Dimple Dies, Punch & Bead, firewall, and engine bays

[jarhead]

I am looking for ideas for what you guys have done in your engine bays and maybe how you did it. I have searched google for hours and watched several Mittler Bros videos. Just trying to get a feel for creating a custom firewall, and grill, radiator cover.

Thanks, Joe

[NOPANTS68]

Joe, I bought a Mittler Bros. 36 inch bead roller last month and have made a few nice parts with it so far. I'm using a stepped bead to make a pattern in the Fairlane's firewall once I get going on it. I also bought a 1.5" dumple punch/die to make the oil cooler cover and fenderwell designs to let air escape. Both tools are outstanding so far.

[jarhead]

Joe, I bought a Mittler Bros. 36 inch bead roller last month and have made a few nice parts with it so far. I'm using a stepped bead to make a pattern in the Fairlane's firewall once I get going on it. I also bought a 1.5" dumple punch/die to make the oil cooler cover and fenderwell designs to let air escape. Both tools are outstanding so far.

Dave, I am told they are having a sale next weekend. I am ordering a 36" also. I was thinking about a 2 or 2.5 punch for the radiator/grill area over I had planned. I wanted to get a kit but I am already at 2300 with all the dies I am ordering.

Post up some pic's when you get-r-done.

Thanks, Joe

[NOPANTS68]

I almost bought the 2 inch die, but realized the 1.5 makes a 2 inch (+/-) impression in the metal. It makes for a pretty large footprint when there's that much material moved.

I'll post up some pics when I get some of the tinwork on that car done. Unfortunately it just got pushed back by another bowtie car. UGH! sharing a shop with your brother sucks sometimes lol.

[jarhead]

I almost bought the 2 inch die, but realized the 1.5 makes a 2 inch (+/-) impression in the metal. It makes for a pretty large footprint when there's that much material moved.

I'll post up some pics when I get some of the tinwork on that car done. Unfortunately it just got pushed back by another bowtie car. UGH! sharing a shop with your brother sucks sometimes lol.

Thanks for the tip, I was unaware of that.

[CamaroAJ]

I have the mittler brothers 36" head roller and it's worth the money. I also have nexgen off-road dimple dies. For $300 they are well worth the money for the set. They worked really well on the inner fender supports I tested them out on and that's a good bit thicker than 16g.

[jarhead]

I have the mittler brothers 36" head roller and it's worth the money. I also have nexgen off-road dimple dies. For $300 they are well worth the money for the set. They worked really well on the inner fender

Thanks for the feedback supports I tested them out on and that's a good bit thicker than 16g.

Thanks for the feedback AJ

[BDAZSVT]

I got my dimple dies here https://www.r-fabriplus.com/ I bought the pipe size that work with the Harbor Freight hydraulic knock out tool.

[jarhead]

Bringing this back to the top.

Now looking for a "oval shaped" die. I see Mittler has a set of 3 that can be bought individually but even at that price range I have to pass.

Has anyone seen an alternative?

I had thought about the "old way" of making the two piece wooden buck and using my hydraulic press.

Thanks!

[Jimbo1367]

Joe, I bought a Mittler Bros. 36 inch bead roller last month and have made a few nice parts with it so far. I'm using a stepped bead to make a pattern in the Fairlane's firewall once I get going on it. I also bought a 1.5" dumple punch/die to make the oil cooler cover and fenderwell designs to let air escape. Both tools are outstanding so far.

pics?

[Ketzer]

I bought my dies from here....

http://www.swagoffroad.com/SWAG-Dimple-Dies-Knock-Out-Punch-Set_c_56.html

Also lots of related tools and parts.


Jeff-

[jarhead]

I bought my dies from here....

http://www.swagoffroad.com/SWAG-Dimple-Dies-Knock-Out-Punch-Set_c_56.html

Also lots of related tools and parts.


Jeff-

Thanks Jeff,
I just bought the SWAG porter cable bandsaw stand a couple of months ago, it' a hight quality piece .

I'll take a look at those.

Joe

[Ketzer]

Thanks Jeff,
I just bought the SWAG porter cable bandsaw stand a couple of months ago, it' a hight quality piece .

I'll take a look at those.

Joe

Be sure you pay attention to the dimple shape. The SWAG versions are different than most rounded dies. I use mine more for steel than aluminum. The rounded versions listed elsewhere in this thread are not really for steel and bind together on thicker materiel (according to the guy that makes them)...