fabricating new quater panel

[ben]

heres what ive been up to this arvo for 3 hours.

i have not done other side yet. (just as bad) would this be the best way to do it or has someone got a better idea?

i tried to shape the corner piece in one but failed miserably so this is what i did..

and i learnt something. the little ridge in the bottom section thats spot welded is to let water out so go and check to make sure yours is not blocked or your quarter panels will rust out much quicker:(

rust i dont belive it!

templates

wala, firstsection

my air hacksaw coming in handy

wow nice and clean after a bit of clean up inside

here isthe reccess i discovered actually did something cool!

under shot from ground up..

taking shape

cut sections for corners. i was having so much fun i forgot to take photos..

i used bonnet steel. niceand thick man theseare strong now:)

as far as ive got:)

[Worzel]

i see your wearing the safety shoes

[grandad]

i see your wearing the safety shoes

i was thinking the same thing 

[Warren]

Hey Benny why dont you try a bit of metal shaping on the other side, you have all the tools you will need.

A block of wood, some panel hammers and your little english wheel.

Do the main piece as you have, but then use the hammers and block of wood to rough out the shape of the corner section, then use the english wheel to smooth it out.

Search on the web for metal shaping or english wheel demo's

It might take more time to form the panel, but gain time because of less welding and bogging and finishing.

And once you get comfortable with shaping you can make better patch panels.

Warren   

[Rogue Trooper]

That's pretty much how I did the instrument cluster cowl for my dash. Used about 9 different pieces to make each corner although I didn't use strips. Shaped each little piece as best I could curving them with a pair of pliers before tacking them into position. Wasn't too worried about a few bumps etc as it's going to be covered in the end so will all be hidden.

[hunterbynature]

nice work rogue, what covering will you be using? 

[hunterbynature]

i see your wearing the safety shoes

geez benny you must spend a lot of time washing your feet

[restoreid]

Nice job Ben Thats how I would have done it As long as you get rid of all the rust it dosnt matter how it looks A smear off bog covers it all up Cheers Reid

[ben]

yeh true warren i forgot about that tool i got in the shed hanging on the wall:) will have another go warren. but it didnt work too well this time i tried:(

yeh it was raining yesterday thats why my feet got so dirty stevey:) usually not so bad. but now i have 3 pairs of thongs. 1 for going out good clea pair and 2 pairs of work thongs in case i break a set on the job:)

ben

[Rogue Trooper]

nice work rogue, what covering will you be using? 

Ta. Haven't really thought about it in any major detail but may use a thin foam rubber and then a vinyl leatherette or possibly use some of that insulating foam SundownerNZ swears by and then perhaps some kind of spray on plastic coating.