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Post by REG 4D on Feb 13, 2015 18:21:15 GMT -5
Not exactly sure what you're saying Stromi. First time I did a tuck I cut the trunk reinforcement across the lid where I wanted to fold it. Welded allthread to the folded part to bolt it down To the floor. but this time I'm going to make an L bolt that goes through the hole lid to bolt it into the floor
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Post by STROMI 121 on Feb 13, 2015 21:37:31 GMT -5
There are many different ways to do it. On many cars I run just a trunk skin. It looks like a trunk, but most of the inner reinforcement is removed.
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Post by REG 4D on Feb 13, 2015 22:52:09 GMT -5
So what you're getting at is this.... Remove the reninforcement so it keeps packing? And the humps stay straight? Because it gets too hard with the reinforcement and frame goes south before it's a desired ball of mash against the gtp...? Thanks for the pointer just trying to understand what you mean
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Post by REG 4D on Feb 13, 2015 22:56:29 GMT -5
Would beating all the reinforcement structure flat with a sledge be the same sort of affect? Little stronger but not too much? Lol
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Post by NoDakSmack on Feb 14, 2015 11:53:23 GMT -5
So what you're getting at is this.... Remove the reninforcement so it keeps packing? And the humps stay straight? Because it gets too hard with the reinforcement and frame goes south before it's a desired ball of mash against the gtp...? Thanks for the pointer just trying to understand what you mean I dont think the trunk lid reinforcements really adds much strength. Removing reinforcements in the lid is probably just for convenience. Easier to shape the lid that way
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Post by STROMI 121 on Feb 14, 2015 13:06:21 GMT -5
You would be surprised in the strength difference with and without the reinforcements. You have to experiment and see what works best for you. It also has allot to do with if you are tucking, wedging, canoeing, etc. It has to do with how you are holding the lid closed too like full welding, 5 on 5 off, chains, wire, ect. Every setup/car is different because of body style, rules, ect.
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Post by XtremeMopar#307 on Feb 14, 2015 13:38:32 GMT -5
^^^ it's all about geometry
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Post by cc0913 on Mar 31, 2015 14:38:30 GMT -5
What about creasing a Chevette? Good or bad idea?
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Post by noser23x on Dec 29, 2022 23:42:25 GMT -5
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Post by DerbyKing88s on Dec 31, 2022 13:29:11 GMT -5
Ear protection is key
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Post by noser23x on Dec 31, 2022 13:33:57 GMT -5
Only make that mistake once when you can't sleep for 3 days haha
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Post by backwoodsboys707 on Jan 3, 2023 7:36:26 GMT -5
I figured I would just refresh the thread with some pictures. Best advice, a mini sledge, a ball peen, a compressor and an air hammer are your best friends. Work slow, your not in a hurry to get anywhere, and tackle one area at a time and work your way across. And for the love of God wear ear protection! We try and do most of ours right outside the shop to kinda help with the noise helps a little.Although the weather doesn't always cooperate and ya gotta do it in the shop lol
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Post by ausmoss on Jun 2, 2023 18:36:00 GMT -5
Is there a trick to creasing around the gas door? Should i weld it in before or after i crease the quarter? Car is a 91 grand marquis
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