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Old 10-03-2023, 12:55 AM
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On a, perhaps, final note, if you form/shape/roll/hammer a body from aluminium you primarily need metal shaping tools (obvious).

The buck is your reference template where you try if the individual pieces have the correct shape. You do not form metal over the buck.

In essence, you can use any 427 Cobra body as a buck. Your final project will be a mere 3 mm wider...

Italian metal shapers were known for hammering and bending more than the UK guys who roll the material through an (your guessed it) english wheel!
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