Bonanza Chainguard Project

[Mac]

Just an idea someone might want to try.
The picture below is of a steel truck hub/axle cap.
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I tossed it onto my bandsaw and with a few more strategically placed
cuts and bends, an "L" shaped steel or aluminum piece, and then a pop rivet or two,
I'll have my Bonanza lookalike guard.

....These caps come with a variety of names on them, or
they come just plain(like Bonanza's).

....Perfect project for a sunny afternoon.

 

[delray]

i like it mac:thumbsup:it does look like the same style cover as a bonanza with out the letters.
you can make some cool covers out of just about any steel cover or bowl for your minibke projects:thumbsup:

 

[GTO]

looks good. :thumbsup: I have a bunch of SS bowls but never thought about hubs.

 

[Mac]

i like it mac:thumbsup:it does look like the same style cover as a bonanza with out the letters.

I hought about the bowl idea, but the bottoms are flat, not convexed.
The caps that are letterless look real nice.

 

[truckster52]

Looks good. one more thing to look for at swap meets..

 

[JustEnough]

delray,

Are you TIG welding those stainless parts. I only have MIG and limited brazing capabilities at home so far. Any recommendations?

 

[delray]

justenough, i am just using a mig at home. i could use a tig at work(better). i just layed down multiple spot welds. keeping it from heating up to much and just little grinding and body filler to clean it up:thumbsup:

 

[JustEnough]

Great! I plan to give it a try. :weld:

 

[Tomas]

Good idea gives a finished look to a mini.