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preston 09-25-2013 01:32 PM

wow it doesn't even look like you needed any machines to make that fender flare, you could almost bend that up using your knee - no shaping, forming, stretching or shrinking required !

If possible, I'd like to see the detail/shape fo those louver fins. I can see how you made the pan but I would like to see how the individual louvers are formed and attached.

Yeah, definitely not subtle ! Man must be a pleasure working on a brand new vehicle. CAn't believe how busy you guys keep that shop.

Wissing72 09-25-2013 01:37 PM

Absolutely amazing work! I was even more impressed when I was out there in July and saw the faciltiy. The quality of work and the facility is fantastic.

Roadster Shop 09-25-2013 03:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by preston (Post 507012)
wow it doesn't even look like you needed any machines to make that fender flare, you could almost bend that up using your knee - no shaping, forming, stretching or shrinking required !

If possible, I'd like to see the detail/shape fo those louver fins. I can see how you made the pan but I would like to see how the individual louvers are formed and attached.

Yeah, definitely not subtle ! Man must be a pleasure working on a brand new vehicle. CAn't believe how busy you guys keep that shop.

If you happen to have a Pullmax, planishing hammer, English wheel, TIG welder, hammer and dolly, and a lot of skill in your knee... then yeah you could definitely bend them over your knee!

I'll see if we have any pics of the louvers and post them up shortly.

Ketzer 09-25-2013 04:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Roadster Shop (Post 507030)
If you happen to have a Pullmax, planishing hammer, English wheel, TIG welder, hammer and dolly, and a lot of skill in your knee... then yeah you could definitely bend them over your knee!

I'll take two of those knees!! Maybe it will make up for this pair of monkey hands I have....:willy:

Jeff-

tones2SS 09-25-2013 05:47 PM

AWESOME!! I like the hood.
McGaughy's make some great lowering gear!

coolwelder62 09-25-2013 07:47 PM

NOW!!!!!!!That's some metal Fabrication right.Totally Awesome.:trophy-1302:

jy211 09-26-2013 06:03 AM

I need to win the f'ing lottery already! :snapout:

GRob 09-26-2013 07:55 AM

Looks awesome! Can't wait to see the conitnued progress.

RS-Chris 09-26-2013 08:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by preston (Post 507012)
wow it doesn't even look like you needed any machines to make that fender flare, you could almost bend that up using your knee - no shaping, forming, stretching or shrinking required !

If possible, I'd like to see the detail/shape fo those louver fins. I can see how you made the pan but I would like to see how the individual louvers are formed and attached.

Yeah, definitely not subtle ! Man must be a pleasure working on a brand new vehicle. Can't believe how busy you guys keep that shop.

We are pretty full just now!

http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5535/9...539d6235_b.jpg
Image copy by Roadster Shop, on Flickr

Here's some detail on the louvers: The louvers were made from sheet aluminum and capped and threaded at each end to allow attachment to the inside of the hood openings.

http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5493/9...71b053a1_b.jpg
IMG_7040 by Roadster Shop, on Flickr

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7456/9...f339cef7_b.jpg
IMG_7034 by Roadster Shop, on Flickr

preston 09-26-2013 09:09 AM

Awesome, really appreciate you showing that.

>Pullmax, planishing hammer, English wheel, TIG welder, hammer and dolly

Well all I need now is a Pullmax ! Maybe Harbor Freight will start selling those too and then I'll be in business.


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