Testing a new part out for my convertible early A
Tools to make every job easier.
Now that I see the set up I understand the process.
I remember using those vacu-form machines back in middle school. They had a mold of the mascot (Ram face) and we each got to make a mask out of colored plastic.
That is a cool machine for sure. With that and the mill the sky is the limit!
Make some more stuff......
oh I plan on it. I have a list!
1. kick panels for 63-66 dodge dart and valiants. (done)
2. side trim panels for convertibles of same vintage 63-66 (doing it now)
3. front and rear splash shields made from ABS for a no rust solution 63-66 (part way done) no tests yet
4. glovebox liner (believe it or not this one is harder than the kickpanels And the side panels for the convertible.) due to the deep draw it'll have to be a female mold with a plug. (tested and failed big time. that's why It has to be female mold.)
5. 2 or 3 gauge pods in the left side A pillar for my dart (boots and temp for sure) (idea stage)
6 mounting pods for my custom led tail lights in my 66 dart.(idea stage)
7. custom molded door panels for my dart since I went to power windows and don't need the holes. (idea stage, I have the basic shape molded just no way to mount it yet without making an inner ring that can be glued to it from ABS also ^&*&%^*)
8. custom console with cub holders and power outlets using the existing shifter plate. (idea stage on that too!)
so yeah there are a few things in the works.:D
I used a little one (from Matel I think and a Christmas present TOO!) as a kid. about 3 inches square.
like this one
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Mattel-Vac-U-Form-Machine-Upgraded-Converted-/150902133596
nowadays they'd be screaming about burns and want to sue someone so it couldn't be made "SAFE" due to the dumbed down childern and their overprotective parents.
