Neil's Aventador build (Page 13/74)
Neils88 AUG 14, 12:09 PM

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Originally posted by GlennGdman:

The grill looks good in there.... fitment is not all that great though... Could you pull a couple dimensions off this for me so I can get an idea how much modification my needs to use these grills...

* It looks like the angle section in the lower right can be taken up by making an inner section for the trim piece.
* how much do we need to move the fiberglass back and down to get the grill to fit?



The grill is actually supposed to sit at a slight angle on the horizontal, as well as the obvious tilt in the vertical direction. The curvature of the bottom fiberglass is actually identical, just in the wrong spot. I'll be making some slits along the inner panel from the top all the way to the outer rocker panel. Then I'll be able to curve the panel edge so that it flows better to the exact size of the grill. I'll can take some measurements later today once I get home, but they'll only be approximate until I get the rear fender aligned properly.
Neils88 AUG 15, 05:13 PM
I adjusted the driver's side A(2)-pillar to match the angle of the B-pillar. Much better now. I've also begun to connect the rocker framing to the spaceframe. I kept the attachment points to a minimum for now. As with the roof, front fenders and front bumper, I'll hold off finalizing the welding until the rims and tires show up so I can get the most accurate alignment. I put the door skin on to help with panel alignment...it will need a little trimming.
Neils88 AUG 16, 11:30 PM
The driver's side rocker framework is almost complete, and now tacked in place. I'll need to create the inner framework (i.e. the inside panel that is next to the driver's left leg, where the Fiero handbrake sits forward to the fusebox). This is where the door release handle goes, rather than on the door itself. On the outside of the car, the doors use an electric switch to release the door latch. On the inside though, a manual cable release is used (like on most cars). This stops you from getting stuck inside the car in the event of a power failure.

I'm going to start working on the front and rear door jambs. They will need to be especially strong to ensure there is no movement of the door when open, and of course from a safety point of view, capable of withstanding a side-on collision to some degree.



Note the pile of c-clamps. If you are going to start a similar project, go out and buy a big box of c-clamps (and quick-clamps), all shapes and sizes. No matter how many you have, you'll always need more.


Lambo nut AUG 17, 10:18 AM
I wish we lived closer. When I get the Countach done, the Aventador is next on my list!

Kevin

[This message has been edited by Lambo nut (edited 08-17-2015).]

Neils88 AUG 17, 06:09 PM

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Originally posted by Lambo nut:

I wish we lived closer. When I get the Countach done, the Aventador is next on my list!

Kevin




Working on a project like this can be addictive. Do you have a build thread? I don't recall seeing it. I'm sure I'll have to make a long road trip when I'm done. I'll add Missouri to the list
Lambo nut AUG 18, 09:58 AM

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Originally posted by Neils88:


Working on a project like this can be addictive. Do you have a build thread? I don't recall seeing it. I'm sure I'll have to make a long road trip when I'm done. I'll add Missouri to the list



No I didn't start a thread. Back when I joined, Pennock's was not as replica friendly as it seems to be now so I never bothered. I just came here to get info related to my build as it is Fiero based and even that has diminished as time went on. I did have a web site through my provider but didn't add enough info as I went that it seemed to vanish on it's own. I just keep moving along at my own slow pace now. In the stage of finishing up wiring so I can get it started and running to be able to move under it's own power. Tired of pushing it around when I need it moved.

Kevin
Neils88 AUG 18, 09:17 PM
I'm starting to build up the latch support framework. Lots more work needed. I'm not quite happy with it yet. (Requires structural reinforcement and fiberglassing).

I'm using the latch mechanism from a 2003 Hyundai Santa Fe (mounted in the jamb instead of the door). It is installed at a 19° angle to account for the way the scissor door opens out as it goes up. Since the latch sits 90° to how it would sit in a car door, I've had to remove the linkage bars for the exterior door lock and handle. The latch mechanism still has the cables for the interior lock and handle so I will use them for all functions.

On the exterior, I dress the latch mechanism with the Lamborghini cover plate (bottom photo).
Neils88 AUG 20, 08:12 PM
For the second time, my welder decided to commit suicide. Just died with a little "pop" sound. I opened it up and checked through it hoping to find a blow fuse or component that I could quickly change. Nothing obvious. Since this was a lower quality "eBay" welder (110VAC, 120Amp DC flux core) I decided it had lived a good life and it was time to put it to rest. I threw it onto my "must fix sometime" pile, and went out and bought a new Lincoln Electric MIG Pak 140 welder. It cost about 5 times what I paid for my other welder but it will last a long time and get a lot of use. Also, I made sure I bought one this time that can run with gas.



I've started to add some structure to the latch framing. I also opened up the Fiero bodywork a little giving me access to the vertical structural beam.



I'll be tying the latch frame to the vertical structural beam, but as mentioned before I have to be careful to ensure I have enough space to run the gas fill-up pipe. The large side vent limits the area I have available to run the pipe. I plan on passing the pipe through the side wall behind firewall and just forward of the vertical beam (as shown in the pic below). There should be just enough room to fit it.



GlennGdman AUG 21, 07:31 AM
Nice new welder!

You are going to want to weld up a metal "sealed" box if your filler tubes ends up inside the passenger compartment at all. There should be at least one drain hole inside the box to the OUTSIDE. Last thing you want is for a gas leak to be inside the car with you...
RCR AUG 21, 06:16 PM
Looking good Neil. Cyberweld had a great deal on a Miller, so I upgraded too. Just added gas yesterday. 20+ year old Chicago Electric going to a new home. Can't wait to melt some metal.

Bob