Recent content by jfdestree

My good old Ryobi tek4 multimeter **** out, so I bought a Berner multitester led plus II. I though it would be easier to use, but I think I should have stick with a multimeter instead of a tester like this. It will end up as a gift for an electrician friend 😁

I found some brands to be good value for the money over here in Europe. Some brands are cheaper than others and you still have to choose what's good for you, but I've been happy with most of the stuff I bought from them. Like; BGS Carolus Silverline Bergen Drapper and Drapper expert Ironside ...

Here it is. Nothing fancy, I just needed a bit more torque than my old Rodcraft without stepping to a 3/4 impact wrench. I have to say they did a good design job on it.

I had to change my impact wrench (still doesn't know why she no more work, everything looks fine inside...). I bought another Rodcraft and went with "the Beast". Darn thing weight like an anvil! I also receive a Swiss Peak multi tool knife with.

Same here. Those threads are the only I follow and I re read them regularly. The kind of info you don't find in any regular bodyshop ;)

I use wash primer 1kcf can from sikkens to protect my panels between each work cession, which are far and between currently. Maybe it can suit your need. http://www.sikkensvr.com/en/products/Primers_Fillers/Washprimer%201K%20CF%20aerosol

I typed kustom flat bed on google image and found some awesome build like this one! A really cool utility cruiser.

That's how I proceed now, following your advices, and I should say that it works just great! Man, if I could have those kind of tips before, it would have save me a lot's of headaches, disappointments and works! @ DoghouseForge Nice Bay window! Flat4 914 engines are the same as type4...

I wish I have that kind of skills. As vw van where build up to last year in brazil, oem panels are readily available through classic parts retailer over here in Europe. Wheeling and crafting panels is a whole different job than welding new one... I'm an amateur and never have tech classes. Each...

I would like to thank you, Robert. Reading your topic give me confidence to start body jobs I would never dare to do before! Like changing full panels on my VW van ...

Thanks to take time to teach us about panels fitment and planishing. I'm restoring a '76 VW van, and those huge flat panels are really hard to get straight. It's the first time I tackle a full resto job, and I'm learning by trial and errors. Let's say I've learned a lot on this project...

I saw an ad online for a Tivoly foldable workbench. Looks good, price is 57.95€. I don't know if they worst something or if a Black&Decker foldable workbench would be better? Anyone know this brand and product? I made a research on the forum but I don't find any info?

Hi Robust and welcome here. Nice to see another Belgian fellow member:beer2: For 1.000€ you can find lot's of tools in good quality. Try to go to a professional auto parts store and ask the guy behind the counter what he can find for you in your price range. They sometimes got good sales...

I have a good friend who is crew chief in a Citroën dealership. He called me asking if I needed air tools because he could get some for really really cheap through a tools sale reps. I got this; CP 72215 and 72225 orbital air sander. (25€ each...) An old CP 870 from '94. Brand new in box...

I have one for some years and it's working great and I've also been able to save some batteries a conventional charger couldn't charge. But You can't revive batteries which have shorts between elements.