RBS in-Limbo (extreme makeover) (Page 48/158)
serrata JUL 29, 02:08 PM
Ok. I see it now. I'm interested in seeing how you're going to form that negative space on both sides of the front wheel. Especially on the front there where we're talking about.
Is the front lip of the hood going to be the front-most point?
Car-Lo JUL 30, 12:50 AM

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Originally posted by 355Fiero:

John;

Does the door front edge still end in the same place as oem? I am asking to confirm when opening the door that there are no clearance issues with the reconfigured front fender. Lots of replicas end up with this issue so clearance needs to be thought about for full open position. I think u have that covered as I see the door open in a couple pics. Something to think about is all.

This car is looking incredible. You and Cliff are doing a fantastic job.

Cheers
Don



Thanks Don, yes Clynt has figured out clearance issue, there will be an overlap on outside edge of door to cover gap when door is closed.
RBS2 has Lambo doors and only open about 10"-12" and up, the pivot point is further out than stock hinges and maybe not as much of issue I think
I'll post pics of that when we get there.
EDIT: Bozo has goofed, just checked RBS2 Lambo doors open is 18" (not 10"-12")


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Originally posted by serrata:

Ok. I see it now. I'm interested in seeing how you're going to form that negative space on both sides of the front wheel. Especially on the front there where we're talking about.
Is the front lip of the hood going to be the front-most point?



serrata you are so observant and good questions, about that negative space I'm not sure that will work or not, we are tweaking as we go.
Yes the front hood is the longest point, no nose just a lower front wing for the bottom front we'll see where this goes


Back to play...
Fiberglass foam doors using 2 oz matt









Looking at capping opening on rear panel, notice raw fiberglass door and only opens 10"-12" NOT it's 18"



We started to cut out and fit fastback pillars liners

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serrata JUL 30, 07:20 PM
That is so awesome.
How are you bonding the new fiberglass to the existing door? Do you have to scuff up the existing panel where the two will meet and then the resin just adheres?

I'm taking a lot of notes on technique since I've never used fiberglass before and I'll need it soon.

I really love the attention to the lines across the entire length of the car. So often I see adhoc additions that look neat by themselves but added to others just destroy the overall lines. Yours is perfection. Thank you for documenting this so well. Reading this is an addiction.
85LAMB JUL 30, 08:02 PM
Great job !!!

I think is great how you cut the fiberglass and cut the upper n lower pieces separate.
I wish I would have done that when I was working on mine....

How many layers of 2 oz mat did you use ?

Here are a couple of pics of mine
http://centralfloridafieros...p?topic=2000.new#new
Your car has been a huge inspiration to me,
Thanks for answering so many of my questions
Car-Lo JUL 31, 01:46 AM

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Originally posted by serrata:

That is so awesome.
How are you bonding the new fiberglass to the existing door? Do you have to scuff up the existing panel where the two will meet and then the resin just adheres?




Thanks, the bottom edge between fiberglass and door I really rough it up with 40 grid and used a bead of Pliogrip as shown on pic that will hold.
Top edge is fiberglass on fiberglass so that's okay.



Is this the negative space





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Originally posted by 85LAMB:

Great job !!!

I think is great how you cut the fiberglass and cut the upper n lower pieces separate.
I wish I would have done that when I was working on mine....

How many layers of 2 oz mat did you use ?

Here are a couple of pics of mine
http://centralfloridafieros...p?topic=2000.new#new
Your car has been a huge inspiration to me,
Thanks for answering so many of my questions


Thanks, and thanks to you, I'm learning about matt weights since fiberglass is over foam I'm just trying single layer of 2 oz matt
Thanks for sharing your build (so you're building RBS3 I see )


Sanding fiberglass door smoother

infinitewill JUL 31, 10:23 AM
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Sharkman JUL 31, 06:32 PM
Great inpiration. I will use some of it on my new build.

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Regards SHARKMAN
Europe # 1 choptop

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Andreeas JUL 31, 06:45 PM
At least two Swedes enjoy this thread!!

You and your friends got skills!!!

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/Andreéas

jetsnvettes2000 JUL 31, 07:57 PM
Id like to enjoy 2 sweds, send her and her friend over!! ...............Oh come on you all were thinking it

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Andreeas AUG 01, 02:04 PM
I'm really curious how this Fiero will end up...

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