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02-19-07, 09:41 AM
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| | speed220mph A Tenth 
Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: North Carolina GT40: ERA GT
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Rep Power: 7  | Re: Ideas on shaping aluminum
Brian: I haven't read all the posts, so I'll probably repeat some of what's already been said. But the best thing you can get for shaping aluminum or any sheet metal is Ron Fournier's book "Metal Fabricator's Handbook". It's loaded with something we all need . . . information. As was said, the mallet and shot bag is what you'll need to shape the part you pictured. But a steel body hammer is needed to smooth it once you hammer it into it's final shape.
Be aware that tools aren't the only thing you have to consider when shaping or welding metals. You must have some knowledge of the alloy with which you'll be working. For instance 3003-H14 aluminum shapes like butter and welds very well, but 6061-T6 shouldn't be bent at all. Be aware, too, that materials such as 3003-H14 work harden, so it must be annealed during the shaping process. Lot's to consider . . . .
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02-19-07, 03:36 PM
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| | jac mac 10 tenths 
Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Gore N.Z.
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Rob, I should be thanking you, I had never thought of using the pyro for this application yet run it all over the car at the end of a race looking for temp spikes etc. Now I suppose I will have to buy a new battery each season as it will be flat from all the extra use!
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02-23-07, 12:05 AM
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| | llarsen Admin
Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Raleigh, NC GT40: Sabre
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Rep Power: 29 | Re: Ideas on shaping aluminum
Hey you guys did you check out the link previously posted by RagRod (Randy)? If you didn't you should!! We are, IMHO, in the presence of an automotive artist whose work has been recognized on several TV venues including Leno and Bill Goldberg's Automanics.
Here is the link again: Blastolene.com
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03-04-07, 04:46 AM
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| | 40GT
Join Date: Mar 2007
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Rep Power: 2 | Re: Ideas on shaping aluminum
All aluminum body...Thought you might be interested in my newest project. It's the aluminum sister car to the copper 40GT that Ford had at SEMA in 2005 with the GT40 drive train and chassis. My aluminum version is awaiting a ROUSCH sbf and G50 trans. 100% hand hammered aluminum... I'm actualy scared to start working on it | |
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03-04-07, 06:04 AM
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| | jac mac 10 tenths
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Rep Power: 21 |  Re: Ideas on shaping aluminum
Nice!
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03-04-07, 09:55 AM
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| | VintageVenom 6 Tenths
Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Michigan, USA GT40: RCR-40
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Rep Power: 12 | Re: Ideas on shaping aluminum
Hey Randy....  . . .
We bow to the feet of the aluminum massaging master  Beautiful work!!
So...please chime in on the above anealing discussion. What is your method?
Thanks
Rob | |
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03-04-07, 10:44 AM
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| | Big-Foot Gold Supporter
Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Minneapolis, MN GT40: RCR40 - #45
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What a work of ART!!!! Beautiful!!!!!! | |
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03-04-07, 11:21 AM
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| | Rookie
Join Date: Jan 2004 GT40: Michigan, USA
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Rep Power: 5 | Re: Ideas on shaping aluminum
Brad,
Great looking job on the 40gt body. That quite a talent doing work like that. Do you work at Kirkham? | |
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03-04-07, 02:49 PM
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| | 40GT
Join Date: Mar 2007
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Rep Power: 2 | Re: Ideas on shaping aluminum
It's not my talent... Kirkham made this aluminum body before they made the copper 40GT. I own it now and started checking out the threads on this site to get ideas on chassis and motor combo's. My other cars have flathead's and bajo rear ends so this is a stretch for me. | |
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03-04-07, 08:41 PM
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| | Rookie
Join Date: Jan 2004 GT40: Michigan, USA
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Rep Power: 5 | Re: Ideas on shaping aluminum
Kirkham does fantastic work. Have you found a chassis yet? | |
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03-05-07, 12:03 AM
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| | Randy Bronze Supporter
Join Date: Feb 2007
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Rep Power: 2 | Re: Ideas on shaping aluminum
Brian your part done, Yes guys the first thing i did was annealed it.I use a Sharpy it burnes off at annealing temp. you can also use the sutt form torch to cover metal and it too burnes off at annealing temp.then you let part air cool!! Do not quench aluminum!! Let air cool to room temp. This part was very work nardened. A little english wheel and it looks beter. I'll ship it to you monday.
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03-05-07, 07:23 AM
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| | Brian McCarthy Bronze Supporter
Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Up in the sticks GT40: GTD
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Rep Power: 12 | Re: Ideas on shaping aluminum
This is great Randy, thanks so much for your time and effort.
All the best
Brian
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03-06-07, 12:54 AM
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| | Bradfields
Join Date: Mar 2007
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Rep Power: 2 | Re: Ideas on shaping aluminum
No I have not found a chassis, and I would love to hear your thoughts... But I don't want to sqwat on this thread so i will start me own. Please post reply at a new thread "aluminum 40GT" | |
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03-14-07, 05:58 PM
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| | Brian McCarthy Bronze Supporter
Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Up in the sticks GT40: GTD
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Rep Power: 12 | Re: Ideas on shaping aluminum
Time to close out this thread...........
As you guys know, I wanted to shape a little bump out for my firewall to clear the water pump pulley. After a little banter, Randy kindly stepped in and offered his assistance. It turns out that for little more than a few pms and some stamps, I now have a nice firewall blister as attested to by the attached pic.
Who would think that a) I would post about this for help? b) that Randy would see my post and c) that he then would be kind enough to shape my part...coincidence or perhaps just good timing..
For those interested, the part will not be covered as there will be no carpets in the car.
Thanks again Randy
Brian
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03-14-07, 06:05 PM
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| | Brian McCarthy Bronze Supporter
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I just went back and looked at my original post and picture, is this smokin' or what?
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03-14-07, 06:42 PM
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| | VintageVenom 6 Tenths
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You do some beautiful work Randy. My hat is off to you..... | |
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