Let's see some sheet metal shaping

Hello all

I would like to point out that I am a complete novice at this sort of thing. I would also like to apologies for this being kinda off topic (I.e not car related).

Below is previous work of mine. Like I said I am a novice but very much enjoy giving it a go and am pretty damn pleased with the results so far.

Anyway I am after a little advice from the more experienced guys on here.

I am about to embark on a similar (ish) project but working with sheet stainless. Can anyone advise if there is anything to watch out for, Does it handle and work the same way as mild steel?

Any advice would be gratefully received.

The work that you guys can produce is totally mind blowing and there are a lot of TRUE craftsmen on this forum.

 

I know this is way OT, but this guy is breaking all the rules when it comes to shaping metal. Can you imagine if we could all convince him to build hot rods?

Amazing work.....

Check this guy out. Awesome metal shaper.

Jonathan Prince: A master of metal art and sculpture | Baileigh

 

This is Kyle Yokum. He will be making waves in the metal shaping and hot rod community here real soon.

https://docs.google.com/file/d/0BypXLFi7jwZ1WXFoM2ZtVVllSmM/edit?pli=1

Thanks Kyle!

 

I`d like to bring this back up, and I have a question about tucking forks. I have a pair that I made from cheap pry bars. I spaced the bars about 1/2 inch apart, but may have to redo and put them closer together. I also used a pair of channellock pliers to do a rudimentary tuck when I was away from the shop once....boggled thr customers mind......Any other thoughts or pics on this? JohnnyA...Are you still here?....Oh--and Merry Christmas, all you metalshapers....!!!

 

X2 on that .

 

I have been trying to reduce the need for body filler.

 

what?!

 

You need to set the panel up to shrink. You stretch the middle tucks will try to form, or the outside gets wavy. That's when you want to make tucks. If you force tucks into a flat panel you stretch the metal making the tuck, and the metal is under tension resisting your shrink. Stretch first the tucks really work. I made a set of forks like you have with the cheap bars. They bent for me too. If you set the shrink up like I said the tucks come real easy.

You might also do some searching on the stump.

 

Subscribed!...very talented people on here!...you guys are truly inspirational!...back on the ride!...gotta get off this thing!

 

I got a little more completed on the roadster..

 

Wow, what a wealth of creativity and skill here!

I hope to create some pieces worthy of posting in this thread and will be checking back to see everyone's progress!!

 

Wow, what a wealth of creativity and skill here!

I hope to create some pieces worthy of posting in this thread and will be checking back to see everyone's progress!!

 

41 Chrysler front clip set up for 37 Ford headlights.

 

Pugsy you do awesome work. I love the look of that front end now that it is complete. Just out of curiousity how many hours do you have in that?
Dave

 

That front end is awesome.
There's some amazing talent on here.

 

Thanks.

I have no idea but its a lot. This is my first shaping project so when I started I didn't have a clue what I was doing. So then a bunch of mistakes and a million hours later I'm at this point. It still needs a bunch of bracing underneath for body mounts and support for the hood and latch so that will be a bunch more work.

 

Thanks Wensum Valley.

 

Great work Pugsy, you have a number of remarkable gifts. You have the eye, the hands and the unique ability to get both to work together. This combination separates you from the remainder of the herd, 99% of of us.

"This is my first shaping project so when I started I didn't have a clue what I was doing."



Keep making mistakes.
Keep learning from your mistakes.




For all of you that are looking at Pugsy's sheetmetal work above, here is a 41 Chrysler front, look at where the headlights were and where they went..... Fine job Pugsy.

Now, a lesson to you from an old man;
Should someone ask: how many hours do you have in that?
Answer: Three hours, then walk away. After a few steps. turn and look at their face. It's priceless.



All the best,
Dale
Cleveland OH

 

Wow, that front end looks sweet!! Nice work.

 

I'd like to see more on this. I'm planning on doing a rolled pan on my wife's 33 Chevy.

 

Thanks Dale.

Nice Chrysler in the pic. Yours?

I'll be ready next time someone asks, I'll tell them about a week. Should have the same effect as your three hours, lol.

Thanks daliant.

 

"Nice Chrysler in the pic. Yours?", not mine, found it on the net. I had a 41 Plymouth with frenched headlights. I recognized the work you did with your Chrysler project from working on my 41.


All the best,
Dale
Cleveland OH

 

Amazing stuff, took me several nights to go through it all.

 

I was in Darwen UK and I was pleased to see this Spitfire memorial that was built by apprentices in the local trade school:

 

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a lot more of my metal work pictures are at my blog. check it out
http://www.mitchelltannahill.blogspot.com

 

OK I just looked thruogh all this in the last few days , Im ready to shape steel for car body parts, what is the recommended ga and steel sheet type when I go to buy the stuff? , what are the options in steel? and what should I avoid?, I tried a suburban roof panel and it seams a little stiff, thanks guys

 

I typically use 19 gauge cold rolled steel. I made some patches for the deck lid with it and the lid was 20 gauge. I should have matched the gauge in that case.

 

Here's some dash panel fabrication...



Finally got the powered option for my bead roller...


























More details here.... http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=696129

 

Here was my weekend project..

 

Nice work bjinatj