Thread: Our LRDG Chev
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Old 01-02-14, 23:58
Andrew H. Andrew H. is offline
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Yesterday we had a go at attaching the main rear panel between the two corner panels. First we ran the panel through the English wheel to put a slight curve on it. This acts like a swage by preventing the sheet-metal from bending in and out after it is attached. Then we butt-welded the main panel to the two corner panels and ground the welds off. Finally we gave it six coats of paint, including a final coat of matt finish. We are quite pleased with the result.
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(1) Ready for welding.jpg   (2) Welded.jpg   (3) Gloss finish.jpg   (4) Matt finish.jpg  
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