Up next FREE DOWNLOADABLE MINI TRUCK POSTER! Published on October 11, 2022 Author DEVAN ENCE Share article Facebook 0 Twitter 0 Mail 0 The Basics of Building Bead-rolled Panels for floors, inside beds, and engine bays When modifying your vehicle, many times the factory or replacement panels no longer fit the build, and so it becomes necessary to build custom panels to fit your needs. Some of the most common places custom panels become necessary are floors, inside beds, and engine bays. Not only are they functional but they can also help take your build to the next level by producing a one-of-a-kind look. One of the most important things to remember when building panels is to keep everything functional and strong. You can add strength and rigidity by bead rolling or breaking an edge. Common gauges for custom panels are 16, 18, and 20; just make sure you are using appropriate sheetmetal thicknesses for the location of your panels.Subscribe to our weekly newsletter The steps below are just a way to get you started. There are a lot of amazing fabricators out there who use different techniques, so don’t be afraid to experiment with what works best for you and your build. This process may seem complicated but remember, it’s just metal. 01. Assess the area and make a plan. 02. Time to get crafty with market, chip board, and layout tools. 03. Lay out the new panel design on the chip board. 04. Cut out your pattern. 05. Make sure the patterns fit the area and transfer the new panel design to the sheet metal. 06. Here is an example of the panel layout. 07. Cut out your new panel. Pictured above is a throatless bench shear. 08. Bead roll your panel to add strength. 09. New panel mockup using cleco clips. 10. New panel mockup using sheet metal screws. 11. Mock up all of your panels before welding them in place to make sure you like how everything is coming together. 12. New panel mockup using cleco clips. 13. New panel mockup using cleco clips. 14. Finalized panels (example 1). 15. Finalized panels (example 2).
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