1960 Ferrari PF Cab metal work restoration.

The Metal Surgeon · 12-16-2011, 06:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Boxer

Do you know anyone in the UK who could turn a 550 Maranello into a 550 Spider?

I could do it in here in the USA.With the exchange rate it would work far more cost effective.

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Granucci · 12-16-2011, 11:57 AM

I'm keeping you on my A-List. Once again, would have liked more in-between pics of the details.

But I understand the scenario.

Also, was dismayed at the conversion of a 11 window to an 15 window since your work is so good, but I understand the interesting exercise and some person's desire to get there 'under a budget'. Wouldn't stop me from using your services for 'my special project' if ever had the bread to do such.

Thanks for the posting.

Boxer · 12-17-2011, 10:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Metal Surgeon

I could do it in here in the USA.With the exchange rate it would work far more cost effective.

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The issue would be getting the car back and forth.

The Metal Surgeon · 12-29-2011, 09:48 PM

Recreation of the inner trunk panel with aid of low cost tooling.

Jimmy Chen Shiba DDS · 12-29-2011, 10:03 PM

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Originally Posted by The Metal Surgeon

Recreation of the inner trunk panel with aid of low cost tooling.

TMS, impressive and fabulous know how. What would it take to recreate, say a rear bonnet lid of a 246 GT L in aluminum alloy ? Time and cost and logisitics ? Thanx. w/ smiles Jimmy

vetconstruction · 01-25-2012, 07:38 AM

This type of work totally blows my simple little mind.

ferraripilot · 01-25-2012, 12:03 PM

Fantastic stuff there sir.

ECSofVirginia · 01-26-2012, 03:05 PM

The ingenuity that goes into the "simple" stamping tool is fantastic. In many ways, being resourceful enough to engineer a solution like that is more impressive than taking the time to commission a custom stamping die just to have ti done by machine.

Great thread.

champagne612 · 01-26-2012, 06:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vetconstruction

This type of work totally blows my simple little mind.

Agreed 100% - never seen this level of skill.

Granucci · 01-27-2012, 11:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ECSofVirginia

The ingenuity that goes into the "simple" stamping tool is fantastic. In many ways, being resourceful enough to engineer a solution like that is more impressive than taking the time to commission a custom stamping die just to have ti done by machine.

Great thread.

Yes. Like the concept and execution: Nice work

4redno · 02-08-2012, 08:27 PM

Just looked at this thread and I'm in awe. This isn't just a project, it's pornography.

Granucci · 02-14-2012, 12:11 PM

need a fix....any updates?

wetpet · 02-14-2012, 02:10 PM

are you selling panels on ebay?

The Metal Surgeon · 03-26-2012, 10:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Granucci

need a fix....any updates?

Sorry its been a little while,and i have plenty of work and photos to update.Thank you for all your interest.

Posting probably this evening.

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The Metal Surgeon · 03-27-2012, 09:48 PM

ok back again!The front panel under the mouth showed signs of accident damage and needed to be replaced as the original panel material was not only thin but heavily leaded in areas.
The photos show the flat sheet firstly being wheeled into shape with patterns taken from the non accident side.A simple 'knock over' jig was then made to form the flanges.There is an incredible amount of transforming shape in such a small area in this panel.The top of the panel curves to follow the profile of the grille shell to straight as the panel wraps around the bottom structure bar.I tried to capture the shape transformation in a couple of the photos.

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The Metal Surgeon · 03-27-2012, 10:12 PM

.....more photo's.Thanks for looking.

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Boxer · 03-27-2012, 10:13 PM

Great to have you back

tazandjan · 03-28-2012, 08:32 AM

Very impressive. Looks like lots of metal working rules of thumb you are using, all learned the hard way. Like knowing where to cut those openings so you had enough metal left to form the wall of the vent. Ingenious form you used to make the vent exactly the correct shape. All without splitting the metal while forming the vent.

Granucci · 03-28-2012, 09:02 AM

Yes: Wall of the vent. Did you not weld [looks like you did not] the inner walls of the vented, curved, openings? Not sure how you did that without extra pieces.

12-16-2011, 11:57 AM	#42
Granucci Owner Elite Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: far and away Ferrari Life Posts: 5,053	I'm keeping you on my A-List. Once again, would have liked more in-between pics of the details. But I understand the scenario. Also, was dismayed at the conversion of a 11 window to an 15 window since your work is so good, but I understand the interesting exercise and some person's desire to get there 'under a budget'. Wouldn't stop me from using your services for 'my special project' if ever had the bread to do such. Thanks for the posting. Guide to the Galaxy: Don't Panic Rik -- LAH ! Current: 1990 Mondial T Cabriolet : Red/Tan 1995 456 GT 2+2 : Roso Metalizzato [Fer 311/C] & Tan Last edited by Granucci; 12-16-2011 at 12:13 PM.

