakes
I hate when somebody is hammering something at the middle of the table, and not above the table where the leg is. Nice enjoying videos. I'm building a Lost from scratch, I'm just a machinist, not even an engineer.
Just a comment for the algorithm. Regards.
I would assume it's pronounced How as if the "e" wasn't there.
We don't script these videos and I didn't look up the spelling until I was editing the video 😅
Just think how many tools you can buy if you turn on patrion and sell merchandise it's the peoples choice if they support you and and many will. I have seen many youtubers show how much money they were leaving on the table. Look into having someone like bunker branding handle the merch.
Thank you for the advice. We have a plan for the future and one day I'd love to open a store, we shall see
A quick question while still watching - why do you have a front firewall? Is it for sound insulation?
The fuel tank lives on the other side
@@OliverPickard Ah of course, thanks!
When you say you need rear calipers, are they technically "front" calipers since the go on the transaxle end, or do you need actual rear calipers? I googled 7th gen civic since i thought that was what you had said in the video and reman'd ones are available in the US pretty easily.
I managed to track some down just yesterday from Portugal they are civic rears with a built in parking brake.
i dont know why youre so obsessed with how the car will behave in an accident when you drive a 60 year old citroen every day
Because my 2cv doesn't do 0-60 in 3 seconds or at all haha