Making Body Panels From Sheet Metal

If you elect to make a single panel measure the total dimension required and cut the panel to size.

Making body panels from sheet metal.

So we decided to make up a rear quarter panel similar in shape to that of many cars from the 60 s 70 s. The most common way to add grooved seams to sheet metal is to use a bead roller. A panel beater bag is the most diverse piece of metal shaping equipment and can be used to back the panel. Steel cab repair panels 1982 93 chevy s10 1982 93 gmc s15 sonoma.

The first step was to shape the fender flare detail around the wheel opening. We ve ordered aftermarket parts from the internet to compare them to the high quality body panels we sell. It is done with steel panels by heating the metal with an oxy acetylene torch to a temperature between 1 550 and 1 600 degrees f between bright red and salmon red and allowing it to air cool. For this task schrock cut two separate panels one for the inner fender lip and another for the outer quarter panel from sheet metal stock and welded them together.

We only sell oem quality car body repair parts that meet our standards and we back that up with our 100 satisfaction guarantee. Using two separate pieces and welding together will make the piece stronger and also make it easier to shape the metal than making the piece out of one piece of metal. We started with a pattern of the outside perimeter of the panel cut to shape. In the past we ve presented metal shaping articles that showed the average inexperienced joe how to create just about anything from a flat sheet of steel provided he has access to the right tools.

If you are not completely satisfied with your auto body panel purchase return it undamaged within 10 days and we will refund your money.