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I wasn't there when Lee released the two parts and joined them for me, he sent me some pics of the process, he used foam between the two skins to stop any drumming, I also had new fixing brackets made for the hinge mounts and bonnet catch, these were bonded in before the skins were put together.
I had a bracket folded up for the boot lid mount, it is a bit heavier that I would have liked but it does the job, I bonded it in place with Stixall and glassed over the top for good measure.
I will satin Black the inside of the boot lid so it should blend in ok. I am hoping to get some more done in the next few weeks but the diary is really full with customers work at the mo.
Thanks for sharing Jeff. Always like to see progress shots like these.
What is the white material on the underside of the bootlid?
Also when you say foam between the 2 skins of the bonnet, is this covering the whole bonnet area or just the edges?
Will be doing something similar this year so good to know these tips.
Does your pal have any recommendations for fibreglass supplies, especially in quantities to mould a car and create a body? Think Halfords could work out a bit steep
Thanks for sharing Jeff. Always like to see progress shots like these.
What is the white material on the underside of the bootlid?
Also when you say foam between the 2 skins of the bonnet, is this covering the whole bonnet area or just the edges?
Will be doing something similar this year so good to know these tips.
Does your pal have any recommendations for fibreglass supplies, especially in quantities to mould a car and create a body? Think Halfords could work out a bit steep
Hi John,
The White stuff on the inside of the boot lid is core mat, very strong and light, Lee uses it in a lot of places on the GT40 bodies he does.
As for supplies I guess it is a case of emailing or ringing around for best prices, I have a mate who makes beach buggy bodies and he uses East coast fiberglass supplies , I have used fiberglass direct in the past and as with all this stuff the postage can be high.
For a full body it would pay to get the big 45 gallon drum of resin and the matting on the big rolls. I think the big drum is over £500.00.
Great work Jeff you will really make a difference to this car. I have looked at several over the years and remember this one on Ebay. For me i do prefer the Datsun kits and with the decent engine you can make them sound right. many are let down by their interiors being left as standard sometimes the rear arches look too narrow IMO. Its great that the fuel cap is in the right location and its got the correct door handles. I have always fancied one in silver, whats the wheel and tyre sizing as that always looked a like the car sat a little too low?
Regards Kev
It has been a busy year for me with a full diary for nearly all of it, I have however managed to get a bit more done, the door over skins needed remoulding as they were really poor so that pushed getting the car painted back a bit.
I see Tinypic have removed all the past pics on this site, they are still visible on another site so does seem strange.
Any way here are some up to date ones.
I got the new skins fitted and shaped the body up as best I could trying to get the gaps nice.
The car was away at the trimmers over the Xmas period, I am very happy with what he has done, it is all been done in hide and for a decent price as well.
I had to prep and paint the floor pans before it went as the paint was flaking, I also did a dry build of the seats and dash etc and fitted the sound deadening material.
I have also removed the fuel tank, flushed and painted it and fitted the rear exhaust box, fitted the rear screen and all the lights etc, brakes are next on the list and then it won't be far off for an MOT.
