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GB Vette
03-16-2010, 10:41pm
Well, it's starting again :D
First thing to do was to remove the rear quarters and bumper for some new mods. Munch and pops98 helped with this.
http://inlinethumb61.webshots.com/16124/2709174630104847442S600x600Q85.jpg
Here's the buck I built, with help from pops98 and my friend Kevin, to hold everything together while doing the work.
http://inlinethumb52.webshots.com/44787/2654855920104847442S600x600Q85.jpg
I've always thought the license plate trim on the TS rear looked kinda stuck on and hated the tabs sticking up on the plate. Kevin came up with an idea to fix this :D
http://inlinethumb13.webshots.com/18060/2616402070104847442S600x600Q85.jpg
Removed everything and cut a 3/8" slot on the right side of the license recess. This will be used to insert the plate from inside the bumper.
http://inlinethumb33.webshots.com/41312/2990612260104847442S600x600Q85.jpg
Started prepping everything up and figuring out exactly how I was going to this. The end result here will be that the plate surround will be molded into the bumper with no visible seam.
http://inlinethumb10.webshots.com/47369/2606088920104847442S600x600Q85.jpg
Stay tuned, more to come...
Y2Kvert4me
03-16-2010, 11:02pm
Stay tuned, more to come...Always is.
Gee, why would you need to hold the rear and quarters together for some minor mods. :D
:cheers:
Shagster
03-16-2010, 11:07pm
Looks good.... keep up the nice work
Cobra4B
03-16-2010, 11:18pm
What material did you find that can bond urethane to fiberglass and hold up over time and not pattern after a few heat cycles.
Junkman2008
03-17-2010, 12:21am
Hey Gary, you are not going to want to shoot any paint or clear on those parts with it held together. The reason being is that the rear fascia flexes at the seams where the quarters meet and the clear coat will slowly turn white as it begins to peel. It will first look like there is wax in the cracks but you'll figure it out later. It is best to separate those pieces and wrap the paint and clear around those edges.
Now guess how I know... http://www.pc-surgeon.net/images/cforum/smileys/facepalm.gif
Y2Kvert4me
03-17-2010, 4:47am
Hey Gary, you are not going to want to shoot any paint or clear on those parts with it held together. The reason being is that the rear fascia flexes at the seams where the quarters meet and the clear coat will slowly turn white as it begins to peel. Pretty sure when Gary is done there, there will be no seams at all. :)
Lowcash
03-17-2010, 5:23am
You just can't leave things alone, can you Gary? :D
Looking forward to the final product. :yesnod:
DAMN Pot,
You're boredom threshold must be very low. Ten minutes without tearing the car apart and you start thinking......... :yesnod:
Nice work as usual. I'll be down in the next few weeks to pickup the 427 cruiser from VA Speed. We should get together.
Kettle :)
Junkman2008
03-17-2010, 6:32am
Pretty sure when Gary is done there, there will be no seams at all. :)
http://www.pc-surgeon.net/images/cforum/smileys/ohsnap1.gif
Coming along nicely coach!
Vet4jdc
03-17-2010, 6:55am
Gonna be ready for Waterside? :D
GB Vette
03-17-2010, 7:45am
DAMN Pot,
You're boredom threshold must be very low. Ten minutes without tearing the car apart and you start thinking......... :yesnod:
Nice work as usual. I'll be down in the next few weeks to pickup the 427 cruiser from VA Speed. We should get together.
Kettle :)
OK Kettle,
Stop by the barn anytime you're down here. Oh, wait a minute, you've already been down here twice and didn't come by :fingertap:
Pot :D
Pretty sure when Gary is done there, there will be no seams at all. :)
http://www.pc-surgeon.net/images/cforum/smileys/ohsnap1.gif
Take ya a little while to get the idea there AJ? :lol:
:cheers:
Junkman2008
03-17-2010, 8:22am
Take ya a little while to get the idea there AJ? :lol:
:cheers:
:D :cheers:
Shagster
03-17-2010, 11:05am
What material did you find that can bond urethane to fiberglass and hold up over time and not pattern after a few heat cycles.
It looks to me that the back is all fiberglass not urethane.
