VW/Audi sidemarker on a 914, Attention all body work folks! I need a bit of help Options

[Zaney]

I am going down the path of 94Teener (Phil RIP) with the installation of VW/Audi style side markers behind the front wheel well on my 914.

Here are some pics of his handy work. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/first.gif)






My question for all you body/metal work folks is how do I recess the edges of the hole so the marker light 'sits' in the opening?

Any and all ideas/help is welcome!

Cheers! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
Nate

[rick 918-S]

Here's what I would do: Find get a hole saw slightly larger than the curve of the light. Get a piece of 1/4 plate. Layout the light, use the hole saw to cut the curves, use a juig saw to cut the straight sections. Clean it up with a file.

Lay out the light on the fender, Leave 3/8 of material to the inside of the line, cut the fender. Take the 1/4 piece and clamp it behind the opening. Use it for a forming block and hammer (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smash.gif) the metal into the opening in the 1/4 plate. You may need to curve the plate slightly to contour it to the fender. And your hits will need to be exact to get the panel to stretch it without mis-forming.

You'll end up with a nice finished edge around the light and when you cap the back where the light will sit the fender won't warp. It will take you 3 time longer but if you do it right you won't need body filler. I don't like filler abuse.

But that's just me. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/assimilate.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/screwy.gif)