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Old 09-09-2017, 10:32 PM
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Next are the extensions for the door frames. These have to be pretty low profile so they won't hit the hinge pillar/door jamb when closed. After cutting the blanks I used a radiused upper wheel and urethane lower in the bead roller to get the curve where they will join to the existing door frame and used the shrinker to bring in the shape to match the skin.

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I switched over to the stepping dies on the bead roller to put a step in where the hem of the door skin will rest. I offset the lower die by putting an eighth inch washer behind it. Not required but gives the step a better look.

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Before I closed these up I put some spray bomb primer on the back sides. There won't be any access to these areas after the panels are welded and I don't want any bare steel left to rust out later.

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I got the right side welded in and hemmed the skin. I got as far as tacking in the left side and that was it for today.

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