Reynard side panel

[bruiserjr816]

Anyone know who has a punch that can recreate these side panels?

[Westroc]

Anyone know who has a punch that can recreate these side panels?

Give them to Keith Averill. Does it really matter what they cost if you can't do it yourself?

[kea]

Thanks Jim, but I do not have the punch to make them.
He asked already.

[Steve Demeter]

Looks like a louver to me. Just have to find someone who can make the right size and shape.. Not to state the obvious....

[bruiserjr816]

Thanks Steve, that’s what I’m trying to do :-)

[hdsporty1988]

That is a common practice on Hot Rods. I see you're in Michigan. The Detroit Autorama World of Wheels is this weekend at COBO. I would be shocked if there isn't someone displaying there that couldn't bang them out if you ask around. If you can't make the show just Google Michigan Hot Rod shops, several pop up.

[bruiserjr816]

Good tip! I’ll check around, thanks!

[problemchild]

Are you trying to have a functional race car or have an immaculate restoration?

Those louvers are very stylish, but I don't think think they do very much for all the work required to install them. If you agree that they don't do much, don't bother with them. Get a decal made if you must, like headlights and grill in Nascar. If you do think you need something for cooling, there are lots of options for simple ducts that will exhaust warm air.

I am not looking to unload my panels, as my Reynard will be for sale in 7 months, but i plan to take out some weight by replacing the side panels with lighter un-louvered panels.

[bruiserjr816]

Greg, I'm pretty indifferent on how I proceed. The original panels can be fixed, it just happened that we had one extra laying around that I was trying to find a match for. If louvers don't provide a benefit, I'd be fine with a solid panel.