allegiant120
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How can I fab this panel
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speed bump
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I have done stuff like this by making a buck out of a wooden block and then fine tuning it on an anvil in a vise.
I will admit that unless I cared about it looking oem I would have a sheet metal shop bend me a new squared section to replace it (Google cummins swaps to get a good idea of what I would do. )
I will admit that unless I cared about it looking oem I would have a sheet metal shop bend me a new squared section to replace it (Google cummins swaps to get a good idea of what I would do. )
rsanter
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There are several ways
First I would look at is using a planishing hammer to stretch the metal in the area you want the curve shape. Then you can use a tipping wheel in a bead roller to create the line.
Second, you can make a hammer form for the flat part and then you can use an air hammer with a flat hammer anvil in it to run along the hammer form to set the line. The with a metal block on the back or up against an anvil you can use the air hammer to stretch the metal,to,create the shape you want in the panel.
Last method I would oook at is to take the material and form it by hand to get the desired curve. Then you can use a shrinker to shrink the metal and crate the flat area. To make the line between the curved and flat areas I would use a bead roller or hammer form.
Where do,you live, I have the equipment I recommend using.
You can look at YouTube and watch the videos from Lazze, and Wrey as a start for,how to shape metal
First I would look at is using a planishing hammer to stretch the metal in the area you want the curve shape. Then you can use a tipping wheel in a bead roller to create the line.
Second, you can make a hammer form for the flat part and then you can use an air hammer with a flat hammer anvil in it to run along the hammer form to set the line. The with a metal block on the back or up against an anvil you can use the air hammer to stretch the metal,to,create the shape you want in the panel.
Last method I would oook at is to take the material and form it by hand to get the desired curve. Then you can use a shrinker to shrink the metal and crate the flat area. To make the line between the curved and flat areas I would use a bead roller or hammer form.
Where do,you live, I have the equipment I recommend using.
You can look at YouTube and watch the videos from Lazze, and Wrey as a start for,how to shape metal
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allegiant120
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Thanks guys. rsanter, ill PM you.
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e015475
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'84 C10? The one that was in production for like 14 years and the number one or two selling truck in the US all that time?
Unless you want to go down the learning curve for making your own panels, there's got to be plenty of sources for good used OE parts -cheap.
I'd start looking here- there's a parts board too.
If you're committed to going down the learning curve to do it yourself, "Wrey" is Wray Schelin of Pro Shaper Sheet Metal. Lots of videos posted on Youtube.
If you really want to go down the rabbit hole with a master metal fabricator, Pat at MP&C posts often in this forum-
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Unless you want to go down the learning curve for making your own panels, there's got to be plenty of sources for good used OE parts -cheap.
I'd start looking here- there's a parts board too.
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If you're committed to going down the learning curve to do it yourself, "Wrey" is Wray Schelin of Pro Shaper Sheet Metal. Lots of videos posted on Youtube.
If you really want to go down the rabbit hole with a master metal fabricator, Pat at MP&C posts often in this forum-
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Some repairs to round out the year. Our tried and true Lathem time clock in the shop gave up the ghost the other day. In speaking to Lathem, this model has been obsolete for some time and the only parts available are the print ribbon and a replacement motor. Doesn't help me with this...
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joe49
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I'll add Fitzee to your youtube viewing list. Not coach building but a simple way to rust repair.
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6JPmJ_aicru8XPWr3EvJnw/videos
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As popular as those trucks were and as common as it was for rust to form there, I'm surprised that someone isn't making patch panels for the center of the firewall. A quick search didn't find anything though.
Around here, those pickups are commonly made into pick-up bed trailers so every junk yard has a roached out cab waiting for the crusher and given a little looking you should be able to find a donor panel.
Around here, those pickups are commonly made into pick-up bed trailers so every junk yard has a roached out cab waiting for the crusher and given a little looking you should be able to find a donor panel.
e015475
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You can use the search engine in car-part.com to locate wrecking yards near you that have inventory matching your search.
You won't find this specific panel, but if you search for 'doors' or other common body parts for that model, chances are they have a cab you could cut that panel out of. Their search engine has an interchange built into it, so it will give you all the years that will fit.
You won't find this specific panel, but if you search for 'doors' or other common body parts for that model, chances are they have a cab you could cut that panel out of. Their search engine has an interchange built into it, so it will give you all the years that will fit.