Jeff Lilly
  • Home
  • Shops
    • Mechanical Shop
    • Media Blasting
    • Body Shop
    • Block Sanding
    • Wood Work
    • Paint Shop
    • Upholstery Shop
    • Assembly Shop
  • Gallery
    • Restomods
    • Hot Rods
    • Muscle Cars
    • Pro Touring
    • Trucks
    • Corvettes
    • Classic Cars
    • Frame Off
    • Pre-War
  • Why Us ?
    • Why Choose Us
    • Build Process
    • Beginnings
  • Cost
  • Contact
  • Recognition
    • Endorse
    • media
  • Build Tips
  • Employment

Build Tips

Rear Body Panel

1
Click to enlarge

We start off by making the template fit our newly fab'd bumper.

2
Click to enlarge

Matching the template we cut out some new metal.

3
Click to enlarge

As seen the pan needs some curve to match. It is out 1 inch on the ends and gradually goes to flush in the center so we need to tweak it across the panel.

4
Click to enlarge

A little wheeling and she is starting to take shape.

5
Click to enlarge

Over to the power stretcher / shrinker we start in the middle and work our way out to the ends. The idea is to curve the metal gradually until it fits exactly. The shrinking die pulls it together which curves it inward bit by bit.

6
Click to enlarge

As seen she fits good.

7
Click to enlarge

Rear shot shows all the custom metal work. Very stylish.

Jeff Lilly Restorations

11125 FM 1560 N San Antonio, TX 78023

210-695-5151 - FACILITY TOURS BY APPOINTMENT ONLY

Mon- Fri 8:00 - 5:00

The look, feel and sound, you've seen it finished in your minds eye a thousand times. The years go by, as time slips away with the old enemy "procrastination". If it is time to get it done, contact us today to get your machine rolling down the road in style. Please take the time to read the Cost / Faq section by clicking HERE This section will help inform you about the car building process to help you make your best decisions.

Thank You! To contact us with your questions call 210-695-5151 and to send photos or information about your project email us by clicking here.

Follow Us For More

© 2023 Jeff Lilly Restorations