Technical Hand making a grille shell?

I have been very interested in starting to learn some sheet metal fabrication. So I have been kicking around the idea of making my own radiator shell similar to a 32. Has any one on here ever made a shell? If so, any pics?


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I think this is a pretty common first project on a couple of the metalwork sites.
usually in aluminum. For a good start,

try here:http://www.allmetalshaping.com/index.php
and here: http://www.metalmeet.com/

 

There was a thread here several years ago from a guy that hammered one out on an old tree trunk as I recall. It turned out very nice!... It may have been an old tech week post. If I can find it I'll post it up.

 

Someone did one by starting with a 48-54 GMC truck grill surround too I think..pretty cool.

 

Check out www.metalmeet.com or www.allmetalshaping.com
Do a search at either site. Lots of information there.

 

Scratch-built '32 grill shell... the search function never fails.

 

Then HAMB member MINDOVER showed us some great skills as well.

 

BODY, Another Home Made Grill Shell Project another great thread.

 

That's the one I was trying to remember. Cool one.

 

Try this..HRP

http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=714847&highlight=32+grille

 

I love how everyone automatically knew what I was aiming for.


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If you are not trying to do a copy you can use round and/or flat stock to form a custom skeleton and skin that.

 

Good advice, hadn't really thought about that


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