• m610
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  • From: Esparto, CA
  • Registered: 2009-12-12
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Re: Any problem with using wood in the cockpit?

Clamp it between two 2x4's and use a third 2x4 and  a hammer to gently bend the metal.

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  • From: Romeoville, IL
  • Registered: 2009-12-12
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Re: Any problem with using wood in the cockpit?

You're not living until you use wood in your suspension...like us.

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28 Reply by crazymike (edited by crazymike 2010-10-27 12:04 PM)

  • From: Sacramento
  • Registered: 2010-08-09
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Re: Any problem with using wood in the cockpit?

I'm surprised you all missed it - PVC from TAP or other plastic vender - plenty flammable (but only as much as anything oem left in the car), works like wood, can be either glued or pop-riveted!
~and you can bend it/form it in the oven or with a heat gun... almost same methods as bending metal on the cheap.

  • From: Houston (Spring) Texas
  • Registered: 2010-02-22
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Re: Any problem with using wood in the cockpit?

crazymike wrote:

PVC from TAP or other plastic vender - plenty flammable

Gives a nice black smoke so fire crew can find you faster!

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