2014 Silverado 'RSV' SEMA build at Roadster Shop

[preston]

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]

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]

Originally Posted by preston

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]

Originally Posted by Roadster 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 take two of those knees!! Maybe it will make up for this pair of monkey hands I have....

Jeff-

[tones2SS]

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

[coolwelder62]

NOW!!!!!!!That's some metal Fabrication right.Totally Awesome.

[jy211]

I need to win the f'ing lottery already!

[GRob]

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

[RS-Chris]

Originally Posted by preston

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!


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.


IMG_7040 by Roadster Shop, on Flickr


IMG_7034 by Roadster Shop, on Flickr

[preston]

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.