Looks awesome Robert!
Looks awesome Robert!
56 Nomad, Ramjet 502, Viper 6-speed T56, C4 Corvette front and rear suspension
Other vehicles:
56 Chevy 2-door BelAir sedan
56 Chevy 210 4-door sedan
57 Chevy 210 4-door sedan
1962 327/340HP Corvette
1961 Willys CJ3B Jeep
2001 Porsche Boxster S
2003 Chevy Silverado 2500 HD Duramax
2019 GMC Sierra Denali Duramax
Thanks Laszlo!
Originally Posted by rockytopper
Rocky, sorry I missed your question. In looking at the OEM seal that came off, there was an overlap in the middle at the top (IIRC). It looked more like a leak to me. Part of the method to our madness is to eliminate the spot welded overlapping seams between the front wheel well, the rear wheel well, and the flap, and to fit them to the inner quarter better than the factory did for less gaping holes. The parts will all be butt welded together and epoxy primed prior to being plug welded into place. Our intent with the seal is to use something that is readily available and could be installed in one continuous length. We do have the reproduction seals here, but didn't think they were that flexible/manageable to get a good seal, or long enough for a continuous run.
Last edited by MP&C; 09-21-2016 at 08:36 AM.
No wonder you get so much done... you guys move in high speed in your videos!!!
The punching portion of the video was sped up 8X. Shows how slow we were feeding the panel...
Last night we used the poster board template to check the fit of our pattern to the passenger side. Only a slight shave in the middle for a good snug fit. Then we test fit the repop front section of wheel well, which was horrendous. if we were to trim it to fit there wouldn't be enough step flange left over for the seal. So, Kyle added a 1/2" strip of 18 gauge cold rolled to the outside so we will have enough to trim for a proper fit. Still needs to add that corner on this side as well.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DNiSM9Oyp2s
While he was welding away, I trimmed the second panel for the passenger rear wheel well, used the Lennox with the tipping die to add the step flange for the seal, and got it prepped for the bead detail work, which we'll get to on Saturday.
Thank you Robert!!! I'm gonna see about using the trimlok seals and how they fit the stock metal. They are available in many bulb sizes and placement relative to the snap on edging. And those vids are simply bad azz!!!! Thanks for sharing.
Rocky
P.S. I'm still a supporter. I thank you are the only one that got it no one else responded to my mail lol. It was in your honor anyway............
Last edited by rockytopper R.I.P 5-13-2017; 09-23-2016 at 05:15 PM.
I still laugh every time I read that.
Here's a test fit of the reproduction wheel well for the 55, this is the front section. Note the poor fit to the rear side of the quarter panel. I don't know if these are an EXACT reproduction of OEM, but have heard others having similar "gaping hole" issues with their original cars.
This is the driver's side:
video version....
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WiSaQXkkowc
This is the passenger side we modified Thursday, adding a 1/2" filler strip and then trimming to fit to the quarter panel....
.......and shown here with seal in place...
Here Kyle is adding the 1/2" filler strip to the driver's side reproduction wheel well.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=penIygidVUc
With the rear section not available in reproduction (blessing in disguise), here is the final layout and trim of our version..
Flanges are tipped using the Fasti swaging machine..
Test fit of the driver's side wheel wells. The front reproduction piece has the filler strip added but still needs trimming, the rear section is a much better fit than what came out from the factory..
Video version:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9BvNqdKQf3U
Once the front section has been trimmed for proper fit, we will butt weld the front and rear section together to eliminate another overlap rust trap.
Robert, you really know how to make a guy feel incompetent.lol
Awesome skills you have my friend.
X2 that's some nice work.Robert, you really know how to make a guy feel incompetent.
Awesome skills you have my friend.
I just wonder how the customer is going to pay for 10,000+ hours of work.
56 Nomad, Ramjet 502, Viper 6-speed T56, C4 Corvette front and rear suspension
Other vehicles:
56 Chevy 2-door BelAir sedan
56 Chevy 210 4-door sedan
57 Chevy 210 4-door sedan
1962 327/340HP Corvette
1961 Willys CJ3B Jeep
2001 Porsche Boxster S
2003 Chevy Silverado 2500 HD Duramax
2019 GMC Sierra Denali Duramax
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