RCR's body mods... (Page 54/67)
DotTC SEP 13, 05:31 PM
Just went through this entire thread... I remember watching it back when it started. Gives me hope for my build.
dobie1 SEP 13, 10:49 PM

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Originally posted by RCR:

Long over due non-update.

It's been a sucky year so far, with no end in sight. But, we're hanging in there.

It kills me to see her sitting there, but I haven't done squat in months, so much so, that's it's even hard to lurk here at PFF.
Anyway, just wanted to let my peeps know I'm still going to be at it, just real slow due to circumstances.

Thanks for peeping.

Bob



Bob Life does have these suckie times and when you exit out the other side in time and you will !!! completing the car will be that much more special..

Wayne🤙
shemdogg SEP 15, 03:26 PM
No worries man, bad times pass eventually! When you need a break from the bs of life you have a sweet car to take your mind off of it. Maybe make a punch list and attack some smaller jobs on the car. Keep that chin up!

shem
Neils88 SEP 16, 09:08 PM
Hey Bob! Great to see you posting again. I took a long break over the summer as well... in fact I just made my first post on my build thread since May!!! It's never a bad idea to take a little break to recharge your batteries... Keep at it!

RCR DEC 25, 11:33 AM
Merry Christmas everyone.

The car still starts right up. Looking forward to a good build year.

Take care everyone.

Bob



(trying the new image loader) - Thanx Cliff
RCR APR 04, 03:24 PM
Hey folks. Hope everyone is hanging tight and staying healthy.

For all of the home time, still not a bunch of time to work, and supplies are low (damned gloves), but I've been tinkering and have a few pictures.

First off, the door skins have a big gap on top near the window. Really makes it look like a kit, especially on the passenger side where the gap was nearing 1".

Here's how I corrected that.



I began by taping up the window, then filled the gap with foam strips. The sanded to shape.


Time to get itchy. Couple layers of glass on top. Took the panel off and applied several layers below.


A little trimming and sanding, and voila, Small gap. I think it looks soooo much better. Now the other side needs to get done,





While I was at it, I started messing with the gaps a bit. I filled this door gap once, and it looked pretty good, but with all the finagling over the last few years, the gap grew. So, I guess it's time to fix.
Just started, but here's acouple pics.



Stay healthy, friends.

Bob

[This message has been edited by RCR (edited 04-04-2020).]

dobie1 APR 04, 08:56 PM
Bob It’s good to see you back at it!
I’m surprised at the gap on the Top of the door panel did you modify the panel that much or was that The way it was molded?

I had to do a lot of work on the front door gap as well!


Keep at it and stay safe.
Wayne
RCR APR 05, 08:31 AM

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Originally posted by dobie1:

Bob It’s good to see you back at it!
I’m surprised at the gap on the Top of the door panel did you modify the panel that much or was that The way it was molded?

I had to do a lot of work on the front door gap as well!


Keep at it and stay safe.
Wayne



Hi Wayne. Thanx for coming by.
Yes, it came that way. The passenger side was worse than the driver's side, probably by 3/8".

Bob
engine man APR 06, 07:48 PM
it amazes me how you can make things from scratch and make them so uniform you are doing a great job
Sage APR 07, 08:04 AM
Looking good Bob.

Glad to see somebody actually working on their project....stay healthy and hopefully everybody you care about and are responsible for does too!

Your door gaps remind me of something the guy I learned from told me about how to get Vette doors to fit right....."You just glass em' shut, then cut the opening to what you want it to be."

Keep up the good work.....and the updates! Enjoy seeing the progress.

HAGO!