1950 Flying Cloud panel "lip"

[65GT]

Wow -- the 'ol concave panel bend illusion trick! A very nice photo! So, I can't figure it out -- where does the straight edge go -- top or bottom?

I almost think you'd be better strapping that tool to a bench and holding your panel with two hands and just slightly pushing up on the panel while you run it back and forth putting in the slight bend.

That way you could work areas that aren't bent enough. I'm guessing (although I guessed these panels were straight mind you) when you rivet it on it will conform to the other surface quite a bit for a little correction?

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[Aerowood]

A bench mounted roller is available, with all the different dies around 1500 to 2000 dollars.

[FC7039]

Originally Posted by 65GT

Wow -- the 'ol concave panel bend illusion trick! A very nice photo! So, I can't figure it out -- where does the straight edge go -- top or bottom?

I almost think you'd be better strapping that tool to a bench and holding your panel with two hands and just slightly pushing up on the panel while you run it back and forth putting in the slight bend.

That way you could work areas that aren't bent enough. I'm guessing (although I guessed these panels were straight mind you) when you rivet it on it will conform to the other surface quite a bit for a little correction?

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It may not be evident, but both sides of the panels are curved. One more than the other.