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Posted By: heavy389 Did some "glassin" Today - May 16th 2010 4:52 pm
Got little close to snow pile in parkin lot and cracked front lower spoiler years ago,patched it witt some small alumin angle and pop rivets and "Road"!! Nice and warm out,good glassin weather! took air cut off to it
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It cracked like this both sides same way! cry
glassed some mat on it
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This is otter side glassed & prime grin
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Now I gotta glass were this meets front flares,when I molded them together years ago it wasent a smooth line were they joined! 30yrs ago it was ok! lol Next week maybe bow
Posted By: nickrahn Re: Did some "glassin" Today - May 16th 2010 5:38 pm
That's why I can't use a front spoiler or flares, Our driveway in winter rarely get plowed, so driving through a couple feet of snow is common and would prolly damage or rip them off. Nice job though.
Posted By: nickrahn Re: Did some "glassin" Today - May 16th 2010 5:41 pm
Here's me playing in a few feet of snow in the explorer. Common to have this much snow in the driveway.
Posted By: Phoenix Re: Did some "glassin" Today - May 16th 2010 10:20 pm
OUCH, I used to have a daily driver ...What am I saying they all were, even the Phoenix was for a short time about twenty years ago. Molded flairs and spoilers do not mix well with snow and a daily driver. espcially in your climate. Good luck with your fix, Just a hint from the guru of glass...J&J, use glass Mat instead of woven cloth it's stronger, saturate completely, work out all air bubbles, and don't get a drop of sweat in it, that spot will never cure.
Posted By: heavy389 Re: Did some "glassin" Today - May 17th 2010 1:09 am
Originally Posted by Phoenix
OUCH, I used to have a daily driver ...What am I saying they all were, even the Phoenix was for a short time about twenty years ago. Molded flairs and spoilers do not mix well with snow and a daily driver. espcially in your climate. Good luck with your fix, Just a hint from the guru of glass...J&J, use glass Mat instead of woven cloth it's stronger, saturate completely, work out all air bubbles, and don't get a drop of sweat in it, that spot will never cure.


I try to use mostly mat,its very easy to work with and shape,the cloth is ok on somethings....I used mat & the heavy woven cloth on back sides for reinforcement,I used about 6 layers of mat and resin to build up 1/4" to edge of gullwing,I think it is alot stronger using mat grin
Posted By: heavy389 Re: Did some "glassin" Today - May 30th 2010 6:02 pm
Long Weekend get to do somemore "Glassin" Whoooo hooo shift
Puttin rollpan back on grin
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Moved it alittle from last mount!

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Will grind er and matt er tomarrow grin
Glassin is perty easy I say,Its just the sandin and grindin cry
made a rig outs my stright shaft air grinder! grin
Took and put a wheel on then washer then nutter wheel and nutter washer and put it on,works perty kewl yay
Good for grindin down glass,just work it back and forth across area!!! thier was magic marker sayin Dodge...$32 on it from when I bought it bac in a day!!! rofl Must B gettin Old shift
Posted By: nickrahn Re: Did some "glassin" Today - May 30th 2010 8:13 pm
sweet. do my van next, mkay?
Posted By: newkirkinc1 Re: Did some "glassin" Today - May 31st 2010 12:11 am
Looking nice.I'll be doing the same soon i hope.
Posted By: josh_performanceinc Re: Did some "glassin" Today - May 31st 2010 7:56 pm
Lookin good Heavy! cool
Posted By: vanman2 Re: Did some "glassin" Today - May 31st 2010 10:01 pm
Nice job man ~~~ keep us posted :
Posted By: Superbeast Re: Did some "glassin" Today - June 03rd 2010 1:17 pm
Looks good so far. You gonna mold it all in?
Posted By: heavy389 Re: Did some "glassin" Today - June 05th 2010 2:39 am
Originally Posted by Superbeast
Looks good so far. You gonna mold it all in?


Going to try Ken grin Probly wont behind bumper,but the rest will B, Mite B some kinda body line but.....we will C,fiberglass is amazing! cheers
Posted By: matchstickBGV Re: Did some "glassin" Today - June 05th 2010 9:02 pm
looking reallllll nice. I dig it heavy. keep the pics comin please.
Posted By: heavy389 Re: Did some "glassin" Today - June 13th 2010 1:36 am
Worked 6-10 dis mornin,came home and did some more glassin! grin
Goter all ground up!
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Wasent real happy witt how the corner was......so I took da cut off tool to it! grin
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Then mix up some resin and cut up some mat and mixed it up,stuffed in hole,let set up then glassed witt some mat!
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Not 2 shabby grin
Got some small like 1" 60 grit flap wheels witt 1/4" shaft and put in angle grinder! work real sweet on close curves!! Glassin is like sheet rock.....the worse part is da sandin!! rofl
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Amazing how bondo holds up when put on right,I molded(1/2 arse)flairs on in like 1980-81? and it held up all these years! just never got around to finish it!
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Slaped some primer on it,going to give it a few more hours in mornin,going to try other side! cheers C ya then grin
Posted By: heavy389 Re: Did some "glassin" Today - June 13th 2010 4:05 pm
Did pass/side today grin
Ground it up
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Laid some mat grin
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Took care of the dimpples/spot welds,that R left from tack welding floor to outer skin while here,did otherside ,they were worse!!!
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took some strands of glass mixed witt resin and put in after grinding out,and treatin rust!
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Will hit them witt sander when doing outter sandin!!
Time for a cold one and pool right now!!!! More 2 come!!
Posted By: Superbeast Re: Did some "glassin" Today - June 14th 2010 6:30 pm
Looks good so far. Will the mat be enough to hold the dam on or is there other mounting besides the 2 screws?
Posted By: heavy389 Re: Did some "glassin" Today - June 15th 2010 12:32 am
Originally Posted by Superbeast
Looks good so far. Will the mat be enough to hold the dam on or is there other mounting besides the 2 screws?

That is just 2 of the 10 screws grin

When U say Dam...meening Roll Pan? If so she's screwed,glued,and a few layers of matting,I dont think its going anywere,I had it on before just screwed across back and 2 you see in pic,and it was glassed on sides & were it touched flairs Ken,It worked fine then,I had to use stright cut off tool to cut it off when I took it off to put tralier hitch on.So all that attaching and the matting I dont see any wind resistinace problem grin
Posted By: Superbeast Re: Did some "glassin" Today - June 15th 2010 11:27 am
Originally Posted by heavy389
When U say Dam...meening Roll Pan?


lol Yeah, that's it! That's what it's called crazy

Had a brain fart. So it does have more screws holding it on. I was just wondering if it would be strong enough to just glass it in place. Still Learning grin
Posted By: heavy389 Re: Did some "glassin" Today - August 10th 2010 8:42 pm
Had a little spat witt boss today an told em C ya tomarrow! So had chance to do some more on van,have been neglecting it 4 a few months,have a boat in a slip on bay and have been fishing every sat & sun 4 past couple months!!! So I saw today as a chance !!
Got a little bondo on
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I use magic marker to mark low spots,its like ya dont wana waste no more bondo than ya need,takes lotsa layers of it to get all the low spots so this helps just puttin it were ya need it,most gets grated off and ends up on ground anyways! lol
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After a few puddys!
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After around 3 hours I called it quits and jumped in pool!!
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The black is a rust encapsulator stuff I got from Eastwood,when ever I finish I spray it on all bare metal,then some I would spray primer right over it while it is still wet!! fills almost like a Nitro Stain puddy!! The primer will show ya were ya need more puddy too!! I need to do a little more work on lower flair area ya can C !! Well more next time!
Posted By: matchstickBGV Re: Did some "glassin" Today - August 10th 2010 8:57 pm
Looks reallll good as always man. I dig it. keep the pics comin!
Posted By: newkirkinc1 Re: Did some "glassin" Today - August 10th 2010 10:46 pm
Looking real nice,i'm getting ready to do the same.Keep them comming!
Posted By: Superbeast Re: Did some "glassin" Today - August 11th 2010 4:21 pm
Great work on the pan. I use sharpies all the time to write what I need to on panels also.


How are you going to blend the body seam, or are you going to fill it?
Posted By: heavy389 Re: Did some "glassin" Today - August 11th 2010 11:43 pm
Thanx Ken,not really sure what im going to do witt seam yet,lead it or leave it??????? Lol
Posted By: heavy389 Re: Did some "glassin" Today - August 14th 2010 6:34 pm
took weekend off from fishin an worked on some "un finished" biss ;0) Played witt pass side
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Hit some low spots witt as little Bondo as needed!
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more bondo an more scratchin ;)
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Did little sandin an featherin,an Nitro Stain puddyin!
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Its out thir dryin now! shootin for primer on it today! wana get pan done to get bumper back on and gitt front up and finish repairs to front lower spoiler!
pic of joint in center also
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These sureform cheese graters r da Chitt for bondo!!
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The more bondo I C on ground da better I feel ! ;0)
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K Vanner's!!! time for pool and cold 1, and get ta sandin!! (I hate sandin!!)>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>More later>>>>
Posted By: Bullit Re: Did some "glassin" Today - August 14th 2010 9:33 pm
I have a belly pan like that, and several years ago, while driving thru a water puddle, it scooped up too much water and broke on both sides near the rear flares. glassed it back together a-ok. It would be nice if it was thicker, maybe a 1/4 inch or more, then it would be stronger...or avoid water puddles:)
and mine was only bolted on, not glassed in like yours.
yours is looking good, belly pans are so cool!
Posted By: josh_performanceinc Re: Did some "glassin" Today - August 14th 2010 10:05 pm
Lookin good Heavy! cool
Posted By: heavy389 Re: Did some "glassin" Today - August 15th 2010 2:49 pm
Well its done for now.......
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Next project is this little rust repair I should cut out further when I replace the lower panel 18 years ago!! rust was only bad on lower panel at time so i didnt cut it all the way up to body line and replace whole panel,I just cut like 8" of old panel and replaced it,years later I have a little rust that creaped up da panel on one end!!!! No problem tho,still have cut off from new panel,
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Nuttin but "A Thang" ;0)
Posted By: heavy389 Re: Did some "glassin" Today - August 15th 2010 2:53 pm
Originally Posted by Bullit
I have a belly pan like that, and several years ago, while driving thru a water puddle, it scooped up too much water and broke on both sides near the rear flares. glassed it back together a-ok. It would be nice if it was thicker, maybe a 1/4 inch or more, then it would be stronger...or avoid water puddles:)
and mine was only bolted on, not glassed in like yours.
yours is looking good, belly pans are so cool!


Dat suck! This one is around 1/4" thick,and when ya mold it on it is alot stronger,when ya glass the middle 2 section together it makes it alot stronger too!! Need to slow down a little in dem fud puddles!! ;0)
Posted By: Lee7673 Re: Did some "glassin" Today - August 15th 2010 3:47 pm
Looks REAL good. I love the look of a roll pan and when it is molded in....it's even better!!!
Posted By: vanman2 Re: Did some "glassin" Today - August 15th 2010 5:10 pm
nice job man and thanks for sharing , keep us posted cheers
Posted By: heavy389 Re: Did some "glassin" Today - August 15th 2010 7:52 pm
Thanx Guys! Wait till I start on da white glass runnin boards Im going to make from a 2 X 10" lumber! ;0)
Posted By: Superbeast Re: Did some "glassin" Today - August 16th 2010 7:08 pm
Looks great buddy. Gotta get some plates on that thing and bring it out to Keystone.
Posted By: heavy389 Re: Did some "glassin" Today - August 16th 2010 8:54 pm
Yea really Ken!! I said this summer but........lol Moneys a little funny right now and summer just blew buy!!! Im tryin to catch up on da rust for the long winter!!! The Van is like raising kids! It never ends!! jus need to get off arse an get tags/insur......... :0(
Posted By: Danimal Re: Did some "glassin" Today - August 17th 2010 3:39 pm
looks great, nice work!

BTW, bondo is the worst... you're much better off going to an auto body supply shop and buying some real filler. Everything about it is better, and it's usually only like $20-25 a gallon.
Posted By: heavy389 Re: Did some "glassin" Today - August 17th 2010 9:29 pm
Originally Posted by Danimal
looks great, nice work!

BTW, bondo is the worst... you're much better off going to an auto body supply shop and buying some real filler. Everything about it is better, and it's usually only like $20-25 a gallon.

Thanx
Their are a few different kinds of Bondo,Bondo is just the brand name,made buy 3M,I like da stuff witt the glass strands!The bondo that was put on 20 yrs ago is still holdin tight!
Posted By: Danimal Re: Did some "glassin" Today - August 17th 2010 9:46 pm
Originally Posted by heavy389
Originally Posted by Danimal
looks great, nice work!

BTW, bondo is the worst... you're much better off going to an auto body supply shop and buying some real filler. Everything about it is better, and it's usually only like $20-25 a gallon.

Thanx
Their are a few different kinds of Bondo,Bondo is just the brand name,made buy 3M,I like da stuff witt the glass strands!The bondo that was put on 20 yrs ago is still holdin tight!

I know it's a brand name, but it's the worst brand out there, IMHO. If you use a professional grade filler, it's like night and day for ease of use. Good stuff feathers out much better than bondo.
Posted By: Twisted Re: Did some "glassin" Today - August 22nd 2010 12:53 am
After I used auto body filler at work, I realized how much better it is to work with than Bondo. So much easier to sand and alot smoother than Bondo. I'm gonna be doing some glassin tommorow and possibly some filler.
Posted By: VanVida_Israel Re: Did some "glassin" Today - August 22nd 2010 3:43 am
Looking Good...when I read the title did some glassin Today...my first thought was you put windows in..lol
Posted By: gopher Re: Did some "glassin" Today - August 22nd 2010 3:56 am
its to late now but where glass is joined to steel you should have used fiber glass putty and not bondo sumthing to think about if you have glass to steel joints
Posted By: heavy389 Re: Did some "glassin" Today - August 22nd 2010 3:01 pm
Originally Posted by gopher
its to late now but where glass is joined to steel you should have used fiber glass putty and not bondo sumthing to think about if you have glass to steel joints


The glass is joined to the steel with layers of fiberglass mat and resin,then bondo is used to smooth it out...Im sure their are better grades of "Bondo" type stuff but I have been using it for 30 years and havent had problem....Its not a real smooth of a finish but dats what glazin puddy is for! Lol I have bondo on this van from 20 years ago and its still lookin good no cracks pealin or nuttin!! So when applied right it last long enough 4 me! lol
Posted By: heavy389 Re: Did some "glassin" Today - August 22nd 2010 3:03 pm
Originally Posted by VanVida_Israel
Looking Good...when I read the title did some glassin Today...my first thought was you put windows in..lol


O NO, Not Windows!!! LMAO 3 windows is plenty! ;0)
Wanted to do some more "glassin" today but its rainin! :O(
Posted By: heavy389 Re: Did some "glassin" Today - August 29th 2010 12:15 am
Got ta work on van some more today! Got to the Rust I talked about while back! this is what I started witt!
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I replaced this panel bout 12yrs ago,an never really finished it!and ya know rust it never sleeps!! the stuff they had years ago is alot better now!!! lol
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A little rust on paint is a worse lot lookin on da back of the metal for sure!!
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Sprayed it all down witt diss stuff!
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Cut new panel an tacked here in!
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Groundr down!
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Little puddy!
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Somemore and some glazin puddy
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I been useing this Eastwood Rust Incapsulator spray stuff on it before primer,its black,while its still wet i spray on a lite primer real quick,The 2 sprays combine and give real good fillin of fine scratches!!
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Not to Shabby 4 da backyard body shop!!
Going to carry on were I left off tomarrow!!
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The blood suckers R out ! till manyana! ;0)
Posted By: relaxedvanner Re: Did some "glassin" Today - August 29th 2010 12:43 am
Looks good, and the flares molded in look really good too. The vans going to look really sharp.
Posted By: heavy389 Re: Did some "glassin" Today - August 29th 2010 1:58 am
Thanx relax! Someday......lol, yea I always Like the molded in Flair look! Gives it da Ol School Look! Brings back Flash Backs of da 70'S Lmao crazy grin lol
Posted By: Twisted Re: Did some "glassin" Today - August 30th 2010 1:23 am
Looks good, I just finished working on the van today. I did some fiberglass and a bit of bondo.
Posted By: 86ed Re: Did some "glassin" Today - August 30th 2010 3:30 am
keep at it, i'm enjoying watching this thread and the work you're doin, good job
Posted By: Wyatt Re: Did some "glassin" Today - August 30th 2010 4:53 am
Looking good..
Posted By: newkirkinc1 Re: Did some "glassin" Today - August 30th 2010 10:50 am
Nice work and looking great.
Posted By: motorjunkie Re: Did some "glassin" Today - August 30th 2010 3:52 pm
Originally Posted by 86ed
keep at it, i'm enjoying watching this thread and the work you're doin, good job


yeah

Great thread. Nice Work...
Posted By: Superbeast Re: Did some "glassin" Today - August 30th 2010 4:29 pm
I always liked flairs molded in. A lot more work, but looks so much nicer IMO!
Posted By: Wizard78 Re: Did some "glassin" Today - August 30th 2010 4:42 pm
Very Nice can't wait to see it finished
Posted By: VanandpickuplunaticNL Re: Did some "glassin" Today - August 30th 2010 6:44 pm
Very nice work!! I'm "happy" to see i'm not the only one who has rust problems.
Posted By: vanmachineman Re: Did some "glassin" Today - August 30th 2010 7:23 pm
your coming along really good.
Posted By: heavy389 Re: Did some "glassin" Today - August 30th 2010 11:24 pm
Originally Posted by Superbeast
I always liked flairs molded in. A lot more work, but looks so much nicer IMO!


Yup lot more work but....looks alot better grin
Posted By: heavy389 Re: Did some "glassin" Today - August 30th 2010 11:25 pm
Originally Posted by VanandpickuplunaticNL
Very nice work!! I'm "happy" to see i'm not the only one who has rust problems.


Rust never sleeps my friend cry Dont let it get away from ya! cry
Posted By: heavy389 Re: Did some "glassin" Today - August 30th 2010 11:27 pm
Originally Posted by Wizard78
Very Nice can't wait to see it finished


Thanx wiz,I hope "I" get to see it finished!! Wait a min.....are thry ever finished? rofl worms lol
Posted By: maples01 Re: Did some "glassin" Today - September 03rd 2010 1:06 am
Oh man you are making me want to do similar to mine, I wasn't hot on my flares, I took them off, molded on, they'd look better.
Posted By: HomeBrew Re: Did some "glassin" Today - September 03rd 2010 4:11 pm
The flares look great!
Posted By: Charley Olenak Re: Did some "glassin" Today - September 03rd 2010 6:04 pm
Hi I look at all 6 post , man you do good work I realy\like it
Charley
Posted By: heavy389 Re: Did some "glassin" Today - September 03rd 2010 8:17 pm
Thanx everyone! I just try my best Charley grin grin An the price is rite when ya do it your self cheers
Posted By: c1run1 Re: Did some "glassin" Today - September 03rd 2010 8:38 pm
Looking real good
Posted By: heavy389 Re: Did some "glassin" Today - September 05th 2010 8:09 pm
Well I got to do some more! grin

Started out to finish rest of panel up to door,did that, got up to da door bow
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Well when I got to the stepin area......
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Then I wanted to remove carpet(Original)and trim to get up,and remove driver seat cause wanted to put swivels on I got a while back,and when I took carpet up I found this!!
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So I got side tracked.....lol broke out air tools an fired up compresser..an got to work! cry
Cut it out
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Cut pc to fit.used flanger to punch holes in it for weldin,wanted to try weldin in holes this time instead of beads of weld...
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Gave it a little bendin to lay rite grin
tacked it up
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Some grindin,weldin, an coat of Eastwoods Rust Encapsulatior and primer
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Then we got back on track! lol
Did some work on cleanin up step area and little work on flair..
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Little rust stuff and primer
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Was right at flair,sittin on stool so figuired I do a little on them cheers
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Well maybe I will get to this next....
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Its next lol I started with roll pan an went around drivers side of van.......so after this its otter half of flair and around corner to front! 1/2 way done!! yay lol yay cheers
Posted By: heavy389 Re: Did some "glassin" Today - September 06th 2010 10:22 pm
Had to was a little dirt off,been out of garage all summer doing body work on it,got little more body work an it will be back in garage for some winter projects grin[Linked Image]
Posted By: newkirkinc1 Re: Did some "glassin" Today - September 07th 2010 10:35 am
Looking good,nice work on the floor.
Posted By: Superbeast Re: Did some "glassin" Today - September 07th 2010 7:22 pm
Looks near ready for Keystone! grin
Posted By: josh_performanceinc Re: Did some "glassin" Today - September 07th 2010 8:37 pm
Originally Posted by Superbeast
Looks near ready for Keystone! grin

yeahyay

ps.... why did I think that was a mid-dodge??
Posted By: c1run1 Re: Did some "glassin" Today - September 08th 2010 12:34 am
I see you did some " metal work " Today

Nice Job Heavy
Posted By: Superbeast Re: Did some "glassin" Today - September 08th 2010 12:52 pm
Originally Posted by joshvan
Originally Posted by Superbeast
Looks near ready for Keystone! grin

yeahyay

ps.... why did I think that was a mid-dodge??


Prolly because you are a Chevy Guy! lol
Posted By: heavy389 Re: Did some "glassin" Today - September 08th 2010 6:09 pm
Originally Posted by Superbeast
Originally Posted by joshvan
Originally Posted by Superbeast
Looks near ready for Keystone! grin

yeahyay

ps.... why did I think that was a mid-dodge??


Prolly because you are a Chevy Guy! lol



LMAO Good 1 Ken haha rofl

Posted By: heavy389 Re: Did some "glassin" Today - September 08th 2010 6:13 pm
Originally Posted by c1run1
I see you did some " metal work " Today

Nice Job Heavy


Thanx Joe,hopfully thats all the metal work !!! lol
Posted By: josh_performanceinc Re: Did some "glassin" Today - September 08th 2010 9:10 pm
Originally Posted by heavy389
Originally Posted by Superbeast
Originally Posted by joshvan
Originally Posted by Superbeast
Looks near ready for Keystone! grin

yeahyay

ps.... why did I think that was a mid-dodge??


