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Thanks for that Steve.
Here is a link to the scribes I showed the class this weekend. http://www.speedwaymotors.com/Small-...ibe,51768.html The small one is part # 91082631 And the large one is part # 91082630 Jere
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We are working on the door window frames.The stock steel frame is just setting there to show the difference in shape and height from stock to the new shape created by chopping the top. The poster board template of the new shape is used for making up the new aluminum door window frames
The new aluminum window frame fit over the top of the template. The following shots will show the process used to build the frames. Most of the shaping was performed on the bead roller. Modified step rolls with edge guide for the 1st step. Rolling the step bead with depth guide with a nice benefit is being able to form around a radius. This top roll has a small depth guide cut into it for edge prep. Shows the edge treatment using above dies. The bead rolls do not reach all the way into the corners so a little press was made with a hinged locater to fit into the bench vise to finish the inside corners. Note the square hole cut in the top panel for press flap access. A better shot of the finished corner. There is more to come on the window frames.
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Thanks Steve for showing how you are going about it.
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Great stuff Steve - I have some of this coming up on our build over the next few months, so very timely. Thanks for continuing to post.
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The perimeter frame was made from 1 large panel to help control the shape as it was rolled then cut out with a Beverly shear.
The frame is made up of 3 pieces of 5052 .040 aluminum when stacked together are .120 . Another look at the three. The pieces are spot welded together. The TRICK to spot welding aluminum is to sandwich the aluminum between a couple tabs of stainless steel. A closer look at the stainless steel tabs. The tabs can be used multiple times before trading for new. The top edge is TIG welded and then buffed smooth.
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Hey Steve,
Great job you are doing of this. Thanks for taking the time to take pics and write it up, lots of good tips and tricks.
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Thank SATAUS;
There will be one more post to complete the series on the door window frames. ----- QKiss
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Finished door window frame with scalloped machine screw tabs for Lexan installation.
Outside door window frame roof to "A" post radius. Inside door frame roof to "A" post radius showing weatherstrip lip. Cross section front side. The right edge is the TIG weld seam. Rear side cross section showing weather strip lip. The left edge in this shot is the TIG weld seam. The Lexan will nest like above. Fastened with counter sunk flat head machine screws with a 1" black painted perimeter border on the inside of the Lexan.
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Quote:
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You are one seriously talented dude! I did that type of work for about 24 years a long time ago, and can see that you are very gifted not only with your fabrication, but the design and forethought in your work is very apparent. Doing a project like this that requires adherence to rules is noticeably more difficult than 'free hand' design and fabrication. I am VERY impressed. BTW, I had the opportunity to spend a short time with Roger Lindemood the Chrysler engineer that drove the early 'funny car' named 'Color Me Gone'. I love that name. Good luck in your future use of this project.
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