2018/08/16 - Sheet Metal

Did more sheet metal work today. Got 6 panels (front wheel well x 2, rear lower splash guard x 2, and center splash panel x 2) clamped, drilled holes in the frame, removed said panels, put silicone on the panels, remounted with clamps/clecos, and then riveted.

All said, the worst part, by far, is drilling through the frame. It takes forever, I just need to be patient with it.

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1vAhFRn4-AkGqSt0SZYxTsLBXZdMMGL1r/view?usp=drive_web

Tools of the trade - clecos, cleco tool, rivets, riveter, drill, and boxes to hold stuff

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1DpHOruE5yzhKEg8fTPwZfVDEjNyfVzuO/view?usp=drive_web

I cannot recommend these things enough. I would drill a hole, then insert a cleco, then drill the next hole and repeat. It keeps the aluminum panel close to the frame in its final position.

https://drive.google.com/file/d/11wPdpFqp_R2SEPcCIDSPLON14wEKeEtI/view?usp=drive_web

I've seen neater, but I've seen pleennnntttyy messier

https://drive.google.com/file/d/19YHArtPtoX8ygljOswYvzw2TnMkEN9yh/view?usp=drive_web

Today's accomplishment, as viewed from driver rear

Time estimate: 3 hours

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