Sheet Metal Handbook

How to Form and Shape Sheet Metal for Competition, Custom and Restoration Use

By: Ron Fournier

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Paperback | 11 May 1987 | Edition Number 1

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144 Pages

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18+

Dimensions(cm)
5.0 x 218.0 x 277.0

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DESIGN AND SHAPE YOUR OWN SHEET METAL PARTS! Image transforming a flat sheet of aluminum alloy into an attractive hood scoop. Or designing and making your own aluminum wheel tubs, floorpan and dashboard for your street machine. How about learning to design and build your own body panels, manifolds, brackets and fuel tanks? These are just a few of the many tips and techniques shared by master metal craftsman Ron Fournier. Author of HP's award winning Metal Fabricator's Handbook, Fournier packs over 30 years of experience designing and shaping sheet metal components for Indy cars, drag race cars, road racers, sheet rods and street machines into 144 pages. You'll find tips on- Setting up your own shop Selecting and using basic hand tools Proper use of English wheels, beaders, rollers, brakes and power hammers Pattern design and proper sheet metal selection Basic metal shaping techniques The art of hammerforming Proper riveting techniques And finally, tips on restoring original sheet metal Whether you're restoring a '32 Ford, constructing a race car, building a show-winning street rod or street machine, or perhaps developing your skills for work in the metal industry, you'll find the information in this book invaluable, and a perfect addition to any home automotive library. Fully illustrated how-to sequences are also included to develop sheet metal skills.

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