Newbie/ 72 Shasta template advice

Absolutely!
(sorry for the glare, the barn don't have any electricity and opening the doors is the only way to "turn on the light")


I used craft paper, held it in place with spring clamps, then used a sharp utility knife to trim it to match the metal.
However, (purist's turn away now!) I took this opportunity to make some modifications by using the template.  I've decided to change the profile from a '67 toaster, to a '63 ham (I told you purist's to turn away, too late now)
I rounded the corners, used some fiberglass wire fishing rods to get the desired shape.


Once I got it where I wanted it and things would work out right, I traced a line by the sticks then cut out my "new" profile.  I then laid the template over what was left of my wall frame and used it to make my new framing.  (had to use some of the old framing so it would be somewhat originalish, sort of, well,... Hey, don't judge!)


Not an original idea, but around the midwest, old hams are hard to find and have already rotten back into the earth or been made into lawnmower trailers.  If you can't find it, make it!