Custom Built Side Splitter for the C7
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St. Jude Donor '15
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very interesting. question: have you built body parts this way before using 1/4" plywood? I think that would answer the question of its street-worthiness in all weather conditions.
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Yes I've seen plexiglass with rubberized undercoating underneath, foam wrapped in kitty Hair filler. Not worried at all. Even if I wanted I could make a vacuum mold and use all fiberglass since the piece is set
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St. Jude Donor '15
"In honor of jpee"
Thanks for the explanation. Altho not exactly the same, I do recall that the C6 had balsa wood sandwiched in between the floor pan for nine model years. Didn't read of any issues with it.
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I understand - but I have a long history of boat ownership. That used to be the standard construction for boat stringers - wood that was encased in fiberglass and resin. Stringers still rotted - no quality boat is made with wood structural components any longer. Admittedly, a boat with a bilge will have increased exposure to moisture - I'd still be concerned. Good luck with your project.
The holes are sealed with epoxy. If sealed no sweat. If not even foam core will get wet and its a huge problem.
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Well I decided to build my own side splitters for my vette since I think it's outrageous to pay 600 - 1000 for fiberglass/ carbon fiber overlay sides. I do all the paint work on my vette so it's all free when it comes to labor and most material.
This project is going to run under $35.
Here is the car as it sits right now
This project is going to run under $35.
Here is the car as it sits right now