Prolly because you are a Chevy Guy! lol



LMAO Good 1 Ken haha rofl



Maybe... but I guess I just never saw the front before! rolleyes
Posted By: heavy389 Re: Did some "glassin" Today - September 09th 2010 1:41 am
Its a 79' Josh haha
Posted By: draggnastro Re: Did some "glassin" Today - September 10th 2010 1:39 am
shapin up nice! nice metal work.
Posted By: heavy389 Re: Did some "glassin" Today - September 11th 2010 10:13 pm
Did few hours more today yay
Finished up the area under step-in,this was just a fast "treat the rust,stainless screen an bondo quickie!! shocked grin
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Finished cool
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Then on to front drivers flair,they were molded on back in 81' I think crazy ground out the few cracks
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Finished bow lol
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Gota take front bumper off tomorrow an work across front some,depending how mucha pain it is to get bumper off cry I remember the back was a small project shift


Posted By: josh_performanceinc Re: Did some "glassin" Today - September 12th 2010 5:12 pm
When I take my chevy's bumper off its easier to disconnect the brackets from the frame and take it off that way, cause there's no room to swing a ratchet inside the bumper. And those damn carriage bolts like to spin! eek
Posted By: heavy389 Re: Did some "glassin" Today - September 13th 2010 1:45 am
Yes they do Josh ! Rained all day didn't get to it this weekend maybe next weekend,had them off bac in 81' but me forgets,the back I left brackets on bumper,it like a wrench,one flat at a time and flippin wrench time!! lol
Posted By: draggnastro Re: Did some "glassin" Today - September 13th 2010 2:01 am
man, your makin quick progress. Wanna come to FL and help me finish mine lol!
Posted By: Superbeast Re: Did some "glassin" Today - September 13th 2010 3:30 pm
But next weekend is Keystone! You should be Vannin grin
Posted By: josh_performanceinc Re: Did some "glassin" Today - September 13th 2010 9:20 pm
Originally Posted by heavy389
Yes they do Josh ! Rained all day didn't get to it this weekend maybe next weekend,had them off bac in 81' but me forgets,the back I left brackets on bumper,it like a wrench,one flat at a time and flippin wrench time!! lol

Buy a set of those ratcheting combination wrenches... they're worth their weight in gold sometimes! cool
Posted By: draggnastro Re: Did some "glassin" Today - September 13th 2010 10:11 pm
Originally Posted by Superbeast
But next weekend is Keystone! You should be Vannin grin


aint headin to keystone but hopin to have the van in primer by GSVR
Posted By: heavy389 Re: Did some "glassin" Today - September 13th 2010 10:14 pm
Originally Posted by joshvan
Originally Posted by heavy389
Yes they do Josh ! Rained all day didn't get to it this weekend maybe next weekend,had them off bac in 81' but me forgets,the back I left brackets on bumper,it like a wrench,one flat at a time and flippin wrench time!! lol

Buy a set of those ratcheting combination wrenches... they're worth their weight in gold sometimes! cool


Yea gota get a cheepo set next harbor freight trip Josh! lol
Posted By: heavy389 Re: Did some "glassin" Today - September 13th 2010 10:17 pm
Originally Posted by draggnastro
man, your makin quick progress. Wanna come to FL and help me finish mine lol!


hmmmmm sounds like a vacation haha yay grin
Posted By: heavy389 Re: Did some "glassin" Today - September 19th 2010 6:52 pm
Worked on the Van some more this weekend grin
Got her up on stands,wheels off,,,
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Bumper was really easier to get off than I thought grin
Jus 3 bolts each side!
Only deal is ya gota remove grill lol But it easy grin

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Now I can get to da flairs & spoiler bow

Doing a little rust pruffin and encapsulation,an cleanin up da metal grin

Posted By: Twisted Re: Did some "glassin" Today - September 19th 2010 9:50 pm
Cool!
Posted By: wookee Re: Did some "glassin" Today - September 19th 2010 10:07 pm
I bought two set of those "ratchet wrenches" from craftsmen.
one metric and one standard..
They have been well worth the money invested.........

......Wookee
Posted By: heavy389 Re: Did some "glassin" Today - September 19th 2010 10:42 pm
Originally Posted by wookee
I bought two set of those "ratchet wrenches" from craftsmen.
one metric and one standard..
They have been well worth the money invested.........

......Wookee


Yea thats what I was going to do wook,then I looked an they wouldnt of even worked that well,takin out the grill was easy an quick! no busted nuckles or nuttin rofl
Posted By: c1run1 Re: Did some "glassin" Today - September 20th 2010 12:26 am
Movin right along !
Posted By: josh_performanceinc Re: Did some "glassin" Today - September 20th 2010 8:21 pm
Originally Posted by wookee
I bought two set of those "ratchet wrenches" from craftsmen.
one metric and one standard..
They have been well worth the money invested.........

......Wookee

My sentiments exactly. I bought those for myself one year. Love em. My brother bought the Stanley set at Walmart and he is pleased with them as well.
Posted By: draggnastro Re: Did some "glassin" Today - September 20th 2010 8:29 pm
good progress. I love my ratchet wrenches. When we gonna see this bad boy on the road?
Posted By: heavy389 Re: Did some "glassin" Today - September 20th 2010 11:34 pm
Originally Posted by draggnastro
good progress. I love my ratchet wrenches. When we gonna see this bad boy on the road?


She should B Road Ready come Spring grin
Posted By: liljack Re: Did some "glassin" Today - September 21st 2010 1:10 pm
Originally Posted by heavy389
no busted nuckles or nuttin rofl


If I don't bleed at least once every time I work on a vehicle I know that the next time will be bad.
Posted By: heavy389 Re: Did some "glassin" Today - September 26th 2010 12:50 am
Originally Posted by liljack
Originally Posted by heavy389
no busted nuckles or nuttin rofl


If I don't bleed at least once every time I work on a vehicle I know that the next time will be bad.



LMAO I hear ya! rofl
Posted By: heavy389 Re: Did some "glassin" Today - September 26th 2010 12:58 am
Did few hours on glassin today! With bumper off it makes things alot better for spredin an sandin! grin
Started on this wheel
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got little spot on drivers front ta do in morning!

Grandkids came over and it was time to play! rofl

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Posted By: draggnastro Re: Did some "glassin" Today - September 26th 2010 1:26 am
sweet progress. nice to have little helpers
Posted By: Superbeast Re: Did some "glassin" Today - September 27th 2010 6:23 pm
Nice job. The little helpers like wood, maybe you should start them on the interior grin
Posted By: heavy389 Re: Did some "glassin" Today - September 27th 2010 8:12 pm
Originally Posted by Superbeast
Nice job. The little helpers like wood, maybe you should start them on the interior grin

haha
No "Pop Pop" is done workin on van! lets play witt some scrap wood!! rofl
Posted By: heavy389 Re: Did some "glassin" Today - September 28th 2010 12:08 am
Front all back together,Lower glassin,flairs,rollpan,spoiler are done! grin Now I can get wheels back on and make room in garage for her hibernation (winter work) lol
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Posted By: Superbeast Re: Did some "glassin" Today - September 28th 2010 4:12 pm
Looks great!
Posted By: heavy389 Re: Did some "glassin" Today - October 17th 2010 11:27 pm
Worked on Van over weekend,was to windy for fishin so....>>>>>>
Got it back in garage,seems like it grew outside all summer lol
Took out tail lights and side marker,had a few scratch's ta fill
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Goter all nitro ed up an primed !
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Got to dark to get finised pic,will get next time! lol
Needed to clean rim so I took it off,wanted to look at breaks anyways,its been setting in garage for 15yrs so me forgets what da brakes looked like cry They got around 1/4 pad left will do for now,drums came right off no problem o grin
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Brakes will work till she is ready for road grin
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Put the new style side mirrors on too,welded in old mounting holes,don't look to shabby...
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Got back section of roof sanded an primed to,also started mounting the spoiler I made for roof! grin Got to dark for pics,gettem next time>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> shift
Posted By: draggnastro Re: Did some "glassin" Today - October 17th 2010 11:59 pm
comin along great! i like the rollpan under the rear bumper
Posted By: Lee7673 Re: Did some "glassin" Today - October 18th 2010 12:36 am
Looking GREAT....keep it up.
Posted By: Wyatt Re: Did some "glassin" Today - October 18th 2010 5:51 am
Keep up the good work.
Posted By: canavan Re: Did some "glassin" Today - October 18th 2010 6:27 am
Looks amazing, I've always like the look of moulded in parts. Keep at it!
Posted By: heavy389 Re: Did some "glassin" Today - October 18th 2010 11:42 pm
Originally Posted by draggnastro
comin along great! i like the rollpan under the rear bumper


thanx Drag,had it on years ago,took it off to put hitch on,an now took hitch off and put rollpan back on!! grin
Posted By: heavy389 Re: Did some "glassin" Today - October 18th 2010 11:43 pm
Originally Posted by canavan
Looks amazing, I've always like the look of moulded in parts. Keep at it!


Me too cheers
Posted By: HighwayStar Re: Did some "glassin" Today - October 18th 2010 11:56 pm
...Man does that look good !!! From the front to the rear.. awesome work....Is that a stock rear bumper ?.... or what year ?... beer
Posted By: heavy389 Re: Did some "glassin" Today - October 19th 2010 1:28 am
[quote=HighwayStar]...Man does that look good !!! From the front to the rear.. awesome work....Is that a stock rear bumper ?.... or what year ?... beer [/quote

Thanx Highway cheers
Bought van New in 79' an dats the bumper that was on it grin So yes is stock,found some new ones,an rear bumper was $100 more than front!! Buy lookin @ them I would think their was alot more involved in the front bumper than the rear........ shocked
Posted By: HighwayStar Re: Did some "glassin" Today - October 19th 2010 3:15 am
That is so cool that u bought than van new.........do u ever think of the day u brought her home....... drool
Posted By: heavy389 Re: Did some "glassin" Today - October 19th 2010 5:31 pm
Originally Posted by HighwayStar
That is so cool that u bought than van new.........do u ever think of the day u brought her home....... drool


Many a times! grin Witt only 116K orig miles too! grin When I see people that I havent seen for long time,an talk about the van they say Man U still got that white van!!! lol She was well know in her era!!!! cheers
Posted By: HighwayStar Re: Did some "glassin" Today - October 19th 2010 6:23 pm
Very cool.... beer
Posted By: heavy389 Re: Did some "glassin" Today - October 19th 2010 8:52 pm
Got done work @ 1 today so>>>>>>>> Lit heater in garage for the 1st time cry Got pic of quarter I finished and spoiler I made, put on van cool
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Lit up! grin
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Also hit the stepin area @ side door shocked Did look like diss
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Now it look like diss grin
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Just workin my way round da bottom of van lol almost got around it! crazy Im dizzy need a beer!!! lol
Posted By: Lee7673 Re: Did some "glassin" Today - October 19th 2010 9:18 pm
Heavy...the van is looking great. I really like the spoiler!
Posted By: HighwayStar Re: Did some "glassin" Today - October 19th 2010 9:33 pm
Nice work....... beer
Posted By: draggnastro Re: Did some "glassin" Today - October 19th 2010 10:21 pm
looks nice!
Posted By: newkirkinc1 Re: Did some "glassin" Today - October 19th 2010 10:40 pm
Spoiler looks great and the rest to.Takes a while to get around it lol
Posted By: heavy389 Re: Did some "glassin" Today - October 23rd 2010 6:39 pm
Worked on van couple hours today! (Gone fishin tomorrow! grin)
Worked on one of da hinge holes from old door
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ground it
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Put some "grapes" on it witt wire feed,put scrap of sheet metal on back,held it witt magnet then welded outter hole!an went back shocked
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Slapped on some filler
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Sanded an gave some nitro
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Sanded an primed grin
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jus 6 more holes to go! rofl
Posted By: LostSheep Re: Did some "glassin" Today - October 23rd 2010 6:56 pm
Dodge is coming along nicely. Will look real cool when done.....Oops! Are they ever really DONE?????..... lol
Posted By: heavy389 Re: Did some "glassin" Today - October 24th 2010 12:28 am
Originally Posted by LostSheep
Dodge is coming along nicely. Will look real cool when done.....Oops! Are they ever really DONE?????..... lol


I dont think they R worms rofl
Posted By: eeL Re: Did some "glassin" Today - November 01st 2010 2:29 pm
Heavy, how did you make that spoiler? If you have some pics I would love to see them. Those lines you came up with would look great on my project. Fantastic job! You have given me some inspiration.
Posted By: motorjunkie Re: Did some "glassin" Today - November 01st 2010 10:05 pm
Here you go

https://www.vanning.com/threads/ubbthreads.php/topics/381294/1.html
Posted By: heavy389 Re: Did some "glassin" Today - November 01st 2010 10:42 pm
Originally Posted by eeL
Heavy, how did you make that spoiler? If you have some pics I would love to see them. Those lines you came up with would look great on my project. Fantastic job! You have given me some inspiration.




Thanx....rear roof spoiler is here....
https://www.vanning.com/threads/ubbthreads.php/topics/367551/1.html

Got 4-5 Red LED strips left also........


Posted By: heavy389 Re: Did some "glassin" Today - November 01st 2010 10:44 pm


Dang didnt even C dat!!! your quick motorjunkie cheers lol
Posted By: eeL Re: Did some "glassin" Today - November 04th 2010 4:52 pm
How did you attach your end pieces onto the spoiler? Loose tenon?
Posted By: heavy389 Re: Did some "glassin" Today - November 05th 2010 7:29 pm
Originally Posted by eeL
How did you attach your end pieces onto the spoiler? Loose tenon?


Got a cheepo "Air" brad nailer witt 2" 18g headless brads an glue,if brad came thru other side,I cut it off witt thin cuttin wheel,it all got glass & cloth so......I cut the curves in wood on ends witt a 10" long big tooth blade in a cordless saws all lol That was fun rofl cheers

The legs were screwed thu top witt drywall screws an glassed
Posted By: eeL Re: Did some "glassin" Today - November 05th 2010 8:29 pm
Well, not only did it work, it turned out great!
Posted By: Superbeast Re: Did some "glassin" Today - November 12th 2010 6:16 pm
Looking good buddy!
Posted By: Wizard78 Re: Did some "glassin" Today - November 12th 2010 9:34 pm
Very cool
Posted By: heavy389 Re: Did some "glassin" Today - January 17th 2011 8:12 pm
Dang was gone a post but havin problems witt Photobucket!! cry LMAO
Posted By: heavy389 Re: Did some "glassin" Today - January 17th 2011 10:48 pm
Ahaa grin
Being laidoff gives me time!! yay
Worked on overhead console I have been makin.had to get wires from LED's to lay down
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Took strip of thin wood an some garilla glue to it an clamped it
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Worked perty good grin
Put face on temp...an put 3 glowin switchs in...
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Not to bad,got to cover face plate yet witt sumptin..
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Had couple nice Oak & mahogany planks an played around cuttin them down and joinin them a few years back,an found some scraps,an was thinkin of doing sumptin like it on van......
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Cut up some and glued & clamped them!
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Gota do sumptin with these old armrest!! Was thinkin wood!
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Glued some scraps together,will give me sumptin to spin on lathe someday! grin
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Till next time >>>>>>>>>>>>>>

Posted By: lukester Re: Did some "glassin" Today - January 18th 2011 3:41 am
nice work man...
Posted By: Ram4ever Re: Did some "glassin" Today - January 18th 2011 9:00 am
Heavy, that's looking fun! Thanks for posting the pictures.

What color LEDs have you installed? Do you think you're going to cover your console with a fabric or naugahyde? Some veneer from that wood you have would look awesome...

One of these days I need to figure out how to use some of my Grandfather's and Dad's tools to do that sort of woodwork. I still have Grandpa's table shaper and a bunch of fixtures, but some of the stuff is a real mystery to me.

I love your idea of turning the scraps! You could make your own fancy harlequin wood posts for a bar area or get into all sorts of artistic things with those.

I'll be looking forward to your next installment!
Posted By: heavy389 Re: Did some "glassin" Today - January 18th 2011 2:06 pm
Thanx Ram the LED's are slow change tri color,the start Red the slowly change to Blue,then yellow me thinks? lol

Thinkin on some material to cover face of it witt,same stuff I use on door panels prob...

yea scraps make good turnin material for wood lathe,make nice wine bottle stoppers!
Posted By: heavy389 Re: Did some "glassin" Today - January 18th 2011 2:07 pm
Originally Posted by lukester
nice work man...


Thanx luke cheers
Posted By: heavy389 Re: Did some "glassin" Today - January 19th 2011 9:04 pm
Played witt armrest some today,took pcs of mahong/oak strips I made and split down middle and I ended up with top pcs,they 1/2"X3"
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Then I glued it to top of Oak pcs I had clamped yesterday
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Then I cut a 20'angle on them
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Drilled an recessed screw holes grin
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Saned some edges
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Then tried on for fit! lol
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Dont look to shabby bow couldnt wait to put some poly on them grin Made some jewlery boxes years ago for same stuff,an when ya put some poly on it, it looks real nice grin Here's one wit an 1 wit out
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Cant wait to get them on......if it is ever finished cry
Posted By: Lee7673 Re: Did some "glassin" Today - January 19th 2011 10:15 pm
LOOKS GREAT!!!!!!
Posted By: 67Econo Guy Re: Did some "glassin" Today - January 20th 2011 2:27 am
that is high quality craftsmanship !!!!!!!!!!!!
Posted By: XTReME_LiMiTzZ Re: Did some "glassin" Today - January 20th 2011 3:18 am
nice work! its gonna look sweet
Posted By: 86ed Re: Did some "glassin" Today - January 20th 2011 3:29 am
that came out great! awesome job, looks really cool
Posted By: Keep_On_Truckin_WNY Re: Did some "glassin" Today - January 20th 2011 3:43 am
Damn dude...! i take it you used to do wood work like that as a full-time proffession...?

you know,i hate it when you make a really cool smaller project that you can't wait to put on, except you need to finish abigger project first...!
Posted By: heavy389 Re: Did some "glassin" Today - January 20th 2011 2:09 pm
Originally Posted by Keep_On_Truckin_WNY
Damn dude...! i take it you used to do wood work like that as a full-time proffession...?

you know,i hate it when you make a really cool smaller project that you can't wait to put on, except you need to finish abigger project first...!


Yea I hear ya on da "Bigger" project man! rofl

I framed big money homes when a kid,and just loved workin witt wood,you would B surprised what ya can make from wood,and all the different kinds of wood! Their is nuttin but a clear finish on these,the lite wood is Oak,an dark wood in mahogany....this was from a "shipping" crate I got from a dumpster in the Industrial park!! you would B surprised @ the wood that is used to make crates in these 3rd world countrys,then its shipped to this 4th world! cry

Thanx all grin
Posted By: Superbeast Re: Did some "glassin" Today - January 20th 2011 5:07 pm
Looks AWESOME buddy! I know what you mean about the crates, they have some nice wood in them from time to time. If you spend a little time with them you can save a fortune.
Posted By: vanmachineman Re: Did some "glassin" Today - January 20th 2011 5:14 pm
You are doing a suburb Job on this Van.Simply Awesome.
Posted By: Beast_Lee Re: Did some "glassin" Today - January 20th 2011 6:15 pm
Some great lookin' woodwork ya got goin' on...
Posted By: heavy389 Re: Did some "glassin" Today - January 20th 2011 8:04 pm
Thanx vanners grin only cost me da time!
1 mans trash is anothers mans cash yay

Was workin on weldin the old hinge holes on side of van an the freekin wirefeed started messin up! Dang feed wheel is worn out ! just spins on wire,wont push it! Just ordered new deal from CH,their R 2 wheels in it,a drive wheel,witt groove for wire and a flat wheel on top that puts presure on wire,well the top wheel they dont make no more,bottom wheel witt groove was $11,$9 s/h,they had whole drive for $35,an it came with both wheels!! needless to say I got whole drive an a spare wheel grin
Posted By: josh_performanceinc Re: Did some "glassin" Today - January 20th 2011 8:17 pm
Heavy, when mine does that its usually because the spool "drag" got tightened up by accident. And once in awhile because the tip fuses to the wire.
Posted By: josh_performanceinc Re: Did some "glassin" Today - January 20th 2011 8:20 pm
Originally Posted by heavy389

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Are they really EVER finished? lol
And that's some good lookin chitt there Heavy! cool

Posted By: heavy389 Re: Did some "glassin" Today - January 20th 2011 8:31 pm
Originally Posted by joshvan
Heavy, when mine does that its usually because the spool "drag" got tightened up by accident. And once in awhile because the tip fuses to the wire.


Looks like the groove in wheel is just worn out,the tenisoner on spool has a push in an twist deal on a spring,so now adju in spool tension ,I thought that first an free spooled some and it still just spun wheels!! lol
Posted By: Keep_On_Truckin_WNY Re: Did some "glassin" Today - January 21st 2011 1:06 am
just check your tip to make sure... i once ruined a liner because a piece of slag welded itself to to it, and could not be saved...

since then i pull the outer cone as far down as possible...
Posted By: flyercaptainstump Re: Did some "glassin" Today - January 21st 2011 1:31 am
awesome work
Posted By: heavy389 Re: Did some "glassin" Today - January 21st 2011 1:51 pm
Originally Posted by Keep_On_Truckin_WNY
just check your tip to make sure... i once ruined a liner because a piece of slag welded itself to to it, and could not be saved...

since then i pull the outer cone as far down as possible...


Did dat,U can C wire coming out end,it just dont move steady
Posted By: heavy389 Re: Did some "glassin" Today - February 10th 2011 10:05 pm
Well got the wirefeed up an runnin yay
Being outa work I been spendin a little time in the "Man Cave" as "she" calls it rofl

Did a little cleanin up lol
Ya can see more of tings bow
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Been playin witt mountin the buckets on the swivels
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Got this pair of seats from my cuz,bout 15yrs ago,jus now gettin round to puttin them in! lol they R dark blue like velvet? Nice seats very well made, and made in USA too rofl
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First pic of seats,drivers side shows the 3" lift I gave it,that was too much,ya sat to high for me! cry Had some 1-1/2" box stuff I used for the lift ,passenger seat has lower lift lol

O tay me here's dinner bell>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> grin
Posted By: Twisted Re: Did some "glassin" Today - February 11th 2011 12:31 am
Lookin SWEET!
Posted By: 86ed Re: Did some "glassin" Today - February 11th 2011 1:54 am
the seats look very nice as does the whole van, can't wait to see the finish of this.
Posted By: maples01 Re: Did some "glassin" Today - February 15th 2011 4:50 am
Definitely old seats, don't make stuff here anymore, look good.
Posted By: heavy389 Re: Did some "glassin" Today - February 17th 2011 1:09 am
Worked a few hours on van today,been doing little bits of primer here an their,door jambs and stepin area's
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Been puttin some pcs back on,no were near done,jus gettin ready to ride come spring grin
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Been cleanin up underhood area,took hood off to get better access,still playin with wiper cowl
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cleaned her up and primed
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Will get some more pics of whats going on witt wiper-cowl tomorrow
Posted By: Lee7673 Re: Did some "glassin" Today - February 17th 2011 1:13 am
Heavy......looking great!
Posted By: Superbeast Re: Did some "glassin" Today - February 17th 2011 2:07 am
Looking good buddy! Nice to hear you say your getting ready for spring!
Posted By: josh_performanceinc Re: Did some "glassin" Today - February 17th 2011 6:44 pm
Originally Posted by Lee7673
Heavy......looking great!

yeah yay
Posted By: markdh Re: Did some "glassin" Today - February 17th 2011 7:22 pm
Man thats looks good keep it up.
Posted By: heavy389 Re: Did some "glassin" Today - February 18th 2011 1:58 am
Thanx everyone,yea theirs plenty to be done yet but I wana ride this summer!! grin
Posted By: starwars Re: Did some "glassin" Today - February 18th 2011 11:56 am
looks good
Posted By: heavy389 Re: Did some "glassin" Today - February 18th 2011 6:50 pm
Ok been playin witt makin wiper-cowl,usin that stuff I found layin long side da road(fiberglass roof from tractor trailer) got a lower pc on cut it in center and pulled tight about 1/4" and pop rivited it to get some curve,stuff cuts good witt shears grin
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Then we went to workin on da corners
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Found out playin witt these stuff,if ya heat it with a heat gun ya can bend it grin
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played witt da ends......when i get it hot,i bend it and hold wet rag on to cool it down
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Cut nutter strip and cut a stright edge
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laid on utter pc,ended up witt dissss
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Looks to "high" already !! cry
from inside....
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So we got "Idea" grin took old cowl and witt just 2 hands and some clamps held it up lock
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marked an cut and looks lots better! yay
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Damn it Boy cry I forgot to get pic of it cut off !!! whaaaaaaaa will get it next time out bac,still more to do! Warmin up in "jersey" gettin near "glassin time" yay rofl
Posted By: vanman2 Re: Did some "glassin" Today - February 18th 2011 7:58 pm
Very cool idea ~~ i like it nice job , thanks for sharing yay cheers
Posted By: Wizard78 Re: Did some "glassin" Today - February 18th 2011 9:43 pm
Indeed Very cool
Posted By: Superbeast Re: Did some "glassin" Today - February 19th 2011 12:09 am
So how you gonna stick all them pieces together?
Posted By: heavy389 Re: Did some "glassin" Today - February 19th 2011 4:07 pm
Originally Posted by Superbeast
So how you gonna stick all them pieces together?


