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Camaro Chin Spoiler #9

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As seen Sam mocked up it up in chip board and it looks good. The baby chin strap awaits fabrication.

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18 gauge will be used on this part as we will be stretching it quite a bit to get the shape we want. Tight is right on this one.

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Brake time, a couple of folds to get it started.

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A vague sort of U channel to start with.

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The Kraft Former is ready to get busy

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As seen moving heavy metal with a tight radius is no match for the Swedish blue brute.

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It is roughed in right now as they always are the first time around. Checking things regularly is the only way to do it.

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Planish a bit to get the curve right after fitting.

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Coming around and looking good.

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Time to cut out the lower valance and start fitting it. Being that it is such a tight sturdy piece it will not just lay on the surface with a perfect fit on its own. It will take some holding power from fitting then tacking etc

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Sam cut out the valance, inserted the spoiler in to the opening and tacked it in place.

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Now it is time to cut out the bottom valance section, make a template then fab and fit the lower portion of the spoiler in to it.

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Basically the bottom section is simply a flat panel with a small concave shape.

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On to some mild steel.

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The planishing hammer does most of the work.

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A tap here and there, not all that much as mentioned just a slight curve.

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This angle shows the shape just a bit better.

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Tack in she is coming around. Now it will be stout enough to tap on it and get an exact fit.

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This angle shows the profile cut out at he center of the first side to show how they meet.

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A few more tacks on the passenger side and on we go.

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In order to make the edge of the spoiler a bit thicker so it will have the shape I am looking for Sam is going to install a shim sort of like a sandwich if you will.

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The cut out shim will not be seen but will do its job.

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Time to insert the shim then weld.

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Weld the perimeter carefully. This thickens up the edge a bit once welded.

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Ground smooth you can see the attractive 1/8 thick edge for that just the right look.

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This angle shows the finished part, well done Sammy.

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Front end looks complete and stylish.

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