Thread: 1947 Biederman Truck Fender Repairs

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More progress on Biederman hood, the butterfly hinge parts were removed from the old hood, and the piano hinge that attaches the hood sides was removed.







Piano hinge is actually part of original hood, hemmed at the lower edge. Sanding through the hemmed edge releases the hinge..







....and any spot welds were removed by grinding through the hood side to save the hinge..







This tool was designed and given to me by Clint Button (Carolina Sculpture Studio) at the recent metalshaping workshop I attended in Rock Hill. Worked well to mark the rear edge...



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cnRl2RsreNA



Clamping and plug welding the butterfly hinges to the hood.














Hood trimmed and gapped.....



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DNXVuMiyhPw



....and our next task will be to TIG weld the piano hinges to the trimmed lower edge of the hood, these hinges attach the hood side panels..