Fabricating a Floor Patch

[bobs66440]

I am in the process of re-doing my interior and need to address some rust issues before I can proceed. I don't own a bead roller but I was able to make a factory(ish) looking patch panel using a method inspired by a thread on the H.A.M.B., but changed it up a bit. I cut a piece of square tubing to use as sort of a die to bend around the 1/4" rod taped on the metal.

It's not factory perfect but I think it's looks better (and stiffer) than a flat panel.

 

[Cranky]

Pretty cool!!

 

[Meep-Meep]

I admire the creativity.

 

[5.7 hemi]

Neccessity is the mother of invention, good job!!

 

[detmatt1]

Great job! I'll have to remember that one.

 

[roadrunnerman]

that is a good idea,then you can use shorter rods and put them at angles for other floor mods.