RCR's body mods... (Page 14/67)
Amida JUL 03, 01:51 PM
updates?
RCR JUL 04, 07:43 AM
A lot has been happening with the fascia...Sanding...filling...sanding...
I've been working on matching right to left and ran into a ditch with the lower brake vents. They didn't match and were slightly off in position relative to center. So I've spent the last few days on that. I've also tweaked the design slightly.

Here is the original vent.


Here it is tweaked. I opened the hole just slightly (so both would match) and made a much larger radius going in. Call it a much smaller version than whats on the F360/430.






I also knocked out the center vent yesterday. I need to finish off the trim molding for the passenger side next.

Bob
Sourmug JUL 04, 08:12 PM
How's that sanding, sanding, sanding working out for you?

It's looking real good.

Nolan
RCR JUL 08, 01:41 PM
Started applying the final primer coat to prep for the mold.





I thought this looked cool from the side:


And this is how much room I've been working with....The combination square on the floor is 12".


Bob
Amida JUL 09, 02:08 PM
Looks good Bob. Is the side molding & arrowhead normally a part of the nose? What year is that? It's separate on my '88.
RCR JUL 09, 06:12 PM

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Originally posted by Amida:

Looks good Bob. Is the side molding & arrowhead normally a part of the nose? What year is that? It's separate on my '88.



Hi Rob,

I believe the front part (arrow) is seperate, but the back part of the molding is molded into the front. I was wondering this recently, but couldn't take it apart to be totally sure. The pieces are off an 85 GT fascia. I figured I could always remove it later if I chose since it will be fiberglass on the final part. I also thought I would make the mold so it could be changed in the future.

Bob
2MidV8 JUL 09, 09:17 PM
RSR,
Awesome thread, I am inspired by your patients and attention to detail. Now the question...How much for a copy? I just purchased a notchie Mad-Arch wide body kit and this would be a great addition.
Thanks, Shaun in Iraq

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Khw JUL 09, 09:30 PM

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Originally posted by RCR:


Hi Rob,

I believe the front part (arrow) is seperate, but the back part of the molding is molded into the front. I was wondering this recently, but couldn't take it apart to be totally sure. The pieces are off an 85 GT fascia. I figured I could always remove it later if I chose since it will be fiberglass on the final part. I also thought I would make the mold so it could be changed in the future.

Bob



It has 2 plasric pegs on the back side that go through the bumper cover with a sheet metal flange nut screwed down on the plastic pegs to hold it on. When you remove the bumper skin you will be able to see how to get them off quickly.
Amida JUL 09, 11:10 PM

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Originally posted by RCR:


Hi Rob,

I believe the front part (arrow) is seperate, but the back part of the molding is molded into the front. I was wondering this recently, but couldn't take it apart to be totally sure. The pieces are off an 85 GT fascia. I figured I could always remove it later if I chose since it will be fiberglass on the final part. I also thought I would make the mold so it could be changed in the future.

Bob



A section of the belt molding is actually formed together with the fascia? I didn't know that. On my '88 the whole molding is removable, attached with two screws. So, is this how it is with all Fieros with grooved belt moldings?
Khw JUL 09, 11:47 PM

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Originally posted by Amida:


A section of the belt molding is actually formed together with the fascia? I didn't know that. On my '88 the whole molding is removable, attached with two screws. So, is this how it is with all Fieros with grooved belt moldings?



Interestingly enough, this picture looks like it might be molded in... but it's hard to tell.



I'm not sure which bumper skin he started with, but on my 84 bumperpad nose it was molded in. When I switched to a aero nose I had to cut it off the bumper skin to use it, if I remember correctly.

[This message has been edited by Khw (edited 07-09-2011).]