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MAY 17, 02:33 PM
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Then i cut the G35 bumper...this is whats left of it !!! Trial fitting the piece to one side. Its 4 1/4 " to short. WAY to curved !! At this point im thinkin....what did i get myself into !!! Got ALOT of respect for the custom guys here now !!
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Bozzie
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MAY 17, 02:34 PM
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Sides not looking to bad. Figured it may just look like something after all !! Boy you really gotta have perception at this point !!
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Bozzie
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MAY 17, 02:36 PM
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WIth the correct measurments i set a jig at 4 1/4" apart and started to glass the half's together.
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Bozzie
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MAY 17, 02:38 PM
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Here it is. Jointed temperorally and test fit for height on the rear. I want it to be low like the Archie side rockers, but not to low !!
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Bozzie
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MAY 17, 02:39 PM
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Another view of the fit
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Bozzie
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MAY 17, 02:41 PM
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Bozzie
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MAY 17, 02:43 PM
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With the bumper at the right height i used mold fabric and stapled it to the car and bumper stretched tight to form the top. This will be glassed.
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Bozzie
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MAY 17, 02:44 PM
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Bozzie
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MAY 17, 02:45 PM
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Glassed. Pretty rigid. Trying to get the idea of the shape here. Not so sure but its something to work with.
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Bozzie
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MAY 17, 02:46 PM
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The sanding and shaping begins !! Now trying to make this thing straight !! LOL
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