MuzzcoVW
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Location: Westfield, MA.
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 Posted: Mon Feb 26, 2024 4:57 am Post subject: Engine Bay Sheet Metal |
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Has anyone seen these parts reproduced, or know where to source some? I need both sides and figured I'd check before making my own. So far I've struck out
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mikedjames
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Location: Hamble, Hampshire, UK
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| Posted: Mon Feb 26, 2024 10:39 am Post subject: Re: Engine Bay Sheet Metal |
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Usually if there are no panels avaiable its because they are possible to fabricate from sheet metal.
Or so few people need the parts there is no demand.
Even if a panel existed , by the time you had trimmed and fitted it, it would just be an expensive way to buy the nearly flat sort of rectangular piece of metal.. maybe have to make up the edge for the engine seal by welding strips of metal to it.
Hit the rot with a hammer until it stops giving way, trim back to decent metal, make template, cut sheet metal.
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