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DrCC 
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 Topic: Trailer guide polesPosted: January-10-2017 at 11:03pm |
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I have a hydraulic pipe bender. They will not make a quality 90 degree bend. 30 degrees max before it starts to get ugly. Best to have it done with a mandrel type tube bender.
And the hydraulic type leaves dents in the tube from the stationary rollers. |
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Keep it....from sinkin'
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ScottZ
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Posted: January-07-2017 at 5:03pm |
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I have a local shop that has made several sets for me. I took them an original to use as a template. The bottom curve is not 100% perfect but it is close.
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Scott Zuelzke
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Duane in Indy
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Posted: December-23-2016 at 11:35am |
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We always called those "followers" whereas mandrels were pulled along the inside. Maybe we are both right. Below is a bender that will work also.HF Bender |
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8122pbrainard
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Posted: December-23-2016 at 11:28am |
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"An example of one type of mandrel is a shaped bar of metal next to, an item to be bent in a certain pattern. Exhaust pipes for automobiles are frequently bent using a mandrel during manufacture."
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Duane in Indy
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Posted: December-23-2016 at 11:02am |
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Just for clarification: You don't need the "Correct Mandrel". You need the"Correct Die" Most shops will have some sort of bender. Originals like my '78 do not have caps on top, but YES you will need drain holes. You know I'm a stickler for originality. 
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8122pbrainard
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Posted: December-23-2016 at 10:39am |
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Only IF the shop has a tubing bender AND they have the correct mandrel!  Dave, The poles are 1&1/4" (nominal size) sch. 40 pipe. If you do need to have them fabbed and can't find a fab shop with a bender, then an electrician with a heavy wall bender is an alternate. Also, if you have them fabbed, don't forget to drill a drain hole in the bottom. Even with caps on the tops, condensation will accumulate corroding out the inside relatively fast. |
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Duane in Indy
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Posted: December-23-2016 at 10:01am |
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Simple fab shop job.
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Mojo
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Posted: December-22-2016 at 11:48am |
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Anyone have a set from any 70's, early 80's CC trailer they need to get rid of and are still in usable condition? Pls drop me a PM, I need some for 73's trailer.
Thanks Moj' |
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73' Martinique had:96' SNOB had:76' Nautique had 77 Tique |
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