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The tires are 295/50/15's.
Rookie's First Restoration Attempt...
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The tires are 295/50/15's.
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I worked a full shift today, and got home around 7:30. Then I busted my ass all night to get some fiberglass laid. I'm beyond tired right now - almost fell asleep on the cold floor in the garage when I was glassing behind the flare
Here is the outside after I pulled off the bondo and tape...
Then I ground down the entire thing until it was below the surface of the panel.
Then I masked and glassed it like usual...
Next project was to start glassing my lock pillar edges in front of the flares.
And I finished the left lock pillar to rocker cover join line. This was done all with fiberglass
Here is the outside after I pulled off the bondo and tape...
Then I ground down the entire thing until it was below the surface of the panel.
Then I masked and glassed it like usual...
Next project was to start glassing my lock pillar edges in front of the flares.
And I finished the left lock pillar to rocker cover join line. This was done all with fiberglass
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I mounted my new front rims on my old tires for mock up. Once I test fit the front flares, I will decide what size tire to go with (same process as I did with the rear flares).
I also got some clearer pics in the sun before I headed to work today.
PS: HAHAHAHAHAHA (in my best Cartman impersonation) Canada won gold! F'in rights!!!!!!!!!
I also got some clearer pics in the sun before I headed to work today.
PS: HAHAHAHAHAHA (in my best Cartman impersonation) Canada won gold! F'in rights!!!!!!!!!
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I sanded the first application of fiberglass. This was more of a void filler than anything. Trying to build the door gap and fill in the void at the same time would have been a complete nightmare, so I did it in two stages.
Once that area was sanded, I started to glass the door gap. You wouldn't believe how long it took me to lay all this matt - 3.5 hours!
Remember, all of this gets smoothed out with Dynaglass and mud after. This area is a bitch to block, and it will not be pretty until it is all done. The very edge of the lock pillar will be fiberglass - nothing else.
My damn body gave up on me again tonight. I will have to get back at it tomorrow morning. Night.
Once that area was sanded, I started to glass the door gap. You wouldn't believe how long it took me to lay all this matt - 3.5 hours!
Remember, all of this gets smoothed out with Dynaglass and mud after. This area is a bitch to block, and it will not be pretty until it is all done. The very edge of the lock pillar will be fiberglass - nothing else.
My damn body gave up on me again tonight. I will have to get back at it tomorrow morning. Night.
00fxd
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Now thats nice work - your making me feel guilty that I don't make the same efforts on mine..........
Frank
Frank
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One thing I've learned about bodywork - JUST DO IT. Don't even think about it. Take your sandpaper, and roloc disc, and get to work. You've gotta make it look like crap before you can make it look beautiful. I once felt the same way you did when I saw other people's projects. In fact, I still feel that way sometimes.
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You got that right. Thats how I learned, before I moved I 'taught' many Calgary guys by the same method - "just do it, you'll learn fast". And they did.
I do very nice body work. I'm just not willing to put the time in lately - tho somehow I have inspiration from your posts and am adjusting the hell out of the doors now that I have my body back on. I had them shutting perfctly but now I think they'll fit pretty good for a change.
Frank
I do very nice body work. I'm just not willing to put the time in lately - tho somehow I have inspiration from your posts and am adjusting the hell out of the doors now that I have my body back on. I had them shutting perfctly but now I think they'll fit pretty good for a change.
Frank
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This might be the cure for the door gap issue on my 82.
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I had a very long conversation with Mike earlier today. He told me to get the door to match the fender perfect from the top of the fender down to the beauty line. I already reglassed that whole area, and needed to finish blocking it so it matched the door. Here it is finished.
Mike also figured out a few months ago that bubba sanded the corner down on my door (where the hard edge is). As a result of this, the door is low in this area, so once it is built back up, the edge will move up and in, lining it up perfectly with the deck's hard edge. This is all finishing bodywork. This line has a slight arch to it, it is not a straight edge - but if you look in the picture below, you will see that mine looks like it is a straight edge, and that is because bubba sanded the corner down! Once I build the edge up, and put the arch into it, it will all match up. Everything will line up when all is said and done. I thought I would point this out to you guys, as I would have never have noticed this if it weren't for Mike. Saved my butt again!
