Although it can seem daunting, constructing sheet metal panels by hand is very much within the scope of the amateur restorer working from their own home workshop with the minimum of equipment. Often panels that are sold to replace the originals on historic and classic vehicles are not a good fit. Therefore, to achieve a more accurate fit, making your own panels can be the best solution. This accessible book shows how to make, repair and fit sheet metal body panels for historic and classic vehicles.
The forming of double-curvature panels in mild steel and aluminium alloys, detailing all stages of a project from using basic hand tools to how to set up and use more sophisticated tools and equipment The methods, materials and equipment used to make panels efficiently and to a high standard of fit and finish Detailed descriptions of techniques that, once honed, will enable the reader to achieve a professional finish to all manner of projects, from small repairs to major restoration works Over 350 photographs detailing the methods described
