Alan Cutler (Adge) - Dorset AO Posted July 28, 2019 Posted July 28, 2019 Good work, challenges every step of the way it seems!
KugaWestie Posted July 28, 2019 Author Posted July 28, 2019 Fuel filler cap completed (for now). It needs a cover making for IVA at some point
KugaWestie Posted July 28, 2019 Author Posted July 28, 2019 A bit more glassing in the rear arch with the focus now turning to the front area The next hurdle is to fill this gap at the front of the arch in the outer corners behind the seats. So I made a cardboard template and then laid up a panel ready to fit
KugaWestie Posted August 1, 2019 Author Posted August 1, 2019 I trimmed up my freshly made panel and squeezed it into position. I then used a heat gun on it to soften it which allowed me to bend the top section nicely. Viewed from inside the arch Viewed from the seat area Next is to make up a small section to close off the gap at the bottom. I could not get the large panel in if it had gone right down to the bottom. Once that smaller section is made I can then glass it all in
KugaWestie Posted August 3, 2019 Author Posted August 3, 2019 Wheel arch liner panel is now glassed in I also glassed in half of the rear bulkhead behind the seats at the top And the bottom
KugaWestie Posted August 3, 2019 Author Posted August 3, 2019 I have also glassed the panel on the front side connecting it up to the rear bulkhead Once this had gone off I unloaded a tube of carbond around all the joints to make sure everything is nicely sealed.
Dave Eastwood (Gadgetman) - Club Chairman Posted August 3, 2019 Posted August 3, 2019 Excellent work, I take it this all means once the body is on, it’s effectively on for good, or is it still possible to remove should the need arise, without cutting away any of the boot enclosure work?
Kingster Posted August 3, 2019 Posted August 3, 2019 Inspiration for you. One of our local (non Wscc) lads arrived in this today. mmm over six litres in there!
KugaWestie Posted August 3, 2019 Author Posted August 3, 2019 I decided to have a look at one of the doors whilst high on resin fumes. First job was to trim out the aperture Next was to trim off the mould lines on the door and also the top area of the body. Then I offered the door into the opening Plenty of work to be done to make a nice fit. Below is a photo of the worst area. The top area of the door where it meets the scuttle
KugaWestie Posted August 3, 2019 Author Posted August 3, 2019 5 minutes ago, Dave Eastwood (Gadgetman) - Club Secretary said: Excellent work, I take it this all means once the body is on, it’s effectively on for good, or is it still possible to remove should the need arise, without cutting away any of the boot enclosure work? The body is on for good definitely
KugaWestie Posted August 11, 2019 Author Posted August 11, 2019 With the passenger side rear arch glassing work complete for now, I popped the build wheel back on. I then shifted the car on its skates to the other side of the garage to gain access to the drivers side rear arch. I fetched out the inner arch liner and trimmed it to shape. Once this was done I wedged it into position and started glassing it in. Outer edge and joint to boot panel done. Half of the top edge done onto the underside of the arch Liner to boot panel I also reused my template and laid up a new panel to close the front of the arch off
Kingster Posted August 11, 2019 Posted August 11, 2019 Lots more fibreglassing needed than I’d have expected Gary - or is it the norm for this kit?
KugaWestie Posted August 11, 2019 Author Posted August 11, 2019 1 minute ago, Chris King - Webmaster and Joint North East AO said: Lots more fibreglassing needed than I’d have expected Gary - or is it the norm in this kit? This particular kit was the worst in its era for having to fibreglass things together
Dave Eastwood (Gadgetman) - Club Chairman Posted August 11, 2019 Posted August 11, 2019 As Gary said, this one does seem bad, bu then kits once upon a time were a very, very different proposition to what most are now. The eighties and seventies in particular saw a lot of kits where you not only had to do a lot of grp work, but the chassis were literally just a basic chassis frame, with the majority of brackets needing fabricating by the builder and welding on. It's why such high proportions never got finished, and although there were plenty of owners clubs etc, with no internet, there were just the kit car magazines, shows and club newsletters to share advice and ideas. You were often very much on your own, back then.
KugaWestie Posted August 11, 2019 Author Posted August 11, 2019 29 minutes ago, Dave Eastwood (Gadgetman) - Club Secretary said: As Gary said, this one does seem bad, bu then kits once upon a time were a very, very different proposition to what most are now. It's why such high proportions never got finished This might sound mad, but the challenge was part of the appeal on this project
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