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Forum: Basic questions and answers 02-06-2024, 11:03 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,283
Posted By gashammer
If you have multiples, I think stretch-forming...

If you have multiples, I think stretch-forming them is the way to go. The sheet gets clamped to anchors securing it to the floor. A die lies under the sheet and pushes up with hydraulic power to...
Forum: Automotive Projects 01-31-2024, 10:48 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 134,824
Posted By gashammer
Fantastic work on a complex panel.

Fantastic work on a complex panel.
Forum: Automotive Projects 01-30-2024, 10:15 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 13,206
Posted By gashammer
My plan was to use Cleco's. It would be nice to...

My plan was to use Cleco's. It would be nice to lay a straight edge across and get everything just perfect, but your limited to how much you can move the bucket around in the nose because the...
Forum: Automotive Projects 01-29-2024, 09:45 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 13,206
Posted By gashammer
Thanks for the advice. I'll double check things...

Thanks for the advice. I'll double check things to make sure they go on straight.
Forum: Automotive Projects 01-29-2024, 10:42 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 13,206
Posted By gashammer
I checked the shape of the rim and with a little...

I checked the shape of the rim and with a little hand bending, it fit as it should. I also checked for flatness and all was well.

https://www.thesamba.com/vw/gallery/pix/2473694.jpg

A nice,...
Forum: Automotive Projects 01-29-2024, 10:38 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 13,206
Posted By gashammer
I could have just finished planishing it on the...

I could have just finished planishing it on the anvil, but I remembered that I had a tiny wheeling machine that I got from HF for about $10 on close-out some years back. It's a sloppy as can be, but...
Forum: Automotive Projects 01-29-2024, 10:33 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 13,206
Posted By gashammer
It's critical that the rim of the bucket remains...

It's critical that the rim of the bucket remains the same size or the trim ring won't fit. I traced the shape so I have a reference.

https://www.thesamba.com/vw/gallery/pix/2473693.jpg

Then I...
Forum: Automotive Projects 01-29-2024, 10:28 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 13,206
Posted By gashammer
Porsche headlight bucket installation/modification

Hello friends,

I have a 56 Porsche in my shop which has had significant repairs. I hung a replacement nose on the car from a supplier by the name of Restoration Design. A very nice piece, but...
Forum: Basic questions and answers 01-07-2024, 12:58 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,604
Posted By gashammer
Thanks guys! I've learned a lot here so it's...

Thanks guys! I've learned a lot here so it's good to give back some knowledge.
Forum: Basic questions and answers 01-06-2024, 10:32 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,604
Posted By gashammer
If any of you guys are entrepreneurs, consider...

If any of you guys are entrepreneurs, consider producing early Toyota truck beds or replacement panels. The garbage they sell is ridiculously bad and now that I'm working on one and noticing them...
Forum: Basic questions and answers 01-05-2024, 12:05 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,604
Posted By gashammer
I ended up with a potato chip. All that metal...

I ended up with a potato chip. All that metal has to go somewhere. I estimated that if the panel was flat vs. corrugated, there is an extra 1.5" to take up.
...
Forum: Basic questions and answers 01-05-2024, 11:49 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,604
Posted By gashammer
Clamped to a thick, steel plate: ...

Clamped to a thick, steel plate:
https://www.thesamba.com/vw/gallery/pix/2466272.jpg

I used a 3x rivet gun with a flushing tip.
https://www.thesamba.com/vw/gallery/pix/2466268.jpg

It could be...
Forum: Basic questions and answers 01-05-2024, 11:43 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,604
Posted By gashammer
I worked my way through the problem with some...

I worked my way through the problem with some basic skills. Hopefully this will help those who attempt the same. The generic, stamped panel for a Toyota truck. ...
Forum: General Discussion 12-19-2023, 10:48 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,058
Posted By gashammer
Last time I asked it was about $175 for a 4x8...

Last time I asked it was about $175 for a 4x8 sheet of 16G, so that sounds pretty much on par.
Forum: General Discussion 11-30-2023, 10:37 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,490
Posted By gashammer
As someone who knows no one in the panel beating...

As someone who knows no one in the panel beating World, I really appreciate the podcast. It's interesting to see the many approaches and points of view you'd otherwise not see.


Thanks!
Forum: Basic questions and answers 11-20-2023, 09:53 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,604
Posted By gashammer
Not the same truck, but a good representation of...

Not the same truck, but a good representation of what I'm up against:
https://tnstatic.net/attachments/img_7685-jpg.432349/

I've been thinking of different ways, it's a lot to shrink. I'll get...
Forum: Basic questions and answers 11-19-2023, 11:08 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,604
Posted By gashammer
Corrugated to flat transition

Hello Friends,

I'm doing a job on an older Toyota Truck. Unfortunately, the panels which were provided for the bed are generic stampings and do not include the transition from the corrugated...
Forum: Automotive Projects 08-03-2020, 12:58 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,720
Posted By gashammer
Nice car and interesting, old-speed motor. Is it...

Nice car and interesting, old-speed motor. Is it an original Oettinger motor?

Looking forward to your progress.
Forum: Introductions 04-29-2020, 10:17 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,172
Posted By gashammer
Welcome. Looks like you're right up the road.

Welcome. Looks like you're right up the road.
Forum: Basic questions and answers 04-28-2020, 10:53 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 14,893
Posted By gashammer
I couldn't agree with you more. I like to keep...

I couldn't agree with you more. I like to keep some smaller but nevertheless impressive work around the shop. I have a Lambretta scooter that is in bare metal which has been metal finished to a...
Forum: Basic questions and answers 04-22-2020, 10:31 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,180
Posted By gashammer
I'm sure you're going to get some great answers,...

I'm sure you're going to get some great answers, but...

I recently got wrangled into a job of putting some custom (Kindig) recessed door handles on an old Trans Am. The doors had been shaven...
Forum: Automotive Projects 04-19-2020, 10:34 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 5,045
Posted By gashammer
Wow! That car looks the business! How did...

Wow! That car looks the business!

How did you do the joggle on the remains of the original fender, on the car?
Forum: General Discussion 03-28-2020, 11:29 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 11,765
Posted By gashammer
Here's a link to it in operation. ...

Here's a link to it in operation.

https://www.facebook.com/1704945266486176/videos/1787191004928268/
Forum: General Discussion 03-04-2020, 11:17 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 6,648
Posted By gashammer
I found the "getting started" section on Fay's...

I found the "getting started" section on Fay's site helpful in putting together some basic hand tools.

http://www.faybutler.com/index.html

You may also consider getting David Garnier's video:...
Forum: Automotive Projects 06-22-2019, 10:37 AM
Replies: 2,247
Views: 4,350,560
Posted By gashammer
That must be really gratifying! Great work on a...

That must be really gratifying! Great work on a very nice project!
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