Bonnet mesh, cycle wings,

First job today was the mesh in the bonnet bulge.  This was done in a similar way to the grill mesh..... cardboard tempalte cut to shape. mesh cut around the template, edges bend and then fixed in position with sikaflex.

Next job was the cycle wings.  I started by fixing them in position and marking the first bend.  The plan was to bend such that I didnt have to notch out the side of the cycle wing - basically I needed to step the bracket underneath the cycle wing.  I was hoping to get the brackets to sit 25mm above the tyre which would mean the wing was close enough to the wheel to look good but far enough away so the wheel could be removed with the wings in place.

In the end it was a bit if a disaster - all the wings were different distances from the tyre.  This was because it was quite difficult to bend the 6mm steel bar in the vice with a hammer.

1" timber spacers to position wings

Template for cycle wings from IVA book.  Must extend beyonf 30 degrees at the front, must extend 50 degrees at the rear but also finish below 15mm above centre of wheel.

First bend!

Second bend!

Third bend and in position

Cycle wing on bracket