`54/`90 shop truck / bike hauler

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well that came out fantastic! I would like more pictures of the process if you have them [cl[cl[cl

bob w said:

Neat piece of metal shaping, Dutch.

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Thanks Bob

joedoh said:

well that came out fantastic! I would like more pictures of the process if you have them [cl[cl[cl

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Thanks Joedoh. I will take some pics tomorrow... they will be backwards though... [S

That looks incredible Dutch what gauge of steel is it?

DozerII said:

That looks incredible Dutch what gauge of steel is it?

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19ga

joedoh said:

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here`s a shot of the hammer form. The sheet is bolted inbetween and then clamp the lot to a flat surface / welding table.
It is really important to clamp close to where you hammer. the panel will start to rise above the level of the form if you dont.
I used a whole selection of chisels and punches work it down into the form.
and yes, bring lunch and wear ear plugs...

Well done, Dutch, I was hoping to see your secrets, as I have a tailgate to do, also. When I hired a guy to make me the pattern, I wasn't thinking ahead and I didn't get the negative pieces to use as an anvil.

MercuryMac said:

Well done, Dutch, I was hoping to see your secrets, as I have a tailgate to do, also. When I hired a guy to make me the pattern, I wasn't thinking ahead and I didn't get the negative pieces to use as an anvil.

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no secrets here Mac only ignorance

You could drill a few holes through both, bolt them up and work around with a blunt chisel or plastic punch or something.

The same process sorta that I used to make my Chrysler pentastar's only much more refined.

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See Dutch, there you go, letting out more secrets, or is that just thinking outside the box. Either way, I'm liking the idea.

outside the box would be using a big shop press and rubber to gently press it in...

That is impressive! How many hammers did you wear out doing that?

Got the tailgate sheet metal finished today.
hinge is next so it sits level with the top of the bed.

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Beautiful, Dutch.
Do you still want us to call that a ratrod?

thanks guys.

I dunno what to call it Mac... [S
I`m pretty sure the owner will use it and looking at previous cars, it will be ratty `nuff within a few months of use [P

Just pokin' at you Dutch.
I've always respected guys who set the bar a little higher, so the rest of us have something to shoot for.
Keep on tinkering.

[cl[cl Personally, I love the idea of something totally high-end on an otherwise "normal" rat rod. If it leaves the audience scratching their heads, its perfect.