I wish I had this for a job or had the time to rebuild the 1917 I had but sold. In my job I'm always being asked to " make this fit ". I find it's easier to bend 1 side, set it in place mark the other end, then bend. Great work on the car.
I have always been told that you need to pre-stress the panel in the OPPOSITE direction of your intended bead. So if you want the bead humping up, the pre-stress needs to be done downward. Thus you need to draw the same pattern on both sides of the metal and flip it over to pre-stress. Also, just a nit-pick, but if you wanted the access panel to be a little more professional, drill out the lower screw holes and use a rivnut tool. Screws thru sheet metal can strip out over time, but a quality rivnut will hold for a long time.
Just out of curiosity, anyone know what the point of the beads is, i mean they look great, make it look very professional, but do they serve any functional purpose
This is some great metal work. I have one question. With so many seams what is stopping moisture from getting in? Are you going to sure seam sealer on all the joints?
If you want this hot rod to last for another 100 years give it the 1960's factory treatment, seam seal everywhere under the body outside then give the whole under side of the body 2-4 layers of bed liner, that will keep the shit out
@@Exterminatingtraper As I was born in the 60s I can assure you that rustproofing in cars then was terrible. I don't know what brand car your referring to but most 60s vehicles are in worse shape than Matt's 100 year old car!
Or, you could also heat the panel, but, nobody does that anymore these days. Grandpa's brother, used to roll them flat as a dime as you fellows across the pond say it.
@@Exterminatingtraper I can let you know that it's a Ford pedal assembly because Matt and most other early Ford guys wouldn't use GM stuff. That and Fords had juice brakes in the 30s and most every car of that vintage had the master cyl under the floorboards.
The panel is run through the English Wheel in the same direction the beads will be rolled. This will shape the metal in both directions. Here is an article that further explains the process: www.eastwood.com/blog/eastwood-chatter/bead-roller-trick/
+Eastwood Company i guess I wasn't clear in my question. I'm the video and the tips, you crown the metal UP with the wheel but put the bead down or inverted form the crown you created. at least that's how it appears.
Matt, you have evolved so much in 5 years
Nice that access panel is first class, then you matched the beading across it. Stunning.
Simply great. Damn, what a decent workshop. Praise and recognition.
Metal shop heaven
I wish I had this for a job or had the time to rebuild the 1917 I had but sold. In my job I'm always being asked to " make this fit ". I find it's easier to bend 1 side, set it in place mark the other end, then bend. Great work on the car.
patience is what it takes
OK. I regain faith. Nice solution to a small problem.
He's really good at making straight lines with a sharpie lol
What a great job!!
Nice work and to hell with safety!
I have always been told that you need to pre-stress the panel in the OPPOSITE direction of your intended bead. So if you want the bead humping up, the pre-stress needs to be done downward. Thus you need to draw the same pattern on both sides of the metal and flip it over to pre-stress. Also, just a nit-pick, but if you wanted the access panel to be a little more professional, drill out the lower screw holes and use a rivnut tool. Screws thru sheet metal can strip out over time, but a quality rivnut will hold for a long time.
Yeahhhh yeah yeah yeahhhh, Yeahhhh yeah yeah yeahhhh, Yeahhhh yeah yeah yeahhhh
Can I also use a manual bead roller to make the be ads if I don't have a motorized one?
Impressive! Thank you for sharing! :D
Just out of curiosity, anyone know what the point of the beads is, i mean they look great, make it look very professional, but do they serve any functional purpose
Matt could you take that warped panel and use the blandishing hammer to lightly coax that warp out of the panel? Just to relax the warped parts?
how thick is the metal you are working with ?
The hand break that was used was indicated to handle up to 18 gauge.
18 gauge steel. Thanks for watching. -Matt/EW
brilliant....good info, thanks
This is some great metal work. I have one question. With so many seams what is stopping moisture from getting in? Are you going to sure seam sealer on all the joints?
Yes, Matt may apply Eastwood Seam Sealer to prevent moisture.
If you want this hot rod to last for another 100 years give it the 1960's factory treatment, seam seal everywhere under the body outside then give the whole under side of the body 2-4 layers of bed liner, that will keep the shit out
@@Exterminatingtraper As I was born in the 60s I can assure you that rustproofing in cars then was terrible. I don't know what brand car your referring to but most 60s vehicles are in worse shape than Matt's 100 year old car!
Супер, респект, 👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾💪💪💪
Or, you could also heat the panel, but, nobody does that anymore these days. Grandpa's brother, used to roll them flat as a dime as you fellows across the pond say it.
less of a tech question, and more of a build question: what pedal assembly are you using in this build?
charmingcharliex it looks like the factory pedals, if not its something from a 40's gm car with under the floor master cylinder mounting
@@Exterminatingtraper I can let you know that it's a Ford pedal assembly because Matt and most other early Ford guys wouldn't use GM stuff. That and Fords had juice brakes in the 30s and most every car of that vintage had the master cyl under the floorboards.
Nice work Matt.... did I see correctly that you pre stretched the metal in the opposite direction of the bead ? so stretch up, bead down ?
The panel is run through the English Wheel in the same direction the beads will be rolled. This will shape the metal in both directions. Here is an article that further explains the process: www.eastwood.com/blog/eastwood-chatter/bead-roller-trick/
+Eastwood Company
i guess I wasn't clear in my question. I'm the video and the tips, you crown the metal UP with the wheel but put the bead down or inverted form the crown you created. at least that's how it appears.
Correct.
First rate metal fabrication with attention to the smallest of details.
Shout out to Gene Winfield T-shirts!!
Great Video , I am Looking for someone in southern Ore to do the same on my 30 ford 5 window You know anyone ? Thanks
Classy
That master cylinder access panel is too small to get an arm through lol.
I cant afford the tools let alone have them build one for me !
I see 2 pedals, disappointed
Nice going ! all cliccoed THEN WHAT?