RCR's body mods... (Page 37/67)
fierocarparts JUN 07, 12:21 AM
Glad to see the progress!
RCR JUN 07, 04:19 PM

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Originally posted by fierocarparts:

Glad to see the progress!



Thanks Steve. It's been slow going, but I think I've breached a wall (mental block), so I might be able to push it along now.

Bob
RCR JUN 10, 10:04 PM
Now that I've moved the seats out of the way, and found the inspiration/ideas from the MAT 308 builds, I went back to work on the body mods.

Seeing how the MAT 308 body panels are flanged and screwed together convinced me my original ideas were close to mark, so I started tinkering with the rear lower valence. Currently the valence only exists of the lower corners I cut off, but it's a start.

First things first, I found a "buck" of quarter round molding that fits exactly into the parting line of the body, or 5/8" x 5/8". I covered it in packing tape to keep the glass resin from sticking. Using the buck, I rebuilt the body line that was missing since I fixed the original body damage. I also plugged the hole where the turn signal was mounted. I'm not yet sure what I will use, but I can always recut it. I also ended up filling in the portion of the wheel liner while I was at it.









Then I went on to the rocker panel and side vent. First off, I cut it off the rear fenders. This will allow the rear section to be pulled off the car and or the rockers to come off separately. Also, I needed to work on that front portion since it wasn't much more than a layer of glass.





First thing was to add a couple layers to the back side to build it back up.



The tops of each end will be flanged so that the upper portion fenders will rest on top of the bottom rocker. Flat top screws will be used to fasten everything together within the body line. I've already made the front flange, but since I didn't take a pic, details to follow....

Bob
RCR JUN 11, 10:30 AM
... And that top flange for the front of the rocker cover.





Should be able to get more done tomorrow...I'll try to remember to take the pics

Thanx for tuning in.

Bob
RCR JUN 12, 07:01 PM
With a little help from my son, the rear came right out. It needed to be moved to make room for the next set of mods.

First time off in a couple years...

Lots of work needs to be done here.

But that's not today's job. Here we can see the new flange on the rocker.



I ended up making a backplate out of 1x1/8" steel. Two screws hold it to the rocker. Three screws will then go through the fender to finish securing it. 1/4" round rod is being used to triangulate and hold the plates in the proper place.





Back is done and painted, so I started working on the front. End of the day, started getting tired (& dehydrated), and made a mistake, so more later...

Bob
MinnGreenGT JUN 14, 01:30 PM

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Originally posted by RCR:

But, yesterday I found a website that is providing tons of build inspiration and details on how 308's go together.

If anyone is interested in checking out the rebirth of 308 rally cars (and some others), check out:
MAT projects




Wow... MAT does some AMAZING work. Love watching true craftsman at work like that.

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Amida JUN 14, 01:34 PM

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Originally posted by RCR:

Playing with the design of the rear a little.





That's cool.
RCR JUN 15, 06:53 AM
Thanks for dropping in, Rob & Rob...

Bob
Sage JUN 15, 08:03 AM
Looking good Bob! The flanges look like they are going to work out very nicely.

Wish I could either bring you down here or send my car to up you, so it might actually get worked on!

I look into my "tent-shed" nearly everyday to make sure the critters haven't carried it off during the night, but other than that....nothing.

Keep posting the updates, love to see somebody putting wings on their dreams....and it serves as inspiration to those of us who can't seem to get it done ourselves.




HAGO!

RCR JUN 15, 07:10 PM

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Originally posted by Sage:

Looking good Bob! The flanges look like they are going to work out very nicely.

Wish I could either bring you down here or send my car to up you, so it might actually get worked on!

I look into my "tent-shed" nearly everyday to make sure the critters haven't carried it off during the night, but other than that....nothing.

Keep posting the updates, love to see somebody putting wings on their dreams....and it serves as inspiration to those of us who can't seem to get it done ourselves.




HAGO!



I know how you feel, my friend. That's why this "hobby" drags on and on. It would be nice to have a fellow "developer" close by to work with. I don't know what I'd do without this forum though, and my fellow mates: you, Don, Wayne, Joe, Neil, Boz, and so many others that keep me inspired and moving it forward.

Bob