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Apr 26th, 2026 | | AD Chevy Trucks  Over 6,000 pictures Brad Allen has an awesome collection of Chevrolet factory pictures that he has set up from film strips. Check them out!
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| | | | Joined: Apr 2014 Posts: 924 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Apr 2014 Posts: 924 | Well, I learned a whole lot of things on that video: the difference in left and right cut snips, how to keep the 'land' flat on the material, what the gauge rating means, and just how they're supposed to be used in general. I'd say I've used their snips for 20 years- Wiss ought to put that video in the package with them.
The relief-cutting trick for cutting farther into a sheet (and having the waste curl up perfect) is definitely a tip that would've been useful in this fender patching journey.
The video link should go in the tool chest forum- good stuff.
Thanks
Brad
Wrench Fetcher, PhD | | | | | Joined: Jul 2011 Posts: 785 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jul 2011 Posts: 785 | | | | | | Joined: Apr 2014 Posts: 924 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Apr 2014 Posts: 924 | Well gents, this has been quite an educational thread for me... here's two 55.2 rear fenders; patch panels made, welded in, & ready to get epoxy primed. I still need to give the second fender some more hammer-love, but it lines up & is solid metal. Thanks to all for the help & motivation. Robert, I owe you a cherry Coca-Cola whenever I see you. Or, some of our fine south-Alabama clear beverage in a Mason jar...whichever you prefer (to stay on topic it can also be used as a wipe-down cleaning solvent).  Brad
Wrench Fetcher, PhD | | | | | Joined: Apr 2014 Posts: 924 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Apr 2014 Posts: 924 | And... here they are epoxy-primed . I still have to make up my mind on what color they're going to end up, but that's over in the Greasy Spoon. Brad
Wrench Fetcher, PhD | | | | | Joined: Jun 2011 Posts: 1,901 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Jun 2011 Posts: 1,901 |
Give me ambiguity
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