Trunk extension success First try!!!!!

[dusted72]

Ok here it is. I started at 6 p.m. and just finished at 7:40 pm. I know it is not perfect but is close enough to make it fit. This is the first time I have ever fabricated anything. I need to figure out a way to make some beads and it will be good enough. And it cost a grand total of $0!!!!:cheers:

 

[bigdemo1]

Cool,beads are very easy to make.I lay out where I want them using a sharpie then with a very dull chisel and small hammer I gently crease the surface then I have a small piece of round stock welded to a piece of flat bar I hold the flat bar as a handle and tap the end of flat bar driving down on it pushing round bar into the sheet metal,work slowly and many passes don't hurry after a few minutes you'll have a nice looking job.Oh and by the way lay your piece in a small box of sand this worked for me.

 

[clhyer]

That looks like a damn fine job. Be proud:cheers:
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[chryslerfat]

I will have to make a set for my 66 as they dont re-pop them. This thread has me on my way to know how to make the beads. Thanks.

 

[bigdemo1]

Google Ron Fournier metal work lots of info in this book.

 

[71dodge]

cool stuff

 

[retsud_043]

Nice! Now I'll know who to call for a set :thumrigh:

 

[dusted72]

Yeah my work is alot cheaper then AMD or Stephens Performance. Mine aren't perfect but I am happy with the fact that I actually pulled it off on the first try. I will tweak and modify as I install but all in all it is a good starting point. I think now I will try to make my own trunk floor as well lower quarters.:toothy10::toothy10::toothy10::toothy10:

 

[avarageerod]

Your work bench looks like mine:-D

 

[dusted72]

Well I did some more tweaking and it fits really well. I will get some more pics a little later.

 

[retsud_043]

Your work bench looks like mine:-D

I can't even find my work bench, in fact if I can balance something on anything that is nearby, it becomes a work bench too:angry7:

 

[Burntorange70]

Nice work.

 

[rgreule]

nice job

 

[68dodge]

Nice Job. Saved a few $$ to. It only takes some time to make pieces like that. Again, Great Job. :toothy10:

 

[doug 371]

good job