Super Glue Ken!! rofl naaaa

Mat & resin Ken ,pcs will B pop rivited,thinkin a usein pc 1/4" hose,split it and put on top edge and mat over it to give finished edge,thinkin of workin some vents or sumptin in it! Its sumptin ta do in all this free time I got on Unemployment grin
Posted By: Kevs_Kustoms Re: Did some "glassin" Today - February 19th 2011 5:05 pm
Loookin REAL NICE!!! Keep it up. Glad you didn't sell??? I know you are!!! There can't be many Original owners, that still have there Vans, and are workin on them like you
Heavy.
Look forward to seeing more pics.

Kev-

"Action Vans"...of Michigan
Posted By: heavy389 Re: Did some "glassin" Today - February 20th 2011 2:38 am
Originally Posted by Kevs_Kustoms
Loookin REAL NICE!!! Keep it up. Glad you didn't sell??? I know you are!!! There can't be many Original owners, that still have there Vans, and are workin on them like you
Heavy.
Look forward to seeing more pics.

Kev-

"Action Vans"...of Michigan


Thanx Kev an YES I am glad bow
Posted By: XTReME_LiMiTzZ Re: Did some "glassin" Today - February 20th 2011 3:34 am
awesome work..i like it comin together nicely
Posted By: heavy389 Re: Did some "glassin" Today - February 20th 2011 7:29 pm
Warmin up pertty good witt help of heater an Mother nature grin
Heres pic I forgot, of it cut off
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Put hood bac on 2 check 4 fit,an did some pop rivitin grin
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Going to do some work on corners witt some cloth and glass! cry
did i ever tell ya..... me love's da smell of fresh glassin!!!........lmao rofl
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Man!!!! lok @ da bottom of dat hood.......thats next! lol
Gota shortin the hood hold up rod 1-1/2" also...
The corner fit better than I thought,dont really want them to rest on fenders,wana more just "wrap-around" look....
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Main attachment points will B a 3ft across center,and 1-2??? small tap nuts(like on visor),it still has little flex to the piller ends ,but with just a 1/4" stick of wood push glass over on piller just nice!!Will put tap nuts their grin
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Gota good "curve" going,had ta work on it witt heat gun lol
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Nowhere near as high from inside veiw now either
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Usin da ol cowl for curve worked out good,took like 2,1/2" from center down to nuttin @ ends grin

OK dats enough! my eyes hurt cry Time ta head bac out witt cold ones and "Dream On">>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

Posted By: heavy389 Re: Did some "glassin" Today - February 25th 2011 4:08 pm
The "Mold" is justa bout ready! bow lol yay
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Posted By: Superbeast Re: Did some "glassin" Today - February 25th 2011 6:45 pm
Looks like it fits nicely! Good job!
Posted By: chevyvan93 Re: Did some "glassin" Today - February 25th 2011 7:11 pm
Looking real good
Posted By: Lee7673 Re: Did some "glassin" Today - February 25th 2011 10:38 pm
Looking sweet. Nice work.
Posted By: Ripper Re: Did some "glassin" Today - February 26th 2011 2:40 pm
You should make a few and sell them. those are getting harder to find at an affordable price these days.
Posted By: newkirkinc1 Re: Did some "glassin" Today - February 26th 2011 2:55 pm
Excellent work ya did there,looks great.
Posted By: heavy389 Re: Did some "glassin" Today - February 26th 2011 8:25 pm
Originally Posted by Ripper
You should make a few and sell them. those are getting harder to find at an affordable price these days.


Thats why Im makin it! couldnt find one @ any price! lol Will always have the mold to make more cheers
Posted By: heavy389 Re: Did some "glassin" Today - March 03rd 2011 2:55 pm
Got van turned around in garage,so now front ends not alway in back in dark!! Now I can C driver side now! got drip rail in bac done when I did rear spoiler,so I carried on with driver side drip rail,wasent bad just needed sandin an paintin grin
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Had a spot were a gutter-mount CB antenna use to be
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Sanded,treated rust and primed grin
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Finished
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Found this old window hanger! My oldest daughter made this in school like 25yrs ago for me! They took all different colors of paper and glued together then sanded down thru them to make peace sign! looks cool hangin in van,very "fitting"! grin
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Waitin on warm weather and cloth to glass wipercowl.......>>>>>
Posted By: Superbeast Re: Did some "glassin" Today - March 03rd 2011 6:28 pm
Nice! Peace sign is cool too!
Posted By: josh_performanceinc Re: Did some "glassin" Today - March 03rd 2011 6:52 pm
Originally Posted by Superbeast
Nice! Peace sign is cool too!

yeah pretty cool! cool
Posted By: relaxedvanner Re: Did some "glassin" Today - March 03rd 2011 7:10 pm
Good work on the gutter, and cool peace sign.
Posted By: vanman2 Re: Did some "glassin" Today - March 04th 2011 2:53 am
sweet , nice job , thanks for sharing yay
Posted By: heavy389 Re: Did some "glassin" Today - April 12th 2011 1:40 pm
Been doing little primer on door jambs,and body! Weather is warmin up! Gettin time to play in some paint! lol
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Posted By: Superbeast Re: Did some "glassin" Today - April 12th 2011 4:08 pm
Looking good buddy! How do you get the van to stand on it's side like that? lol
Posted By: lukester Re: Did some "glassin" Today - April 12th 2011 4:39 pm
Looking good.
Posted By: Galaxy Re: Did some "glassin" Today - April 12th 2011 4:40 pm
Looking good! Are you planning on leaving the ladder to nowhere on there?
Posted By: josh_performanceinc Re: Did some "glassin" Today - April 12th 2011 9:40 pm
Originally Posted by GALAXY
Looking good! Are you planning on leaving the ladder to nowhere on there?

That's the ladder to get up there and check out the awesome wing! cool
Posted By: heavy389 Re: Did some "glassin" Today - April 12th 2011 10:33 pm
Thanx all cheers

Lmao @ Ken lol It was a pain in arse gettin it on its side witt out breakin nuttin rofl

The "ladder 2 no where" will stay 4 now on these doors,when gullwinged it will go grin

Posted By: heavy389 Re: Did some "glassin" Today - April 12th 2011 10:34 pm
Originally Posted by joshvan
Originally Posted by GALAXY
Looking good! Are you planning on leaving the ladder to nowhere on there?

That's the ladder to get up there and check out the awesome wing! cool


yeah
Posted By: heavy389 Re: Did some "glassin" Today - April 12th 2011 11:00 pm
Gettin ready to tag this thing soon,so I guess i should get the latches setup on this gullwing so it will latch!! lol
Made sumptin temp up from stuff layin round garage yay
Used some old house door latches,an striker plates lol

Most dodges got a triangle stamped in door jambs,made good spot for puttin latchs,the back of striker plates have a pc stickin off back,used dremel witt cut off wheel an made slot cut,the tab on plate fits in tight
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then marked inside and cut out
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Lota markin,measuring,an re markin an re measuring! rofl
On door ends I used pc of 2X3 and screwed an glassed,and drilled hole for tumbler
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This is just temp door,im makin new 1,this was a very poor mold,could B used but just dont line up as good as I would like but it will work for now bow
Was going to glass these latches all in and paint edges but.....it will all B in the mold next time!
Was a little tricky lining up but!
Gettin to old for all this climbin in an climin outa van 50 times rofl
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Put strikers on then from inside measured for 2X3...
Rigged out some wire an screw eye,run string tru it,now I reach in passsenger door pull string and it opens!! yay
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Latches tight just gota make junk yard run for some rubber bumper/stopers from other doors an hoods of cars!
Closes pertty good too! shift
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What next............. rolleyes
Posted By: lukester Re: Did some "glassin" Today - April 12th 2011 11:13 pm
Wow you have been busy.Your doing some good work.Cool idea for the temp door latches.Keep those pics coming.
Posted By: XTReME_LiMiTzZ Re: Did some "glassin" Today - April 14th 2011 7:51 pm
yeah thats an intresting idea you came up with i like it
Posted By: c1run1 Re: Did some "glassin" Today - April 18th 2011 1:02 pm
looking good Heavy , i guess paint job is next ? No ?
Posted By: heavy389 Re: Did some "glassin" Today - July 21st 2011 10:59 pm
Originally Posted by c1run1
looking good Heavy , i guess paint job is next ? No ?


Thanx Joe,Still got a little primer ta da do ,going to run her in primer for a while......lol
Posted By: heavy389 Re: Did some "glassin" Today - July 21st 2011 11:35 pm
Haven't done a lot in while but......
Been doing little primer and removed visor to prime and paint,and done some work on sandin & primin roof
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Also started playin wit makin mold for gullwing door...
Usinin old metal doors to make a mold..filled recess on door handle area,
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Did little test on door to see how glass mattin would form and to C how wax would release from metal doors
Put down nice heavy coat of wax,then pc mat...
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Put 2nd layer of mattin on
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Let set up then trimed off excess...
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Worked pertty good,came off easy,and left nice smooth pc fiberglass! grin
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As you can see in last pic,i used some of dat Gorilla tape over hindge holes and it sorta sunk in and shows in finished glass,so I guess I will weld some sheetmetal on bac and putty in,mold has to be right to make doors rite! lol More to come next time! bow
Posted By: newkirkinc1 Re: Did some "glassin" Today - July 22nd 2011 12:35 am
Looks good,nice working with glass! lol
Posted By: draggnastro Re: Did some "glassin" Today - July 22nd 2011 1:33 am
Ruining good set of solid doors? NNNNNooooooooooooo(long slo mo dramatic no). Seriously, looks good though, cant wait to see the finished gullwings, and if the solid doors are salveagable when you're done, ill take em!
Posted By: heavy389 Re: Did some "glassin" Today - July 22nd 2011 2:20 am
Originally Posted by draggnastro
Ruining good set of solid doors? NNNNNooooooooooooo(long slo mo dramatic no). Seriously, looks good though, cant wait to see the finished gullwings, and if the solid doors are salveagable when you're done, ill take em!


Bottoms on both R a little rusted....had some surface rust @ bottoms and inside edges were rusted on bottoms of both doors dark red primer was work on it from 10yrs ago angel ......
Posted By: Superbeast Re: Did some "glassin" Today - July 22nd 2011 5:31 pm
Sweet! Why not make that corner square, and make the inner panel to fit the doors with the wheel well opening? Then you can use the same mold and trim the door to fit mid and late model Dodges.
Posted By: Phoenix Re: Did some "glassin" Today - July 22nd 2011 11:42 pm
Use PVA to realease, You can wax a bunch which is good but if toy want to guarantee a good realease of your plug or mold , use PVA. I am a good friend if the guru of glass (J&J fiberglass) Joe Godwin, and He is making a new mold for me right now for a new spoiler. But with todays Junk materials you need to use PVA (poly-vinal alcohol) it sprays a water based plastic coating on your part that peels off like celophane after laying the glass or washes off with water and will not hurt the part.
Posted By: heavy389 Re: Did some "glassin" Today - July 23rd 2011 4:53 pm
Originally Posted by Superbeast
Sweet! Why not make that corner square, and make the inner panel to fit the doors with the wheel well opening? Then you can use the same mold and trim the door to fit mid and late model Dodges.


Thanx Ken Ya know I thought about that after words!!!! Had to do that with the 1 I got from Boot, lol havent done yet so it will "still" happen!!! lol

Been so hot an its like 30 degree hotter in my shelter its like a freekin green house!! resin really sets up fast in their!!

Got a buddy that's going to help when it cools down a little, going to take more than 1 to spread all that resin rofl
Posted By: heavy389 Re: Did some "glassin" Today - July 23rd 2011 5:04 pm
Originally Posted by Phoenix
Use PVA to realease, You can wax a bunch which is good but if toy want to guarantee a good realease of your plug or mold , use PVA. I am a good friend if the guru of glass (J&J fiberglass) Joe Godwin, and He is making a new mold for me right now for a new spoiler. But with todays Junk materials you need to use PVA (poly-vinal alcohol) it sprays a water based plastic coating on your part that peels off like celophane after laying the glass or washes off with water and will not hurt the part.


Ya know what....I had 2 old partial cans of wax from boat,put "1" good heavy coat on and let dry,resin an cloth,It popped rite off,left nice smooth surface!!
wonder whats cheaper paste wax or PVA? rofl an got visor off now angel lol

I like the sounds of clean-up on that PVA stuff tho angel
Posted By: heavy389 Re: Did some "glassin" Today - July 24th 2011 2:27 pm
Originally Posted by draggnastro
Ruining good set of solid doors? NNNNNooooooooooooo(long slo mo dramatic no). Seriously, looks good though, cant wait to see the finished gullwings, and if the solid doors are salveagable when you're done, ill take em!


Here is what bottoms on doors looked like,so it not like they were "good" doors! lol
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Makin pc to fill in cornor so mold could B used for both style doors,it will also work for back doors to,just little shorter bow
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Whats difference in the hardners for glass? the MEK? stuff turns purple color like above and other clear stuff stays clear like this...
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Posted By: piscespokerbrat Re: Did some "glassin" Today - July 24th 2011 2:33 pm
Wow, youre a freakin madman! I am envious! bow
Posted By: vanmachineman Re: Did some "glassin" Today - July 24th 2011 2:56 pm
van van The hours that u put are Tremendous.
Posted By: c1run1 Re: Did some "glassin" Today - July 25th 2011 12:15 am
Heavy ,
I wish this was in readers rides i don't get down this far in the forum as much ..LOL Like it's Far away ..LOL
Anywho ..
BeesWax is what i used before with the kit cars , a fiberglass shop gave me some back then .
Sorry i'm out now i'm not sure where they got it either . But i'm sure with the power of the internet you can find it .
Posted By: heavy389 Re: Did some "glassin" Today - July 25th 2011 1:09 am
Yea I heard bees wax works good to Joe,yea have been wonderin a while if I could some how move this to "Readers Rides" but tant figuire yet! rofl

Played around a little today on makin fillin for cutoff corner on bottom left of the door mold,figure If im makin a mold for it,mite as well make it with square corner an if yea need other style just cut corner off like I did with door I got from Boot

Then I went to my buddy's for some Crabs & Beers yay
Posted By: Dodges 3 Re: Did some "glassin" Today - July 28th 2011 2:48 pm
Originally Posted by heavy389
[quote=Superbeast]Been so hot an its like 30 degree hotter in my shelter its like a freekin green house!! resin really sets up fast in their!!



Hey I know that feeling all to well. Man it is a great shelter, strong for the snow loads, but hotter then hell, in the summer time. If I take mine with me when I move(next year) I'm making a solid rear wall with exhaust fans, and or vents.
Posted By: piscespokerbrat Re: Did some "glassin" Today - July 28th 2011 3:03 pm
Originally Posted by heavy389


Then I went to my buddy's for some Crabs & Beers yay


Hopefully she didnt give you too many crabs ;-) lol
Posted By: heavy389 Re: Did some "glassin" Today - July 28th 2011 10:38 pm
Originally Posted by Dodges 3
Originally Posted by heavy389
[quote=Superbeast]Been so hot an its like 30 degree hotter in my shelter its like a freekin green house!! resin really sets up fast in their!!



Hey I know that feeling all to well. Man it is a great shelter, strong for the snow loads, but hotter then hell, in the summer time. If I take mine with me when I move(next year) I'm making a solid rear wall with exhaust fans, and or vents.


Yea Buddy you know how hot it get in their!!! rofl
Going to put 2 42" fans wit louvers in back of mine someday too ! lol
Posted By: heavy389 Re: Did some "glassin" Today - July 28th 2011 10:39 pm
Originally Posted by piscespokerbrat
Originally Posted by heavy389


Then I went to my buddy's for some Crabs & Beers yay


Hopefully she didnt give you too many crabs ;-) lol


The crabs ya eat silly ! not the ones ya scratch rofl shift
Posted By: heavy389 Re: Did some "glassin" Today - July 28th 2011 10:42 pm
Anybody ever use this PVA stuff? looks to B easier to use an less mess than wax,$35 gal with shipping Is that high??
Posted By: Superbeast Re: Did some "glassin" Today - August 04th 2011 12:39 pm
Originally Posted by heavy389
Anybody ever use this PVA stuff? looks to B easier to use an less mess than wax,$35 gal with shipping Is that high??


Check with Matchstick, he's been doing a lot of glass work.
Posted By: heavy389 Re: Did some "glassin" Today - August 10th 2011 5:49 pm
havent been doing to much on van past couple weeks as I have been tending to broken bac sindrone!! lol had surgery in 83' and think its time for another! just sucks without insurance!!!
feelin little better today and had to do sumptin on van! just had to rofl
Played with gullwing mold a little,ended up puttyin up hinge holes,handle....
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gave good coat of paste wax...
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Dried up pertty good!....
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Next step is sprayin some PVA so we had to cover van some! bow
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Got a buddy comin Friday that's going to help with the rollin of 3 layers matt and resin....more pics then,mite be alcohol involved cheers
Posted By: XTReME_LiMiTzZ Re: Did some "glassin" Today - August 10th 2011 6:00 pm
nice its comin along =)
Posted By: Beast_Lee Re: Did some "glassin" Today - August 10th 2011 6:03 pm
Looks great so far, looking forward to seeing more...

Posted By: Superbeast Re: Did some "glassin" Today - August 11th 2011 12:05 am
yeah Try acupuncture for the back. It worked for me and it's a lot cheaper than surgery!
Posted By: draggnastro Re: Did some "glassin" Today - August 11th 2011 12:42 am
or vicodin. worked for me:)
Posted By: heavy389 Re: Did some "glassin" Today - August 11th 2011 2:24 am
Originally Posted by draggnastro
or vicodin. worked for me:)


Been on them sense 83' they haven't worked in years,but I keep tryin! grin

ER gave me perks,an flexeral they work a little better!! crazy
Posted By: heavy389 Re: Did some "glassin" Today - August 11th 2011 2:28 am
Originally Posted by Superbeast
yeah Try acupuncture for the back. It worked for me and it's a lot cheaper than surgery!


Have herniated and ruptured disc,scoliosis of spine and some utter good stuff ken,don't think acupuncture will work for them...... lol
Posted By: Superbeast Re: Did some "glassin" Today - August 11th 2011 1:31 pm
I don't have scoliosis, but have the rest, 3 of them and it works for me. Can't hurt to try it!
Posted By: frscke1 Re: Did some "glassin" Today - August 11th 2011 7:44 pm
Originally Posted by heavy389
Originally Posted by draggnastro
or vicodin. worked for me:)


Been on them sense 83' they haven't worked in years,but I keep tryin! grin

ER gave me perks,an flexeral they work a little better!! crazy


workmans comp had me on vic's, perks, flex, valium, tried to give me oxy and you can keep them all....medical Mary works way better with less side affects...

Posted By: heavy389 Re: Did some "glassin" Today - August 12th 2011 2:49 am
Originally Posted by frscke1
Originally Posted by heavy389
Originally Posted by draggnastro
or vicodin. worked for me:)


Been on them sense 83' they haven't worked in years,but I keep tryin! grin

ER gave me perks,an flexeral they work a little better!! crazy


workmans comp had me on vic's, perks, flex, valium, tried to give me oxy and you can keep them all....medical Mary works way better with less side affects...


yeah my exact thought yeah lol
Posted By: heavy389 Re: Did some "glassin" Today - August 13th 2011 3:51 am
Worked on mold a few hours today! Mixed up 1gal resin witt 25min work time of hardener,roll resin out and put down 1st layer of mat over metal doors
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Then 2nd layer of mat(using 24oz mat)
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Cut and cleaned all edges,used a variety of tools!! lol
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Made 3 truss type ribs from 2X6" like this to use as saddle for mold
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After like hour of drying it was ready to peel off,all the wax and PVA came clean!!! bow
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put down 3 ribs an flipped over the panel...
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The PVA rubs right off witt water!! grin
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Had my buddy help cause ya don't get but 25mins to do all this before chitt starts to set up so ya need at least 2 people! Wasn't sure how much to mix,and knowin more is better,we mixed 1 gal of resin,finished up just in time as it was about to gel,had like 1/2pt left so it worked out really well! bow
Got a little more cross an end bracin to do on frame of the mold will work on tomorrow also gota little work ta do on the places were the duct tape was down middle of doors,no biggie,while tendin the 3 racks of ribs that will be in da "Smoker" yay rofl Till next time Van On>>>>
Posted By: draggnastro Re: Did some "glassin" Today - August 13th 2011 4:21 am
sweet! now when your done, i want the solid doors!
Posted By: 86ed Re: Did some "glassin" Today - August 13th 2011 5:33 am
looks to be comin along nicely
Posted By: heavy389 Re: Did some "glassin" Today - August 13th 2011 2:11 pm
Originally Posted by draggnastro
sweet! now when your done, i want the solid doors!


