Metal stitchery at its best. Thanks for having me along, Duncan...My '27 tub is less 'nervous' now...
Suicide doors that fly open and hyper-extend are a real pain. I have 3 days into repairing the rt door rear edge, hinges and getting the door back to length and aligned. Photos of the procedure.
I had the same problem on my three window, the bent hinges that were a problem were on the door. I ended up drilling out the rivets and using the 20 ton to get them straightened out. Sent from my iPad using The H.A.M.B. mobile app
You can do it. I used 18 gauge, but I think 20 g would be strong enough. Make a quicky wooden buck like in the photos and go from there, roll the piece to basic contour with a slip roll or over a gas bottle with 20g. go around the perimeter, defining the flange area with your smallest bead set, on a cheapo bead roller to start tipping it up and use your shinker/stretcher to work it the rest of the way. You'll need some heat for the tight corners. I'm not saying its easy, but with a little thought, as to which way you want to move the metal, it can be done. I got lucky and did it in one try, but if it screws up, start over. D
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