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Old 19-05-08, 00:36
Bob Carriere Bob Carriere is offline
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Default 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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Old 23-05-08, 16:41
Bob Doak Bob Doak is offline
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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.
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