12-29-2011, 09:48 PM	#44
The Metal Surgeon Join Date: Dec 2011 Ferrari Life Posts: 26	Recreation of the inner trunk panel with aid of low cost tooling. Attached Images

01-26-2012, 03:05 PM	#48
ECSofVirginia Master Mechanic Sponsor Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Ashburn, VA Ferrari Life Posts: 477 Name: Josh Hill	The ingenuity that goes into the "simple" stamping tool is fantastic. In many ways, being resourceful enough to engineer a solution like that is more impressive than taking the time to commission a custom stamping die just to have ti done by machine. Great thread. Exotic Car Specialties www.ECSofVirginia.com 201 Davis Dr. Suite L Sterling, VA 20164 703.421.5356

02-14-2012, 12:11 PM	#52
Granucci Owner Elite Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: far and away Ferrari Life Posts: 5,053	BUMP: Hey metal surgeon need a fix....any updates? Guide to the Galaxy: Don't Panic Rik -- LAH ! Current: 1990 Mondial T Cabriolet : Red/Tan 1995 456 GT 2+2 : Roso Metalizzato [Fer 311/C] & Tan

02-14-2012, 02:10 PM	#53
wetpet Owner Elite Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Chevy Chase, Md Ferrari Life Posts: 6,603 Name: Ed	are you selling panels on ebay? Everything you know is wrong Stop chatting and start living the ferrarilife!

01-25-2012, 07:38 AM	#46
vetconstruction Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Bristow, VA Ferrari Life Posts: 57 Name: Michael A. Whitlow	This type of work totally blows my simple little mind.

01-25-2012, 12:03 PM	#47
ferraripilot Owner Join Date: Jun 2010 Ferrari Life Posts: 340	Fantastic stuff there sir.

02-08-2012, 08:27 PM	#51
4redno Join Date: Nov 2006 Ferrari Life Posts: 5	Just looked at this thread and I'm in awe. This isn't just a project, it's pornography.

03-27-2012, 09:48 PM	#55
The Metal Surgeon Join Date: Dec 2011 Ferrari Life Posts: 26	ok back again!The front panel under the mouth showed signs of accident damage and needed to be replaced as the original panel material was not only thin but heavily leaded in areas. The photos show the flat sheet firstly being wheeled into shape with patterns taken from the non accident side.A simple 'knock over' jig was then made to form the flanges.There is an incredible amount of transforming shape in such a small area in this panel.The top of the panel curves to follow the profile of the grille shell to straight as the panel wraps around the bottom structure bar.I tried to capture the shape transformation in a couple of the photos. my weekly metal work blog The Metal Surgeon \| Handcrafted Rare and Custom Automotive Panels Attached Images

03-27-2012, 10:12 PM	#56
The Metal Surgeon Join Date: Dec 2011 Ferrari Life Posts: 26	.....more photo's.Thanks for looking. my weekly metal work blog The Metal Surgeon \| Handcrafted Rare and Custom Automotive Panels Attached Images

03-27-2012, 10:13 PM	#57
Boxer Owner Elite Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: UK Ferrari Life Posts: 12,793	Great to have you back Boxer Current: F40, F50, 612, 430 Scuderia Past: 360 Modena, 360 Challenge, 550, 575, 365BB, 512BB, 456 GT, F355 GTS, 365 GTB/4 Daytona, 308 GTB

03-28-2012, 08:32 AM	#58
tazandjan Owner Elite Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Albuquerque, NM Ferrari Life Posts: 3,609 Name: Terry H Phillips	Very impressive. Looks like lots of metal working rules of thumb you are using, all learned the hard way. Like knowing where to cut those openings so you had enough metal left to form the wall of the vent. Ingenious form you used to make the vent exactly the correct shape. All without splitting the metal while forming the vent. Taz Terry Phillips Present: 575M 135171 Past: Dino 246 GT 02984, 365 GTB/4 14009, 308 GTS 25125 Every day I look around, and if nobody is shooting at me, it is a pretty good day.

03-28-2012, 09:02 AM	#59
Granucci Owner Elite Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: far and away Ferrari Life Posts: 5,053	Yes: Wall of the vent. Did you not weld [looks like you did not] the inner walls of the vented, curved, openings? Not sure how you did that without extra pieces. Guide to the Galaxy: Don't Panic Rik -- LAH ! Current: 1990 Mondial T Cabriolet : Red/Tan 1995 456 GT 2+2 : Roso Metalizzato [Fer 311/C] & Tan

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