Its not a factory rear end.
GB Vette
03-17-2010, 11:15am
It looks to me that the back is all fiberglass not urethane.
Its not a factory rear end.
The Tiger Shark rear is urethane (PUR) and the L5 flairs are fiberglass :yesnod:
Cobra4B
03-17-2010, 11:23am
It looks to me that the back is all fiberglass not urethane.
Its not a factory rear end.
You'd be wrong :beer:
The Tiger Shark rear is urethane (PUR) and the L5 flairs are fiberglass :yesnod:
What Gary said :cheers:
Peter Pan
03-17-2010, 2:20pm
Wow more mods, you must never be done with your beautiful Vette and looking forward to seeing the finished product and your other planned modshttp://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c293/elsloan22/emotions/thumbsup.gif
Stormrider
03-17-2010, 6:19pm
OMG! Gary did you go off your meds again? Jezz, I disapear for a few months and look what happens. :toetap: :rofl:
GB Vette
03-17-2010, 8:51pm
Got a little done tonight. Here's the products I'm using for this project.
http://inlinethumb23.webshots.com/45718/2813183660104847442S600x600Q85.jpg
Here's the license frame prepped and fitted, ready for some adhesive.
http://inlinethumb38.webshots.com/47461/2921679480104847442S600x600Q85.jpg
Here's the trim ring. I had to trim about 3/16" from the back of it for clearance. The four notches are for access to the license plate light screws.
http://inlinethumb44.webshots.com/363/2197615820104847442S600x600Q85.jpg
Munch took these pics while I was getting started with the first coat of adhesive.
http://inlinethumb54.webshots.com/44853/2574892060104847442S600x600Q85.jpg
http://inlinethumb45.webshots.com/45484/2729942570104847442S600x600Q85.jpg
Here's the first coat sanded down and ready for the final coat.
http://inlinethumb10.webshots.com/27913/2075516920104847442S600x600Q85.jpg
That's it for tonight :D
Looking forward to the end result! Nice Photo's MUNCH!!
2ez 2spd
03-17-2010, 9:12pm
I don't know where you get all of your ideas but you do have some good ones, looking forward to see how it turns out. :thumbs:
Damn, that sanded out pretty good GB! :cheers: That stuff was pretty stubborn, did you end up letting it cure a little more before you got back at it?
GB Vette
03-18-2010, 9:57pm
Munch came by and gave me a hand tonight and we managed to get a little bit done :D
Sanded the flanges on the rear bumper and quarter in preparation of bonding them together.
http://inlinethumb18.webshots.com/42257/2942209010104847442S600x600Q85.jpg
Munch inspecting my work.
http://inlinethumb51.webshots.com/32946/2446104590104847442S600x600Q85.jpg
Look Ma, no seam :D A little more sanding and filling and she'll be ready for primer.
http://inlinethumb28.webshots.com/6363/2756153130104847442S600x600Q85.jpg
More tomorrow...
Cobra4B
03-18-2010, 9:59pm
Gary I couldn't read the product labels in the pics... what exactly are you using to do this? Are you using the factory metal brackets for support or ditching them? Looking good so far.
GB Vette
03-18-2010, 10:05pm
The black adhesive you see is 3M 4240 plastic adhesive. Don't remember all the other numbers. Keeping the brackets.
Lowcash
03-19-2010, 4:12am
:thumbs:
Awesome work Gary!!!! Bonding the rear fenders and bumper is something I've always wanted done. Might have to get shagster to tackle this next winter!!!!! More pics n details my friend.... Thanks :thumbs:
GB Vette
03-21-2010, 9:00pm
Here's one side all made up with some initial filling done.
http://inlinethumb06.webshots.com/44933/2125558020104847442S600x600Q85.jpg
First coat of finishing material.
http://inlinethumb46.webshots.com/44973/2546573670104847442S600x600Q85.jpg
Munch on the job setting one of the splash guards.
http://inlinethumb22.webshots.com/45525/2861633100104847442S600x600Q85.jpg
Driver's side with seam filled and C6 splash guard molded in. Just about ready for primer.
http://inlinethumb31.webshots.com/42334/2201798150104847442S600x600Q85.jpg
Shot a quick coat of primer on the frenched license area to see how things were looking. So far, so good :cheers:
http://inlinethumb64.webshots.com/15423/2883744660104847442S600x600Q85.jpg
Lowcash
03-22-2010, 4:07am
:thumbs: Looking good.
