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another 100-4 shroud... repairable?
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stevebn2bj7
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Tim,
Compared to what I have been working with that thing is mint. Seriously, it does not look that bad, an afternoon with a hammer and dolly you would have it 95% of the way to where you need it. Aluminum is very easy to work with as long as you are patient. My current project had a front shroud that was accordioned under the drivers headlight and the grill opening was moved about 1.5" toward the drivers side. It took about 4 hours of hammer time over a few days but it is about 90% of the way to where I want it.
Steve
Compared to what I have been working with that thing is mint. Seriously, it does not look that bad, an afternoon with a hammer and dolly you would have it 95% of the way to where you need it. Aluminum is very easy to work with as long as you are patient. My current project had a front shroud that was accordioned under the drivers headlight and the grill opening was moved about 1.5" toward the drivers side. It took about 4 hours of hammer time over a few days but it is about 90% of the way to where I want it.
Steve
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Looks way yonder better than what I started with. Skip
anthony7777
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timbn2,ya mean ya actualy have openings for head lights,grill and hood,wow,you musta done sumthin realy good in a past life! /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/yesnod.gif
BlueRidge1
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It looks repairable provided you don't have to give an arm and leg for it .Bob
anthony7777
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blue ridge,i was thinking he can bang on it himself,maybe not! /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif
BlueRidge1
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Gotta start banging on mine in a couple of days, I think the previous owner parked by sound! Actually it's not real bad ,couple small splits that could use welding. I did some dolly & hammer work, seems to work alot easier than steel.
AUSMHLY
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Aluminum is softer than steel and reacts differently when working it. Just because it is softer, don't think it is easyer to get it to where you want it. I prefer to work steel, for steel does not spring back as much as aluminum.
You could hammer it yourself, but you could also run the risk of splitting the aluminum or hitting it so much that it gets thin and wants to oil-can. Then when a body shop gets involved to finish the shape, they may have problems.
I would seek a good body shop that has experience with working Aluminum. Size does mater, as does location and complexity of repair.
Body shops use me to do PDR. Wanna see what they ask me to do? Here is the before photo. Next post you'll see the refection of the husban/wife in the door. They'd have a bigger smile if it was a Healey!
You could hammer it yourself, but you could also run the risk of splitting the aluminum or hitting it so much that it gets thin and wants to oil-can. Then when a body shop gets involved to finish the shape, they may have problems.
I would seek a good body shop that has experience with working Aluminum. Size does mater, as does location and complexity of repair.
Body shops use me to do PDR. Wanna see what they ask me to do? Here is the before photo. Next post you'll see the refection of the husban/wife in the door. They'd have a bigger smile if it was a Healey!
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not a done deal yet. its still in the UK and would cost about $1300 or so to crate and ship it, so we'll see... it is much better than the current bondo'd, beat-to-crap shroud i already have. I'll keep ya posted. Thanks for the replies and encouragment...
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Me thinks it is right where it belongs and should be left there to finish its perising. Heed ASUMHLY'S words.Aluminum is very difficult to work particularly when you have a reverse buckle like the reddish shroud shows and work hardens if hammered. I personally wouldn't give them $1300.00 for the boat that brings it over.--Fwiw--Keoke
not a done deal yet. its still in the UK and would cost about $1300 or so to crate and ship it, so we'll see... it is much better than the current bondo'd, beat-to-crap shroud i already have. I'll keep ya posted. Thanks for the replies and encouragment...
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Me thinks it is right where it belongs and should be left there to finish its perising. Heed ASUMHLY'S words.Aluminum is very difficult to work particularly when you have a reverse buckle like the reddish shroud shows and work hardens if hammered. I personally wouldn't give them $1300.00 for the boat that brings it over.--Fwiw--Keoke
BlueRidge1
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I belive i'd keep looking for a while,$1300 is alot for a pig in a poke! Try some restoration guys ,they may be able to help find one.
stevebn2bj7
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Tim,
Sent you a private message.
Steve
Sent you a private message.
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BlueRidge1
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Tim, There's a 56 on ebay (parts car)