They not real sweet on bottoms of doors remember.....
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Posted By: Lee7673 Re: Did some "glassin" Today - August 13th 2011 2:52 pm
Very nice!
Posted By: heavy389 Re: Did some "glassin" Today - August 13th 2011 5:46 pm
Worked on mold little while gettin some BBQ going so....its going to take alota(more than thought lol) work to get to makin 1st door! lol molds gota B close to "perfect" to make good copy!!! dont look like to much work on surface heights differences were tape was down center crack on it tho....came out really good for 1st attempt! gota finish frame of of mold also!! Well time 2 turn "Ribs' on smoker! cheers
Posted By: heavy389 Re: Did some "glassin" Today - August 13th 2011 5:47 pm
Thanx Lee & 86er cheers
Posted By: newkirkinc1 Re: Did some "glassin" Today - August 13th 2011 6:21 pm
Looking great,nice work.
Posted By: starwars Re: Did some "glassin" Today - August 14th 2011 1:51 am
nice
Posted By: heavy389 Re: Did some "glassin" Today - August 15th 2011 1:39 am
Originally Posted by newkirkinc1
Looking great,nice work.


Slowly but surely Jim lol Thanx
Posted By: heavy389 Re: Did some "glassin" Today - August 15th 2011 1:39 am
Originally Posted by starwars
nice


Thanx cheers
Posted By: piscespokerbrat Re: Did some "glassin" Today - August 15th 2011 2:10 am
You make it look way too easy!
Posted By: heavy389 Re: Did some "glassin" Today - August 15th 2011 2:11 pm
Originally Posted by piscespokerbrat
You make it look way too easy!


Thanx man cheers Actually glassin is not that hard ta do lol
Posted By: heavy389 Re: Did some "glassin" Today - August 15th 2011 9:38 pm
Worked a few hour in garage today! grin
Finished framin out the frame of mold
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havent desided yet to put a big bead of liquid nails,or silicone caulk down on all surfaces and press mold surface on it or what.......
fits good after some square-in up and this an dat....
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gota clean up the PVA off it,stuff seems to be alot better than the paste wax,less wax to clean up,It says to apply a mist coat,let dry(15-20mins)the put a "flood" coat,an let dry fully,then 2nd flood coat,well I already had good heavy coat of paste wax on it so...it really didn't need any PVA but I wanted to try it and just put mist coat on and 1 heavy coat,guess that it not being as thick of layer of PVA it really didnt peel like clear wrap,but I can C how all the layers would make it peel off alot better,peeled ok tho....It wipes off witt warm water so....
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All this work makin this thing don't know if I will get to make a door before winter! crazyBut I guess havin the mold is 3/4 was their
Posted By: Superbeast Re: Did some "glassin" Today - August 16th 2011 1:17 am
Looks like it's coming along nicely!
Posted By: heavy389 Re: Did some "glassin" Today - August 16th 2011 1:36 pm
Originally Posted by Superbeast
Looks like it's coming along nicely!


Thanx Ken,looks as if U been in garage a little too? lol cheers
Posted By: josh_performanceinc Re: Did some "glassin" Today - August 16th 2011 7:18 pm
Hey Heavy, you are gonna leave that mold skin on the metal door when you glass the frame to it so that it gets the curve of the door just perfect, right? cool
Posted By: heavy389 Re: Did some "glassin" Today - August 16th 2011 7:55 pm
Originally Posted by josh_performanceinc
Hey Heavy, you are gonna leave that mold skin on the metal door when you glass the frame to it so that it gets the curve of the door just perfect, right? cool


What R U reading my mind .............. haha rofl

Posted By: heavy389 Re: Did some "glassin" Today - August 19th 2011 6:40 pm
Worked on mold again today grin
Filled in all the glass blemishes today,when doing scuff sand on finish side you would see all kinds of pin holes that were in glass,they left white spots.here each spot was a hole bubble hole I guess in glass,so I blowed out all holes witt air an covered whole surface witt glazin puddy,then sanded off puddy leavin holes filled! surface is smooth as a baby arse lol
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I set up old door on bench and got all sqaured up and level and fliped glass skin on top cheers
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Then I put nice heavy bead of glue on all runner surfaces of frame and set it on top.... cheers
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Clamped it down and put some stuff on top for weight,squirted glue all in inside bac sides of framin,will let this dry for couple days and then be bac @ it! grin Wantin to make door for back of van,so me gots a winter project rofl
Posted By: heavy389 Re: Did some "glassin" Today - August 22nd 2011 5:30 pm
Cut some ribs for mold today,got to try out the Band Saw I havent used... lol
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Posted By: heavy389 Re: Did some "glassin" Today - September 09th 2011 6:33 pm
Worked some more on mold today!
Got all edges covered in some 20ga tin,to protect wood sides of mold when being cut with air saw,an get good solid edge on doors.......
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Got some inner frame work made from 1/2" plywood that will get put on top of wet glass on last layer...made frame with pillar in middle of door also
for more support and to have something in middle of door for attaching interior wall....I know door I got and doors I have seen are all made with just the outside edges,theirs nuttin to screw to in middle of doors!!
Well its ready for 1st door! waitin on some cloth and stuff! 1st door will B for the rear yay till next time cheers grin
Posted By: XTReME_LiMiTzZ Re: Did some "glassin" Today - September 09th 2011 7:06 pm
cool lookin good
Posted By: heavy389 Re: Did some "glassin" Today - September 09th 2011 7:32 pm
Originally Posted by XTReME_LiMiTzZ
cool lookin good


Thanx! Will look even better hangin on back of van! lol cheers
Posted By: HighwayStar Re: Did some "glassin" Today - September 09th 2011 10:05 pm
Awesome talent you have !.... cheers
Posted By: maples01 Re: Did some "glassin" Today - September 10th 2011 12:45 am
How do you glass a panel, what type of mat is it, I've never been around forming fiberglass, just used it once to repair a rusted floor once.
Posted By: heavy389 Re: Did some "glassin" Today - September 10th 2011 12:51 am
Originally Posted by HighwayStar
Awesome talent you have !.... cheers


Thanx Highway! PS: flairs look good! cheers
Posted By: heavy389 Re: Did some "glassin" Today - September 10th 2011 12:57 am
Originally Posted by maples01
How do you glass a panel, what type of mat is it, I've never been around forming fiberglass, just used it once to repair a rusted floor once.


Im use in a few different sizes of cloth Maples 10oz & 240z stuff,did ya look thru this whole post? lotsa pics of steps....its not that hard to glass,just gota have a helper and be quick,cause when its time for resin to harden up....aint no stopin it! going to try and get pics of 1st door as its made! have ta get the wife to take pics!! bow
Posted By: c1run1 Re: Did some "glassin" Today - September 10th 2011 12:01 pm
Looking really good my friend .
Posted By: heavy389 Re: Did some "glassin" Today - September 14th 2011 10:15 pm
Thanx Joe! from a mastermind as U self ! cheers

Got some cloth in mail today finally,what a pain it is to buy this stuff local,an cause ya get some really piss poor handling of the material when mail ordered! mad
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looks like some kids all stoned measured & cut & wrapped the stuff!!
With this heavy of a cloth (24oz) ya gota watch folds snags and what nots cause stuff is so thick it bends!!!

Got some 10oz stuff for finish layer,will use heavier stuff on other layers,this 10oz lays nice and is little easier to work witt!
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Thinkin it mite work good as a finish side,lays really nice to body lines and stuff
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Got the inner frame ready,cut the 4 layer of matt all rolled and ready to resin out!
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Got my buddy coming over for a few hours friday to roll it out,will get some pics then>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

O an if ya wondering why inner frame dont look long enough,its because this 1st door will be for my rear door! they same door just little shorter lol
Posted By: Bigair49 Re: Did some "glassin" Today - September 15th 2011 1:40 am
I gotta say that truly is an art! Great work!!
Posted By: heavy389 Re: Did some "glassin" Today - September 15th 2011 12:04 pm
Originally Posted by Bigair49
I gotta say that truly is an art! Great work!!


Thanx cheers I wouldnt call it art....but I have seen worse that they called "art" rofl
Posted By: newkirkinc1 Re: Did some "glassin" Today - September 15th 2011 11:57 pm
Absolutely awesome,nice work!
Posted By: heavy389 Re: Did some "glassin" Today - September 17th 2011 12:15 am
Originally Posted by newkirkinc1
Absolutely awesome,nice work!


Thanx Jim,had plans on rollin some resin tonite but it didnt happen,the ruptured disc in my back didnt want me to!!!
Got 2 coats of PVA sprayed on mold,an back just gave out! Been on heat pad sence........ ;0(
Posted By: heavy389 Re: Did some "glassin" Today - September 20th 2011 2:12 pm
Managed little more work on door,got 3 coats of PVA sprayed on
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Had 2 coats on an them dang "nats" came out and landed all over wet PVA!! had to let dry and pic them out ! then gave good flood coat of PVA next mornin,the nats only come out towards eveing so I sprayed in morning!!
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Got buddy comin over on Thursday to help roll some resin,will B bac then !
Posted By: Galaxy Re: Did some "glassin" Today - September 20th 2011 4:18 pm
Really cool man, I have never seen a door made from scratch before. Glad to see ya back working on the van.
Posted By: heavy389 Re: Did some "glassin" Today - September 20th 2011 9:50 pm
Originally Posted by GALAXY
Really cool man, I have never seen a door made from scratch before. Glad to see ya back working on the van.


Thanx galaxy,glad to be bac workin on van also,instead of back workin on me!! lol
Posted By: Hoagie Re: Did some "glassin" Today - September 20th 2011 11:11 pm
gnats, good thing they weren't crickets or june bugs
Posted By: CPSChevyVan Re: Did some "glassin" Today - September 20th 2011 11:49 pm
Nice work!
Posted By: 86ed Re: Did some "glassin" Today - September 21st 2011 12:54 am
this is very interesting to watch.
Posted By: heavy389 Re: Did some "glassin" Today - September 21st 2011 12:56 am
Originally Posted by Hoagie
gnats, good thing they weren't crickets or june bugs


Really! woulda been alota feet stuck in it! rofl
Posted By: c1run1 Re: Did some "glassin" Today - September 21st 2011 12:58 am
Outstanding ! I'll take two ... haha Just kidding
Posted By: heavy389 Re: Did some "glassin" Today - September 21st 2011 1:06 am
Originally Posted by c1run1
Outstanding ! I'll take two ... haha Just kidding


LMAO @ Joe rofl

Dont worry they will be for sale if all works out,was thinkin of makin around dozen or so doors then sellin mold,to old to make that million! lol
Posted By: Superbeast Re: Did some "glassin" Today - September 22nd 2011 5:15 pm
Looking good so far!
Posted By: draggnastro Re: Did some "glassin" Today - September 22nd 2011 9:29 pm
Ive been tossing around the gullwing idea. I wanna see how yours looks, since mine is close to the same style. BTW did you ever get the pics i sent you?
Posted By: heavy389 Re: Did some "glassin" Today - September 23rd 2011 2:05 am
Originally Posted by draggnastro
Ive been tossing around the gullwing idea. I wanna see how yours looks, since mine is close to the same style. BTW did you ever get the pics i sent you?


Na .....were did ya send them? lol
Posted By: heavy389 Re: Did some "glassin" Today - September 23rd 2011 2:07 am
Originally Posted by Superbeast
Looking good so far!


Thanx ken rolled on 3 layers of cloth today,going to roll on 2 more and put inner frame on this weekend I hope! Gota couple brake jobs lined up,an the town fair thing is Sat so..... time will tell!
Posted By: Superbeast Re: Did some "glassin" Today - September 23rd 2011 1:31 pm
OK, I'm still learning about this glass stuff. I like the woven mat stuff, but what about that other stuff that looks like flattened cotton candy? Are there pros and cons to each type of mat? Why would you use one type over the other. I can see pros and cons now over the different weights of mat. Mainly for shaping. If you lay the mat down and then spread the resin on it, how do you get that nice smooth outer surface that parts have?
Posted By: heavy389 Re: Did some "glassin" Today - September 23rd 2011 3:04 pm
Originally Posted by Superbeast
OK, I'm still learning about this glass stuff. I like the woven mat stuff, but what about that other stuff that looks like flattened cotton candy? Are there pros and cons to each type of mat? Why would you use one type over the other. I can see pros and cons now over the different weights of mat. Mainly for shaping. If you lay the mat down and then spread the resin on it, how do you get that nice smooth outer surface that parts have?


Lol That nice smooth outer surface is the 1st step Ken,If you are gel coating it gets sprayed on mold 1st,then the layers of resin and cloth,the stuff that looks like smashed cotton candy as U say Im thinking its "core mat",it is used to get a thickness,instead of a bunch of layers of mat me thinks,have never used it,would like to find some local but haven't been able to locate,an don't wana take chance on mail ordering it.I'm not gel coating so after the PVA is sprayed on I roll resin on it,then 10oz fine woven cloth (gets all bends an curves,body lines etc)then I used 2 layers of 20-24oz woven cloth,after that drys I put on 2 more layers of the 24oz stuff,and lay inner wood frame in wet door,then I put some cut to fit pcs of 2x4 were latches and struts mount,then glass over the frame & pcs.
Got some pics coming tomorrow afternoon,rainin cats & Dogs rite now,and back is kickin....time for heat pad! >>>>>>
Posted By: Superbeast Re: Did some "glassin" Today - September 23rd 2011 3:23 pm
Cool! Thanks. Do you let each layer dry first or is it all done while wet? If done wet, I guess you need to work fast so resin doesn't harden before you are done.
Posted By: heavy389 Re: Did some "glassin" Today - September 23rd 2011 5:08 pm
Originally Posted by Superbeast
Cool! Thanks. Do you let each layer dry first or is it all done while wet? If done wet, I guess you need to work fast so resin doesn't harden before you are done.


The 3 layers I just did on door was done in 1 mix of resin,lost about 1-1/2pts it started settin up,once it starts it dont stop!! I mix 1-gal resin w/1+1/3oz hardner and get like 20-25 mins work time! the hotter it is out the less hardner,and colder needs more!When it starts to set up it looks like jello lol
Posted By: lukester Re: Did some "glassin" Today - September 23rd 2011 8:29 pm
Looking great.Thank you for posting pictures and sharing this great info...... cheers
Posted By: heavy389 Re: Did some "glassin" Today - September 24th 2011 10:38 pm
K worked on door somemore,brought camera in to unload some pics so....
k got the 3 layers of cloth on mold...
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Let that setup,then put another layer on....
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Then wet that out....
The PVA stuff works perty good,you can C how it makes a film like on mold...
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Cut edges some....
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Did some sandin on edges....
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laid frame in to check fit....
Lookin fairly good grin
Now to clean up some mess......
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Will post somemore pics when I glass the wood inner frame an stuff in>>>>>>>
I think im going to pop it loose from mold before I glass inner wood frame in me thinks,mite come loose little easyer from mold I think! bow
Posted By: heavy389 Re: Did some "glassin" Today - September 25th 2011 1:33 pm
Originally Posted by lukester
Looking great.Thank you for posting pictures and sharing this great info...... cheers


Thanx Lukester! cheers
Posted By: heavy389 Re: Did some "glassin" Today - September 25th 2011 6:59 pm
Today we pulled door skin from mold....
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Took thin puddy knife an went in @ corner an worked up skin,PVA stuff works perty good! leave like a green ish film,that pulls and rolls up good!
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Door skin looks perty good
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Wanted to separate it before I glassed the inner frame in,figured it would come loose easier beings its more flexible,so we cleaned up all PVA & mold & skin,an laid it back together an did some clampin! want skin to keep shape as glass to frame using mold....
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then we cut some strips of cloth to glass back of skin to the inner wood frame....
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The Im glassin some 2X4 blocks in were strut & latchs will mount...
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Well going to take Beer break....
What do any of U guys use to cut fiberglass mat and woven cloth with? I been using these but they R getting dull.....stuff is tough on sissors!!
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O an stinkbugs are coming back!! Seen this catcher on internet an made one,It the top of water bottle cut off on inverted and taped! I taped it to long stick and ya put it over and brush the bug and he falls in and cant get out!! LMAO its even more fun after a couple beers!!
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rofl haha rofl cheers
K more next time>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> grin
Posted By: lukester Re: Did some "glassin" Today - September 25th 2011 7:57 pm
great work & nice lil bug catcher. smile
Posted By: Greywolf Re: Did some "glassin" Today - September 25th 2011 9:59 pm
Beautifull Work!!,as for cutting the woven fiberglass mat,i use sewing sissors,the ones that have the zig zag blades and they leave a good cut without distorting the mat.
Posted By: heavy389 Re: Did some "glassin" Today - September 25th 2011 10:08 pm
Originally Posted by lukester
great work & nice lil bug catcher. smile


Thanx, a guy gota patten on the Bug Catcher! Got a 2 liter bottle with little battery light in bottom,for catching them at nite,they drawn to lite and heat!! grin
Posted By: heavy389 Re: Did some "glassin" Today - September 25th 2011 10:10 pm
Originally Posted by Greywolf
Beautifull Work!!,as for cutting the woven fiberglass mat,i use sewing sissors,the ones that have the zig zag blades and they leave a good cut without distorting the mat.


Yea both these have the seratted cutting edge,but they are still gettin dull cuttin the 24oz woven matt....dont think sewing sissors would last long......chitt the long handle pair I cutt 22ga metal with!! lol
Posted By: XTReME_LiMiTzZ Re: Did some "glassin" Today - September 25th 2011 10:49 pm
comin out real nice...im gonna need side and rear on mine..
Posted By: heavy389 Re: Did some "glassin" Today - September 25th 2011 11:18 pm
Originally Posted by XTReME_LiMiTzZ
comin out real nice...im gonna need side and rear on mine..

Thanx xtreme cheers

Now I know why they were $1K bac in a day!!! Never knew what I was in for, an the time it takes to make 1 ! I would say ya could make 1 in a week.....8-10hrs a day! cry
Still more to go on this,I probly got 80hrs in makin mold alone! lol
Posted By: XTReME_LiMiTzZ Re: Did some "glassin" Today - September 26th 2011 12:15 am
lol oh boi..well worth it though smile
Posted By: piscespokerbrat Re: Did some "glassin" Today - September 26th 2011 12:51 am
I wish there was a jaw hitting the floor smiley I can insert. OMFG your a madman I swear! You, Ken, and a few others have quite the freakin talent!! That said, when shall I order my side door, overhead console, and visor from ya lol
Posted By: heavy389 Re: Did some "glassin" Today - September 26th 2011 1:01 am
Originally Posted by piscespokerbrat
I wish there was a jaw hitting the floor smiley I can insert. OMFG your a madman I swear! You, Ken, and a few others have quite the freakin talent!! That said, when shall I order my side door, overhead console, and visor from ya lol


thanx dude..gota finish this before the "production" starts! lol
We need to bring all these great minds together an start our own history channel show!! "Bringin Bac Da Vans Show" rofl
Posted By: piscespokerbrat Re: Did some "glassin" Today - September 26th 2011 1:25 am
No we should all open up a shop. Ship in vans from all over the country, and of course, we'll customize them. We'll all be rich! And since I came up with this idea, I'll run the show laugh We'll be the next OCC w/o all of the bolt on parts! rofl
Posted By: Superbeast Re: Did some "glassin" Today - September 26th 2011 3:17 pm
Looks good buddy. Can't wait to see it done and hanging.
Posted By: heavy389 Re: Did some "glassin" Today - September 26th 2011 8:01 pm
Originally Posted by Superbeast
Looks good buddy. Can't wait to see it done and hanging.



yeah haha I cant wait either grin
Posted By: heavy389 Re: Did some "glassin" Today - September 26th 2011 8:16 pm
Put the Walnut trim pc on dash today!

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Not bad for 15 mins install,mines 79' sometime after that the 4 little lights went away and the hole got bigger??? have plans on puttin factory AC in so.......will C ! lol

Cant wait till wood wheel gets here! grin
Still got same pc in Oak 4/sale too,got it on flea bay but had to get 2,so got 1 of each to C witch i liked best! Others 4/sale!
Posted By: Lee7673 Re: Did some "glassin" Today - September 26th 2011 8:34 pm
Very Nice!!
Posted By: draggnastro Re: Did some "glassin" Today - September 27th 2011 1:34 am
I saw your post on the piece your selling. Id like to have it, but theres alot of other places to spend the cash right now!
Posted By: heavy389 Re: Did some "glassin" Today - September 27th 2011 1:41 am
Laid some more cloth strips and resin today! grin
had to cut some strips outa some left over stuff....
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Still got little more clothin to do,then will sand and paint inside of door,then I can flip it over and do finish side! Till next time! cheers
Posted By: draggnastro Re: Did some "glassin" Today - September 27th 2011 3:14 am
Looking great. What did you end up doing with the 2 solid doors you made the template from?
Posted By: Galaxy Re: Did some "glassin" Today - September 27th 2011 12:02 pm
Thanks for taking to time to post the updates. I learned a lot about fiberglass! The wood looks great on the dash, such a simple upgrade. And ya really get a big bang for your buck.
Posted By: heavy389 Re: Did some "glassin" Today - September 27th 2011 1:30 pm
Originally Posted by draggnastro
Looking great. What did you end up doing with the 2 solid doors you made the template from?


Still got them takin up room in garage! and soon will have the back doors with them....... cry
Posted By: Superbeast Re: Did some "glassin" Today - September 27th 2011 4:29 pm
Looks good. Question, how do you finish off the edge of the door? It's loose mat isn't it? Do you just resin over that and sand it down?
Posted By: heavy389 Re: Did some "glassin" Today - September 27th 2011 7:30 pm
Originally Posted by Superbeast
Looks good. Question, how do you finish off the edge of the door? It's loose mat isn't it? Do you just resin over that and sand it down?


I like to "extend" the matt over edge a little Ken,and soak it good with resin,then when the 5 layers of matt gets hard I cut it off with saw,and it leaves a solid pc of glass,Im givin a brush coat of resin to bare end also,then little sand and heavy primer....
Here cut off...an strip that was cut off
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After little resin and sandin an paint looks "Sweet" cheers
Posted By: Capn Scurvy Re: Did some "glassin" Today - September 27th 2011 11:46 pm
I like what you are doing so far. I think you could stay busy for a while making mid-Dodge gullwings! I know I have planned on getting a side one for a long time now myself. For cutting material we always use a good pair of shears (basicly giant scissors). The ones I have are about a foot in legnth and will run you about 50 bucks, but they are awesome! (and made for this) Keep up the great work.
Posted By: heavy389 Re: Did some "glassin" Today - September 28th 2011 12:55 am
Originally Posted by Capn Scurvy
I like what you are doing so far. I think you could stay busy for a while making mid-Dodge gullwings! I know I have planned on getting a side one for a long time now myself. For cutting material we always use a good pair of shears (basicly giant scissors). The ones I have are about a foot in legnth and will run you about 50 bucks, but they are awesome! (and made for this) Keep up the great work.


