Hi everyone,
I'm Gene. I have started a video build log. I am a couple weeks into it, here we go.
http://youtu.be/qQLWQK9jBYk
http://youtu.be/50bmdsrIfBA
Let me know if I am missing something, please.
Thanks
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Hi everyone,
I'm Gene. I have started a video build log. I am a couple weeks into it, here we go.
http://youtu.be/qQLWQK9jBYk
http://youtu.be/50bmdsrIfBA
Let me know if I am missing something, please.
Thanks
And here is part 3.
http://youtu.be/_nlSySq84YM
Gene,
This is what I'll be using on my hatch. I'll use it for mock up and reinstall for my final seal.
McMaster Carr. 1120A311 16 Ft. Edge-grip Rubber Seal, Bulb Opposite Grabber, 3/16" Edge, 3/8" Bulb Width .
R/s
Vidal
CURRENT STATUS: Interior Rework and Bodywork.
GenII GTM #331. Delivered (23/9/10)
BUILD LOG AND WEBSITE:
http://gtmbuild.weebly.com/ .
Just checked out your update...Thanks!
Later....
Yep, here is #4, ruff fit the hood.
http://youtu.be/Tx18C0T_BQI
Gene,
Another nice video. Just wanted to point out a few items I am seeing right now with my hood. I am still working it to a nice happy median. You may have addressed these, but just incase.
1. There needs to be enough space for the wiper to be mounted and operate. Unless you're not running one.
2. The rise of the upper radiator hose elbow needs clearance as to not have the hood causing any unnecessary stress. Just means the front needs to be adjusted higher.
R/s
Vidal
CURRENT STATUS: Interior Rework and Bodywork.
GenII GTM #331. Delivered (23/9/10)
BUILD LOG AND WEBSITE:
http://gtmbuild.weebly.com/ .
Last edited by VD2021; 10-24-2011 at 09:55 AM.
R/s
Vidal
CURRENT STATUS: Interior Rework and Bodywork.
GenII GTM #331. Delivered (23/9/10)
BUILD LOG AND WEBSITE:
http://gtmbuild.weebly.com/ .
http://youtu.be/M4BmIjb6wnk
Working window. Glad to get that far, still a ton af work to do on the door. I'm looking for new seals for the door and window, same design but thicker, any ideas?
My Nemesis............
R/s
Vidal
CURRENT STATUS: Interior Rework and Bodywork.
GenII GTM #331. Delivered (23/9/10)
BUILD LOG AND WEBSITE:
http://gtmbuild.weebly.com/ .
While doing a search for seals on the forum, I noticed that I took on the tough side first, huh. I read lots of threads dealing with the window, lots of frustrations. I was able to get it done, as intended by FFR.
Anyway, I did not find a good source of seals to choose from, anyone have ideas, without the bottle of Jack, I like a blended whiskey.
McMaster has a huge selection of seals. Though I have not seen any with felt or flock.
Did you do the track on the aft vertical? I like the potential of more stability and better sealing with the glass in the closed position. However it will not affect the glass until it’s almost in the fully closed position. I am planning to use the SPW UC-1 and CRL 10G96 if I add the track. Did you find a salvage alternative in your search?
R/s
Vidal
CURRENT STATUS: Interior Rework and Bodywork.
GenII GTM #331. Delivered (23/9/10)
BUILD LOG AND WEBSITE:
http://gtmbuild.weebly.com/ .
Don't think you're gettting off easy by doing the right side first....Just wait till you get to the left side door
Ok so the bottle of Jack is not for you, have you look at the C-5 door and window seals??? The GTM has it's DNA just wondering if the Vette stuff could be modified to work.
"May you be in heaven a full half hour before the Devil knows you're dead"
Last edited by VD2021; 11-24-2011 at 02:21 PM.
R/s
Vidal
CURRENT STATUS: Interior Rework and Bodywork.
GenII GTM #331. Delivered (23/9/10)
BUILD LOG AND WEBSITE:
http://gtmbuild.weebly.com/ .
Good Stuff Gene....
When you get this done I'll supply a bottle of Mason County drip or Crown.
Well I got the door sitting in much better form. Still need to take it back apart and paint the internals. Then all I have left is to get it to seal without wanting to bind the door while it shuts.
http://youtu.be/Y9_3FkCdzpY
http://youtu.be/XKKWhL4wNXE
I got the passenger door 80% done, now time to do it again on the other side. Looking forward to it only taking half the time, now that I know what I'm after.
Last edited by fastthings; 12-05-2011 at 04:43 PM.
Well after a little distraction called life I have the drivers door done now. Moveing on to the hood.
http://youtu.be/5BhFUL_72jM
Video 11, bodywork on the hood.
http://youtu.be/_fYkOqT0efk
Gene very nice work on the hood.
Coffee came out my nose when I laugh at the PIA comment at the end though, now I have to change my shirt
"May you be in heaven a full half hour before the Devil knows you're dead"
I really like seeing this videos. They are full of useful information. Thanks for sharing all those years of knowledge with us in those very detailed videos.
H
GenII GTM #354
Delivered (02/09/11)
I will not be using a regular switch with a key. The inTouch requires that you splice the yellow wire (IIRC) on its harness to add a switch to turn off the screen. My plan is to hide that switch somewhere in the car. That hidden switch and the 6 digit code in the system should be safe enough for a car I won't be leaving parked just anywhere.
GenII GTM #354
Delivered (02/09/11)
Same as Kempo:
Thank you for posting these detailed videos of your progress and sharing your techniques. I'm glad you reached the door stage before I did, and that I can steal some tips from you!
These windows are giving me nightmares just reading about the difficulties. I've often thought about alternatives , like some sort of fixed window that can be removed like a
t-top and stored in the car when not needed...
ummm, alright...it's not the greatest Idea, but it would probably be easier than spending two weeks on one door, right?
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Great videos: When done you should make a cd of all of them and sell the cd. I bet a lot of new GTM buyers wood buy it. Alot of old ones all so. I know I would. I wish I had your tallent.
Leonard
Gene,
Outstanding. This is the most informing video log yet. You are talented. What's next?
R/s
Vidal
CURRENT STATUS: Interior Rework and Bodywork.
GenII GTM #331. Delivered (23/9/10)
BUILD LOG AND WEBSITE:
http://gtmbuild.weebly.com/ .
http://youtu.be/UwNcN6fVVWw
Hood pretty much ready for primer. Time to work on the hatch.
part 13
http://youtu.be/pgtFMi9AjI4
"thats a good place for that" too funny.
Watched to whole thing, you are a craftsman!
Noticed a few things slightly off, the LS2 first came in the 05 Vette and Shane lives in Iowa.
Please keep the videos coming, very informative.
Ya I couldn't remember the year, now that you say that, I think it's out of a 06. It's been a year. And I guess I never knew where Shane was, another bad guess.
Thanks Kalstar
You're going to have one sweet ride...!
Last edited by scottns; 01-30-2012 at 08:04 PM.
part 16
http://youtu.be/-NDizV_tzWg
http://youtu.be/Bsc6BJep8kU
getting closer
Love the vids... keep 'em coming. Would love to pick your brain sometime on the materials you used to do all your body work.
Pick away. All I have used so far is 3M brand fiberglass resin, and I'm using a new bondo to me that I like, U-POL. Both the bondo and glaze sand real nice. The bondo pin holes real easy, but I found mixing it with a little glaze smooths it right out.