I am supposed to fix my paint body on the gokart this week and I would appreciate suggestions or tricks. I know that mistakes at this step cost many $$$ ... Thanks !
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I am supposed to fix my paint body on the gokart this week and I would appreciate suggestions or tricks. I know that mistakes at this step cost many $$$ ... Thanks !
a Quebec-Canadian driver from Saint-Georges-Beauce
FFR Mk4 complete kit with no used parts
351w stroker 427 (538hp), this is the specs of my motor
some pictures HERE
Bonjour neilmathieu
I've just done this in the last couple of weeks. No great difficulty on my MK3 but I did the main re-assembly at the body shop right after painting so as to have some expert help with lifting the body, fitting the hood, trunk and doors. I was surprised at how easily the bolts went in and how well the fits were maintained from before paint. (the driver's door was a little off and had to pretty much completely set up again but the other door, trunk and hood didn't take much adjustment). Windshield went right in no sweat.
After main tasks done I trailed the car home and have just finished all the detailed final assembly.
Don't think this helps much but if you have specific questions email or call (450-539-3336)
Mk3 S/N 6150, (delivered July 2007), 87 Mustang donor, 4-link, T5, Kirkey seats, dual rollbars, turbine wheels, drum brakes, donor harness self-dieted (!), painted, licenced and insured May2011
Neil, I may be a little late, but one trick is to put some wax paper over all of the bulb seal when you put the body on. It will give the body something to slide against and help prevent tearing it. Once the body is on, you can easily slip the wax paper out.
_Scott
MKIII #3835 IRS, Anderson Performance 408 Levy T-5 Trans, Team III Wheels
Paint completed November 2010, passed NJ State Safety Inspection June 21st, Tagged and First Drive 7/1/2011
Scott
Thats a great idea I guess you use masking tape to hold the wax paper in place, correct ?
Kenny
Kenny, yep masking tape will work just fine to hold the wax paper in place. And not my tip, I borrowed it from build school ;-)
-Scott
MKIII #3835 IRS, Anderson Performance 408 Levy T-5 Trans, Team III Wheels
Paint completed November 2010, passed NJ State Safety Inspection June 21st, Tagged and First Drive 7/1/2011
Thanks everybody ; your suggestions will help me.
a Quebec-Canadian driver from Saint-Georges-Beauce
FFR Mk4 complete kit with no used parts
351w stroker 427 (538hp), this is the specs of my motor
some pictures HERE