CHAPTER XII
Making a Toy Auto Truck (Continued)
MAKING THE HOOD AND RADIATOR—CUTTING THE VENTS—SOLDERING ON THE FILLER CAP
The hood and radiator may be made from a cocoa tin, a small olive oil or cooking oil can, provided that the can is shaped as shown in [Fig. 58], which shows the bottom and sides of a cocoa tin.
The can is first cut down to the dotted line A. Then the can is cut at the dotted line B. Then some holes are punched in regular rows in the bottom of the can to produce the radiator. Slits are cut in the side of the can to form vents and a cap from a tooth-paste or paint tube is soldered on near the rolled rim for a filler cap and the hood is complete as shown in [Fig. 59].
The rectangular can selected for the hood is marked and cut to shape as follows: Open the dividers to 2⅝ inches and mark the line A around the can, [Fig. 58]. Before cutting the can down to this line set the dividers to 2¼ inches and mark the line B horizontally around the can. To do this, rest the can flat on the bench and on the side that is to form the top of the hood. Rest one point of the dividers on the bench and let the other point rest against the side of the can where the dotted line B is indicated. Still holding the can flat on the bench, move it against the divider point in such a manner that the line B is scribed horizontally around the sides and bottom of the can.
Fig. 58.
Fig. 59.