Sourmug's Decklid Vent Build ** 56K Warning!!** (Page 19/69)
Sourmug JUN 08, 02:17 AM
I had a look at your pictures. If I may offer some advice, the fiberglass will not stick to the painted (black) surfaces. You will need to remove all the black so that it has the SMC to stick to.

Nolan

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Comealongway JUN 08, 10:14 AM
In the picture it looks like it is bonded on the sides where the black is, but it is actually fed underneath, I'll take pictures later, I also glassed the top in some areas.
Sourmug JUN 10, 03:27 PM
OK, I did a little investigation on the adhesive for the stage 2 door/fender strips.

The guys at the body shop supply store recommended that a urethane sealer/adhesive be used, the product that they have is Proform PF 224 and according to the tube it is:

- Recommended for applications that may be under stress and vibrations.
- It's a high density urethane sealer that eliminates shrinking often found in solvent and rubber based sealers. It can also be used as an adhesive for metal, plastic and fiberglass.
- Paintable in 30 minutes.
- Also sandable.

Here's a picture:


Nolan

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Comealongway JUN 13, 03:01 PM
Nolan I've done a lot in the last few days here is my progress, i have no progress on the side scoops however. My battery box was cut and placed in a 10 x 10 hole, this keeps the battery higher up, i plan to face the terminals towards the back of the car, this way i could clear my 1 1/4 sway bar and also clear for 2 steering dampers. The decklid was cut and shaped slightly different to clear my timing chain cover on my swap, and my hood scoop just needs to be smoothed out.

http://s57.photobucket.com/albums/g203/4cylFiero/?action=view¤t=DSC02386 .jpg&slideshow=true&interval=3

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Mr.Chipps JUN 16, 08:28 PM

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Originally posted by Sourmug:

Off topic but my next, next, next project just arrived today!
Here are the pic's:

WOOT!
Nolan



Have you started this project yet? If so please let us have the link.
Thanks

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Sourmug JUN 16, 10:06 PM
No, I haven't started the dash yet, still collecting parts. I will post a thread when it happens.

Comealongway:

It looks like you're making progress!!

Nolan
Sourmug JUN 17, 03:25 PM
I'm going to start doing the door strips for the stage two scoops. In order to make sure the strips are properly aligned with the scoop I needed to temporarily install the scoops in their proper locations. I also wanted to try and visualize how the whole car is going to look once it is finished so I placed the various panels and facias in position just to have a look.

Here is a before shot of the car prior to doing any body modifications except for removing the wing:

Here are some various shots of the car now:







I think the changes are quite subtle but I like it. What do you all think?

One thing I realized is that I'm going to need to do the hinge pins on the doors. They have a slight sag and the door molding doesn't line up with the quarter panel molding groove. Pretty soon I'm going to be able to start putting some things back together, Yay!!!

I do think that I need to do something to the front facia, not quite sure what yet though. Any suggestions?

Nolan

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RCR JUN 17, 09:03 PM
Looking good Nolan. I have lots of ideas for the front, but nothing I could easily describe. I'm sure you'll come up with something.

Bob
Flyguyeddy JUN 18, 11:22 AM
this may have been asked before, but is it possible to use this vent on a notchback rear decklid?

thanks!

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Brandon Edmonds

1996 Taurus SHO (my baby)
1986 Fiero (to be my street rocket)
1977 yamaha xs750-2D (in pieces right now, doesnt appear that it will be done for summer, unfortunately)
1987 Kawasaki Ninja 250R (learners bike)

Toaster_Man JUN 18, 02:39 PM
I'm pretty sure you can. The two decklids are roughly the same width between the vents. I'm basing this off the fact that I took the recall weatherstrip off my notchback parts car and installed it on my GT driver and it all lined up the same.