LH-UC Rear quarter replacement panels
#1 _Big T_
Posted 27 May 2009 - 02:59 PM
If so, what guage steel and any tips for bending it up properly?
I have a mig and the welding part doesnt bother me, I just need help with shaping the metal.
#2
Posted 27 May 2009 - 03:15 PM
Because the bottom section is very easy, I cut up an appropriately sized section from an old door (skin) and rodomo beat it into shape using only simple methods and equipment. Turned out fine
#3 _Big T_
Posted 27 May 2009 - 03:26 PM
What are these simple methods and equipment you speak of?
#4
Posted 27 May 2009 - 04:17 PM
#5
Posted 27 May 2009 - 08:45 PM
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using metal from another Torana makes all the difference as it is designed to mould/shape so is easier to shape and the nonferric addatives are the same so welds in much better
#6 _Big T_
Posted 27 May 2009 - 08:52 PM
^^^ brains and patience
Oh dear, I am in trouble then.
Limo - thanks for the tip. I have a crappy door I can chop up so I can use that.
Looks like I'd better see what is on the interwebs regarding panel beating. No doubt there is video or something I can download......
#7
Posted 29 May 2009 - 09:49 AM
You may want to use a cardboard template to help you out on size of the metalBecause the bottom section is very easy, I cut up an appropriately sized section from an old door (skin) and rodomo beat it into shape using only simple methods and equipment. Turned out fine
using metal from another Torana makes all the difference as it is designed to mould/shape so is easier to shape and the nonferric addatives are the same so welds in much better
#8
Posted 30 May 2009 - 11:57 AM
#9 _torana_umunga74_
Posted 30 May 2009 - 12:27 PM
#10 _nial8r_
Posted 30 May 2009 - 04:01 PM
#11
Posted 30 May 2009 - 04:17 PM
Use a cardboard template to get the size and positions of the folds in the right place.Use that cardboard you can buy at the newsagents,not corrugated beer carton.
if you have a piece of angle iron that can be securely clamped to a bench,that can give you a nice,hard edge to form your folds over.
Take your time and get it as close as possible before you cut out the old section(lay the new piece over the old panel as a bit of a guide.)
Time you spend getting it right before you start welding will pay off with a superior finish in the end.
And dont forget to remove ALL the paint from any areas you are to weld.Try not to grind the edges too thin.
Dont forget to remove all the sound deadener from the old doorskin before you start as well.
Ideally you should use 1mm(20 gauge) cold rolled mild steel if you have access to new material.
Good luck.
#12
Posted 05 June 2009 - 08:38 PM
How did you go?
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