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53 Cavalier

Re: Fender Fun

#31

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kevinpackard wrote:
You've apparently watched the same videos on YouTube as I have. I remember watching that exact process to make channels within panels. I was impressed with how well the panels turned out that the guy made. Yours looks awesome.

Thank you, I'm pleased with the results. Karl from Make it Kustom is my inspiration for trying flow forming. He has a great channel!

Posted on: 3/11 23:51

53 Cavalier

Re: Fender Fun

#32

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Just about done my wheelhouse patches!

It took a lot of time to trim and fit so I could butt weld them. Reaching around springs and trying to see what I was doing made this an awkward project. Next weekend I'll grind down my fugly welds and fix any bad spots.

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Posted on: 3/17 10:11

Dads 56

Re: Fender Fun

#33

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Good on you for persisting.
I got so frustrated working around the rear axle & suspension I just finally dropped the whole thing out of the car. Way easier after that.

Posted on: 3/17 11:11

1956 Packard Executive 2 door hard top (5677A)
1956 Clipper Deluxe Touring Sedan (5622)(parts car)

53 Cavalier

Re: Fender Fun

#34

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Dads 56 wrote:
Good on you for persisting.
I got so frustrated working around the rear axle & suspension I just finally dropped the whole thing out of the car. Way easier after that.

That would certainly make it easier! My buddy lets me use his shop/hoist, but he's a mechanic so I can only work on these projects on the weekend, then I've got to pack up and get out. My rear wheels have been on and off a lot of times!

Posted on: 3/17 16:25

53 Cavalier

Re: Fender Fun

#35

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Step by step...

Posted on: 3/19 9:30

53 Cavalier

Re: Fender Fun

#36

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Making more progress on my '53 Cavalier. 👏 Fender skirts, supports, and guards.

It has probably been 4 decades, or more, since the fender skirts could be put on, but they're on now! A good day!

Posted on: 3/23 22:23

kevinpackard

Re: Fender Fun

#37

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Fantastic work!

Posted on: 3/23 23:35

Packard Don

Re: Fender Fun

#38

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Congratulations! Great wire that I’ve been enjoying watching. I wish I had those skills as my 1951 really needs it and to a lesser degree so does my 1956 Clipper.

Posted on: Yesterday 2:46

53 Cavalier

Re: Fender Fun

#39

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I only started developing these skills last November, so you can too! Once your done your ‘51 and ‘56 you‘ll be ready to build the ‘53 Concept Town Car in your profile pic!

Posted on: Yesterday 19:55

Packard Don

Re: Fender Fun

#40

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Nice thought but unfortunately not possible. I don't have the dexterity at my age for one thing but also, being there at my shop only a few times each year, I would never get anything done! There is a local fellow, though, who might be able to help with welding if it comes to that and he has his own generator that's needed as my shop has limited power.

Posted on: Yesterday 20:03

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