Very sharp - you won't lose it in the Walmart parking lot, will you?
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I hope not. I would hate to be stuck at Walmart without a ride. LOL
Just a head's up on the Vinyl...keep a close eye on it after a year or so. I wrapped my car with flat gray and didn't watch it and now it's a HUGE PITA to remove. If it starts to fade take it off and replace it! You did a great job on that!
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Thanks for the heads up. The company guarantees it against fading for seven years, we will see.
I used 3M 1080P on my car and it lasted 2 years before it needed to be replaced.
This is inspirational!
Question:
What is the technical name for the roof corner piece? (Like a flared out bendy bottom....something like that?)
And then my follow up is what do you do to fab that piece? (stretcher?)
Thank you
Question:
What is the technical name for the roof corner piece? (Like a flared out bendy bottom....something like that?)
And then my follow up is what do you do to fab that piece? (stretcher?)
Thank you
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Thanks for looking at my thread. The piece you are referring to is called the drip rail. Here is another thread that goes into how to fabricate them. Hope this helps.
rebuilding a rusty roof
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Thank you. Please allow me another attempt with more specificity.
I've circled the piece in question in the attached photo.
Its getting the nice gradual bend while allowing the bottom portion of the bend to flare a bit. Just wondering how it was created. And if there is a name for that bit of fabrication.
Thanks
I've circled the piece in question in the attached photo.
Its getting the nice gradual bend while allowing the bottom portion of the bend to flare a bit. Just wondering how it was created. And if there is a name for that bit of fabrication.
Thanks
Maybe its more pronounced in this picture from the thread you linked.
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Sorry for the delayed response. I really don't know what it is called. I just took a piece of 18g sheet metal and made relief cuts so I could form it with a hammer . I used a piece of pipe and a vise to round it out.
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Well I finally got around to installing my new winch and bumper. The bumper was custom built for me by a very talented friend here locally. I couldn't be happier with the results.
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Oh, and one more satirical jab at all of the over zealous environmentalists, who think if you drive anything but a Prius, your destroying the planet
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Gorgeous!!
No problem. Thanks for the reply. It's a fix that's coming up for me and I'm just trying to figure how I might be making all the different pieces. Glad to hear it sounds like you were able to do it rather simply, like without a special metal bending device.
And that front bumper really looks good.
Thanks!
Wow! That rust would have stopped me in my tracks. Great job with the restoration. Looks like it works well in the wild too.
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Thanks. It actually looked worse than it really was. I see pics of Landcruisers from back east and can't believe the amount of rust those people deal with
. Learning the repair process was really challenging, but truly improved my welding and body work skills. That rust will never again be a problem in my lifetime.
. Learning the repair process was really challenging, but truly improved my welding and body work skills. That rust will never again be a problem in my lifetime.
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Nice work man.
Not a huge fan of mossy oak, but I have to admit, that looks great!
Not a huge fan of mossy oak, but I have to admit, that looks great!
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I am not a big camo fan either, but I couldn't see spending $$$$$ on a paint job just to scratch it all up. I went with the camo to be different. You wouldn't believe how many conversations it has started
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great job on the roof repairs!
Heat of the desert causes the roof sealant to crack causing corrosion.