Thanx capn cheers
Yea I could stay busy for a while makin them! Going to make a 2-3 skins before winter,I can do frames an small glassin over the winter! grin
Posted By: heavy389 Re: Did some "glassin" Today - September 28th 2011 2:37 am
Put a few more hours in today! grin
Put some blocks of wood in,for attaching strut tops,used some shredded up glass & resin an clamped in...
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Did same for area were latches will mount...
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Put 3" strip of heavy stuff across hinge top
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after this stuff setup I got to flip it over and get a good 1st look @ finish side grin Not to bad...
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Now to cut bottom edge of door,marked it off with stright edge
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Figured i would use straight edge as guide to cut so....
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After cutting off...
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This is thickness at bottom edge ...
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Got close to 1/4" thickness all way round door...
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Couldnt wait to throw some primer on! you can see more imperfections with primer.....
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Outa primer!! cry next time>>>>>>>>>>>>>


Posted By: Keep_On_Truckin_WNY Re: Did some "glassin" Today - September 28th 2011 3:04 am
wow... that's pretty much all i can say... you're doing a great job...!
Posted By: heavy389 Re: Did some "glassin" Today - September 28th 2011 1:07 pm
Originally Posted by Keep_On_Truckin_WNY
wow... that's pretty much all i can say... you're doing a great job...!


Thanx ! I know what 1 of this winters projects is......... lol
Posted By: Superbeast Re: Did some "glassin" Today - September 28th 2011 4:29 pm
Thanks for the answers buddy. Door is looking great! About how much does it weigh, now that it's near done?
Posted By: heavy389 Re: Did some "glassin" Today - September 28th 2011 5:22 pm
Gota weigh it Ken...feels lighter than the side gull U transported for me!Its like 6" shorter tho going on rear ... lol
Posted By: heavy389 Re: Did some "glassin" Today - September 28th 2011 10:28 pm
Just put it on Bathroom scale and its 30lbs all but some paint so.. yay liter than I thought with all the cloth&resin tho...
weighed old doors an they were 35lbs "each" with out hinges....
Posted By: XTReME_LiMiTzZ Re: Did some "glassin" Today - September 29th 2011 12:20 am
great progress..smile
Posted By: heavy389 Re: Did some "glassin" Today - September 29th 2011 12:45 am
Originally Posted by XTReME_LiMiTzZ
great progress..smile


Thanx grin

got inner finished and painted,opened back doors wide and I could set door in jams with old doors still on it!! lol gotsa get some more primer for outside,and do some block sandin,didnt feel like unloadin camera tonight an forgot it in garage anyways.... rofl
Posted By: draggnastro Re: Did some "glassin" Today - September 29th 2011 2:12 am
Looking great. If you decide to unload those solid doors be sure to let me know!
Posted By: heavy389 Re: Did some "glassin" Today - September 29th 2011 1:20 pm
Originally Posted by draggnastro
Looking great. If you decide to unload those solid doors be sure to let me know!


Thanx Drag! Will let ya know when I decide what im doing with them! grin
Posted By: Mutt Re: Did some "glassin" Today - September 29th 2011 2:21 pm
Great job Heavy!
Posted By: Superbeast Re: Did some "glassin" Today - September 29th 2011 4:50 pm
Cool, so it's about 10 pounds lighter than a steel slider.
Posted By: heavy389 Re: Did some "glassin" Today - September 29th 2011 4:50 pm
Originally Posted by Mutt
Great job Heavy!


Thanx Mutt cheers
Posted By: heavy389 Re: Did some "glassin" Today - September 29th 2011 5:08 pm
Got camera in from garage so we got some more pics lol

Well sprayed inside with some of Eastwoods Under the hood black!
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Dont look to bad! looks better then the door I got so far! lol
Couldn't wait to lean it up in place grin
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Had a little work to do in center were doors were joined together but all in all it came out good,gota little resin work to do on hinge edge but other than that looks good! cheers
Well bac 2 garage ! got some more primer! grin
Posted By: piscespokerbrat Re: Did some "glassin" Today - September 29th 2011 5:23 pm
Holy F***** sh** !!!!!!!! I want one!!! drool
Posted By: heavy389 Re: Did some "glassin" Today - September 29th 2011 6:28 pm
Originally Posted by piscespokerbrat
Holy F***** sh** !!!!!!!! I want one!!! drool


Thanx grin

These Dodge! rolleyes
Posted By: piscespokerbrat Re: Did some "glassin" Today - September 29th 2011 6:33 pm
Most Welcome bow
Posted By: piscespokerbrat Re: Did some "glassin" Today - September 29th 2011 6:35 pm
Since your done with yours, I would like to place my order for a 75-91 Econoline side and rear laugh laugh
Posted By: heavy389 Re: Did some "glassin" Today - September 29th 2011 6:36 pm
Got some primer on! grin
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Posted By: heavy389 Re: Did some "glassin" Today - September 29th 2011 8:02 pm
Originally Posted by Superbeast
Cool, so it's about 10 pounds lighter than a steel slider.


If gullwing is 30lbs,an 1 old door without hinge is 35lb that means 35+35=70 and 4 hinges what 5lbs? thats 75lb-30lb=45lbs lighter! wasent good @ Math but,I just think of it as $$ grin
Posted By: heavy389 Re: Did some "glassin" Today - September 29th 2011 8:03 pm
Originally Posted by piscespokerbrat
Since your done with yours, I would like to place my order for a 75-91 Econoline side and rear laugh laugh


Lol will need donor doors to make mold!!! rolleyes
Posted By: piscespokerbrat Re: Did some "glassin" Today - September 29th 2011 8:43 pm
Might be cheaper for me to just drive out! lol
Posted By: heavy389 Re: Did some "glassin" Today - September 29th 2011 9:26 pm
Originally Posted by piscespokerbrat
Might be cheaper for me to just drive out! lol


Lol Hope your not busy for about a month mannnn......Lol

Gota hit some j/y for cheep doors!!! $ is tight rite now! ;0(
Posted By: heavy389 Re: Did some "glassin" Today - September 30th 2011 12:16 am
She got spotted fever! Hit pin holes witt some glazin puddy grin
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Got my buddy comin over in morning to cut some cloth up and get ready for next door! cheers lol
Posted By: c1run1 Re: Did some "glassin" Today - September 30th 2011 1:22 am
No no no not that red shit from the 70's for fiber glass !!

It shrinks you need a micro filler .
Posted By: heavy389 Re: Did some "glassin" Today - September 30th 2011 1:56 am
Originally Posted by c1run1
No no no not that red shit from the 70's for fiber glass !!

It shrinks you need a micro filler .


Havent had any problem witt the 3M stuff,it do shrink a little tho now that ya mention it!! lol says its good for fiberglass.... rolleyes
Posted By: c1run1 Re: Did some "glassin" Today - October 01st 2011 12:41 am
i have that stuff in my garage if you need it i have to see how good it is ? can you come and pick it up or am i to far away >?
Posted By: heavy389 Re: Did some "glassin" Today - October 01st 2011 1:49 am
Whats the stuff called joe? Is it like Nitro Stain filler?
Posted By: matchstickBGV Re: Did some "glassin" Today - October 05th 2011 4:51 pm
Looks good Dave. Pick up a lil wax free gel coat which you can brush in to your mold if you need to and You won't have to mess with those pesky pinholes. Also gives you a lil material to block sand too. The wood frames add a lil weight but not much. The real negative of the wood frame is that after the glass gets in the the areas where the glass is bonded to the wood it will start to pull the glass. J&J doors do this as well. Many of them show their center support after being in the sun for a few summers. All glass products do this. You have to be creative about how and where you bond pieces together. That's why I prefer the two piece glass door. Do a thick outer skinner with a slightly thinner inner structure bonded around the perimeter and you wont end up with a large line down the center of your door. That's why the the vans am doors don't have a center support.


Great work though! People have no clue what it takes to make a glass door. There are so many tiny steps. It isn't just laying it up. You have to make structure and trim edges and fix mold imperfections sometimes. It's no child's game and Dave you know that very well know. Hats off to ya!
Posted By: heavy389 Re: Did some "glassin" Today - October 05th 2011 4:59 pm
Thanx Match! cheers

When u say brush some gelcoat on mold,do you mean cover "mold" with gelcoat? an now that will B surface to spray PVA on???? Im not puttin a gelcaot finish on the doors.....
Posted By: matchstickBGV Re: Did some "glassin" Today - October 05th 2011 8:52 pm
I wasn't puttin gelcoat on my molds or doors until I realized it completely eliminated the pinhole problem and makes your product about 10 times nicer. You wax your mold then brush in polyester gelcoat. Then you lay up your glass and resin on top of that. The resin is polyester as well so the two bond and the gel coat comes out attached to the door. Then you have your first layer of material for blocking and you can apply any filler or primers you may need on top of that. There are also sandable gel coats that aid in body working the part after it's been pulled.

All parts need work after they are pulled. Whether it be trimming or more block sanding so eliminating the pinhole problem puts you many steps ahead. Like when we lay up a 32 roadster body at we have to unbolt the mold around the part and work down those seams by sanding the gelcoat which is much easier to sand than just resin and glass. If you don't have to go back and fill pinholes just to have a smooth surface you're already several steps ahead of the game and you can go on to blocking the area where the doors were joined.

We don't use PVA. Just mold release wax. After you've pulled 3 parts and your molds become seasoned you would be blown away at how easily the come out of the mold.

Just try to share what I've learned through the same experience. My first door had no gelcoat and a wood frame too. I just try to make the product little nicer each time.
Posted By: heavy389 Re: Did some "glassin" Today - October 05th 2011 9:22 pm
Originally Posted by matchstickBGV
I wasn't puttin gelcoat on my molds or doors until I realized it completely eliminated the pinhole problem and makes your product about 10 times nicer. You wax your mold then brush in polyester gelcoat. Then you lay up your glass and resin on top of that. The resin is polyester as well so the two bond and the gel coat comes out attached to the door. Then you have your first layer of material for blocking and you can apply any filler or primers you may need on top of that. There are also sandable gel coats that aid in body working the part after it's been pulled.

All parts need work after they are pulled. Whether it be trimming or more block sanding so eliminating the pinhole problem puts you many steps ahead. Like when we lay up a 32 roadster body at we have to unbolt the mold around the part and work down those seams by sanding the gelcoat which is much easier to sand than just resin and glass. If you don't have to go back and fill pinholes just to have a smooth surface you're already several steps ahead of the game and you can go on to blocking the area where the doors were joined.

We don't use PVA. Just mold release wax. After you've pulled 3 parts and your molds become seasoned you would be blown away at how easily the come out of the mold.

Just try to share what I've learned through the same experience. My first door had no gelcoat and a wood frame too. I just try to make the product little nicer each time.


I here ya Match! and any an all advise is greatly appreciated cheers....tryin to get 2-3 door skins rolled before cold weather sets in,will give me something to do over winter grin I like the PVA stuff it works great! beer
Posted By: draggnastro Re: Did some "glassin" Today - October 06th 2011 2:40 am
if you dont mind my asking, start to finish, what did it cost to build this door? I'd like to know in case at some point i get stupid and try this myself.
Posted By: piscespokerbrat Re: Did some "glassin" Today - October 06th 2011 3:24 am
Originally Posted by draggnastro
if you dont mind my asking, start to finish, what did it cost to build this door? I'd like to know in case at some point i get stupid and try this myself.


yeah It has been awhile since I read the whole thread myself. Did you ever list what type of materials you used or sizes of containers or ?
Posted By: matchstickBGV Re: Did some "glassin" Today - October 06th 2011 10:40 am
Hey Dave If you get a chance visit my works website. www.allisonscustoms.com and look in our products list. We do all of hoods as a two piece construction. It also gives you a look at how our parts look out of the mold with gel coat. There is also a video on there of how we lay up a 57 chevy hood.
Posted By: heavy389 Re: Did some "glassin" Today - October 06th 2011 1:18 pm
Originally Posted by draggnastro
if you dont mind my asking, start to finish, what did it cost to build this door? I'd like to know in case at some point i get stupid and try this myself.


Well I had guessed @ $250-$300 per door,thats materials,cloth,resin,tools and U can add around $200 an like 10hrs or so to make mold grin
Posted By: heavy389 Re: Did some "glassin" Today - October 06th 2011 1:22 pm
Originally Posted by piscespokerbrat
Originally Posted by draggnastro
if you dont mind my asking, start to finish, what did it cost to build this door? I'd like to know in case at some point i get stupid and try this myself.


yeah It has been awhile since I read the whole thread myself. Did you ever list what type of materials you used or sizes of containers or ?


10oz,20oz,24oz woven cloth,polyester resin,1/2"plywood,an lotsa lacquer thinner! grin
Posted By: heavy389 Re: Did some "glassin" Today - October 06th 2011 1:29 pm
Originally Posted by matchstickBGV
Hey Dave If you get a chance visit my works website. www.allisonscustoms.com and look in our products list. We do all of hoods as a two piece construction. It also gives you a look at how our parts look out of the mold with gel coat. There is also a video on there of how we lay up a 57 chevy hood.


Kewl site Match! Great selection for music on vidieo also!! Is this were ya work? seen vega wagon in vidieo.....looks great,I guess some of site is not finished yet as some stuff didnt open or was nothing their....
Posted By: heavy389 Re: Did some "glassin" Today - October 06th 2011 1:34 pm
Couple pics of finished door.... bow
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Posted By: heavy389 Re: Did some "glassin" Today - October 06th 2011 1:36 pm
Also had to do some "tweekin" on mold ! lol
Gettin ready to make few more skins before cold weather sets in ! yay
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Posted By: piscespokerbrat Re: Did some "glassin" Today - October 06th 2011 1:37 pm
Nice! What was the plywood (mentioned above) for ?
Posted By: matchstickBGV Re: Did some "glassin" Today - October 06th 2011 3:58 pm
Yep. That's where I work.
Posted By: heavy389 Re: Did some "glassin" Today - October 06th 2011 6:27 pm
Originally Posted by piscespokerbrat
Nice! What was the plywood (mentioned above) for ?


The inner frame is made of plywood glassed over... rolleyes
Posted By: heavy389 Re: Did some "glassin" Today - October 06th 2011 6:28 pm
Originally Posted by matchstickBGV
Yep. That's where I work.


Damn U gota job I have only dreamed of crazy lol
Posted By: lukester Re: Did some "glassin" Today - October 07th 2011 12:51 am
SWEET....... bow
Posted By: piscespokerbrat Re: Did some "glassin" Today - October 07th 2011 1:30 am
Originally Posted by heavy389
Originally Posted by piscespokerbrat
Nice! What was the plywood (mentioned above) for ?


The inner frame is made of plywood glassed over... rolleyes


How did I miss that???? crazy blush
Posted By: heavy389 Re: Did some "glassin" Today - October 07th 2011 1:01 pm
Thanx Lukster

An duhaa PPB lol
Posted By: heavy389 Re: Did some "glassin" Today - October 07th 2011 1:13 pm
Guess what the next mold will B 4........ grin
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Posted By: heavy389 Re: Did some "glassin" Today - October 10th 2011 4:26 pm
Still "tweekin" da mold for gullwing bow
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Gave mold shot of black,it show all the pin holes and imperfections alot better in black! after some block sandin it will show me!
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Then it will be PVA time an rollin resin! grin
Posted By: c1run1 Re: Did some "glassin" Today - October 10th 2011 11:27 pm
Hey Buddy sorry for the delay , but that other stuff i use is made by evercoat it's called " glaze coat" it's an ultra fine polyester finnishing putty .
Have fun , og wait you allready are ..lol

Dave (matchstick)
it's nice to know your doing something that you enjoy to do for work . Good luck : )
Posted By: newkirkinc1 Re: Did some "glassin" Today - October 11th 2011 12:03 am
Its comming along nicely it seems!
Posted By: heavy389 Re: Did some "glassin" Today - October 11th 2011 12:31 am
Originally Posted by c1run1
Hey Buddy sorry for the delay , but that other stuff i use is made by evercoat it's called " glaze coat" it's an ultra fine polyester finnishing putty .
Have fun , og wait you allready are ..lol

Dave (matchstick)
it's nice to know your doing something that you enjoy to do for work . Good luck : )


Thanx Joe got some comin! haha

Thanx Jim cheers
Posted By: heavy389 Re: Did some "glassin" Today - October 14th 2011 6:43 pm
Well been in garage off an on for 3 days now,back has been killin me but someone needs to do it lol
Puttin in new valve guide seals rolleyes whata PIA lol I forgot the grease under the nails chitt,them freekin surgical gloves are a waste ,blue,clear,black got them all! Well this is were I started
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cleared way to valve covers,an popped them off...
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Put these covers on @ around 30K miles,for that 30K miles I only used Quaker State Motor oil,@ 30K their was 10 times the crud you see now from the 105K miles later.....! Haven t used QS oil scene!!!
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Popped rocker assy off
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Took shop vac and long screwdriver and pryed chunks of grese to vac and it sucked it good! yay
Alot of the seals were as I expected dryed and in pcs,some had like 6-8 pcs under spring when I pulled it up!!
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Cleaned stuff up a little and put all back together,just waitin on a friend to borrow tork wrench to tork rockers down an close it up!
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Figuired while covers were off ta re-do them,old wrinkle paint was peelin in spots,gave good scrapin,and then sprayed some of the eastwood wrinkle coat stuff on
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Then I took single edge razor blade to the rasied fins an scraped off wrinkle coat,and gave it a shop of white enamel paint and clear coated it
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Well gota run kid to get carpet! >>>>>>>>>>>>>


Posted By: River_Rat Re: Did some "glassin" Today - October 14th 2011 8:12 pm
Looks. Like you should run a good engine flush in that thing. I hate quaker state. Always used havoline and stp.
Posted By: heavy389 Re: Did some "glassin" Today - October 14th 2011 9:19 pm
Originally Posted by riverratcustomz
Looks. Like you should run a good engine flush in that thing. I hate quaker state. Always used havoline and stp.


Just doing a quickie now, the old mopars didnt like Quaker State oil I heard from a few old time mopar guys!
It was actually clean in side,U shoulda seen the pics from when i put covers on @ 35K miles !! I couldnt even see any bolt heads!!! It was packed full of crap! oil wasent even flowin back to bottom like it should of!!
Planin on a full rebuild and paint some day!! lol
Posted By: 86ed Re: Did some "glassin" Today - October 15th 2011 5:15 am
i think those look pretty damn good! i got a set of those valve covers laying around, maybe i'll try something like that with them
Posted By: heavy389 Re: Did some "glassin" Today - October 15th 2011 4:40 pm
Goter all buttoned up! bow
Started it up and it was hard to start and had dead miss WTF mad
Was on other side so I shuts off and goes round yonder and was lookin and scratchin da head and says WTH.......them thier 2 wires are crossed rofl
Switched them and hit key and she fired up like normal! yay
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Posted By: heavy389 Re: Did some "glassin" Today - October 16th 2011 1:25 pm
Originally Posted by 86ed
i think those look pretty damn good! i got a set of those valve covers laying around, maybe i'll try something like that with them


Thanx 86 cheers Yea its a very easy up grade and looks good! grin
Posted By: newkirkinc1 Re: Did some "glassin" Today - October 16th 2011 1:45 pm
That looks great!
Posted By: draggnastro Re: Did some "glassin" Today - October 16th 2011 9:36 pm
Looks great! 10-4 on the quaker state. I always use Castrol or Mobil in my vehicles. Cept this van at the moment, leaks it too fast for the good stuff
Posted By: heavy389 Re: Did some "glassin" Today - October 16th 2011 11:03 pm
Originally Posted by draggnastro
Looks great! 10-4 on the quaker state. I always use Castrol or Mobil in my vehicles. Cept this van at the moment, leaks it too fast for the good stuff


Thanx all grin

Lmao I here ya on da leak!!

Played little more today! O I forgot ta tell ya with the old guide seals she would puff smoke when ya started it cause oil was leakin down valve stems to guide cause seals were all broken dried and crumbled up in saide of valve springs when I took spring off!!Here pic of what they spose to look like and what the old 1's looked like!! lol
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Now when ya start it It dont smoke at all,1st time she smoked then it got to point after a few starts and let run it dont smoke at all!!
Posted By: heavy389 Re: Did some "glassin" Today - October 17th 2011 1:12 pm
Who keeps makin this mess.......... ;0)
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Posted By: Superbeast Re: Did some "glassin" Today - October 17th 2011 4:51 pm
Nice job! I've seen a lot of seals like that. Usually meant a rebuild for me.
Posted By: heavy389 Re: Did some "glassin" Today - October 17th 2011 7:09 pm
Originally Posted by Superbeast
Nice job! I've seen a lot of seals like that. Usually meant a rebuild for me.


Not always tho Ken,remember I purchased it New,an it only got 135K miles on it,I always took care of my chitt! oil got changed every 3K miles an stuff,it sat in garage like 14yrs and was only started 3-4 times over the years,They were just old an all broken from the years in oil,its got like 125 psi compression alway round so,after new seals on 1st start it threw little puff and cleared out,after 4-5 starts it dont puff at all,all them valves that the seal was broken on ya know were that oil went! rofl
I just pulled it out to day and had no smoke @ all,before ya started it an ya had to pull it out garage real fast or it would fill up with smoke,ya could see it rollin under doors an out garage like something was on fire!!!
Posted By: piscespokerbrat Re: Did some "glassin" Today - October 17th 2011 7:55 pm
Originally Posted by heavy389
... fill up with smoke,ya could see it rollin under doors an out garage ..


Sounds like a Cheech and Chong movie !! rofl
Posted By: heavy389 Re: Did some "glassin" Today - October 17th 2011 8:09 pm
Originally Posted by piscespokerbrat
Originally Posted by heavy389
... fill up with smoke,ya could see it rollin under doors an out garage ..


Sounds like a Cheech and Chong movie !! rofl


Licence? Its bac der on the bumper isint it????? rofl
Posted By: piscespokerbrat Re: Did some "glassin" Today - October 17th 2011 8:25 pm
Originally Posted by heavy389
Originally Posted by piscespokerbrat
Originally Posted by heavy389
... fill up with smoke,ya could see it rollin under doors an out garage ..


Sounds like a Cheech and Chong movie !! rofl


Licence? Its bac der on the bumper isint it????? rofl


And whats his name? Whats your name man, dude wants to know your name *puking* His name is raaaaaaaaalph man rofl
Posted By: draggnastro Re: Did some "glassin" Today - October 17th 2011 8:38 pm
Thats what mine looked like too. Came out in pieces.
Posted By: heavy389 Re: Did some "glassin" Today - October 17th 2011 9:12 pm
Originally Posted by draggnastro
Thats what mine looked like too. Came out in pieces.


Made 100% difference! bow
Posted By: heavy389 Re: Did some "glassin" Today - October 19th 2011 6:51 pm
Got the wheel in mail today! grin An ya know I had to put it on ! yay
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Posted By: draggnastro Re: Did some "glassin" Today - October 19th 2011 6:52 pm
Nice wheel! Whered it come from?
Posted By: heavy389 Re: Did some "glassin" Today - October 19th 2011 7:00 pm
Originally Posted by draggnastro
Nice wheel! Whered it come from?


