Hemmings Classic Car

Sheetmetal Done Right

Sheetmetal fabrication and replacement mystifies a lot of us because it takes talent and patience to achieve the desired results. It also takes experience. However, every skill we learn has to start somewhere, and panel replacement is something you can learn both by doing and by watching others who know how to do it well. We’re going to illustrate how to patch and replace panels yourself in your home garage. To get there, you’re going to have to invest in, or rent, tools to do the job.

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