Ferrari 288GTO build (Page 23/64)
dobie1 MAY 17, 09:07 AM
Good morning Bob!
answer to your question is I’m spraying the PVA easier to lay down a light coat on the first coat, I have a dedicated gun that
I just leave with PVA in.

Currently I’m using a brush to lay down the gel coat, I will be looking to get a gelcoat spray gun in a few months once I start to build the molds for the body.
Any updates on your build?
Wayne
shemdogg MAY 18, 12:13 AM
I got a cheapo gun from harbor freight to shoot gelcoat on my jetskis skiis. It needs to be thinned a bit but sprays fine. I use pam as a release or hvac tape.

shem
dobie1 MAY 18, 11:52 AM

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Originally posted by shemdogg:

I got a cheapo gun from harbor freight to shoot gelcoat on my jetskis skiis. It needs to be thinned a bit but sprays fine. I use pam as a release or hvac tape.

shem



Hea Shem
Yea I was going to use a cheap gun, actually bought one 2.1 tip but way more clean up of the gun and a waste of expensive Acetone.
Using the cup system seams like a good way to go but the gun is expensive, the cups are cheap and disposable. Pam for a release interesting!
Wayne
shemdogg MAY 19, 05:52 PM
Ive tried wax and pva and would always find a few areas that wouldnt release without motivation. The pam by far has worked the best for me but leaves that area tacky. The havc tape is perfect but is sometimes a biotch to get off. Unless you lay it w the adhesive side up, then it comes out great but you have to be careful of the tape moving.

Love the dash!

shem
dobie1 MAY 20, 10:37 AM
Hi Shem
Yes I’ve used the HVAC tape before when I was using the Fiero engine vents as a buck for the vents I made that go under the rear fenders. It works ok but as you say very finicky to remove.
I just found your build and am reading up on your journey, nice find and good job.

Wayne
dobie1 MAY 20, 10:26 PM
I spent a couple hours today Fibreglassing.
The first picture is with only 1 layer of 1 oz mat. I used the lighter weight glass as there are a couple areas that I needed to ensure the glass was laid and adhered to capture the tight edge. It didn't really lay correctly until the resin started to kick. and having a nice 1/4" roller really helped to keep everything bonding without any voids.

Wayne



The next two pics are with 4 more layers of 1 1/2oz mat, then 1 layer of 6oz E glass, the E Glass will give me a bit more strength and finish. I'll leave it for a day then clean up the edges and also to make sure it is cured before I do the other side.
dobie1 MAY 24, 11:30 PM
I have been busy the last few days but was able to finish the mold ,I plan on leaving it to cure for a week before proceeding to do the vacuum bagging of the carbon fibre console .
The mold came out pretty good need to clean it up and prep it . One thing that I want to mention when building a multi part mold is to ensure that before you remove the mold from the buck ensure you drill holes along the the parting wall to ensure alignment of the two halves.





While I was waiting for everything to dry I started to install the new push button shifter, I removed all the OEM automatic shifting cables and shifter.
and modified the shift plate that I had gotten for the 3800 SC with a 4T65E install.
I haven't decided entirely where I"m putting the GSM (Gear Shift Module).




I was playing with the dash today, lots to do but starting to come together. Let me know what you think ?
Always looking for constructive ideas or critiques.




Wayne

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dobie1 MAY 30, 11:05 PM
Here is a bit of a update on the dash build.
I've been working on the dash side vents over the last week , i had found a set of Maserati vents that I liked and was able to pick them up a a really good price. I built light ply containment boxes that house the vents , the boxes are buried in the dash foam.





I continued working on the dash design its getting closer to completion ,the glove box i'll cut out after I fibreglass the dash.
I hope to Rondo the foam next week to firm up the surface use some light bondo for final shaping before I fibreglass the whole dash.





Wayne

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RCR MAY 31, 06:58 AM


Bob
shemdogg JUN 01, 09:03 AM
Looking good sir!

shem