Project Thread - molded front glass bumper |
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Project Thread - molded front glass bumper |
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Dec 12 2004, 09:20 AM
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Two Wheeled Type4 Completed! Group: Members Posts: 849 Joined: 5-May 04 From: Sterling, VA Member No.: 2,026 Region Association: None |
I just finished all the major work installing a front glass bumper from 'rennsport'
on my '72. Next is the rear. I'm going to attempt to post some pics. Here goes..... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/burnout.gif) |
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Feb 13 2005, 09:33 PM
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Two Wheeled Type4 Completed! Group: Members Posts: 849 Joined: 5-May 04 From: Sterling, VA Member No.: 2,026 Region Association: None |
No I didn't bend the metal at the cutout edge to match the flare. The flares have about 2.5" of flat flange like area that I was able to bond to. 1. Painted both surfaces with fiber resin 2. layed down short pieces of cloth between the screw holes (otherwise the screwss twist up the cloth into a choatic ball of fiber). 3. layed down long 12" strips of cloth along the outer edge (away from the screws) 4. There's a small 'V' notch along the inside where the metal and f/g meet I have filled that with 'cat hair' to provide more support. I'll under coat the seam at the end to resist moisture.
The right front was damaged by PO years ago. I had to pull that out about 1/4" to get it to reach the end of the bumper (hydraulic jack, chains and PITA (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/bootyshake.gif) ) Otherwise the fit was O.K. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/idea.gif) Where's yours fitting poorly?? (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/idea.gif) In general, you can make fiberglass fit where ever you like. It's Just : 1. Messy 2. A job that requires iterative resin/cloth layups (roughing the surface) each step 3. Use of sculpting foam and/or wood pieces for curbing and bridging for small gaps if you dare! Here's a value added benefit - if you get enough foam and wood it maybe a floatable teener.(IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/screwy.gif) Attached image(s) |
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