And I started the left door jamb.
I can't wait to get started with those flares. I'm really excited about that project. I can't wait till they are finally bonded on, and one piece with the body.
Mike also figured out a few months ago that bubba sanded the corner down on my door (where the hard edge is). As a result of this, the door is low in this area, so once it is built back up, the edge will move up and in, lining it up perfectly with the deck's hard edge. This is all finishing bodywork. This line has a slight arch to it, it is not a straight edge - but if you look in the picture below, you will see that mine looks like it is a straight edge, and that is because bubba sanded the corner down! Once I build the edge up, and put the arch into it, it will all match up. Everything will line up when all is said and done. I thought I would point this out to you guys, as I would have never have noticed this if it weren't for Mike. Saved my butt again!
And I started the left door jamb.
I can't wait to get started with those flares. I'm really excited about that project. I can't wait till they are finally bonded on, and one piece with the body.
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My package from Mike showed up today and I finally got the rear tires mounted on the mags. These were the largest radial I could find without going to a drag radial, which I didn't want to do. I am very happy with the fit inside the flare.
I can't believe this is my car!!!!
What size is the wheels? I run the same size tire on my VW on a 15 X 12 rim but darn it the car will still spin them at 100 MPH lol. Yeppers a VW Type 1 2180 CC lol.
Your Car is looking fantastic.
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The rims are 15X10 with 3.5'' backspace. The tires are 295-50-15's. I couldn't find a radial tire any larger for a 15'' rim. The next choice was a drag radial, which I did not want to go with.
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Mike told me to bond the right splash shield back in place (it popped loose about 6 months ago). This needed to be done before I could start glassing the sides of the bumper. Time for me to go back to sanding that left door jamb. Once that is done, my focus will turn to finishing the fiberglass work on the rear bumper.
The splash shield holds the quarter in place. Its important to get it in the right spot, or else the car will look different side to side when viewed from behind. I had the splash shield screwed in place these past 6 months, so none of my fitting work will change.
Man this car looks funny when the flares aren't on it!
The splash shield holds the quarter in place. Its important to get it in the right spot, or else the car will look different side to side when viewed from behind. I had the splash shield screwed in place these past 6 months, so none of my fitting work will change.
Man this car looks funny when the flares aren't on it!
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Mike wanted me to finish the support bar before I started the glass work on the rear bumper.
Some welds...
I designed it so its flexible, and has lots of give. The great part about it is that its really solid right where the vertical 1/8'' plate is. On either side of the plate, the 12'' long bar has give when you push or pull on the sides of the bumper, but its still solid. I am happy with the way it turned out.
The bar breaks down into two pieces. Once the gas tank goes in, I won't have a lot of room to work with, so making it in two pieces that bolt together was the only option. Its really easy to bolt in.
A 1/4'' thick piece of rubber between the metal plate and the fiberglass. there are two screws that hold the bumper to the support, and once the license plate goes on, you won't be able to see them.
Another item checked off the list. Time for me to head to work:cheers:
Some welds...
I designed it so its flexible, and has lots of give. The great part about it is that its really solid right where the vertical 1/8'' plate is. On either side of the plate, the 12'' long bar has give when you push or pull on the sides of the bumper, but its still solid. I am happy with the way it turned out.
The bar breaks down into two pieces. Once the gas tank goes in, I won't have a lot of room to work with, so making it in two pieces that bolt together was the only option. Its really easy to bolt in.
A 1/4'' thick piece of rubber between the metal plate and the fiberglass. there are two screws that hold the bumper to the support, and once the license plate goes on, you won't be able to see them.
Another item checked off the list. Time for me to head to work:cheers:
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I sandblasted some parts today. I need these for setup reasons. I cant stand mocking up rusty old parts for fitting, so I am going to paint them before I start the fitting process.
I ended up making one of these plates (I lost my old one for the driver's side).
I ended up making one of these plates (I lost my old one for the driver's side).
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Forgot to post this pic I took in the sun a couple weeks ago...
how long are those spring bolts ??
