I've just ordered an RF-40 in kit form and would like to know from other builders what tools I will need to acquire to work the sheet aluminum. I read thru the Performance Ford Magazine article (apparently from a couple of years ago, and referring to the Australia production kits) and it appears that I will need a sheet metal brake of some size to make the bends (I don't think that the edge of my bench and a hammer will satisfy me). Please suggest what size will do the job. I have hand shears that served me well on 6061T6 at .040 thickness in my F5R Cobra. Is there anything in the RF-40 that these will not handle? The magazine article states that the belly pan is much thicker than the rest of the sheet metal and needs a long flange folded along each side. If a small (30" or so) metal brake won't handle this, either due to length or thickness, can I get the factory to do it before shipping?
I know that I am far ahead of myself as far as receiving the kit, but Christmas is coming and it might be a good time to "request" such items.
I know that I am far ahead of myself as far as receiving the kit, but Christmas is coming and it might be a good time to "request" such items.