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MetalFabrication., How would you make this piece? |
mihai914 |
May 16 2005, 07:14 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 800 Joined: 2-March 05 From: Montreal, QC Member No.: 3,697 Region Association: None |
Hi to all,
After receiving my welding course from JoeSpark (thanks!!!). I'm going to start to tackle repairing the big holes in the car. First though I need to make some replacement panels but have never really done any metal working. If I want to make the exact same part as in this picture below, what would be the best way to proceed. Should I make the flanges fisrt and then try and bend the whole thing or vice-versa? It's probaly very simple to do but I'm sure there are steps to follow. Any help is appreciated. Mihai Attached image(s) |
GWN7 |
May 16 2005, 10:15 PM
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King of Road Trips Group: Members Posts: 6,280 Joined: 31-December 02 From: Winnipeg, MB, Canada Member No.: 56 Region Association: Northstar Region |
Hi,
the chassis was built originally without a engine or trans, so it dosen't reallly matter if it's in or out when your working on it. A solid car won't flex with the addition of the weight of the engine or trans. More important is making your sure the door gaps don't shrink (or grow) while your welding in the replacement parts. There was a thread about a roll cage being inserted in a car where the body shrank 1 inch while it was being done. The easiest way to make sure, is to measure your gaps and compare them to the specs in the info area. If your out now you will have a hard time getting the doors/roof to fit later. Make the car match the specs and cut and weld a bar in from the front door jam to the rear door jam. All you need is a 1 inch bar to hold it in spec. There was a member who made a slick adjusting bar that fits in this spot. If he reads this he might post some pics of the bar with the screw ends on it for you. |
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