Factory Five GTM Supercar, fastthings video build log

[scottns]

You're going to have one sweet ride...!

[fastthings]

part 14, roof scopp done.

http://youtu.be/VyZiYZ9jk_w

[fastthings]

Part 15, Iv'e got both sides done. Prety much ready for primer.

http://youtu.be/tOfGxy1Rwm8

[fastthings]

part 16

http://youtu.be/-NDizV_tzWg

[fastthings]

http://youtu.be/Bsc6BJep8kU

getting closer

[Jayman174]

Love the vids... keep 'em coming. Would love to pick your brain sometime on the materials you used to do all your body work.

[fastthings]

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.

[Jayman174]

Thanks for the info. Is the 3M resin polyester or epoxy? Also what specific products did you use from U-POL.

Jayman

[fastthings]

The resin is poly, I buy it at Wall Mart, cheaper. The bondo is lightweight gold, and the glaze is liquid gold. I have also tried their primer, seems to be good.

Here is #18. I've got the tail lights started.
http://youtu.be/qtnprtLd1J0

[Jayman174]

Thanks for the info.

Jayman

[LCD Gauges]

After watching most of your video logs, something tells me your daily profession is not sewing.

[Edgeman]

Keep the videos coming they have been very helpful.

[fastthings]

Really, it's hard to believe that I'm getting that old. Since 1998 doing body work is just a hobby, I have been cutting cars apart all my life. I now wear a shirt and tie to work,(hard to believe also). Now that I think about it, I have been constructing since third grade, building balsa wood planes, it's in my blood. In 7th grade I did sew a ski jacket, came out nice.

Anyway, I am haveing a blast building this GTM, love the kit. The videos are really for my family and friends, when I start building a car they don't know what I do, and they don't see me for a while.
And lets face it, it never hurts to have more than one set of eyes looking at it, to point out something going the wrong direction before it's to late.

I am so looking forward to the last vid of me doing a nice smokey burnout.

[fastthings]

http://youtu.be/bxXXBmuBSjs

More work on the back.

[fastthings]

Tail lights done.

http://youtu.be/4sn7MCjEf-s

[fastthings]

#21, diffuser

http://youtu.be/lkIXHBxU93s

[mmaragos]

Cool. Diffuser and the louvers look really good. How about an expanded metal / screen for the open area between the top of the diffuser and the body? Any attachment points could be hidden behind the screen. Might make a cleaner, more finished look?

The work you have done is awesome!

[kabacj]

I am so looking forward to the last vid of me doing a nice smokey burnout.

Ha me too! Nothing like tire smoke to celebrate a completed car.

Great videos.

[fastthings]

Thanks guys, I just picked up a 5/8 round stock of aluminum, I'll drill and tap the round stock for the connection from the diffuser to the body. I just don't like the brackets I made.

[posthaste]

Yup, been following since the first video I always grin when I log on here and see your thread at the top, knowing I'm about to get to see something new from you.
Those brackets, the idea was there, but you know, I get the feeling it was a lack of symmetry that bugged you about them.
Anyways, love the vids.
Thanks

[fastthings]

Yup, been following since the first video I always grin when I log on here and see your thread at the top, knowing I'm about to get to see something new from you.
Those brackets, the idea was there, but you know, I get the feeling it was a lack of symmetry that bugged you about them.
Anyways, love the vids.
Thanks

Well today I came home, just found out how much I owe in taxes. My job, commision sales, has been sucking lately. Just kinda depressed feeling. Thought I log on and pass a half hour, saw your reply. You just put a grin on my long face. THANKS!! I needed that.

[Fraser D]

Gene,
Looking at the standoffs that you made I agree that the symmetry is a little off, maybe little or no radius on the rear edge. I believe that part of the body on that axis is quite flat and square-ish looking with the curves only being across the diffuser axis. If you are looking for a 3 dimensional shape maybe a tear drop profile rather than round stock.
Keep the videos coming and don’t let the tax man get you down. ;-)

[VD2021]

Gene,

Again, another great video.

I also sent you a PM.

[fastthings]

http://youtu.be/6Djfe_pG-Ls
Part 22...difuser, hatch prop, bodywork, pretty much done

[Edgeman]

Very nice Gene, I sure like what you did to the hatch props. You just made some more work for me ( hope you don't mind me using your idea) but it sure makes them look OEM. Another great video!

[kabacj]

Gene awesome job with the lightening holes in the hatch props. Having executed a few projects like that recently where it's a great idea but massively time consuming, I can appreciate the effort involved.

When I was watching the video I was thinking uh oh. This is going to be tough, but you pulled it off perfectly. Nice modification. No fancy CNC machines needed! Just brute force. Awesome.

John

[fastthings]

Thanks guys, of course I don't mind Edgeman.

Kabacj, sometimes I wonder why I start stuff like that. That was an all day deal, and I killed my back leaning over fileing alll day. It's all fun, right?

Gene

[fastthings]

http://youtu.be/fuiyaVdJc1I

doors and hood in final prime

[posthaste]

I am pretty sure most of the people on this forum are aware of the way building a car can bring a father and son together, but Gene, did you know your awesome videos and YOU building that car do the same?
It's true. As we work on ours, I find Dad and I talk quite often about what FastThings Gene has going on in his latest video

So thank you, not only for incredibly useful ideas and tips on the build, but also for some really good conversation topics, and more things in common.
I know it's kind of an odd post, but I think it's important to note.
You never know who's trolling the message board, maybe some other Dads looking for something cool to share with their kids, grown or otherwise.
Nice touch with the bed liner, looks real clean.
Chris
(igor to the owner of gtm#12)

[fastthings]

That's cool, Thanks man.

[Radkat]

Gene
First, thanks so much for all the videos, they are very helpful and you are doing an incredible job!
I may have missed the answers to these, but if you could tell me what
you used to fill in the GTM seams and whether or not you added any fiberglass cloth or mat,
I would appreciate it.
Also, can you tell me what product you used to fix the "Roof Scoop" to the body?
I watched your video, but I wasn't sure what it was.
I would really appreciate your expertise.
Thanks for any help you can give.
Radkat

http://youtu.be/fuiyaVdJc1I

doors and hood in final prime

[fastthings]

Hi, I used bondo in the seems. I ground them down first. Lots of voids in the seems and at the edges, corners of the body.
Then check out video #14, I used fiberglass to bond hte roof scoop.

No problem,
Gene

[riptide motorsport]

cool vids.......spotless garage in the first vid...not so much now!!!

[Radkat]

Thanks so much for the feedback and I will take a look at video #4.
Radkat

Hi, I used bondo in the seems. I ground them down first. Lots of voids in the seems and at the edges, corners of the body.
Then check out video #14, I used fiberglass to bond hte roof scoop.

No problem,
Gene

[Radkat]

Oooops, I meant video #14.

Hi, I used bondo in the seems. I ground them down first. Lots of voids in the seems and at the edges, corners of the body.
Then check out video #14, I used fiberglass to bond hte roof scoop.

No problem,
Gene

[fastthings]

http://youtu.be/PGfSmTiTHf8

Body work is done.

[LCD Gauges]

Oh Baby, so nice! Are you doing the paint, or taking it elsewhere?

[rev2xs]

And what colour are you considering? For some reason, i get the impression that your planning on black. That would seriously look sweet in black.

Oh Baby, so nice! Are you doing the paint, or taking it elsewhere?

[fastthings]

I will be doing the paint, and I am planning on doing it in my garage. So far I'm thinking black, black wheels for sure.

[shinn497]

paint in your garage?! Isn't that risky? Don't you need a booth to filter the air and make sure dust and other things don't stick to the surface...