The 1 from classifieds a few weeks bac,from F350 me thinks? lol couldnt pass for $40 ! grin lol
Posted By: F350 Re: Did some "glassin" Today - October 19th 2011 7:07 pm
Yes, that's my wheel....now give it back.

It looks good on there.

I had a feeling I listed it too low, judging from the attention...oh, well, you got a good deal.
Posted By: Wizard78 Re: Did some "glassin" Today - October 19th 2011 7:50 pm
Nice wheel
Posted By: heavy389 Re: Did some "glassin" Today - October 19th 2011 8:58 pm
Originally Posted by F350
Yes, that's my wheel....now give it back.

It looks good on there.

I had a feeling I listed it too low, judging from the attention...oh, well, you got a good deal.


yes I did, an Thanx Man cheers What comes around goes around grin
Posted By: XTReME_LiMiTzZ Re: Did some "glassin" Today - October 19th 2011 9:07 pm
lookin good lovin the progress ur makin smile
Posted By: F350 Re: Did some "glassin" Today - October 19th 2011 10:48 pm
Originally Posted by heavy389
Originally Posted by F350
Yes, that's my wheel....now give it back.

It looks good on there.

I had a feeling I listed it too low, judging from the attention...oh, well, you got a good deal.


yes I did, an Thanx Man cheers What comes around goes around grin

You're welcome.
Posted By: heavy389 Re: Did some "glassin" Today - October 20th 2011 1:19 pm
Workin on makin a inner frame for gullwings,going to make it shaped just like factory doors,mite get better looking and sealin doors!
makin from some thick corrugated cardboard....
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Then I fill witt hot glue to keep shape...
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Ya can shoot glue in gaps in stuff,when dry it holds shape ya bent it to !
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This is bottom,and here is top,just gota work sides ! grin
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Sux havin to much ta do an not enough time ta do it ! rofl
Posted By: draggnastro Re: Did some "glassin" Today - October 21st 2011 4:44 pm
40 bucks! Wow. Too bad i missed that! lol. Oh well, hey the gullwing is looking great!
Posted By: heavy389 Re: Did some "glassin" Today - October 21st 2011 7:07 pm
Originally Posted by draggnastro
40 bucks! Wow. Too bad i missed that! lol. Oh well, hey the gullwing is looking great!


Yea $40 ! A buddy of mine just told me he got a wheel just like it came off GM if anybody lookin...

An thanx on da Gullwing! gettin ready to roll out a few to sell so I can get paint job! lol
Posted By: heavy389 Re: Did some "glassin" Today - October 24th 2011 1:30 pm
Shes on da road again bow
Gave mold another coat of PVA mold release
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Got resin warmin up in da sun!
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Had a little help today grin
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Posted By: Superbeast Re: Did some "glassin" Today - October 25th 2011 3:56 pm
Van looks GREAT outside! lol
Posted By: heavy389 Re: Did some "glassin" Today - October 25th 2011 4:17 pm
Originally Posted by Superbeast
Van looks GREAT outside! lol


Yea really.... smile

Looked an felt even better "Rollin" down da road listen to some Pink Floyd :0) till I got rear end problems mad lol
Posted By: piscespokerbrat Re: Did some "glassin" Today - October 25th 2011 5:13 pm
Originally Posted by heavy389
Originally Posted by Superbeast
Van looks GREAT outside! lol


Yea really.... smile

Looked an felt even better "Rollin" down da road listen to some Pink Floyd :0) till I got rear end problems mad lol


Thats what happens when ya eat too many beans and eggs!! rofl
Posted By: heavy389 Re: Did some "glassin" Today - October 25th 2011 6:23 pm
Originally Posted by piscespokerbrat
Originally Posted by heavy389
Originally Posted by Superbeast
Van looks GREAT outside! lol


Yea really.... smile

Looked an felt even better "Rollin" down da road listen to some Pink Floyd :0) till I got rear end problems mad lol


Thats what happens when ya eat too many beans and eggs!! rofl


Ha ha rofl No problems witt that rear end grin
Posted By: draggnastro Re: Did some "glassin" Today - October 25th 2011 7:32 pm
Originally Posted by heavy389
Originally Posted by draggnastro
40 bucks! Wow. Too bad i missed that! lol. Oh well, hey the gullwing is looking great!


Yea $40 ! A buddy of mine just told me he got a wheel just like it came off GM if anybody lookin...

An thanx on da Gullwing! gettin ready to roll out a few to sell so I can get paint job! lol


you got some pics of the wheel? price etc?
Posted By: heavy389 Re: Did some "glassin" Today - October 25th 2011 10:44 pm
Originally Posted by draggnastro
Originally Posted by heavy389
Originally Posted by draggnastro
40 bucks! Wow. Too bad i missed that! lol. Oh well, hey the gullwing is looking great!


Yea $40 ! A buddy of mine just told me he got a wheel just like it came off GM if anybody lookin...

An thanx on da Gullwing! gettin ready to roll out a few to sell so I can get paint job! lol


you got some pics of the wheel? price etc?


Will tryin C him over weekend an get bac @ ya Drag !
Posted By: heavy389 Re: Did some "glassin" Today - November 26th 2011 9:23 pm
Well shes bac on da road grin Got rear end bac together and she needs to ride grin Was spose to go out on boat fishin also today but my crew canceled last miniute so me played on van all day and road around da local cuntryside! Such a wonderfull day in da hood !
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Posted By: c1run1 Re: Did some "glassin" Today - November 26th 2011 10:18 pm
all day with no place to go ? i was home .. LOL Anyway good news then that she's rolling once more .
Posted By: heavy389 Re: Did some "glassin" Today - November 27th 2011 1:21 am
Originally Posted by c1run1
all day with no place to go ? i was home .. LOL Anyway good news then that she's rolling once more .



I here ya Joe! Wana stay a little local for a while an see what else 14yrs of van sittin in storage has ta offer lol
Would really like to get over your way and check out your work! Hopefully we got plenty of time bow rofl
Posted By: Superbeast Re: Did some "glassin" Today - November 29th 2011 3:36 pm
Van looks GREAT outside! I was home too! lol
Posted By: Galaxy Re: Did some "glassin" Today - November 29th 2011 5:00 pm
Nice, Great to see the van on the road again. So I take it the test ride went well?
Posted By: heavy389 Re: Did some "glassin" Today - November 29th 2011 7:53 pm
Originally Posted by draggnastro
Originally Posted by heavy389
Originally Posted by draggnastro
40 bucks! Wow. Too bad i missed that! lol. Oh well, hey the gullwing is looking great!


Yea $40 ! A buddy of mine just told me he got a wheel just like it came off GM if anybody lookin...

An thanx on da Gullwing! gettin ready to roll out a few to sell so I can get paint job! lol


you got some pics of the wheel? price etc?


Hey drag,I got ahold of the guy who said he had wheel,an now he tells me he dont got a wheel like it!! LMAO I know he told me he had 1 ! Will keep eyes open tho..... grin
Posted By: heavy389 Re: Did some "glassin" Today - November 29th 2011 7:55 pm
Originally Posted by GALAXY
Nice, Great to see the van on the road again. So I take it the test ride went well?


Thax GALAXY
The 1st text ride(after 15yrs) or the test ride after the "rear end" problem that were found out on 1st test run??? LMAO crazy
Posted By: heavy389 Re: Did some "glassin" Today - November 29th 2011 7:56 pm
Originally Posted by Superbeast
Van looks GREAT outside! I was home too! lol


Thax Ken It feels even better "Cruise-in" in it grin
Posted By: heavy389 Re: Did some "glassin" Today - November 29th 2011 11:54 pm
Rainin all day so we messed witt van yay

Here we go....the screws are wearin out from comein an going rofl
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Had got some LED strips in yellow,an got time(energy)to put them in the filler panel between bumper & grill......
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Got filler off and did some marks an measures rofl
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Riped her down middle witt cut off tool... bow
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Used pc flatstock ta shape groove...
Used flat stock ta beat and shape... lol
Used chisels,punchs,flatstock,hammer,etc rofl
Ended up witt sumptin like this..
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Little sandin an primin an tucked lights in... grin
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Got her back on van an wired in to blinker...
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So this is what I ended up witt... grin
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Not to shabby for a few hours time! cheers
An dont looks to bad grin
Posted By: al55 Re: Did some "glassin" Today - November 30th 2011 12:29 am
I like that look very COOL!
Posted By: heavy389 Re: Did some "glassin" Today - November 30th 2011 4:04 am
Originally Posted by al55
I like that look very COOL!



Thanx cheers

O and buy da way...Who made the mess on me work bench???? mad
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Posted By: Lee7673 Re: Did some "glassin" Today - November 30th 2011 4:12 am
Nice!!!!!
Posted By: FinallyaVanner Re: Did some "glassin" Today - November 30th 2011 4:18 am
Very cool!!!! Looks great!!!



Richard
Posted By: Superbeast Re: Did some "glassin" Today - November 30th 2011 6:33 pm
Nice little mod. That same guy comes to my garage making a mess all the time.
Posted By: Galaxy Re: Did some "glassin" Today - November 30th 2011 7:22 pm
Nice modification. The lights look good there. Do they stay on all the time? Or blink with the directional signals?
Posted By: vanatic05 Re: Did some "glassin" Today - November 30th 2011 7:41 pm
Originally Posted by Superbeast
Nice little mod. That same guy comes to my garage making a mess all the time.


yeah cept mine is a chunky guy (Jerry) that don't run fast so most time I can catch him and make him clean his mess up rofl
Posted By: heavy389 Re: Did some "glassin" Today - November 30th 2011 9:21 pm
Originally Posted by GALAXY
Nice modification. The lights look good there. Do they stay on all the time? Or blink with the directional signals?


Thanx cheers

They work with 4 ways and turn signals,suxed tryin to get pics while they were blinkin! Took a few takes! rofl
Posted By: heavy389 Re: Did some "glassin" Today - November 30th 2011 9:23 pm
Yea im still tryin the find dat messy little dude,seems to only come out @ nite..........im going to catchem 1 day rolleyes
Posted By: Galaxy Re: Did some "glassin" Today - November 30th 2011 9:37 pm
Originally Posted by heavy389


They work with 4 ways and turn signals,suxed tryin to get pics while they were blinkin! Took a few takes! rofl


Ya gotta be quick! rofl
Posted By: c1run1 Re: Did some "glassin" Today - November 30th 2011 10:32 pm
great idea Heavy
Posted By: Ram4ever Re: Did some "glassin" Today - December 01st 2011 9:43 am
Looks great Heavy!

It makes your Dodge look like it's smiling. Sure makes me smile! Definitely the best use I've seen for that filler panel yet.


You know I'd be happy to contribute towards cleaning up your bench by taking the awesome vise...

;0)


Thanks for the great pictorial! I love seeing how people build things that turn out looking great. That's a really good idea about using the flat stock to keep the sides from kicking out.

I really like those LEDS. I got a bunch of the shorter strips from a Chinese eBay seller for use as interior accents. A couple of years ago I also bought some of the same type 15 foot long blue LED strips to mount underneath along my frame rails. They're waterproof, but I'm not certain about their plastic's ultraviolet resistance, so I haven't gotten brave enough to try them where the sun will hit them. Please let us know how yours hold up in the sunlight!
Posted By: heavy389 Re: Did some "glassin" Today - December 01st 2011 12:24 pm
Thanx Joe & Ram

Yea these come from flea bay also,99cents each and free shipping from Hong Kong,I couldnt resist ! Never thought about sun.....but sun dont shine on your frame rail.....yea I put pc of flat stock in split to hold shape,and then used another pc and beat each side of the other to get good square type mounting hole,then pinched tight on lite,these are just hot glued from back so they can come out for painting then they will B epoxied in...
Posted By: heavy389 Re: Did some "glassin" Today - December 19th 2011 3:11 pm
Its cold out she wants back inside grin rofl
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Posted By: GhostRyder Re: Did some "glassin" Today - December 19th 2011 3:21 pm
nice looking blazer setting there.
Posted By: draggnastro Re: Did some "glassin" Today - December 19th 2011 4:25 pm
looking great! Dont worry bout the wheel, i found one. I dig the lights, even more so the pics of it out on the road!
Posted By: heavy389 Re: Did some "glassin" Today - December 19th 2011 9:16 pm
Originally Posted by GhostRyder
nice looking blazer setting there.


Thanx man 87'Sub 4 X 4- 6" Lift w/ 33"ers 350/auto an she loves the SNOW!
Posted By: heavy389 Re: Did some "glassin" Today - December 19th 2011 9:17 pm
Originally Posted by draggnastro
looking great! Dont worry bout the wheel, i found one. I dig the lights, even more so the pics of it out on the road!


Thanx Man! an "Kewl" on da wheel cheers
Posted By: heavy389 Re: Did some "glassin" Today - December 19th 2011 9:48 pm
Been spendin alota time in garage latley,besides workin on the van is free yay well maybe except the BEER lol
Started on the side door gullwing door,got couple coats of PVA on
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then we got some cloth ready....
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Rolled on some resin....
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Trimed an put some 24oz(Heavy)cloth stuff on
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Gota"keep up"an block sand on edges when layering cloth.....
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Then we cut some ribs outa plywood,for frame...
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Made the frame an set it in last layer of glass...
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Then cut bunch of long 2" strips and just started glassin yay devil bow
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Put some 15 oz mat on sides after the strips.....
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Main skin of door in '4' layers thick! outer 6" ends up with 6-7 layers after all....makes for good edges!!
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Well that's enough for now...Dinner then some more glassin to do! shift

Ps; did I mention I hate sandin diss chitt.......... cry




Posted By: GhostRyder Re: Did some "glassin" Today - December 19th 2011 10:08 pm
Originally Posted by heavy389
Originally Posted by GhostRyder
nice looking blazer setting there.


Thanx man 87'Sub 4 X 4- 6" Lift w/ 33"ers 350/auto an she loves the SNOW!


sorry (off topic) oh its a burban , i had a 78 blazer with 4in susp, 3 in body lift with 36in ground hawgs.
Posted By: heavy389 Re: Did some "glassin" Today - December 19th 2011 10:39 pm
Originally Posted by GhostRyder
Originally Posted by heavy389
Originally Posted by GhostRyder
nice looking blazer setting there.


Thanx man 87'Sub 4 X 4- 6" Lift w/ 33"ers 350/auto an she loves the SNOW!


sorry (off topic) oh its a burban , i had a 78 blazer with 4in susp, 3 in body lift with 36in ground hawgs.


Had 35" groundhawgs on other truck,they were some loud arse tires!!!! lol
Posted By: c1run1 Re: Did some "glassin" Today - December 19th 2011 10:49 pm
Nice Heavy ! the craftmanship looks fantastic !!
Posted By: draggnastro Re: Did some "glassin" Today - December 20th 2011 2:28 am
Im diggin the 'glass work brother.
Posted By: Boot Re: Did some "glassin" Today - December 20th 2011 3:27 am
Now that's talent. I hate working with that stuff. Seems like you've got it down!
Posted By: Superbeast Re: Did some "glassin" Today - December 20th 2011 1:15 pm
Originally Posted by Boot
Now that's talent. I hate working with that stuff. Seems like you've got it down!


I agree!
Posted By: heavy389 Re: Did some "glassin" Today - December 21st 2011 1:51 am
Thanx Guys,but its not that hard grin just messy! All clean ups are done with acetone,only thing that breaks down the resin,gota keep them glassin tools clean! Or else they end up lookin like the "masons" shovel...layered in concrete ! rofl
Fumes can get strong,between the acetone an resin ! cry
Posted By: heavy389 Re: Did some "glassin" Today - December 22nd 2011 2:17 am
Got the inside of door finished up yay
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Peeled her outa mold bow
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Givin her a thin a coat as possible of glazin on edges grin
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glazin the entire surface cool
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Outa glaze!!!!!!
She came outa mold nice this time! they say the more ya use them the better they get ! yay
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Well B bac when we get some more glaze>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> ;0)
Posted By: Mutt Re: Did some "glassin" Today - December 22nd 2011 7:25 pm
looks good heavy
Posted By: heavy389 Re: Did some "glassin" Today - December 22nd 2011 8:27 pm
Originally Posted by Mutt
looks good heavy


Thanx Mutt cheers but she'll look alot better witt "primer"on it! lol
Posted By: GhostRyder Re: Did some "glassin" Today - December 23rd 2011 1:46 am
Originally Posted by heavy389
Got the inside of door finished up yay
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Peeled her outa mold bow
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Givin her a thin a coat as possible of glazin on edges grin
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glazin the entire surface cool
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Outa glaze!!!!!!
She came outa mold nice this time! they say the more ya use them the better they get ! yay
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Well B bac when we get some more glaze>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> ;0)


nice work heavy , hope you dont mind me asking , this is a little off topic, but i was wondering if you smoke , or in your last picture there is a couple mists , that caught my eye as possibly being something paranormal .
Posted By: heavy389 Re: Did some "glassin" Today - December 23rd 2011 2:16 am
Originally Posted by GhostRyder
Originally Posted by heavy389
Got the inside of door finished up yay
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Peeled her outa mold bow
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Givin her a thin a coat as possible of glazin on edges grin
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glazin the entire surface cool
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Outa glaze!!!!!!
She came outa mold nice this time! they say the more ya use them the better they get ! yay
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Well B bac when we get some more glaze>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> ;0)


nice work heavy , hope you dont mind me asking , this is a little off topic, but i was wondering if you smoke , or in your last picture there is a couple mists , that caught my eye as possibly being something paranormal .


Thanx ghost cheers
Ha ha nuttin paranormal here man ! the killer ciggeretts
Posted By: GhostRyder Re: Did some "glassin" Today - December 23rd 2011 3:29 am
ok lol , yea sure wish i could find someone to do some ghost hunting with me lol
Posted By: HighwayStar Re: Did some "glassin" Today - December 23rd 2011 3:36 am
Nice...as in very nice work heavy.... yay
Posted By: heavy389 Re: Did some "glassin" Today - December 23rd 2011 1:56 pm
Originally Posted by GhostRyder
ok lol , yea sure wish i could find someone to do some ghost hunting with me lol


Theirs plenty of them out their lol
Posted By: heavy389 Re: Did some "glassin" Today - December 23rd 2011 1:57 pm
Originally Posted by HighwayStar
Nice...as in very nice work heavy.... yay


Thanx highway cheers
Posted By: draggnastro Re: Did some "glassin" Today - December 23rd 2011 5:10 pm
looks great heavy. Ghost, what do you do when you catch em? there cant be much good meat on a ghost!!!lol
Posted By: heavy389 Re: Did some "glassin" Today - December 23rd 2011 6:39 pm
Originally Posted by draggnastro
looks great heavy. Ghost, what do you do when you catch em? there cant be much good meat on a ghost!!!lol


Thanx Drag


yeah haha heard they werent fillin..... rofl
Posted By: GhostRyder Re: Did some "glassin" Today - December 23rd 2011 6:49 pm
Originally Posted by heavy389
Originally Posted by draggnastro
looks great heavy. Ghost, what do you do when you catch em? there cant be much good meat on a ghost!!!lol


Thanx Drag


yeah haha heard they werent fillin..... rofl


hope there friendly and not demonic lol
Posted By: Galaxy Re: Did some "glassin" Today - December 23rd 2011 10:19 pm
Looking good bro! Bodywork is my least favorite thing to do. Maybe because I lack some knowledge, Or most likely because I lack the patience lol
Posted By: Uncle_Fester Re: Did some "glassin" Today - December 24th 2011 2:09 am
Originally Posted by GhostRyder
Originally Posted by heavy389
Originally Posted by draggnastro
looks great heavy. Ghost, what do you do when you catch em? there cant be much good meat on a ghost!!!lol


Thanx Drag


yeah haha heard they werent fillin..... rofl


hope there friendly and not demonic lol


Last time I went GHOST HUNTIN, all i did was put a huge hole in my wall! Seams bullets just don't work on ghostys !
Posted By: GhostRyder Re: Did some "glassin" Today - December 24th 2011 2:30 am
Originally Posted by Uncle_Fester
Originally Posted by GhostRyder
Originally Posted by heavy389
Originally Posted by draggnastro
looks great heavy. Ghost, what do you do when you catch em? there cant be much good meat on a ghost!!!lol


Thanx Drag


yeah haha heard they werent fillin..... rofl


hope there friendly and not demonic lol


Last time I went GHOST HUNTIN, all i did was put a huge hole in my wall! Seams bullets just don't work on ghostys !


oh good lord lol rofl
Posted By: GhostRyder Re: Did some "glassin" Today - December 24th 2011 2:31 am
ok lets give this thread back to heavy .
Posted By: heavy389 Re: Did some "glassin" Today - December 24th 2011 3:14 pm
Originally Posted by GhostRyder
ok lets give this thread back to heavy .


Heavys still sandin......... rofl an....... beerin!
Posted By: heavy389 Re: Did some "glassin" Today - December 24th 2011 8:44 pm
Got somemore glazein done today !
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Shes like smooth as "Silk" ohooo drool
Posted By: FinallyaVanner Re: Did some "glassin" Today - December 24th 2011 8:58 pm
Trying to talk the wife into putting one on our van, but she keeps telling me the same thing over and over even though I find solutions. She is worried that here in Calif. and I am sure it is the same everywhere is that the parking spaces are just big enough to park the van needless to say to even open a gullwing side door. I tell her that everyone can go through the front or rear doors. I am hammering away at her and I am sure I can wear her down to a yes. I have the kids on my side!!
Posted By: c1run1 Re: Did some "glassin" Today - December 24th 2011 9:02 pm
Originally Posted by heavy389
Got somemore glazein done today !
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Christmass Eve and we are working on our vans ..
Love it
Posted By: heavy389 Re: Did some "glassin" Today - December 24th 2011 10:59 pm
Originally Posted by c1run1
Originally Posted by heavy389
Got somemore glazein done today !
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Christmass Eve and we are working on our vans ..
Love it


U know how it is cheers
Posted By: heavy389 Re: Did some "glassin" Today - December 24th 2011 11:01 pm
Originally Posted by FinallyaVanner
Trying to talk the wife into putting one on our van, but she keeps telling me the same thing over and over even though I find solutions. She is worried that here in Calif. and I am sure it is the same everywhere is that the parking spaces are just big enough to park the van needless to say to even open a gullwing side door. I tell her that everyone can go through the front or rear doors. I am hammering away at her and I am sure I can wear her down to a yes. I have the kids on my side!!


Lol I hear ya! They sure do make a van look nice grin

ya mite have to meet demands witt da wife..... lol
Posted By: draggnastro Re: Did some "glassin" Today - December 25th 2011 6:02 am
eh, just do it. Easier to beg forgiveness than ask permission lol!
Posted By: Goose111 Re: Did some "glassin" Today - December 25th 2011 11:47 am
Originally Posted by FinallyaVanner
Trying to talk the wife into putting one on our van, but she keeps telling me the same thing over and over even though I find solutions. She is worried that here in Calif. and I am sure it is the same everywhere is that the parking spaces are just big enough to park the van needless to say to even open a gullwing side door.


