Metal Shaping: Project Talbot-Lago

Metalshaping: Project Talbot-Lago

Yes Wray has started a new project and yes I will make sure we do one video on the shroud. Having said that, this is a fantastic video! Wray is truly in love with the new car that came into the shop. A 1930's Talbot-Lago that was made in Florida out of fiberglass and the owner wants to complete another one out of Aluminum.

Wray discusses how he marks off the flexible shape pattern also how he makes a gauge to use as an external buck. He grabs a sheet of aluminum and lays the flexible shape pattern flat on the metal, marks off about an inch further out from the FSP as cheat room (this proves useful after he shrinks the metal). He then goes to his shrinking facilitator and shows, using the FSP where the panel needs to shrink. He uses our metal shaping mallet (which you can find on our website) and hitting the panel creates "gathers". He hits the gathers down from either side, and essential shrinks the metal. He also stretches the center of the panel to achieve the desired area value.

Wray then wheels the panel out using the english wheel and verifies everything is going according to plan using the FSP as the blueprint. He wheels and checks for about 30 minutes then back to the shrinking facilitator to hammer it out more.

Another hour or so of wheeling and he is 90% there. He shows you how the panel looks by placing it on the car and then after 2.5 hours of shaping, he bids everyone a farewell.

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