Neil's Aventador build (Page 26/77)
Neils88 DEC 21, 06:41 PM
The passenger side rear vent framing is now basically complete. I did my best to make sure that it closely matches the driver's side, but I'll still be able to do fine adjustments to the actual panels when they get mounted. I didn't get a chance to put together the passenger side radiator frame insert, so I'll put that on my to-do list.



Tomorrow I'm hoping to start the front trunk & hood....

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Neils88 DEC 22, 07:41 PM
I started to shape the top trunk support brace. This will be located close to the top of the trunk lip, but not actually right at the top. The upper lip will simply be the 18 gauge sheet metal that makes up the trunk walls. The support brace will be an inch lower and will be the securing point for the fiberglass trim covers that go all around the trunk. The support is made from 3/4" angle, and curved to approximately match the shape of the real thing. The trunk itself will have a slightly different overall shape due to the location of the frame rails...but it'll be close enough. The best thing will be that the trunk will be held in by 4 screws. Once the 4 screws are removed (and a couple of wires for the trunk light and 12Vdc power outlet are disconnected), the trunk will lift straight out giving complete access to the brake/clutch components, HVAC box and steering rack.

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Neils88 DEC 23, 08:53 PM
The trunk continues....

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Neils88 DEC 24, 01:43 PM
Got sidetracked this morning...

I decided to mill the Lamborghini logo into some foam. This is a prototype for the valve covers. I just wanted to see how it would turn out. I'm not sure of the exact size, so it may have to be scaled up a little bit. This was at the limit of the length of my mill, so if it needs to be any larger I'll have to mill it in two stages. Unfortunately, I blew the bearing on my router about a minute into the cut. I let it keep running for the full program (45 minutes to mill)...but some of the lines look like they were drawn by a drunk monkey (most noticeable in the picture below at the bottom of the lettering).

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Neils88 DEC 24, 06:32 PM
It's starting to look like a trunk!





Once it's all together, I'll finish welding the seams (just tacking them right now), prime, paint and then use a sealant inside and outside. Externally, the sealant will stop water and debris getting between the steel panels and the trunk framing. This will help limit the chance of premature corrosion. Of course the trunk will be finished with some nice carpeting.

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RCR DEC 25, 09:34 AM
Hi Neil, and merry Christmas.

I wanted to ask what you are using for tubing, size and thickness, and how are you bending it?

Take care,

Bob
Tony Kania DEC 25, 11:53 AM
Rhino Lining or the such is awesome for so many reasons. Look into doing something of that nature to finish off the frunk, trunk, wheel wells, and undercarriage.

Looking great.
Neils88 DEC 25, 05:55 PM

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Originally posted by RCR:

Hi Neil, and merry Christmas.

I wanted to ask what you are using for tubing, size and thickness, and how are you bending it?

Take care,

Bob



Merry Christmas, Bob!

The sizing depends on the location and the function. I commonly use 1"x1" square tubing with a wall thickness of 0.1". This was increasd to a wall thickness of 0.125" for areas having more loading. I also used plate up to 3/16" for some high stress areas. I make all the curves by cutting slits and bending as required. Most of the stuff bends easily once it has been slit. I have some even thinner tubing (1/2" x 1" with a thickness of 0.065") that will be used for a few other areas like the hood.

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Neils88 DEC 25, 05:58 PM

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Originally posted by Tony Kania:

Rhino Lining or the such is awesome for so many reasons. Look into doing something of that nature to finish off the frunk, trunk, wheel wells, and undercarriage.

Looking great.



Merry Christmas, Tony! I'll take a look at that stuff. There are a few areas where this could work well (such a under the rocker framework)
Neils88 DEC 26, 03:31 PM
A little work on the edge of the trunk...



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