Ferrari 288GTO build (Page 28/64)
RCR DEC 14, 11:54 AM
Hi Wayne,
Youo're really going at it. Nice progress.



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Originally posted by dobie1:

I hung plastic sheeting along the one side of the shop to help to keep all the dust contained in the one area as much as possible. I know this is going to be messy!!!!
Having the car lift sure is making working on the body much easier.







I don't know if I had a brain fart or what, but I didn't recall you having the rear decklid open rearward. How did you do your hinges??

Happy holidays, man...

Bob
dobie1 DEC 15, 11:11 PM
Hi Bob
Yes it has been that way for awhile now , Bob. Here a few shots of the mounting and frame. I need to redo the actual deck before I mold it.
I may actually remove the steel frame and produce one out of foam incapsulated in a carbon fiber layup trying to reduce the weight but have the rigidity.






I hope life is getting back to normal for you and your family and you'll be able to get back to work on your project soon.
All the best of the season to you Bob.
wayne
dobie1 DEC 20, 07:05 PM
I finally have completed the drivers side lower rocker as well as the removable lower intake. The parting seams on the intake came out great, nice and tight .
Moving onto the passenger side in the New Year , here are a few pics.




well this will be my final post for the year, company coming for Xmas so putting the tools down.
Wayne
shemdogg DEC 20, 10:49 PM
Well done man its looking better and better! Looking over your pics brings back memories of mine. Amazing how tough it is to sand in some areas. Ive made sanding tools outta all kindsa stuff. lol I havent touched my hooptie for ages! Merry Christmas and happy new year!

shem
dobie1 DEC 30, 10:35 PM
First off thanks Shem, Ive been wondering what you've been unto.
I hope everyone had a great Xmas and looking forward to the New Year, my goal for 2020 is to have the car finished this year.

Having the drivers side mainly complete , I took all the building technics learned and put them to work on the Passenger side
I started on the lower scoop and running board , I cut everything off.



The lower running board and front fender vent is a great Idea but the reality of trying to mold it to duplicate it is almost impossible



So this required deconstructing it and adding temp fillers , once the mold is completed and the part is completed I'll cut out the vent opening and install a metal mesh, then reattach the out side , the photo shows me holding it on.




I got the 3/16 inch door seam completed ,sure makes a difference .


everything is reattached , but I still need to finish all the seams
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This is a interesting shot if you look at the rear wheel arch lower portion you can see the original body with the foam I attached to it to increase the overall body by 3-4"



shemdogg JAN 05, 09:17 PM
Damn your car looks good! Keep it up youll finish this year for sure

shem
Rickady88GT JAN 07, 10:32 PM
I LOVE the 288
dobie1 JAN 08, 02:33 PM
Thanks Shem, I’m definitely getting excited, I can almost see the finish line.
I’m still hoping to have it in paint in the next month or so , then I can start the moulding process. To produce a all new body , at a substantial reduction in weight .



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Originally posted by Rickady88GT:

I LOVE the 288



Yes the 288 is a really a beautiful car.

Wow I made the Construction Zone , I have to thank RCR for recommending my build. I hope anyone that visits my build enjoys my passion and the journey to get here.
dobie1 JAN 10, 01:54 AM
I had to shut down the build for a few days , our fridge decided it was time to play dead. After shopping for a new one I needed to modify the cabinets to accommodate the larger fridge and stove. All is complete and my shop is now back to building my car, a busy couple days as I wanted to get the passenger side running board finished so I can move onto the final piece of the front " the spoiler" this will break the car down to 5 separate pieces to mold. I figure the front spoiler due to how low the car is, will be something that will need to be replaced due to unfortunate contact with a cement curb.

These pics show the process first marking the section to remove 1/4"


this shows the rough outside and the skeleton to fill in


I Fill in the angles using foam board, I then bondo the foam core board together radius all the inside corners for mold making.








Onto the front end





Wayne

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RCR JAN 11, 07:44 PM

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Originally posted by dobie1:
Wow I made the Construction Zone , I have to thank RCR for recommending my build. I hope anyone that visits my build enjoys my passion and the journey to get here.



Congrats... I had to look to see when I nominated you. It's only been 5 years. Threads seem to get the kiss of death when they make it, so I hope all goes well and you keep us updated.



Bob