For a daily driver, where you need to have access to the rear-compartment, I would not put in a gullwing-sidedoor, their are sliding-doors or swing-out doors much more usable.

For a show-van or a daily driver, where you need only really seldom access to the rear compartment, a gullwing-door is a nice addition.

I'm dreaming since a long time about a gullwing-door, but the steel-door of the Highway is too heavy, and a fiberglas-door not available. And a fiberglas-door would need a new airbrush-mural to match the rest.
Posted By: heavy389 Re: Did some "glassin" Today - December 25th 2011 2:10 pm
Originally Posted by draggnastro
eh, just do it. Easier to beg forgiveness than ask permission lol!


yeah haha rofl
Posted By: heavy389 Re: Did some "glassin" Today - December 25th 2011 2:11 pm
Originally Posted by Goose111
Originally Posted by FinallyaVanner
Trying to talk the wife into putting one on our van, but she keeps telling me the same thing over and over even though I find solutions. She is worried that here in Calif. and I am sure it is the same everywhere is that the parking spaces are just big enough to park the van needless to say to even open a gullwing side door.


For a daily driver, where you need to have access to the rear-compartment, I would not put in a gullwing-sidedoor, their are sliding-doors or swing-out doors much more usable.

For a show-van or a daily driver, where you need only really seldom access to the rear compartment, a gullwing-door is a nice addition.

I'm dreaming since a long time about a gullwing-door, but the steel-door of the Highway is too heavy, and a fiberglas-door not available. And a fiberglas-door would need a new airbrush-mural to match the rest.


Make 1 goose,thats what I did grin
Posted By: draggnastro Re: Did some "glassin" Today - December 26th 2011 4:21 am
True! Fiberglass is easy, just ask heavy lol
Posted By: heavy389 Re: Did some "glassin" Today - December 26th 2011 1:43 pm
Originally Posted by draggnastro
True! Fiberglass is easy, just ask heavy lol


LMAO @ Drag rofl
Posted By: FinallyaVanner Re: Did some "glassin" Today - December 27th 2011 7:36 pm
Originally Posted by Goose111
Originally Posted by FinallyaVanner
Trying to talk the wife into putting one on our van, but she keeps telling me the same thing over and over even though I find solutions. She is worried that here in Calif. and I am sure it is the same everywhere is that the parking spaces are just big enough to park the van needless to say to even open a gullwing side door.


For a daily driver, where you need to have access to the rear-compartment, I would not put in a gullwing-sidedoor, their are sliding-doors or swing-out doors much more usable.

For a show-van or a daily driver, where you need only really seldom access to the rear compartment, a gullwing-door is a nice addition.

I'm dreaming since a long time about a gullwing-door, but the steel-door of the Highway is too heavy, and a fiberglas-door not available. And a fiberglas-door would need a new airbrush-mural to match the rest.


Goose111; I would not even try to replace a side door if I had that bad a$$ mural on the side of my van. Wouldn't even try!!!!
Mine is still in the ugly duckling stage, so it would be easier.

I am showing the wife pics of all the vans then and now that have them. She has seen a few she liked.

I have gone and bought stuff behind her back or when she has said no, but not at these figures $$$. Even thought it is well worth it. I like my balls where they are now!!!!

If not now, I can do it later down the road. I hope!!!!




Richard
Posted By: Goose111 Re: Did some "glassin" Today - December 27th 2011 9:27 pm
Yep, that's the main-reason, why it's still a dream.
The airbrush-mural is now more than 20 years old and in really good shape. Chrystal Walker from Arlington saw it last august and was astouned how good it still is.

I've found a Vanagon with a gullwing-door build over here, but only have seen pictures of it. May be, one day I will see it in original and can look, how it was done and how much modification to the sliding-door is needed to convert it into a gullwing.

Until than, it will be a sliding door as it has been before the last 22 years.
Posted By: heavy389 Re: Did some "glassin" Today - December 29th 2011 1:21 am
Gota coat of heavy fill primer on,ta check for imperfections....not to shabby lol
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Gota flip her and do some work on inside, and a side door is ready for da market grin
Posted By: GhostRyder Re: Did some "glassin" Today - December 29th 2011 1:28 am
what are you selling these for , and i wish they were chevy.
Posted By: heavy389 Re: Did some "glassin" Today - December 29th 2011 3:50 am
Originally Posted by GhostRyder
what are you selling these for , and i wish they were chevy.


Rear door is $500,and side is $600,they on Flea Bay also @ $100 more!!
Posted By: Superbeast Re: Did some "glassin" Today - January 12th 2012 6:18 pm
Dunno, I have no issues with Superbeast. My door is on a linear actuator though, so you can open it as little or as much as necessary to get in and out.

Door looks nice Heavy!

Next ? from me, what purpose does the glazing serve?
Posted By: draggnastro Re: Did some "glassin" Today - January 12th 2012 8:57 pm
to fill in pinholes and imperfections Ken. Looks great. Wish i had the $ to get that door for myself.
Posted By: heavy389 Re: Did some "glassin" Today - January 13th 2012 3:07 am
Originally Posted by draggnastro
to fill in pinholes and imperfections Ken. Looks great. Wish i had the $ to get that door for myself.


yeah Ken! grin
BTW did ya ever get Superbeast's door to open higher yet??

Next?
This is next>>>>>>
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Have been workin on makin a mold for it.....
It got put on back burnner like the glazin on door due to a emergency "wrenchin" job curse
got post going on in Dodge section wit front seal.....
Posted By: heavy389 Re: Did some "glassin" Today - January 13th 2012 7:31 pm
Got some Glaze today,anybody ever use this stuff,has blue cream hardener...
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Posted By: Superbeast Re: Did some "glassin" Today - January 13th 2012 8:46 pm
So could you just spray it with a product like fill and sand?

No, haven't touched SB in a while. I do have ideas running through my noggin though!
Posted By: heavy389 Re: Did some "glassin" Today - January 13th 2012 9:31 pm
Originally Posted by Superbeast
So could you just spray it with a product like fill and sand?

No, haven't touched SB in a while. I do have ideas running through my noggin though!


The "fill & sand" stuff is like a heavy fill primer I would guess????

Them "Ideas" never stop! cheers
Posted By: Ram4ever Re: Did some "glassin" Today - January 14th 2012 5:24 am
I've used Evercoat's 100416 Metal Glaze. It also came with the blue cream hardener. It mixed and spread very nicely, and was thin enough that it even self-leveled to some extent. The only real complaint I have is that I can smell the stuff right through the plastic bottle, which is annoying at times. I have to store it in a ventilated area.

If you want a sprayable, there's always Evercoat's Featherfill G2. It's a high build sandable filler. It even comes in several colors... I got black.

I see you have a supervisor just like mine, hard at work on incoming inspections! I hope he keeps his tail out of the way while you're at work or he might end up with a few extra stripes!
Posted By: heavy389 Re: Did some "glassin" Today - January 14th 2012 2:30 pm
Originally Posted by Ram4ever
I've used Evercoat's 100416 Metal Glaze. It also came with the blue cream hardener. It mixed and spread very nicely, and was thin enough that it even self-leveled to some extent. The only real complaint I have is that I can smell the stuff right through the plastic bottle, which is annoying at times. I have to store it in a ventilated area.

If you want a sprayable, there's always Evercoat's Featherfill G2. It's a high build sandable filler. It even comes in several colors... I got black.

I see you have a supervisor just like mine, hard at work on incoming inspections! I hope he keeps his tail out of the way while you're at work or he might end up with a few extra stripes!


Thanx Ram cheers

Will have to check on that Feather fill stuff,sounds like it mite B easier than doing glaze,90% of it gets sanded back off anyways!!!

Yea the supervisor is in house thank god!! havin 2 I know were the sayin curiosity killed the cat came from! Just got wife a kittin 4 her birthday also so they kinda occupy each other,and taunt the hec outa the 15 yr old Shepard too!!! lol
Posted By: Superbeast Re: Did some "glassin" Today - January 18th 2012 6:07 pm
Yeah, feather fill, that's the stuff I was talking about. Used it a lot in the past, and wasn't even sure they still made it lol Would that work for you instead of the glaze? Might be a lot easier as it sprays on.
Posted By: REDTRUCK1980 Re: Did some "glassin" Today - January 19th 2012 8:49 pm
A LONG TINE AGO, a friend and I made gull / lift doors for our vans. We saw the "procedure" in a van magazine.. His truck was a work truck (no windows)given to him by his father who was getting rid of a few (from his business), he chose the best one. We used wax paper, marine plywood and West Systems epoxy to make a "mold". We actually bolted the rear doors of his van together (inside) before we removed them and put 2x4's across to keep the doors in position. We made 2 doors. He actually installed the door on his truck. We used marine hardware. It did not look bad. He never finished the truck. I got transferred and was working in another state. He sold the second door, weather destroyed /got to the form. His van / truck was stolen. But it was a fun project. I still have my van/truck 33 years later. Was thinking about making a split side door when I retire in a few years.
Posted By: Superbeast Re: Did some "glassin" Today - January 20th 2012 4:12 pm
Neat little story RED. welcome aboard! Those were the days, when you needed something you went out to the garage and made it. lol Bummer about the ending, but we are getting back to those days now as not much is made for our vans any more.
Posted By: heavy389 Re: Did some "glassin" Today - January 20th 2012 10:11 pm
Originally Posted by Superbeast
Yeah, feather fill, that's the stuff I was talking about. Used it a lot in the past, and wasn't even sure they still made it lol Would that work for you instead of the glaze? Might be a lot easier as it sprays on.


Dont know ken...never heard of or used the stuff,thats why I was askin if it is like a (what I call) heavy primer? Its like a thick coat of primer paint...... Were can ya get it? this heavy primer can B gotin @ any auto paint place....will have to look into da stuff.....mite be easier an less work! Cause theirs enough work in makin these doors! rofl
U say ya used it Ken so wuta ya think?? rolleyes
Posted By: heavy389 Re: Did some "glassin" Today - January 20th 2012 10:13 pm
Originally Posted by REDTRUCK1980
A LONG TINE AGO, a friend and I made gull / lift doors for our vans. We saw the "procedure" in a van magazine.. His truck was a work truck (no windows)given to him by his father who was getting rid of a few (from his business), he chose the best one. We used wax paper, marine plywood and West Systems epoxy to make a "mold". We actually bolted the rear doors of his van together (inside) before we removed them and put 2x4's across to keep the doors in position. We made 2 doors. He actually installed the door on his truck. We used marine hardware. It did not look bad. He never finished the truck. I got transferred and was working in another state. He sold the second door, weather destroyed /got to the form. His van / truck was stolen. But it was a fun project. I still have my van/truck 33 years later. Was thinking about making a split side door when I retire in a few years.


Hey Red! welcome yea thats how an still is on some fiberglass van stuff grin
Specially the older ones were ya cant get that stuff no more....gota :make' your own! rolleyes grin

When U say "split" side door...U mean "clam shell"???
Posted By: REDTRUCK1980 Re: Did some "glassin" Today - January 22nd 2012 12:30 am
Yes I would do a clam shell. Most of the doors I saw back then were made by cutting the original barn door in half and using "oven hinges" from walk in ovens or piano type marine hinges. I saw one that was made of F'glass with steps in the lower half to enter the truck. If I remember he used chains to hold the lower half in position when it was open. The gas struts were just starting to brcome common on cars and he used them to hold the top open.
I have made some parts for friends using the epoxy and foam. The nice part of the epoxy is that it does not attack the foam. It actually bonds to the foam and makes a really strong part. The other nice thing is the lack of smell.
The blue foam works great and is cheep, the brown structural foam is really strong but can get costly.

West Systems has a great site for epoxy products and their free magazine has great tips for making stuff. free is always good.
Posted By: heavy389 Re: Did some "glassin" Today - January 24th 2012 2:11 pm
Originally Posted by REDTRUCK1980
Yes I would do a clam shell. Most of the doors I saw back then were made by cutting the original barn door in half and using "oven hinges" from walk in ovens or piano type marine hinges. I saw one that was made of F'glass with steps in the lower half to enter the truck. If I remember he used chains to hold the lower half in position when it was open. The gas struts were just starting to brcome common on cars and he used them to hold the top open.
I have made some parts for friends using the epoxy and foam. The nice part of the epoxy is that it does not attack the foam. It actually bonds to the foam and makes a really strong part. The other nice thing is the lack of smell.
The blue foam works great and is cheep, the brown structural foam is really strong but can get costly.

West Systems has a great site for epoxy products and their free magazine has great tips for making stuff. free is always good.


Never played with the epoxy stuff,didnt know that the blue foam held up to it

I have been gettin the product up dates from West Sys for years,haven't really used it on a large scale as it is so expensive compared to the poly resin.......
Maybe when I hit the lotto I can afford some grin lol
Posted By: Superbeast Re: Did some "glassin" Today - January 25th 2012 5:47 pm
I've used it years ago, but not much body work going on lately, mostly metal work.

I did a quick search and found some guys talking about it on this forum.

They mention another product as well, that may be a little better. If you are considering it, you may want to search some more and get some more current opinions on it and the newer products. I always liked to use it though as it would fill all scratches and small imperfections, then just block sand and away you go.
Posted By: FinallyaVanner Re: Did some "glassin" Today - January 25th 2012 6:24 pm
My friend and I used a long time ago some stuff called "PCE fill and sand polyester primer". Man it did what it said. A Few coats and even the deepest scratches where gone. Used it on a buddies '75 vette. Some one decided they didn't like the 70's graphics and took what appeared to be some heavy sand paper or something that would leave hundreds of scratches down the side one night. Left some nice deep ones in the glass. A couple of coats of this stuff some primer and paint minus partial factory graphics and he was back in business. Never found out who did it.


Richard
Posted By: heavy389 Re: Did some "glassin" Today - January 25th 2012 10:24 pm
Originally Posted by Superbeast
I've used it years ago, but not much body work going on lately, mostly metal work.

I did a quick search and found some guys talking about it on this forum.

They mention another product as well, that may be a little better. If you are considering it, you may want to search some more and get some more current opinions on it and the newer products. I always liked to use it though as it would fill all scratches and small imperfections, then just block sand and away you go.


Yea I hear ya Ken,to cold for body work this time of year! Will deff look into it for spring tho....
Posted By: heavy389 Re: Did some "glassin" Today - January 25th 2012 10:26 pm
Originally Posted by FinallyaVanner
My friend and I used a long time ago some stuff called "PCE fill and sand polyester primer". Man it did what it said. A Few coats and even the deepest scratches where gone. Used it on a buddies '75 vette. Some one decided they didn't like the 70's graphics and took what appeared to be some heavy sand paper or something that would leave hundreds of scratches down the side one night. Left some nice deep ones in the glass. A couple of coats of this stuff some primer and paint minus partial factory graphics and he was back in business. Never found out who did it.


Richard


Thanx Rich I'll C wutt I can find on it,damn bet the vette owner was pissed curse sounds like old girlfriend stuff rofl
Posted By: c1run1 Re: Did some "glassin" Today - January 26th 2012 12:12 am
I have used the evercoat polyester primer . It's a thick two part system that acts like primer and fiber filler all in one .
You wet sand it down like you would before pant . It's not easy work how ever it's twice as hard to work with then regular primer .
You just have to take your time and do one panel at a time . Even if it takes two weeks ..
Posted By: FinallyaVanner Re: Did some "glassin" Today - January 27th 2012 1:09 am
Yeah he was pissed. He things it was the guy a couple of blocks away. He slammed him on several light to lights. The guy was mad to have lost since all the money he poured into his Datsun 210. It was his first true race against a built Chevy and he couldn't take loosing and having it rubbed in. The Datsun was fast just not fast enough.
I have a pic somewhere of the Vette.


Richard
Posted By: Uncle_Fester Re: Did some "glassin" Today - January 27th 2012 3:08 am
I POed a guy years ago with my 66 Chevy fleetside pickup, had a 292 straight six with a three on the tree, guy had a blown big block 68 Camaro . . . he could not get the beast to hook up and I beat him like three or four times, when he found out I had a 292 I6, he got sooo pissed ! lol
Posted By: heavy389 Re: Did some "glassin" Today - January 27th 2012 1:51 pm
Originally Posted by Uncle_Fester
I POed a guy years ago with my 66 Chevy fleetside pickup, had a 292 straight six with a three on the tree, guy had a blown big block 68 Camaro . . . he could not get the beast to hook up and I beat him like three or four times, when he found out I had a 292 I6, he got sooo pissed ! lol


LMAO @ Fester rofl Blown B/B an a 6 banger??? LMAO He couldnt hook sumptin up lol
Posted By: heavy389 Re: Did some "glassin" Today - January 27th 2012 1:53 pm
Originally Posted by c1run1
I have used the evercoat polyester primer . It's a thick two part system that acts like primer and fiber filler all in one .
You wet sand it down like you would before pant . It's not easy work how ever it's twice as hard to work with then regular primer .
You just have to take your time and do one panel at a time . Even if it takes two weeks ..


Damn its "harder" to sand?? cry was hopin it would B easy to sand rolleyes sandin sux especially inside in winter lol
Posted By: Superbeast Re: Did some "glassin" Today - January 27th 2012 3:06 pm
It's harder to sand than primer, but prolly no harder than glaze.
Posted By: heavy389 Re: Did some "glassin" Today - January 28th 2012 3:09 am
Originally Posted by Superbeast
It's harder to sand than primer, but prolly no harder than glaze.


bow bow bow lol cheers
Posted By: heavy389 Re: Did some "glassin" Today - February 19th 2012 6:37 pm
Well Im Bac @ It yay Ha ha ha just not as long me hopes bow

Had a little time over weekend started on makin the mold for a Wipercowl grin think that was next on the list rolleyes
Its like the "My Name Is Earl dude witt the list..... rolleyes rofl

Had some of the 3/4" corrugated cardboard stuff I used on other molds,works perty good witt the BIG case off hot glue sticks that I got!Hot glue had put the "Duct Tape" on hold... rofl
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screwed 2-2X4's together 4 a base...
Cut bunch cardboard an hot glued the heck out it,braces an all! lol
The mold-mold pcs fits perty good,want it to have a little "arch" to it naturally ...
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Still got some work to do on finish side of mold peice before I start "rollin some resin"so.......
Should endup looin sumptin like these...
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more later...Its almost Beer:30 somewere>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> rofl
Posted By: draggnastro Re: Did some "glassin" Today - February 19th 2012 9:54 pm
sweet! i need one!
Posted By: c1run1 Re: Did some "glassin" Today - February 19th 2012 11:46 pm
very nifty there buddy ! good luck with it .
Posted By: heavy389 Re: Did some "glassin" Today - February 21st 2012 1:45 pm
I hear ya Drag lol
Thanx Joe grin

Makin the part is easy.....its makin the mold thats a PIA !! rofl
Posted By: heavy389 Re: Did some "glassin" Today - March 07th 2012 1:19 am
Played around a little on van today! yay

Workin on the wipercowl mold,got the spool of 7/64ths" vaccum hose I was waitin on from Flea Bay! less that $20 50'spool w/s/h so..i waited auto store was crazy buy da foot! cry

Im using the hose as to make a structuring stiffener for finished cowls,hot glued 3 lengths of hose to it....
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Got 1 length that I split it with razor blade down middle and sliped it on top edge of cowl to give a rounded finished edge to it...
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Then 3 lengths spaced 2" apart...
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Lookin pretty good grin
Played with some scrape...think im going to get my buddy to chrome it and use as emblem... rofl
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Then I "back filled" 1 side of hose witt bondo! shift
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If ya time it rite the semi set bondo can B shaved witt puddy knife....
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Well done for this time! grin needed to get a 'base' of bondo on the hose,will let that set day or so and do some sandin..Till then>> shift
Posted By: c1run1 Re: Did some "glassin" Today - March 07th 2012 10:57 pm
I'm not sure i'm following you on this one Heavy ?

(Im using the hose as to make a structuring stiffener for finished cowls,hot glued 3 lengths of hose to it....)

They sell thin 1/4 steel round bar at lows ?
Posted By: MrHoney Re: Did some "glassin" Today - March 07th 2012 11:21 pm
this is interesting I must say.
You are using the hose as to make a structuring stiffener for finished cowls ? I thought it was just in the mold itself ?
Posted By: heavy389 Re: Did some "glassin" Today - March 08th 2012 1:28 am
Originally Posted by c1run1
I'm not sure i'm following you on this one Heavy ?

(Im using the hose as to make a structuring stiffener for finished cowls,hot glued 3 lengths of hose to it....)

They sell thin 1/4 steel round bar at lows ?


Ha ha ha got ya on the edge of your chair do I ?? lol

the steel bars would be alot harder to work with,cost more,an are not 1 continence length as the hose is,its just their to get "ribs" for "stiffing",Like rollin flat metal threw a bead roller.......its hard to explain but......more too follow grin
Posted By: heavy389 Re: Did some "glassin" Today - March 08th 2012 1:32 am
Originally Posted by MrHoney
this is interesting I must say.
You are using the hose as to make a structuring stiffener for finished cowls ? I thought it was just in the mold itself ?


it is in it,to make it B in the finished cowls,it will stiffin up the cowl,its like takin a pc of flat stock,ya can bend it,take the same flat stock an bend long ways to make it a pc of angle.....now try to bend it.... lol

Its like the mold for the mold..... crazy Its a pos/neg thing devil
Posted By: HighwayStar Re: Did some "glassin" Today - March 08th 2012 1:37 am
heavy.....your an artist ! yay_____cool !
Posted By: draggnastro Re: Did some "glassin" Today - March 08th 2012 8:40 am
Cool! Put my order in!
Posted By: heavy389 Re: Did some "glassin" Today - March 08th 2012 1:59 pm
Ok did a little more,this is what a finished cowl will look like....still needs little here & their and I ran outa primer!!still plenty more to do!
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Posted By: Bigair49 Re: Did some "glassin" Today - March 08th 2012 2:32 pm
WOW!! Heavy you got skills brother. It is so cool seeing how much work goes into making your molds Great work !!
Posted By: FinallyaVanner Re: Did some "glassin" Today - March 08th 2012 7:45 pm
The man is a true artist. That is all I can say!!!!


Richard
Posted By: heavy389 Re: Did some "glassin" Today - March 09th 2012 4:17 am
Originally Posted by Bigair49
WOW!! Heavy you got skills brother. It is so cool seeing how much work goes into making your molds Great work !!


Thanx man ! I think their is 3 times the work in makin the mold than makin the product lol
Posted By: heavy389 Re: Did some "glassin" Today - March 09th 2012 4:18 am
Originally Posted by FinallyaVanner
The man is a true artist. That is all I can say!!!!


Richard


Thanx but Im 'far' from a artist lol wish I could draw,cant even draw a good stick figure rofl
Posted By: FinallyaVanner Re: Did some "glassin" Today - March 11th 2012 3:36 am
Originally Posted by heavy389
Originally Posted by FinallyaVanner
The man is a true artist. That is all I can say!!!!


