Topic: DIY Engine & Fuse Box Cover

[Charlie W]

I received my first Social Security check this month, and I'm on a much tighter budget. To save money I try to make the things I want for the car.

Two weeks ago I purchased a 12 X 32 X 1/4 piece of T-6 aluminum for $35.00. I used my old tunnel brace as a template to lay it out and drill the holes on my drill press and cut to size on my metal cutting bandsaw.

This week I purchased a 18 X 24 X 22 guage piece of mirorr polish stainless steel for $55.00, a 6mm X 1.0 X 1M threaded rod for $6.00 and 4 stainless steel acorn nuts and flat washers for $8.00. I made a new engine cover about the same size as old one and uses the same holes. And I had enough left over for a fuse box cover.

[Kelu]

You should take pictures during the day.
Looks clean and shiny, reminds me of the impeccable rebuilt hot rods' engines.
Thanks for sharing.

[elff]

Looks amazing
Good Job!!

[BLK GXP]

sweet

[Charlie W]

You should take pictures during the day.
Looks clean and shiny, reminds me of the impeccable rebuilt hot rods' engines.
Thanks for sharing.

As you requested here are a couple of pictures taken out side. The others were taken in my garage.

[nolanb]

Amazing.  You did a great job!

[Sly Bob]

You obviously have access to some metal working tools. To cut that so cleanly and then bend it in a break takes some talent. Nice Job!

[Charlie W]

You obviously have access to some metal working tools. To cut that so cleanly and then bend it in a break takes some talent. Nice Job!

I have a drill press and bandsaw, but I don't have a brake. I C-Clamped the material under an aluminum straight edge to a piece of 3/4 inch plywood. Then I took two pieces of wood baseboard molding, with a tapered edge, cut a little longer than the part. I screwed them together to keep them lined up and loosened the screws to slip over the part. Then I used heavy duty c-clamps to hold them tight. I used a 18 inch adjustable wrench on the wood to make the bend. I also used a electrician's knock out punch to make the radiused cutout for the oil filler, then bandsawed to the holes and in between and a disc grinder with a flapper wheel to finish the edge.
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[yellowsky]

wanna make another?

[Charlie W]

wanna make another?

This link is for Dejon Powerhouse a supporting vendor on this Forum
http://solstice.dejonpowerhouse.com/
Under appearance items he has a similer engine cover that some might consider better than my design. He includes all the hardware to mount it. He also has a fues box cover.

Buy the time I had the material shipped to me, purchased all the hardware, and shipped to you I would have to charge you as much as Dejon. Go to his web site and check it out.