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09-02-2013, 02:19 AM
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I had some time over the weekend to try and make a panel for my spyder. Unfortunately I only have hand tools (besides a drill and a jigsaw) so everything is shaped and bent by hand. I am happy with the finished result, but it would be nice to get crisp right angles on the folds. I just need to tweek it to fit properly to the car and then move onto the other side...
   At the end of the day, when it is painted, I want it to look like this original one... 
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Andrew Last edited by type550; 09-02-2013 at 02:25 AM. 
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09-02-2013, 02:59 AM
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Andrew,
I'd say you came really close. with hand tools you can tighten the crease with a wood "V" and a made of wood chisel work from the inside of the fold, OR clamping the panel between 2 stiff boards or angle iron pieces and tap on another board along the fold from the outside. I don't see a need but you're there and know more what you want.
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09-02-2013, 03:03 AM
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Thanks for the tip Doug. I sandwiched the sheet between two pieces of timber and viced it then slowly bent it by hand. I didn't want to hammer it as I didn't want the dents to clean up after - another board is a great idea!
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09-02-2013, 07:26 PM
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Hi Andrew,
I had a 550 replica a few years ago lots of fun built on a VW floor pan. To the top of the windscreen total height was a metre. Getting in and out was fun and impossible with the soft top fitted. Looks like you will have lots of fun with all the curves. Cheers, Ash.
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12-24-2013, 01:50 AM
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Things are slowly progressing with my spyder panel fabrication. I have formed my sill panels and also side panels under the cockpit. I am going to line the whole inside of it with aluminium now which shouldn't be too difficult except climbing in under to make the panel templates.
I have got myself a simple english wheel which the previous owner has kindly modified to make it work better. I have been spending some time getting used to it and it will do the job for the purpose I need. I have the confidence now to try and make a tonneau for the cockpit. I have measured it up and made a pattern for it. I will use the wheel to get the slight convex shape, and I have ordered a stretcher/shrinker to help with the curved edges. My challenge is creating the rounded curved edge closest to the driver. As it also tapers off, i would like to know the best way of going about it to create it. Please remember, I am very much a novice, but will give anything a go and hopefully to perfection!      
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