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03-14-2019, 09:52 PM
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shaping a wheel arch
My 69 short bed had some rust in the arch of the wheel well.
I welded it up and the weld was where the flat arch goes into the curve of the bed. I will end up taking it to a pro as it is whooping me badly. I feel like I have used a gallon of filler one spoonful at a time trying to get the flat part flat/straight the the roll arched correctly. I may end up buying the replacement panel and cutting a section out and then be able to line up the body lines welding into a more workable area. Any ideas without actual pictures? Scott |
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03-14-2019, 10:07 PM
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Re: shaping a wheel arch
Pica are better ...if your taking it to a pro anyway, then let them worry bout it...
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03-16-2019, 12:03 PM
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Re: shaping a wheel arch
Shaping a wheel arch.... and the rest of a quarter panel
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KIpOhz0uGRM&app=desktop Not sure if this is what you’re looking for, but pictures of what you have sure helps to get the right answer..
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03-16-2019, 12:12 PM
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Re: shaping a wheel arch
amazing video Robert...its unbelievable what a true craftsman can do
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03-16-2019, 12:39 PM
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Re: shaping a wheel arch
Shaping a wheel arch? Pretty sure that guy could hand form the entire truck! I'd love to work under someone with those skills.
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03-17-2019, 08:17 AM
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Re: shaping a wheel arch
Me too. His skill set is a tad better than mine. LOL
I got it really close yesterday and a little more work today it may be OK. Or I might have to start all over again. Scott |
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03-17-2019, 12:16 PM
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Re: shaping a wheel arch
That is amazing skill.
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03-17-2019, 07:08 PM
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Re: shaping a wheel arch
Just off hand I would say he has done this before
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