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    They have some really good metal fab books out.
    The problem for me is I don't have 20,000 worth of metal shaping machines in my shop.
    I would first see if you can buy the pieces you need.
    If it is just that one corner and not the whole car I would use some flat bar and bend it after I got some good measurements. Measure it a couple of two or three times first.
    I'd say at the very least you'll need lots of clamp some cutting tourches and a welder
    You could use sheetmetal and cut it yourself as well, I just like the flatbar when I have a bunch of it laying around. I had to make a door jam last year and it worked out nice with the flatbar. Easy to clamp heat up and bend to shape. Kurt
    What is that your working on a 63 Ford Falcon?
    Last edited by vara4; 03-21-2010 at 09:23 PM.

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