. I'm aiming for a 'racer' look, so no carpet & maybe just floor mats. A good part of the gray paint will be visible.
Three... two... one... lift off!
Racer
Joined: Dec 2010
Posts: 289
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From: Surf and Sand Fl
I almost wish my interior was stripped down that far..almost..
I really want to start completely over with it..but what a job.
Keep the pics coming, it is great motivation for those of us too lazy to do anything.
Gary
I really want to start completely over with it..but what a job.
Keep the pics coming, it is great motivation for those of us too lazy to do anything.
Gary
Pro
Joined: Jan 2011
Posts: 586
Likes: 10
From: Alexandria VA
"Covered one side of those disks with construction aluminum tape."
That's a damn good idea...I have a bunch of holes that will need to be filled due to some mods I've made, which are similar to your planned changes. Nice work on the floor and FW.
That's a damn good idea...I have a bunch of holes that will need to be filled due to some mods I've made, which are similar to your planned changes. Nice work on the floor and FW.
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Burning Brakes
Joined: Feb 1999
Posts: 1,052
Likes: 389
From: Woodinville WA
Thanks - looking forward to showing off next time you stop by.
Here are a couple pictures of the painted firewall.
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Burning Brakes
Joined: Feb 1999
Posts: 1,052
Likes: 389
From: Woodinville WA
Glassing, VPA'ing, sanding
Thanks Jason!
I have been working on the engine side of the firewall for over a month now. About 60 hours to fiberglass holes, cover them with VPA, removing the excess of the original panel adhesive, filling gaps between panels, making everything smooth like a baby's butt with VPA. It's almost ready for a coat of epoxy primer now - That will happen next year when the temperatures are more friendly. Attached are some pictures.
Thanks for taking a peek.
I have been working on the engine side of the firewall for over a month now. About 60 hours to fiberglass holes, cover them with VPA, removing the excess of the original panel adhesive, filling gaps between panels, making everything smooth like a baby's butt with VPA. It's almost ready for a coat of epoxy primer now - That will happen next year when the temperatures are more friendly. Attached are some pictures.
Thanks for taking a peek.
Safety Car
Joined: Jun 2013
Posts: 4,399
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Thanks Jason!
I have been working on the engine side of the firewall for over a month now. About 60 hours to fiberglass holes, cover them with VPA, removing the excess of the original panel adhesive, filling gaps between panels, making everything smooth like a baby's butt with VPA. It's almost ready for a coat of epoxy primer now - That will happen next year when the temperatures are more friendly. Attached are some pictures.
Thanks for taking a peek.
I have been working on the engine side of the firewall for over a month now. About 60 hours to fiberglass holes, cover them with VPA, removing the excess of the original panel adhesive, filling gaps between panels, making everything smooth like a baby's butt with VPA. It's almost ready for a coat of epoxy primer now - That will happen next year when the temperatures are more friendly. Attached are some pictures.
Thanks for taking a peek.
ZIO
Le Mans Master
Joined: Aug 2010
Posts: 8,519
Likes: 506
From: Bussey, IA
RBrid - just ran into your post and signing on! Great work thus far and expect it to finish that way as well. You made me think here as I have not put any lock tight on anything yet that I have touched. I am not too far along so I can go back and catch that yet. Appreciate your persistence at doing at little each night. Gotta get that down myself! Keep it up!
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Burning Brakes
Joined: Feb 1999
Posts: 1,052
Likes: 389
From: Woodinville WA
Thank you gentleman! This week I have been working on the windshield wipers area, starting to prep the fiberglass for primer.
Using a thick strip of steel as a guide, I ground down the excess fiberglass along the edge of the front clip. I also got rid of the excess panel adhesive, and finally have done a lot of scrubbing with lacquer thinner. Next step is to apply VPA to fill in gouges and straighten things out, and lots of sanding.
Using a thick strip of steel as a guide, I ground down the excess fiberglass along the edge of the front clip. I also got rid of the excess panel adhesive, and finally have done a lot of scrubbing with lacquer thinner. Next step is to apply VPA to fill in gouges and straighten things out, and lots of sanding.
Safety Car
Joined: Jun 2013
Posts: 4,399
Likes: 793
Thank you gentleman! This week I have been working on the windshield wipers area, starting to prep the fiberglass for primer.
Using a thick strip of steel as a guide, I ground down the excess fiberglass along the edge of the front clip. I also got rid of the excess panel adhesive, and finally have done a lot of scrubbing with lacquer thinner. Next step is to apply VPA to fill in gouges and straighten things out, and lots of sanding.
Using a thick strip of steel as a guide, I ground down the excess fiberglass along the edge of the front clip. I also got rid of the excess panel adhesive, and finally have done a lot of scrubbing with lacquer thinner. Next step is to apply VPA to fill in gouges and straighten things out, and lots of sanding.
ZIO