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unclebrad · 07-01-2023, 10:24 AM

Found a dome-shape on a portable clothes line and cut what I needed from that. (No one will miss it until we go camping again)
Tack welded it to the top of the new air cleaner body and took the grinder to it to smooth off the excess metal. (I'm not a great welder) Then filled in with some paste epoxy. I'll sand that smooth later, and paint with a two-stage paint, or get it powder coated. (I just don't know if they can powder coat over the epoxy.).
I found a base online for about $25. It'll take a few days to get here but it's much better than spending the time and effort to make one up.
Next update should be the final product.

07-01-2023, 10:24 AM	#6
unclebrad Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Concord, CA Posts: 132	Re: NON Automotive Parts used in your Build Lets See them Before and After Found a dome-shape on a portable clothes line and cut what I needed from that. (No one will miss it until we go camping again) Tack welded it to the top of the new air cleaner body and took the grinder to it to smooth off the excess metal. (I'm not a great welder) Then filled in with some paste epoxy. I'll sand that smooth later, and paint with a two-stage paint, or get it powder coated. (I just don't know if they can powder coat over the epoxy.). I found a base online for about $25. It'll take a few days to get here but it's much better than spending the time and effort to make one up. Next update should be the final product. Attached Images __________________ 55 Cameo w/ 409/700r4