RCR's body mods... (Page 38/67)
MinnGreenGT JUN 15, 07:32 PM

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Thanks for dropping in, Rob & Rob...

Bob



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RCR JUN 17, 06:49 AM
Well, as mentioned in my last update, I ran into a small problem while making the front rocker mounts.



The door hit the rod holding the end of the mount. It appears that the door has a much larger swing than I anticipated. This template shows the swing area.



So, using the template, I tried a number of different rod arrangements, but couldn't come up with anything that supported the mount. Then I came up with a solid mount.



This uses a piece of 080" steel, cut to fit. Welded in, it keeps the mount from moving forward or back, and the extra rod keeps it from moving up and down.

And the finished piece... It should clear the wheel well. And if I decide to put a vent cover on, it will give me a upper mount location.



Looks like I have some free time coming up this weekend, so hopefully more progress.

Bob

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RCR JUN 20, 07:37 AM
Worked on the rear section for the most part over the weekend. Started making flanges and did some work on the bumper cover. The new cover left a gap between the new exterior and old, so I filled it with 2-part foam and glassed it in.





I also cleaned out some old bodywork in prep for some mods. Whomever put this thing together originally must have been a sculptor. The side scoops were made entirely out of filler. I didn't get a before pic, but here it is with most of the stuff cut out.




Bob

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RCR JUN 25, 10:02 PM
Busy day today. Ran to the salvage yard this morning. Made a decision about what mirrors to use. 97 Aurora.



Then took a step back. I'll explain. One of the concerns I had with the rear deck mounting was that the deck did not clear the stock tail lights. I thought about frenching them, or using something custom, but really just wanted the deck to clear. Today while at the yard, I looked for more hinges with a slightly larger sweep. I ended up finding three I thought would fit, late Malibu, Focus, and Jetta. I ended up with the Jetta parts. Then I started deconstructing and redoing all of that previous work.

Out with the old...



old and new



Tacked everytthing together for a trial fitup.



Crap!! doesn't work quite right. It doesn't open far enough. Try again.



Reposition the front hinge mounts and remake the bottom supports again. Success.





This now provides better clearance to the tail lights, and better adjustability up/down and front/back.

I need to pick up some hardware and hope to have it finish welded and painted tomorrow.

Bob
Bozzie JUN 26, 04:47 PM
Looking real good there Bob. Its kinda funny when I look at your build / Neils build / every other build, heck, my build..... that when it comes to custom it vary RARLY gets done in 1 take. Seeing things built , taken back apart , redone , smashed , scrapped and redone again is all part of a good build. Keep up the Great Work !
Neils88 JUN 27, 06:45 PM

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Originally posted by Bozzie:

Looking real good there Bob. Its kinda funny when I look at your build / Neils build / every other build, heck, my build..... that when it comes to custom it vary RARLY gets done in 1 take. Seeing things built , taken back apart , redone , smashed , scrapped and redone again is all part of a good build. Keep up the Great Work !



Lol, so true....I've been working on some side air scoops and must have built them 5 times now... I'm almost ready to concede defeat and buy oem ones...

Looking great Bob! (Yours too Boozie! )
RCR JUN 28, 06:52 AM
Thanks Neil. Thanks Boz. I'm sure you'll believe me, but it's still not quite right. Curb side is a little high with the skin on.


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Originally posted by Neils88: (Yours too Boozie! )



Although these projects will lead you to drink, I think you meant Bozzie.

Bob
Australian JUL 01, 04:16 AM
I have always wondered how you stay so keen. I do envy your patience I know how long it took to do my car and you just keep going I have liked your cars.
RCR JUL 01, 07:45 AM

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Originally posted by Australian:

I have always wondered how you stay so keen. I do envy your patience I know how long it took to do my car and you just keep going I have liked your cars.



Appreciate the comment, Australian. Thank you. It's a journey.

Bob
Lunatic JUL 01, 07:51 PM
Hey Bob.

I really need to go for a drive to your place and see you lay fiberglass. You make this look way to easy.

PS-You're giving me inspiration to make a heat extractor for my hood. Stop it. I still have lots of other things to do to my project.

Just kidding. Keep up the good work.