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Ia m getting abead roller for Father's Day. ( I know because I asked for it and my wife couldn't lift it to move it away from the front door.)

What gauge steel are you using for the body panels?

Thanks, Jay

22 ga. Rules call for .024'' firewall. Mine is more like .032'', but it's what I had available.

Yes Pro glue is the modern way to go but please remember to use spacers so that the urethane has a minimum of 1 to 2 mm of product to adhere to. Eg., don't clamp the panels so tight that all the urethane is squeesed out to the edge as is will result in poor bonding. Another interesting fact is to use the correct cleaner on both surfaces before bonding (Isopolene alcohol) so that the urethane will adhere to the clean surfaces. I think I have misspelt Isopolene but I hope you get my drift and you are probably fully aware of the correct procedure.

never heard of Isopolene alcohol......maybe you meant to say isopropyl alcohol?

Originally Posted by moter

never heard of Isopolene alcohol......maybe you meant to say isopropyl alcohol?

Thats the one he probably meant..

If I bought enough metal, I could glue me a garage together! What ya think guys, I could use old car hoods! LOL!! Pro I think we may have stumbled on to a new fad!

Hey Brickman you will start a novel looking garage using old car panels.Each garage would be different due to the different panels used etc.,I like your thinking tho. and using urethane would be strong enough. Image wind down door glass for ventilation and the bright colours of the complete building,heck the neighbours might have something to say about it.

Don't give me any ideas Brick.

Everybody (but me) had to work this weekend, we celebrated Father's day Thursday, so I had the weekend to work on the firewall. Got a fair amount done.

Since this WILL be a street legal car, I found a new spot to display the trim code tag.







I stuffed it between the strut tube & the inlet side of the intercooler.
Also made paper patterns for a couple more pieces of the puzzle.

I decided to stamp a "Camaro: logo in the driver's side panel









The press and bead rolling oil canned the panel a little but I think it will straighten out when I put the 7/8" tabs on the top & bottom with the brake.

It came out fairly clean, even the little piece in the top of the "o" stamped. That part was about 1/2 the size of a pencil eraser. When I paint the firewall I'll paint the logo over this, the stamping will give it a little extra "pop".

Neat work Z!!! The details are gonna really make the car stand out... I worked all weekend too--didn't get anything done except rearranging and making room for what's in the shop now, and another new project.... But I'm gonna get back on my own stuff someday!!!!!!

Man your sheet metal details are excellent. You and Dave can come out and stay with us anytime!

Thanks Dave & Steve. I figure I should put some dents in the metal to stiffen it up some, so this is what I came up with.

A quick question on bead rolling. I just got a brand new Woodward Fab bead roller and I am already in love with the possibilities it provides. But I have a quick question. It seems to be leaving a scratch along the sides of the bead. have I tightened it down too much or is this just because the dies are new and the edges are still sharp?

Could be a little of both. Check you dies for sharp edges, also try backing the pressure off just a little. Grab some scrap and experiment until you find the right pressure.

looks good i have had a bead roller for many years i do not use it much .like to get it out to take nice sheet of steel or alum and turn it to junk. allso great for rolling the top of your finger skin thru the gears then at that time your new boots fill with pee. i think i told you that before ??? ok i never piss in my new boot it never made it that far ok wich tube will the hot pop corn come out of ?