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18-05-08, 02:29
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Here you can see what a nice job Bob did on the overlap on the curve. He used one practice scrap piece to make sure he got it right.
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18-05-08, 02:36
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Finished inside and finished outside. Just needs the door handle and the window curtain holes.
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19-05-08, 00:36
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Porne...rpone...prone....
When I get excited about CMPs my fingers get stiff and I make typosssss
Now just for that crack I have more questions.... Did Bob the wonderbodyman use a metal shrinker tool to shape the metal for the curve.....???? and when he hammered the curved metal back on the frame did he use heat to stretch the skin thinner so it could be flattened...??? How did you fastened the skin.... spot welds of metal glue...??? Do you know of a source for the thimble that fits in the doors holres that allows the fasteners from the side curtain to be attached...???? Super nice job when it is all finished....... Boob PS.... you know that repro door handles are available at Mac Auto or originals from Dirk for that matter.
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Bob Carriere....B.T.B C15a Cab 11 Hammond, Ontario Canada
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23-05-08, 16:41
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Hi Boobee
I didn't use a metal shrinker for the curve as that would crown the door. I made special dies for my bead roller to start the process and finished the fold with a hammer and dolly. No heat used either. After the folds were made we used spot welding to hold in place. Barry hasn't found a suitable replacement for the thimble but is working on a local heavy industry making them at their expense, then they would truly be OEM.  Regaerds another Bob
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