Last Sunday as a day of success...
I created a 'jig' of sorts. The apron is off the tub and I was not be able
to mount it to fix it. The apron was sitting on a metal sawhorse (at the
cross support at the top); I stacked 2x4's under the front center (screwing
each into the one below it) with a 2x4x43 on top of that fastening through
the fender holes at each end. That created a solid base for it to sit on.
I then anchored it at the top by attaching 2x4s between the crossmember and
the workbench.
I also trimmed a 2x4x24 to match the contour of the top of the grill as the
pressure piece. I put a 30" piece of 1/2" conduit on the back side of the
"lip" so that it wouldn't "crush". It had enough flex for the curves which
is good but it was a hassle to keep it in place. I then placed a 2x12
under
the scissor jack anchoring the wood platform at the back with a clamp.
I spread the opening about 1 1/4" and then when I released it, it settled
in
at the exact spot I needed (about 3/4"). The grill fits perfectly.
I have some images if anyone is interested.
Thanks to Tom Fansher, Tom Householder, & Hans de Ferrante...
Oh, I did take it to the tub (which isn't mounted on the chassis) and
everything lined up like it should.
Carl - Tampa
1961 TR3A TS81802LO
Body Off Restoration
Completion Date: NATC 2010
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