Keep up the good work Gary :thumbs:
Cobra4B
03-22-2010, 7:48am
Did you do any smoothing of the transition on the L5 flares?
GB Vette
03-22-2010, 7:51am
Did you do any smoothing of the transition on the L5 flares?
Nope.
Cobra4B
03-22-2010, 7:56am
Gotcha... couldn't tell from the pics... looked like you might have.
WOW, that is going to look incredible when your done!!
WOW, that is going to look incredible when your done!!
:iagree: It's going to look sweet with the seams gone but I think my favorite part is the molded in spash guards. They looked really good before but now with the added radius where they blend in to the fender they look friggin awesome!
Y2Kvert4me
03-22-2010, 6:14pm
Here's one side all made up with some initial filling done.
http://inlinethumb06.webshots.com/44933/2125558020104847442S600x600Q85.jpg
Kinda looks like a cow.
I'd have left it like that and done that same thing to the rest of the car. :cool1: :D
:cheers:
Kinda looks like a cow.
I'd have left it like that and done that same thing to the rest of the car.
He could probably get some free Chik-Fil-A out of the deal too! :lol:
Saw this project the other day and I must say Its quite impressive.Just about every idea that you could come up with he has already done. Its one thing to dream up an idea but it takes so much more to make it happen and for it to be done right. Ive got a lot of respect for Gary even only meeting him once. Keep up the good work!!!
MR.WaynesWorld
03-22-2010, 8:54pm
That looks fantastic..... Nice Job......
Saw this project the other day and I must say Its quite impressive.Just about every idea that you could come up with he has already done. Its one thing to dream up an idea but it takes so much more to make it happen and for it to be done right. Ive got a lot of respect for Gary even only meeting him once. Keep up the good work!!!
:above:
Have not had the opportunity but I do have a lot of respect for his Accomplishment. Incredible work!
wwomanC6
04-04-2010, 4:07pm
GB, love seeing the progress pics on how your Black Beauty is coming!
:o_o: looking forward to seeing the finished product!
:squirrel:
Gary I had the chance to vist the barn and see your progress the day after the Waterside show, but many here did not and are waiting for updates. Any chance you can show them more details?
I still cannot find any flaws, even after you point them out to me.
Got a couple spy pics from the Barn today. Note the super clean license plate and cyclops brake light.
http://i238.photobucket.com/albums/ff68/Dr_Munch/DSC_0063.jpg
http://i238.photobucket.com/albums/ff68/Dr_Munch/DSC_0062.jpg
Y2Kvert4me
04-18-2010, 8:09pm
You'd make a horrible spy.
Admit it, these are the first ones GB let you post. :lol:
Looks great though! :thumbs:
:cheers:
Cobra4B
04-18-2010, 8:37pm
Awesome work Gary... missed you at the show today. Question... why not shave the side marker light like you helped me do?
Got a couple spy pics from the Barn today. Note the super clean license plate and cyclops brake light.
http://i238.photobucket.com/albums/ff68/Dr_Munch/DSC_0063.jpg
http://i238.photobucket.com/albums/ff68/Dr_Munch/DSC_0062.jpg
T:cool:p n:thumbs:tch W:cool:rk! Thanks you for sharing..:cheers:
Dave@EFI
04-30-2010, 10:55pm
Damn brutha....that's a whole new level of insanity! I like it!
GB Vette
05-02-2010, 10:06pm
Rolled her out in the sun today. She's getting there :yesnod:
http://inlinethumb50.webshots.com/46641/2662370210104847442S600x600Q85.jpg
No seams and molded in splash guards
http://inlinethumb56.webshots.com/10615/2709546430104847442S600x600Q85.jpg
Tinted and cleared the targa top too
http://inlinethumb60.webshots.com/45819/2365895610104847442S600x600Q85.jpg
3rd brake light lit up
http://inlinethumb61.webshots.com/18300/2579149870104847442S600x600Q85.jpg
Y2Kvert4me
05-02-2010, 10:23pm
Sofaking sweet. :cool1:
http://inlinethumb61.webshots.com/18300/2579149870104847442S600x600Q85.jpgCan you tell us blind folk what the purple lettering between the plate and right taillight is all about?
