[James Turney]

Does anyone know how to form sheet metal for repair panels? My '49 Studebaker pick-up has rusted corner pockets on the rear of the cab. I would like to replace these with new sheet metal pieces. Not filled with Bondo! My welding skills are good for not warping the metal. Any suggestions would be helpful.
Thanks
James

[perrib]

Google Ron Fornier he has a good book on metal working. Also Ghia specialties.com. It takes a LOT of practice to get really nice panels. I made decent ones with home made slappers and sand bags. They still got some bondo.

[30desoto]

I myself ain't to good at shaping either, but a good suggestion is take lots of pictures and measurements then visit your local recycle yard and find the corners you need from a truck and cut the corners out then you can come close to match with only a little bondo.

30dee

[1930u]

Originally Posted by James Turney

Does anyone know how to form sheet metal for repair panels? My '49 Studebaker pick-up has rusted corner pockets on the rear of the cab. I would like to replace these with new sheet metal pieces. Not filled with Bondo! My welding skills are good for not warping the metal. Any suggestions would be helpful.
Thanks
James

I knew nothing about it either but have made every piece for my old plymouth. If you make them you need drawing quality sheet metal as it forms very easily. A radius gauge is also handy if your making panels with compound curves/radius. It took me awhile but I did it. I've used everything from a tree to a piece if water main to form panels. Give it a try if I can do it anybody can.

[robs ss]

This might not be what your looking for, but it might help, anyway.

http://www.1969supersport.com/sheetmetal.html

Rob

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[James Turney]

Thanks for all the advice, it will come handy for mt truck. I cant wait to get started!!
Thanks again
James

[Dejavu]

You will learn a lot at metalmeet.com they have some guys over there that create some amazing stuff, and they are very willing to share their knowledge.
Good luck,
Fred