Beer/Soda can bodies?

[twisted]

Yes iI searched and found 1 post on beer can bodies. I remember seeing a lot more.

Have you done one and how well does it hold up?

[cmbscx10]

Originally Posted by twisted

Have you done one and how well does it hold up?

I think it would look cool supporting your brand of beer. I have not done it for the reason below but It would be super easy to cut out, shape and make your holes. I wanted to do the same thing on my Wraith but i took a beer can to my rock garden i crawl at, smashed and drug a can to see what it would be like. Needless to say i never did it. It's too thin to consider it as a panel, especially in the high vulnerability parts.

[twisted]

Originally Posted by cmbscx10

I think it would look cool supporting your brand of beer. I have not done it for the reason below but It would be super easy to cut out, shape and make your holes. I wanted to do the same thing on my Wraith but i took a beer can to my rock garden i crawl at, smashed and drug a can to see what it would be like. Needless to say i never did it. It's too thin to consider it as a panel, especially in the high vulnerability parts.

i made a roof panel and i also noticed it was to thin. so what i did was i wrapped it around lexan. ill post a pic in a few.

[Super]

I used Monster cans a few times.

[hotwheels000]

I have also used cans as panels. Bend the edges over double to eliminate the sharp edge and your hands/fingers will thank you.

[GTSLOW]

Gets some very thing plexiglass or lexan from the hardware store and glue it down.

[Col_Sanders]

I bought a bottle of Bacardi the other day. The glass bottle came inside an aluminum "bottle" that has Bacardi and some other writing embossed (and painted) on it. It is a bit thicker than a beer can. I'll do some measuring and see whet kind of panels I could make out of it.

[BoulderDan]

i use Keystone Light, 24 oz. cans on my wraith.
that way the always smooth, Keith Stone is the driver.
yes they are flimsy but i know when my rig goes on it's lid, makes cool sound.
or you can use the inside for the out and make it aluminum color.
i also back it with duct tape.
like the nascar guys say: i'd like to thank the guys back in the body shop but they thank me, for making them get new body material..

[twisted]

I took a monster can and wrapped it around a lexan roof panel i already made for durability.



here it is just sitting on my yeti.



not the best pics but ya get the idea.

[offroadace]

I built a Wraith with Coors Light 24oz cans.
Yes. Has sharp~ish edges, but needed to fit the logo.
It holds up ok. I don't get a chance to drawl much, but enjoyed the build.

ORA's Silver Bullet Wraith