Thread: 55/58 Chevy truck build

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Originally Posted by rspears

Randy, check post #13 - 55/58 Chevy truck build
Bam, the handle of the slapper appears to be hefty. Did you weld several layers of plate together and then sand to the contour you wanted?

No I made it out of 1/4 thick metal. I also like the ones made from old leaf springs.

Originally Posted by BAM55

No I made it out of 1/4 thick metal. I also like the ones made from old leaf springs.

So the handle is just tilted up for clearance, and one thickness of plate?

Originally Posted by rspears

So the handle is just tilted up for clearance, and one thickness of plate?

Yes I did have it for clearance, It worked great that way for reaching around that big fender, but I bent it down like a normal handle once the fender was done. The reason I made it is because I bought a Martin slapper that was too light weight. You are not suppose to pound on sheetmetal to get it to move, just light glancing blows should suffice. I found with that martin slapper I was expending way too much effort, so I made that one and it worked great.

By the way thanks guys I love talking this car stuff.