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motoracer838
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AUG 30, 11:09 PM
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| quote | Originally posted by RCR:
It was a rough weekend, but the progress looks good. Pics are still on my phone, but I'll get them off and do a proper post.
Bob
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Joe
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RCR
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SEP 03, 06:45 PM
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Hey Joe, thanx for dropping by. I hope the move goes well so you can back at it.
As for me, not a whole lot going on between work, and vacation. But, I am still making small amounts of progress.
The last post mentioned working on the fascia. That's what I've been doing. I worked out a new mounting method for the fog lamps, and I cleaned up the front of the fascia where it interfaces with the lights.
Here's some pics.
Here i cut out the back support for the fog lamp, and fabricated a small tab that allows me to fasten the light to the side support.
With the new mounts roughed in, I started working on the gaps around the lights.
I had to add thickness to the fascia and close the gaps. I did this by first filling the gaps with chopped mat, then covering the whole thing with a layer of 1 1/2 oz mat. Then I realized my issue...
Having reconfigured the fog lamps to come out the back, I figure to fill the gaps and cover everything, pop the lights out, and trim to fit. great idea until I realized the turn signals still come out the front. Oops. Going to require some delicate trimming to get out.
Got it..
Cleaned up
Once I was happy with that, I made the final mounting. I used #10 body speed nuts and screws to fasten it all togeter.
Today I disassembled the lights and painted the brackets.
Next on the list is the front spoiler, but again, that will be a tale for later.
Bob
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RCR
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SEP 16, 08:11 PM
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Put the front clip back on to see how it looks. Not too bad.
I'm a bit tired of fiberglass, so I went back to looking at the lights. Still no idea how to mount them. This is what I started with.
Tried a couple things yesterday. Ended up pretty frustrated, so I watched Deadpool 2 instead.
This morning, it hit me within 30 seconds of being in the garage. Off to Home Depot for supplies.. This is what I came up with.
I started with the original pop up frames I made, and cut them up to reuse the front plate with the holes already set. Then I added a cover ring for added support.
Welding kind of sucks, but it will work.
Then I added some studs (10-32 screws), welded to the plate. The studs will allow me to mount the lights. Springs will go over the studs and provide the spring tension to adjust the lights. Locknuts will finish it off.
Second one done. Both held in with spring clamps.
Now, I'll clean up the back of the lights, and glue/glass the mounts in.
Bob
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shemdogg
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SEP 16, 11:50 PM
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Thats a great idea for mounting the lights and keeping them adjustable, cars looking good!
shem
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RCR
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SEP 18, 07:56 PM
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| quote | Originally posted by shemdogg:
Thats a great idea for mounting the lights and keeping them adjustable, cars looking good!
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Thanx, Shem...
Bob
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exoticse
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OCT 28, 06:59 AM
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Absolutely love this build ! Thanks for sharing and keeping others motivated to also do something creative.
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solotwo
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OCT 28, 04:15 PM
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RCR
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OCT 29, 07:10 PM
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Thanx for the compliments and the bumps, guys. I'm looking to get back at some fab work soon.
Bob
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RCR
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DEC 26, 07:29 AM
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Nothing Fiero going on. Life caught up to me as usual. Lot's of plans for next year, though (starting to sound like the Detroit Lions  )
Merry Christmas to my Fiero family and have a great new year.
Bob
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Neils88
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DEC 26, 01:35 PM
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Merry Christmas, Bob! Glad to see the build is still progressing...even if only in your thoughts...  The good thing about not being in a rush with your build is that you don't need to worry when life catches up and has you doing a few other things. I look forward to seeing progress in the new year!
Neil
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