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Last edited by scottns; 01-30-2012 at 08:04 PM.
part 14, roof scopp done.
http://youtu.be/VyZiYZ9jk_w
Part 15, Iv'e got both sides done. Prety much ready for primer.
http://youtu.be/tOfGxy1Rwm8
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.
Thanks for the info. Is the 3M resin polyester or epoxy? Also what specific products did you use from U-POL.
Jayman
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
After watching most of your video logs, something tells me your daily profession is not sewing.
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Keep the videos coming they have been very helpful.
GTM #370
Car was completed and I have SOLD my car
http://edgemansgtm.weebly.com/index.html
Doing what you like is freedom - liking what you do is happiness
later,
Doug
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.
http://youtu.be/bxXXBmuBSjs
More work on the back.
Tail lights done.
http://youtu.be/4sn7MCjEf-s
#21, diffuser
http://youtu.be/lkIXHBxU93s
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!
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.
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
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. ;-)
Cheers,
Dave
GTM # 294 Build Start Date 10/12/2009,
2000 C5 Donor, LS-1 Twin Turbo, AC/Heat, G50-20.02 6 speed, Brandwood Cable shifter
Build site. http://s679.photobucket.com/albums/vv153/dfraser/
Gene,
Again, another great video.
I also sent you a 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/ .
http://youtu.be/6Djfe_pG-Ls
Part 22...difuser, hatch prop, bodywork, pretty much done
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!
GTM #370
Car was completed and I have SOLD my car
http://edgemansgtm.weebly.com/index.html
Doing what you like is freedom - liking what you do is happiness
later,
Doug
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
XTF #2
build start date June 19 2023
GTM # 344
Build Start December 2010
First track day April 2013
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
http://youtu.be/fuiyaVdJc1I
doors and hood in final prime
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)
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
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
cool vids.......spotless garage in the first vid...not so much now!!!
FFR Daytona Type 65 Coupe
67 427 Cobra
57' Belair
72 Pinto Wagon ,306" 1/4 miler
34 5 window coupe Ford
2003 Mustang GT
99' ZX9
85 Goldwing
All toys still in the Scuderia!
Every Saint has a past..................every sinner a future
Don't take yourself so seriously........no one else does.
You never see a motorcycle parked outside a Psychiatrists office.
http://youtu.be/PGfSmTiTHf8
Body work is done.
Oh Baby, so nice! Are you doing the paint, or taking it elsewhere?
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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.
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...