Testing a new part out for my convertible early A

momoparman said

I'd like to see the step by step process of building the mold then making the part.

It's interesting to see other peoples means and methods.

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let me see if I have the pictures of the kick panels as a build

let's see if this is right.


the IDEA :sign7:
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designing and making the machine do most of the grunt work.
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basic shape cut out for the speaker.
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test fit , adjust and test again. (many times.)
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don't forget to check the speaker too!
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after you like it them it's BONDO time. yep lotsa bondo!

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here I'm cutting the outside shape to a nice even slope.
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prototype done and getting readty to mount it on a backer for the vacuform.
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oops! forgot to check if it
d FIT , yup it does
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didn't like the layout it was too flimsy. soo off to the first step AGAIN and here's what I came up with
dang forgot to make locator holes so I could cut it out. fixed it!
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more to come.