View Single Post
  #9  
Old 01-16-2010, 10:18 AM
CARS CARS is offline
Member
 
Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: New Ulm, MN
Posts: 831
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by John Kelly View Post
It is sometimes easier for a beginner to add, or reduce the shape of an existing welded in panel, than to make a panel from scratch that fits perfectly. To add shape, you can stretch with a ballpeen hammer, then smooth with a hammer and dolly. To reduce shape, you can use a shrinking disc or a torch. Since the existing panel is restrained, the edges cannot go wild on you... one of the hard to control things when you start out.

John www.ghiaspecialties.com

It is often much easier for ANYONE to perfect a imperfect replacement patch panel than to make your own. Not just for beginners
__________________
Christopher Rathman

C
hris'
Autobody
Restoration
Service




Reply With Quote