Re: [DML] Body Reproduction (was Body Dies, People Mag.. etc.)

["Andrei Cular" <acular1@xxxx>]

If anyone is interested in this process for any part on the DeLorean or some
other project let me know. I work for a company that does this. We scanned
an existing 70ft boat, made the design changes then produced a new mold for
the company all in 5 months.

This is the same process I used on the headliner backing boards. I now have
the molds if anybody would like a set. We are able to take are probe to the
part so the car does not have to come apart to get the shape of the panels.


Andrei Cular
#2767



Engineering
Marine Concepts
Phone: 941-283-0800 Fax:941-283-3332
www.marineconcepts.com






----- Original Message -----
From: "Jeff" <Gr8old1@xxxx>
To: <dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Thursday, August 23, 2001 5:33 PM
Subject: [DML] Body Reproduction (was Body Dies, People Mag.. etc.)


> Just as a side note i guess, There is a way to reproduce any parts
> needed, just so long as you have one of the original parts. Cad/Cam
> laser scanning. This involves just mounting the part on to a jig,
> then haveing a laser scanner go over the piece. Then on the machine,
> you can simply input a reference dimension, and the computer does the
> rest. This will allow you to accurately re machine any part.
>
> This was in fact done to an original Shelby Cobra a few years ago by
> a Swedish company, who then tweaked a few numbers to generate a
> tighter fit, better performance, etc.. The first reproduction of the
> vehicle was actually driven by Carroll Shelby from my recollection
> who was quite impressed.
>
>
> There is hope after all..
>
> -Jeff
> Norwich, CT.
> Future D owner.
> VIN # ????
>
>
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