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> Effutuo build, Ok, enough brow beating. here you go...
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post Jul 27 2012, 08:31 AM
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Chris,
I like how clean your fiberglass projects have turned out. What is the process you are using?

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post Jul 27 2012, 09:13 AM
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Thank you. For the most part I have been building shells with heavy construction paper and wax paper. Then hand laying glass and doing the fitting and sanding to get it perfect. Then one more layer of glad to get the form rigid.
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post Jul 27 2012, 09:36 AM
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So for example your glove box you made. Correct me if i am wrong...construction paper for the box, then place the wax paper on the outside, then resin and fiberglass.

Then you can peel off the form from the inside?

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post Jul 27 2012, 11:05 AM
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correct. the fiberglass resin doesn't stick to the wax paper. The only complex part is the scotch tape to have it all stick together. Fiberglass doesn't stick to that either, so, once you pull the cured glass form, you may have to dig in and remove the tape. Usually not a big deal. Then sand it out smooth and start fitting the item. I did learn that if you have a very complex shape to make it in two parts and glue it together. once you have the final shape, you can lay the last layer of fiberglass and be done with it.
The important part to remember is that all of these parts were one off, so, I had no desire to create a "buck" for a multiple product run. But, once you have a finished piece, that can be used to create the proper mold. From there, you can really thin out the weight and create a very finished product straight from the mold.
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post Jan 13 2013, 02:05 PM
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5 months and no updates? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif)
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post Jan 13 2013, 03:21 PM
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Lets see?? I have his wheels, don't know anything other than its in CA somewhere..
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post Jan 13 2013, 04:23 PM
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Holdin 'em hostage?

QUOTE(slothness @ Jan 13 2013, 01:05 PM) *
5 months and no updates? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif)

Give the guy a break. He moved since that last update.
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post Jan 13 2013, 05:35 PM
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QUOTE(Gint @ Jan 13 2013, 02:23 PM) *

Holdin 'em hostage?

QUOTE(slothness @ Jan 13 2013, 01:05 PM) *
5 months and no updates? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif)

Give the guy a break. He moved since that last update.


Yeah, more or less. Just excited about this build. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/bootyshake.gif)

On that note, Chris hope the move went well and your busy enjoying this Cali weather...well, not at the moment since its damn cold but at least it's not raining. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
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post Jan 14 2013, 08:23 AM
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Yep, between the move, buying a new garage space with a side of house(and all of the durable goods you need), job and carrying a couple of house payments for few months, and a bum knee, my project got sidelined.
It is really odd to have enough room to walk around my car with crutches and not have to crab walk!
On a positive note, I just picked up out fronts alternator bracket and got that installed as well as my intake.
Believe me, the tires are important, but I have quite the laundry list to get done before I worry about shoes!
Updates within the next few weeks I promise.
In the meantime, I am reading everybody else's stories and being jelous.
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post Mar 18 2013, 05:31 PM
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Ok, I have been down for the count as far as updates go. Started work on my car again. I got the mirrors fitted, anti chip'd and mounted the passengers today. Tomorrow I will work on the drivers and start pulling out boxes of stuff to put back on the car.

On the plus side, I have a bigger garage to lose stuff in....


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post Mar 18 2013, 07:19 PM
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Just went through your whole thread, car looks fantastic, great work, cant wait to see the rest.

When you glassed on extra bracing to your front lid, what was the material you used for the structure? and are you letting all of your FG parts cure at STP? or in vacum bag? Also what are the front air ducts supplying air too?? i read the rears supply air to rear brakes...but fronts?

Thanks! keep up the good work!
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post Mar 18 2013, 11:08 PM
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Hi, the bracing is Balsa and fiberglass. A thin piece with a couple of layers of Glass does a lot.
The hood scoops are for my radiator. I am using the heat tubes to channel additional air.
The big scoops on the side are for the intake and inter cooler.
I hope to be up and running by late fall.
My to do list:
fuel tank and pump
Gas, brake and clutch cluster and plumbing
Seats and interior.
Turn/brake electronics
Gauges and finish new wireing loom.

I just finished up making a new set of front turn signal buckets, so it is time to finish thos up and order the front and rear lenses.
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post Mar 18 2013, 11:22 PM
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post Mar 19 2013, 12:32 AM
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Rich! The parts guru! How are you? Owe you a call. Tomorrow?
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post Apr 4 2013, 04:51 PM
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A little progress.
Drivers mirror mounted.
Turn buckets complete.
New flat LED turn and running light installed.
Ordering lenses tomorrow!
Start work on rear stop/turn this weekend.




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post Apr 4 2013, 04:54 PM
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Ran across this yesterday in La Jolla... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wub.gif)
Wow. 8 Lamborghini's 5 Ferrari's an bunch of Bentleys and this.


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post Apr 13 2013, 05:23 PM
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Thank you Mark! The smoke turn lenses are beautiful! i think the smoked turn covers will need a media blast and 1 more layer of black color to create the Semi gloss I am going for.
Mirrors in their housing.


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post Apr 13 2013, 05:24 PM
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post Apr 13 2013, 05:26 PM
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The Porsche crest is from my iPhone cover. I totally missed that when I uploaded the picture.
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post Apr 13 2013, 06:37 PM
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Dude fix your photos Im getting a crick in my neck!
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