You made one hell of a recovery rotundapig, after starting off with a project that would have usually been a "I bit off much more than I can chew" situation for most people, me included!
You also did a great job on the jig-issery and the bracing for the chassis, good thing you did because there sure was not a lot of strength left in it after everything you had to cut out.
I'd love to learn more about the tools you are using to fabricate patch panels, e.g. the shrinker+stretcher, the bead roller and the dies.
I have one of those cheap 10mm thick flat frame versions from China, but haven't really used it yet. Sounds like it will need reinforcements to use on 1mm thick steel.
By the way fantastic resources for sheet metal bodywork and fabrication techniques are "
Make it Kustom" and "
Fitzee's Fabrication on YOutube.
Subscribing and looking forward to follow along with your restoration!
Cheers,
Lukas