:cheers:
Looks great! Glad to see her out in the sunshine finally. Throws off a great reflection too. :cheers:
Can you tell us blind folk what the purple lettering between the plate and right taillight is all about?
It says "Tiger Shark". It used to say "There may be snow on the roof but there's fire in the furnace" but I made him change it.:leaving:
Y2Kvert4me
05-02-2010, 11:02pm
"There may be snow on the roof but there's fire in the furnace"I'd have kept that. :lol:
And yes I did note your car in the reflection too. :D
:cheers:
Sneaks
05-02-2010, 11:48pm
Rolled her out in the sun today. She's getting there :yesnod:
http://inlinethumb50.webshots.com/46641/2662370210104847442S600x600Q85.jpg
No seams and molded in splash guards
http://inlinethumb56.webshots.com/10615/2709546430104847442S600x600Q85.jpg
Tinted and cleared the targa top too
http://inlinethumb60.webshots.com/45819/2365895610104847442S600x600Q85.jpg
3rd brake light lit up
http://inlinethumb61.webshots.com/18300/2579149870104847442S600x600Q85.jpg
Simply amazing Gary. :thumbs:
Lowcash
05-03-2010, 4:44am
:thumbs:
Very :cool:
Now you can start modding those 2 pieces I dropped off a few months ago. I think its going to turn out super nice! :yesnod:
:leaving:
wwomanC6
05-03-2010, 5:46am
No seams and molded in splash guards
http://inlinethumb56.webshots.com/10615/2709546430104847442S600x600Q85.jpg
No seams aka No panty lines - AWESOME! :rep: :D
All joking aside, That's one hot Vette! :cool1: :cheers:
:squirrelrun:
No seams aka No panty lines - AWESOME! :rep: :D
All joking aside, That's one hot Vette! :cool1: :cheers:
:squirrelrun:
Maybe it's wearing a thong. :rofl::rofl:
tomurphjr
05-03-2010, 7:32am
Beautiful finish!!
I'm a big fan of the "no panty" line, aka thong.
Cobra4B
05-03-2010, 8:06am
Nice work... time to cut up the hood now ;)
Beautiful!!!Im jealous of your third break light(among a million other things:D) Makes me want to get my car straight on body work ,but working on modding the house for now. Cant wait to see the finished product in person...
wwomanC6
05-03-2010, 6:05pm
Looks great! Glad to see her out in the sunshine finally. Throws off a great reflection too. :cheers:
It says "Tiger Shark". It used to say "There may be snow on the roof but there's fire in the furnace" but I made him change it.:leaving:
I detect a new Barn Critter lurking about http://i586.photobucket.com/albums/ss305/wwomanC6/Smileys%20and%20Misc/imagesTigerS.jpg http://i586.photobucket.com/albums/ss305/wwomanC6/Smileys%20and%20Misc/imagests.jpg http://i586.photobucket.com/albums/ss305/wwomanC6/Smileys%20and%20Misc/imagestigershark.jpghttp://i586.photobucket.com/albums/ss305/wwomanC6/Smileys%20and%20Misc/imagesTiger.jpg http://i586.photobucket.com/albums/ss305/wwomanC6/Smileys%20and%20Misc/imagesscaryshark.jpghttp://i586.photobucket.com/albums/ss305/wwomanC6/Smileys%20and%20Misc/imagessharkoutline.jpg http://i586.photobucket.com/albums/ss305/wwomanC6/Smileys%20and%20Misc/imagesfunnyts.jpg http://i586.photobucket.com/albums/ss305/wwomanC6/Smileys%20and%20Misc/imagessharky.jpg http://i586.photobucket.com/albums/ss305/wwomanC6/Smileys%20and%20Misc/imagessharkfin.jpg
Great work as usual Gary!!!!! :hurray:
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