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71_georgia_beetle
Joined: 28 Mar 2008 Posts: 440 Location: Grayson, GA
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Posted: Fri Jan 30, 2009 2:11 am Post subject: Bay Window Mud Flap Bracket |
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I bought a set of flaps for Winifrid and needed the brackets. I found a drawing on line of some plans. I made them, tuned them and documented the changes and since I "have to much time time on my hands" I just had to redo the plans. I will post the building of them when complete.
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Jon Site Admin
Joined: 01 Jun 2006 Posts: 2421 Location: Bishop GA
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Posted: Fri Jan 30, 2009 10:11 am Post subject: |
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Make two sets please. I need one for my bus. _________________ 73 Typ481
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71_georgia_beetle
Joined: 28 Mar 2008 Posts: 440 Location: Grayson, GA
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Posted: Fri Jan 30, 2009 11:50 pm Post subject: |
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Brought to you by The New Redneck Workshop!
The metal I chose was 1/8" steel for the main bracket and 22gauge for the well extension. Both pieces were purchased at Lowes around $15.
Lay out all the plans on the steel. Double check the hole location as each pair or flaps may vary slightly. You can see a few tools needed, square, ruler, markers, straight edge, etc.
I tested three types of cutting tools. Jigsaw, cutoff wheel and Dremel with a cut off wheel. The cut off tool left the edges to ragged, the Dremel was to flimsy and I kept breaking discs so I settled on the jig saw. Here is a tip: I had to switch to a full face mask. For some reason the jigsaw threw up hot steel pieces so fast that they would bounce off my cheek, ricochet off the inside of my glasses and back in my eyes.
I used a 40lb lug of steel to hold when clamps get in the way.
Finished cut outs.
Use a punch to locate the holes and eliminate bit drift.
Brace/clamp the steel to prevent it from spinning and drill out the holes. I used a floor drill but a handheld will work fine.
At the marked line, clamp the main brace and bend it over 90 degrees (don't forget the small tab). Also remember that the left side and right are different bends. The plans show a LH main bracket.
Check and adjust with a square. Close is OK because there will be some on car tweeking.
Lightly form the extension in the same fashion. This will be tweeked as well.
Shot of the initial forming.
Mock up. This is a prime time for a test fit and tweek. No need for a full mounting, I just clamped it in place.
After the mock up, sand, prime and let dry. I hastened the process with my $24.00 paint boot oven (space heater). Remember that the mock ups for each side will differ. Be sure to keep the pairs together.
Shoot with color of choice, dry and fit. Hand tighten everything, do not fully tighten.
Different angle.
Back view.
Full back view.
This is where you will need to mark up with the bracket and drill for the second hole.
This is where the well extension will mount. It will mount on the inside of the inner well, meaning you can see it if you are looking in the fender well.
Here is a view from the well side of the final mount.
Here is a view of the backside of the mount.
Completed pictures. Once you have them mounted, there is enough flex and give in the metal that you can manipulate it. In the picture, the drivers side is not level. I corrected this with a stiff pull up. Good Luck!
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Mountain Power House
Joined: 26 Jul 2006 Posts: 879 Location: Aircooled Heaven USA
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Posted: Sat Jan 31, 2009 12:00 am Post subject: |
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Those tools are entirely too "new looking", they are not beaten up enough or worn out. Work harder. _________________ Jake Raby
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Jon Site Admin
Joined: 01 Jun 2006 Posts: 2421 Location: Bishop GA
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Posted: Sat Jan 31, 2009 2:17 am Post subject: |
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Sweet!!!!!!!!!!!!! I'm ready for you to install my set any time. _________________ 73 Typ481
76 Westy
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70 Fastback
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71_georgia_beetle
Joined: 28 Mar 2008 Posts: 440 Location: Grayson, GA
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Posted: Sat Jan 31, 2009 2:35 am Post subject: |
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Mountain Power House wrote: | Those tools are entirely too "new looking", they are not beaten up enough or worn out. Work harder. | Clean, not new. I always heard chicks like a guy with a clean tool! _________________ 71 Standard Beetle "Big Bird"
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Sapp67
Joined: 04 Jun 2006 Posts: 331 Location: Athens, GA
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Posted: Sun Feb 01, 2009 1:23 am Post subject: |
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The boy continues to show his mad skillz! I like the tutorial, Scott! _________________ Steve
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71_georgia_beetle
Joined: 28 Mar 2008 Posts: 440 Location: Grayson, GA
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Posted: Sun Feb 01, 2009 12:12 pm Post subject: |
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Thanks Steve. Looking to do a beetle plan next. _________________ 71 Standard Beetle "Big Bird"
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Jon Site Admin
Joined: 01 Jun 2006 Posts: 2421 Location: Bishop GA
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Posted: Sun Feb 01, 2009 1:59 pm Post subject: |
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I've got beetle brackets if you want to copy them. It isn't too hard to find them for beetles. _________________ 73 Typ481
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71_georgia_beetle
Joined: 28 Mar 2008 Posts: 440 Location: Grayson, GA
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Posted: Sun Feb 01, 2009 2:50 pm Post subject: |
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Jon wrote: | I've got beetle brackets if you want to copy them. It isn't too hard to find them for beetles. | Good to know! Thanks Jon, I assumed they were the same as buses. I'll put it off for now. I don't think mine would look right with them. Seems to be a 50's and 60's thing. _________________ 71 Standard Beetle "Big Bird"
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