Headlight guards

4x4M38 · Post by **4x4M38** » Thu Jan 15, 2015 8:34 pm

The first one is the hard one. Making those bends from one end to the other.

Then you can use that one to make the second one, starting in the middle.

I'm doing a pair cold. Much harder to bend that way, but have not had a problem putting in the 90 degree bends. Just horsepower.

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csts1975 · Post by **csts1975** » Thu Mar 08, 2018 11:57 am

Thanks for the drawing. I was able to bend my own ones.

mdainsd · Post by **mdainsd** » Fri Mar 16, 2018 12:19 pm

Very nice job! If you didn't mention the welded on tabs, I doubt 1 in a million would notice it. And once painted all the better.

Bretto · Post by **Bretto** » Sat Mar 17, 2018 6:45 pm

Thanks

csts1975 · Post by **csts1975** » Tue Mar 20, 2018 5:59 am

luckily I've been able to use a CNC bending machine at my job.
All bends were done on it, even the first and last 90° bend.
A press was used after to flatten the wire. about 20 tons were necessary.

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4x4M38 · Post by **4x4M38** » Tue Mar 20, 2018 7:15 am

We can’t see your attachment. It requires a Facebook login.

I cold formed mine with a vise and Bfh.

Take care,
Brian

Bretto · Post by **Bretto** » Wed Mar 21, 2018 5:05 am

Impressive machine!

Jeff_Lee · Post by **Jeff_Lee** » Sun Apr 08, 2018 3:18 pm

Incredible machine!! Looks like youre going into full production.

In about 10 minutes you will have cornered the market for M38 headlight guards!