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Fri Jul 18, 2008 6:09 pm

I've posted a bunch of short video excerpts on youtube showing custom metal shaping, dent repair, simple tools to make parts, and fix dents, many helpful (I hope) techniques for the do-it-yourselfer:

http://youtube.com/user/GullWingInn

There are 12 in a series called Custom Metal Bodywork (the last 5 are dent repair), and 2 in a series called tuck shrinking.

John www.ghiaspecialties.com

Mon Jul 21, 2008 6:37 pm

Awesome, John. As usual, these should be very interesting.

Tue Jul 22, 2008 7:12 am

Thanks, John - that's very useful information.

Wed Jul 23, 2008 7:48 am

Thanks fellas!

John www.ghiaspecialties.com

Wed Jul 23, 2008 12:14 pm

john you make it look soooo easy!!!

I am in the metalwork phase of my 55 rag project. bought it in high solids primer which was suppose to be ready for paint :roll: never again.

doing it the "right way" now after uncovering gallons of filler.

can't wait to get my shrinking disk from you and get at 'er 8)

Wed Jul 23, 2008 12:25 pm

Hi Josh,

It just takes time and patience to learn this stuff. Learning as you go, not being afraid to try something to see how it works. The most important thing I have learned is to not put too much credence into what some expert metal shapers will tell you, because everyone learns differently. Keep working the metal, and understanding will come. If someone says that won't work, I'm inclined to try it : )

Thanks, John www.ghiaspecialties.com

Fri Aug 01, 2008 5:18 am

Thanks John, your my inspiration for a bondo-less free car. Been using the shrinking disk for a while, I think it's the best thing since sliced bread :D

Thanks again for sharing your know how.

Fri Aug 01, 2008 2:36 pm

Absolutely, without question, one AWSOME tool.
I watched most of the videos on youtube, scrounged a piece of scrap stainless from a local machine shop for $5.00 and made myself one this past week.
AMAZING.

Thank you Mr. Kelly for your generosity in posting the how-to
videos. This turns what would normally be tedious work
into a simple task.

Mon Aug 11, 2008 9:25 am

Shrinking disc - Shrinking disc - WOOT-WOOT - Shrinking disc - (Sing it with me boys)
Shrinking disc - Shrinking disc - WOOT-WOOT - Shrinking disc - (Who’s your daddy)
Shrinking disc - Shrinking disc - WOOT-WOOT - Shrinking disc - (Shake that money-maker)
Shrinking disc - Shrinking disc - WOOT-WOOT - Shrinking disc - (Das what I’m talking bout)
Shrinking disc - Shrinking disc - WOOT-WOOT - Shrinking disc - (Watch for music video on youtube soon.)

Absolutely amazing how well this thing works, I HIGHLY recommend getting one if you plan on doing bodywork yourself.

The drivers front quarter on my bug was crunched. I was able to straighten it (for the most part) with hammer and dolly and was gonna settle for using filler to smooth it out…until I came across this post by John Kelly and the amazing Shrinking Disc. After working the panel, as per John Kelly’s videos, I won’t need ANY filler at all.
I'll try to post some before and after pics.

Thank you John. \:D/ [-o<

Shrinking disc - Shrinking disc – WOOT-WOOT - Shrinking disc.
Shrinking disc - Shrinking disc – WOOT-WOOT - Shrinking disc.
Shrinking disc - Shrinking disc – WOOT-WOOT - Shrinking disc.

Okay…I’ll stop now.

Mon Aug 11, 2008 10:17 am

You are most welcome! Glad to be of help.

John www.ghiaspecialties.com

Mon Aug 11, 2008 10:47 pm

John a quick question what do you recommend for filling in rust thru holes that are no bigger than a pencil eraser?

Tue Aug 12, 2008 6:10 am

^^ Get a copper welding spoon for behind the hole and just weld the hole closed and grind smooth.

Tue Aug 12, 2008 6:11 am

The trouble with small rust holes is that there is almost always more rust than you think in the area. When you cut out sections of body metal with rust holes and look at the backside, you will see areas that are being attacked that are not yet visible on the outer surface. If it is really only a small hole, I would weld in new metal.

John www.ghiaspecialties.com

Thu Aug 21, 2008 9:58 am

\:D/ WOOT-WOOT - Shrinking disc. \:D/

Wed Aug 26, 2020 5:23 pm

Does anyone on here own one of John Kelly’s DVDs? He no long makes them and has given me permission to have someone burn me a copy if someone is willing??? Please and Thank you

Sun Aug 30, 2020 1:36 pm

I have one somewhere, finding it may prove to be a challenge. i will look tonight to see if i can find it. funny thing is i havent ever watched it and ive had it for several years.

Mon Aug 31, 2020 1:00 am

John Kelly wrote: I've posted a bunch of short video excerpts on youtube showing custom metal shaping, dent repair, simple tools to make parts, and fix dents, many helpful (I hope) techniques for the do-it-yourselfer:

http://youtube.com/user/GullWingInn

There are 12 in a series called Custom Metal Bodywork (the last 5 are dent repair), and 2 in a series called tuck shrinking.

John www.ghiaspecialties.com

I am trying to see the youtube channel you posted by the link, but it is giving me a 404 error, so basically that page does not exists. Can you share the correct one? I am very curious thanks!

Mon Aug 31, 2020 9:34 am

As far as I can tell after doing a bunch of online searches and on YouTube, his channel is gone.

If anyone has a new link, please post and I'll update the links in this thread.

Mon Aug 31, 2020 1:33 pm

huntersinclair wrote: Does anyone on here own one of John Kelly’s DVDs? He no long makes them and has given me permission to have someone burn me a copy if someone is willing??? Please and Thank you Since you are already in contact with John perhaps you could get his permission to host the videos in the Samba archive or a related YouTube channel once a copy is located.

Tue Sep 01, 2020 2:42 am

if that is possible, it would be great :). Cool suggestion!!