Richard


Thanx but Im 'far' from a artist lol wish I could draw,cant even draw a good stick figure rofl



Yes, but to be an artist you don't have to draw. I know people who can draw such realist things, yet could not even come close to building what you have done.
You should pat yourself on the back for the outstanding things you are building for the vannin' community.



Richard
Posted By: heavy389 Re: Did some "glassin" Today - March 11th 2012 8:09 pm
Originally Posted by FinallyaVanner
Originally Posted by heavy389
Originally Posted by FinallyaVanner
The man is a true artist. That is all I can say!!!!


Richard


Thanx but Im 'far' from a artist lol wish I could draw,cant even draw a good stick figure rofl



Yes, but to be an artist you don't have to draw. I know people who can draw such realist things, yet could not even come close to building what you have done.
You should pat yourself on the back for the outstanding things you are building for the vannin' community.



Richard



Thanx Rich cheers

Ya cant find old van parts anymore so ya gota make them grin
Posted By: heavy389 Re: Did some "glassin" Today - March 13th 2012 3:59 pm
Got the new rims an rubber on back of van finally yay They 275-60-15,Firestones,had some funky lookin "Indy 500 Fire sumptin" in big solid white letterin so it had to go rofl
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Shoulda got some different back spaced rims.......But I know when I get tired of these rims and get different ones i'll know! woulda like it flush witt flairs.... rofl
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Got all the rubber replaced all way round now,did fronts few months back and just got rears...........whats next? O thats rite back to wipercowl>>>>> lol
Posted By: MrHoney Re: Did some "glassin" Today - March 13th 2012 5:12 pm
Looks good bro smileyay
Posted By: mrmattvan Re: Did some "glassin" Today - March 13th 2012 5:17 pm
Those rims are nice! Good lookin van ya got there.
Posted By: heavy389 Re: Did some "glassin" Today - March 13th 2012 7:01 pm
Originally Posted by MrHoney
Looks good bro smileyay


Thanx MrHoney cheers
Posted By: heavy389 Re: Did some "glassin" Today - March 13th 2012 7:02 pm
Originally Posted by mrmattvan
Those rims are nice! Good lookin van ya got there.


Thanx Mrmattvan beer

Wow look @ post count 2121!! O 2 B 21 again rofl
Posted By: relaxedvanner Re: Did some "glassin" Today - March 13th 2012 7:07 pm
I love that rim style. The van is looking really good.
Posted By: draggnastro Re: Did some "glassin" Today - March 13th 2012 8:01 pm
looks good! are they 8 or 10 inch wheels?
Posted By: heavy389 Re: Did some "glassin" Today - March 13th 2012 8:03 pm
Originally Posted by draggnastro
looks good! are they 8 or 10 inch wheels?


backs are 10" witt 4.5 back space me thinks....
Posted By: 86ed Re: Did some "glassin" Today - March 13th 2012 11:09 pm
i also really like those wheels!
Posted By: c1run1 Re: Did some "glassin" Today - March 13th 2012 11:58 pm
the wheels look great Heavy !
Posted By: heavy389 Re: Did some "glassin" Today - March 14th 2012 2:38 am
Thanx all
weather is lookin good for a while,fiberglassin time grin
Posted By: XTReME_LiMiTzZ Re: Did some "glassin" Today - March 14th 2012 3:43 am
cool vans lookin good...cant wait to see that cowl finished
Posted By: Superbeast Re: Did some "glassin" Today - March 14th 2012 4:23 pm
Looks great with the new sneakers!
Posted By: heavy389 Re: Did some "glassin" Today - March 14th 2012 4:24 pm
Originally Posted by XTReME_LiMiTzZ
cool vans lookin good...cant wait to see that cowl finished


Thanx

Going out to spray some PVA release on it now! yay
Posted By: heavy389 Re: Did some "glassin" Today - March 14th 2012 4:25 pm
Originally Posted by Superbeast
Looks great with the new sneakers!


Nuttin like a new pair of shoes grin
Posted By: heavy389 Re: Did some "glassin" Today - March 16th 2012 2:21 am
Got some PVA sprayed on..using some really thin stuff they call "Vail" stuffs really thin fiberglass mat,will contour to the shapes really good....
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this is just 1 layer,will get another layer of Vail then few layers of heaver stuff...
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more next time>>>>>>>>>>>>
Posted By: heavy389 Re: Did some "glassin" Today - March 18th 2012 2:04 am
Put few layers of some heavier stuff on today ! grin
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Posted By: heavy389 Re: Did some "glassin" Today - March 25th 2012 3:38 pm
Put last coat of cloth & resin on back side of cowl mold,will trim and separate tomorrow,then to make frame to hold it!! gettin closer to makin 1 of these! Lol
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Posted By: heavy389 Re: Did some "glassin" Today - March 26th 2012 1:19 am
Well pried template off mold....
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This was what was left of the template with the vacuum hose on it
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Hers pc of vac hose and bondo,green is the PVA release stuff

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Vac hose did what I wanted to do,to put ribs like in it to stiffin it up!

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Gota clean up the lip on 1 side,the side of hose that got bondo came out nice an smooth....

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After little hittin of flap wheel....

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These flap wheel sanders work nice in angle grinder grin
They sand to the contour....

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Well outa sandin supplys time for Eastwood order...lol
Some more sandin and she will B ready to make her 1st wipercowl lol Till then shift lol



Posted By: Wizard78 Re: Did some "glassin" Today - March 26th 2012 1:26 am
Looking Good
Posted By: relaxedvanner Re: Did some "glassin" Today - March 26th 2012 5:44 am
Can't wait to see the finished product.
Posted By: FinallyaVanner Re: Did some "glassin" Today - March 26th 2012 8:33 am
Originally Posted by relaxedvanner
Can't wait to see the finished product.


yeah Another fine product on it's way from heavy389 garage.
Man I have to learn how to glass. Looks like a pain yet all the cool things that can be made I guess will offset that.


Richard
Posted By: Superbeast Re: Did some "glassin" Today - March 26th 2012 11:53 am
lOOKING GOOD BUDDY!
Posted By: heavy389 Re: Did some "glassin" Today - March 31st 2012 9:42 pm
Thanx Fellas! grin
Worked on the pain stakin sanding for a few hours and a few drinks grin
Sandin fiberglass reminds me of sandin sheet rock! it SUX rofl
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Think I glazed and sanded 4-5 times rolleyes But the smoother the mold the smoother the product!
Got to use some of this stuff
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Works alot better than the old nitro stain stuff,Its like bondo,if ya get it @ rite time ya can sand off a little "overload' of it before it sets up all the way grin
Couldnt wait to get some "primer' on it! Every thing looks better in primer grin
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Next time it will B some coats of the PVA release stuff then some "Resin & Glass" bow yay till then>>>>>>>>> beer
Posted By: draggnastro Re: Did some "glassin" Today - April 01st 2012 5:45 am
looks awesome! When can i place my order?
Posted By: heavy389 Re: Did some "glassin" Today - April 01st 2012 1:42 pm
Originally Posted by draggnastro
looks awesome! When can i place my order?


Ha ha Gota make 1 for me 1st grin
Posted By: heavy389 Re: Did some "glassin" Today - April 03rd 2012 11:36 pm
Got 2 heavy coats of PVA release on mold today!!
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Weather is to B nice for a week or so......will B glassin soon! grin
Posted By: Mutt Re: Did some "glassin" Today - April 03rd 2012 11:44 pm
Originally Posted by heavy389
Weather is to B nice for a week or so......will B glassin soon!


get to work fool
Posted By: heavy389 Re: Did some "glassin" Today - April 05th 2012 1:07 pm
Got some sheets of 1/4"ply @ good price! Free yay
Took old stuff off roof years ago and it been bare sense,so...
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Also ran across these,the white spokes that came on van when I purchased it new back in 79' lol wonder were other 2 are.... rofl
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Posted By: al55 Re: Did some "glassin" Today - April 06th 2012 3:44 pm
Free plywood is the best kind. yay
I always liked the look of the white spokes. cool
Posted By: draggnastro Re: Did some "glassin" Today - April 06th 2012 3:51 pm
nice! what are your plans for the interior.
Posted By: heavy389 Re: Did some "glassin" Today - April 07th 2012 12:06 am
Originally Posted by draggnastro
nice! what are your plans for the interior.


Still workin (almost done) on exterior rite now...just needed to move plywood that was layin around garage! lol Had partition and bed in it years ago,bench cabinets up driver side wall....have striped it down to underlayment rite now....still thinkin rofl
Posted By: c1run1 Re: Did some "glassin" Today - April 07th 2012 12:03 pm
The plywood looks good heavy ! I'm sure we will see a part made this weekend ?? Thats comming along nicely .
Posted By: heavy389 Re: Did some "glassin" Today - April 07th 2012 12:57 pm
Originally Posted by c1run1
The plywood looks good heavy ! I'm sure we will see a part made this weekend ?? Thats comming along nicely .


Thanx Joe!
And yes we mite see a part made soon!! lol
Posted By: heavy389 Re: Did some "glassin" Today - April 07th 2012 1:07 pm
K got 2 heavy coats of PVA on...
then put 2 layers of this vail stuff,it contours very well to shapes,ya need it to get fine detail....
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This is same stuff that went down 1st when makin mold...
2 layers of vail,an 2 layers of a 12oz chopped strand mattin...
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put some end pcs on to stiffin up ends...
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got a nice solid pc of glass going....
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Got 2 more layers to go,its a busy weekend but were going to try an make it happin!! lol
Posted By: Superbeast Re: Did some "glassin" Today - April 09th 2012 12:10 pm
Looks great! I think lol
Posted By: heavy389 Re: Did some "glassin" Today - April 09th 2012 7:51 pm
Originally Posted by Superbeast
Looks great! I think lol


Ha ha Yea rite! ya tink? rofl

trimmed up the cowl while it was still in mold,Just put last layers of cloth on it,has like 6-7 layers total now lol
Will post some picks when I "peel" it outa mold! will have some shapin to do on the upper edge..... rolleyes
Posted By: Dodges 3 Re: Did some "glassin" Today - April 10th 2012 12:32 pm
Man that cowl looks sweet. I'm guessing you don't have a f/g chop gun at home. That would also be sweet. I need to look into some ideas i have floating around upstairs(in head) along these lines. Keep up the great work.
Posted By: Superbeast Re: Did some "glassin" Today - April 10th 2012 4:25 pm
Originally Posted by heavy389
Originally Posted by Superbeast
Looks great! I think lol


Ha ha Yea rite! ya tink? rofl

trimmed up the cowl while it was still in mold,Just put last layers of cloth on it,has like 6-7 layers total now lol
Will post some picks when I "peel" it outa mold! will have some shapin to do on the upper edge..... rolleyes


lol I'll be able to tell better when it's done. I have to take your word for it when it looks like that stage.
Posted By: heavy389 Re: Did some "glassin" Today - April 10th 2012 11:47 pm
Originally Posted by Dodges 3
Man that cowl looks sweet. I'm guessing you don't have a f/g chop gun at home. That would also be sweet. I need to look into some ideas i have floating around upstairs(in head) along these lines. Keep up the great work.


Hey hey! were ya been? havent seen ya round in while lol

Man I wish I had a "chop gun" all hand rolled resin & glass here man :O(
Posted By: heavy389 Re: Did some "glassin" Today - April 11th 2012 12:14 am
Well put last of cloth & resin on,put a 36'X 9" pc of 12oz mat on in center,then put a 36" X 3" strip of same over top last pc,gave a little thickness @ mounting edge...set out in sun to set-up...
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Then I added some pcs of cloth to build up a finished,rolled over type on edge on top of cowl
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this is side of mold that gets build up...
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This will get sanded and shaped to a rounded over finished edge,as well a something to "stiffin" up the edge so It dont flop in da wind lol
Did some trimmin with cut off...
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Trimmed up....
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Couldn't wait to get this outa mold lol
Started on a corner...
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Popped out easy! guess them 3 coats of PVA worked rofl
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I use puddy knifes and wood chisels as wedges,you can see it comin loose from mold rite thru glass,looks like air bubble,fiberglass is some what transperent.....
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Popped rite out... yay
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Had some more pics of it but they got lost some how between here an photobucket!!! curse And when I un load camera I always check the "Delete photos when completed" button!! Will take some more tomorrow!!
Posted By: Bigair49 Re: Did some "glassin" Today - April 11th 2012 1:37 am
Nice work Heavy it's looking good!
Posted By: Superbeast Re: Did some "glassin" Today - April 11th 2012 4:21 pm
Originally Posted by Bigair49
Nice work Heavy it's looking good!
yeah
Posted By: heavy389 Re: Did some "glassin" Today - April 12th 2012 2:20 pm
Thanx Guys!

Well I "hobbled"out to garage to get some pics(pulled sumptin in left knee Tuesday,an been on a cane sense)the mold came loose pretty clean,just little stick on left corner...
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the wet lookin spots are were it stuck on left,it is pcs of the primer that stuck on mold
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Mold was pretty smooth,not going to B alota surface work so maybe it will B on van soon???? prob couple weeks now witt this freekin knee curse your really screwed when outa work and outa medical insurance in our fine country bow time 4 self medication rolleyes ttyl grin
Posted By: draggnastro Re: Did some "glassin" Today - April 12th 2012 7:39 pm
looks nice heavy! Sorry to hear about your knee.
Posted By: heavy389 Re: Did some "glassin" Today - April 13th 2012 8:17 pm
Thanx Drag! cheers
yea the knee sucks but...wuta ya going ta do? Gimpin & Pimpin yay rofl
Posted By: heavy389 Re: Did some "glassin" Today - April 14th 2012 5:25 pm
Still "Hobblin"round witt a bad wheel curse
Butt thanx to "moderate" self medication it'll B all Rite!
Worked on cowl some more,remember this ugly big edge I built up on it?
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well thanx to some 24 & 80 grit rol-loc disc and angle grinder! yay its lookin better lol
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Hit a little obvious pittin witt some glaze grin
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You know I cant wait to get some primer on yay
has its share of air bubble pitts lol,didnt wana venture in to gel-coatin it as I would think the flexin would cause spider cracks in it real quick.....lol mite get some glaze on it today,got smoker going witt a big ol seasoned rolled pork roast,cuttin some grass,an utter spring type stuff!! cheers
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Posted By: Lee7673 Re: Did some "glassin" Today - April 14th 2012 10:30 pm
Sweet.......can't wait to see it on the van!!!
Posted By: heavy389 Re: Did some "glassin" Today - April 22nd 2012 8:22 pm
Originally Posted by Lee7673
Sweet.......can't wait to see it on the van!!!


Thanx Lee I cant wait my self! grin



Posted By: heavy389 Re: Did some "glassin" Today - April 22nd 2012 8:38 pm
Ran accros my old tube grill and thought what the hell, lets cut another grill up! only like 3rd one....
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Just a chitt load of little nuts and bolts....
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Disassembled it and buffed and re-assembled....
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1 down 9 to go.... rolleyes
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Half way home......
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Hit the brackets witt some flat black...
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then the pain stakin wire brushin da bolts! they was all tight lol
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Then the puttin back together,measured for brackets before I took it apart so.... rofl juss squared it up...
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Didnt come out to bad.......
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Posted By: GhostRyder Re: Did some "glassin" Today - April 22nd 2012 9:01 pm
put it in, put it in lol
Posted By: Mutt Re: Did some "glassin" Today - April 22nd 2012 10:17 pm
step away from the grille! it ain't made of glass!
Posted By: draggnastro Re: Did some "glassin" Today - April 22nd 2012 11:10 pm
Originally Posted by GhostRyder
put it in, put it in lol



Dats what she said lol
Posted By: heavy389 Re: Did some "glassin" Today - April 23rd 2012 1:51 am
Originally Posted by draggnastro
Originally Posted by GhostRyder
put it in, put it in lol



Dats what she said lol


yeah haha rofl
Posted By: Superbeast Re: Did some "glassin" Today - April 23rd 2012 9:34 am
Looks nice, now git it on the van grin
Posted By: Mutt Re: Did some "glassin" Today - April 23rd 2012 3:30 pm
Originally Posted by Superbeast
Looks nice, now git it on the van grin


yeah... slacker
Posted By: heavy389 Re: Did some "glassin" Today - April 24th 2012 1:26 am
Originally Posted by Mutt
Originally Posted by Superbeast
Looks nice, now git it on the van grin


yeah... slacker
rofl
Yea yea yea.....maybe put it in this weekend,along witt the wipercowl grin
Posted By: al55 Re: Did some "glassin" Today - April 24th 2012 7:18 pm
Geez we gotta wait four or five more days to see the grill in the van,I don't think I can take the suspense aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaah!!!!!!!!! lol
Posted By: c1run1 Re: Did some "glassin" Today - April 24th 2012 10:01 pm
looking good heavy !! How about a test fit ? we want to see how it looks !! Now !! LOL
Posted By: heavy389 Re: Did some "glassin" Today - April 24th 2012 11:52 pm
ha ha ha haha

Measured it for some reason and its 46" wide & 12" tall.......now I measure the cut out on grill and its 46"X11".....wtf this grill was in this @ 1 time......cant figure it out.....Lmao
looks to B 1 bar to many....But we will make it work! grin
(just puzzled how it used to fit) crazy
Posted By: heavy389 Re: Did some "glassin" Today - April 26th 2012 12:53 am
No work today so I worked on van! yay
Started with Grill,started like this....
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Then for about the 100th time curse(I could do this blindfolded)
Strip front....
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While here I took pc of SS window screen and sprayed witt some flat black and mounted on radiator to catch bugs and junk...
Had more of a curve to old grill than I thought ...
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Had to remove the bottom tube of grill so I had a donor for bending others...
bent it to fit cure of old grill....
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Got a center,then had to take grill all back apart an bend them 1 at a time to this...
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5 down 4 to go....
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Buncha on/off,in/out an ended up with this.. grin
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Posted By: draggnastro Re: Did some "glassin" Today - April 26th 2012 2:05 am
That looks great Heavy. Any chance of a pic of the back side, mainly the supports and mounting points. Thinking about making one for myself.
Posted By: Lee7673 Re: Did some "glassin" Today - April 26th 2012 2:29 am
Very Nice!!!!
Posted By: FinallyaVanner Re: Did some "glassin" Today - April 26th 2012 8:29 am
It looks great. Surprising how a simple tube grill can make such an improvement on looks. Can't wait to see it with the cowl you made.


Richard
Posted By: River_Rat Re: Did some "glassin" Today - April 26th 2012 9:53 am
Lookin good!
Posted By: Superbeast Re: Did some "glassin" Today - April 26th 2012 11:47 am
Looks SOOOO much better!
Posted By: c1run1 Re: Did some "glassin" Today - April 26th 2012 12:02 pm
the grill looks killer bud .
Posted By: heavy389 Re: Did some "glassin" Today - April 26th 2012 2:01 pm
Originally Posted by draggnastro
That looks great Heavy. Any chance of a pic of the back side, mainly the supports and mounting points. Thinking about making one for myself.


Attachment is not to much of a PIA,the tops just folded over and self tapper tru rad support in to brackets,bottom is little tuffer,its like the cut out grill has to be mounted then get tube grill in place,then take old grill frame off,mount tube grill then put old grill frame on,over tube grill.... grin sorry its in now,an didnt get any mountin pics lol
Posted By: heavy389 Re: Did some "glassin" Today - April 26th 2012 2:10 pm
Originally Posted by FinallyaVanner
It looks great. Surprising how a simple tube grill can make such an improvement on looks. Can't wait to see it with the cowl you made.


Richard


Been a little set back on the cowl Richard curse rofl

I think I made it to thick,and it dont flex on the corners as much as I would like,with the ridge body lines I put in it made it like rock solid!! lol But its still going on jus gota perform some fiberglass surgery on it rofl
Hers 1/2 asrs pic.....its just sittin on van
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the center will pull tight when screwed down,Its just the ends that mount on pillers dont bend around as easy as wanted,It will pull tight when screwed but its alota tension on it,It mite un-stress as it wears and shape to fit....duno.....going to make it work then make another mold I guess..... rofl
Posted By: heavy389 Re: Did some "glassin" Today - April 26th 2012 2:13 pm
Thanx Drag,lee,Richard,river rat,Ken an Joe grin

DODGE comin off hood and scoop going on next lol
Posted By: relaxedvanner Re: Did some "glassin" Today - April 26th 2012 10:44 pm
Looks great Heavy. That's going to look cool cruising down the road.
Posted By: FinallyaVanner Re: Did some "glassin" Today - April 29th 2012 6:59 am
That's going to look good. Is there any way to score or shave thinner the areas that need to bend/contour?


Richard
Posted By: Superbeast Re: Did some "glassin" Today - May 01st 2012 4:47 pm
Is the hood going to open with that on there? Does look cool tho!
Posted By: heavy389 Re: Did some "glassin" Today - May 01st 2012 11:34 pm
Originally Posted by Superbeast
Is the hood going to open with that on there? Does look cool tho!


Yes it will open Ken....
Posted By: heavy389 Re: Did some "glassin" Today - May 01st 2012 11:35 pm
Originally Posted by FinallyaVanner
That's going to look good. Is there any way to score or shave thinner the areas that need to bend/contour?


Richard


Think we got something going on witt it! lol grin
Posted By: Ram4ever Re: Did some "glassin" Today - May 02nd 2012 7:05 am
Electric heat gun?
Posted By: heavy389 Re: Did some "glassin" Today - May 02nd 2012 12:11 pm
Originally Posted by Ram4ever
Electric heat gun?


Do U have a crystal Ball ????? LMao ( or U were reading my old post! lol )
put piller end in vise wraped in cloth and just snuged it,let weight of it hang and put little heat to it,it bent some we will C !!! lol
Posted By: draggnastro Re: Did some "glassin" Today - May 02nd 2012 3:47 pm
Thats an idea i wouldnt have thought of. Good idea!
Posted By: heavy389 Re: Did some "glassin" Today - June 23rd 2012 7:44 pm
Well the cowl is still on hold lol

Got a set of Patriot Side Pipes yay

Lot of fabricating brackets and measuring and fittin but they look pretty good!! i got the 83" long,witt larger 3-1/2" tubes,longest they had,coulda used 8' more... grin
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The hardware it comes with Is petty must useless that come with it! got do a hardware store trip to do other side!! lol
had daughter hold it up while I did some markin an measuring ...
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Little of pain puttin together,its like tube slide in to the 4 into 1 pipes,firtside was sure tight going in,other side slide in nice and tight,the 1 live hook out looks heavy duty !
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Now todo other side cry pass side was the easy side!! rofl
Posted By: lukester Re: Did some "glassin" Today - June 23rd 2012 10:28 pm
Very cool side pipes bow
Posted By: c1run1 Re: Did some "glassin" Today - June 24th 2012 11:12 am
Man Heavy those look perfict ! she's looking mean now .
Posted By: Wizard78 Re: Did some "glassin" Today - June 24th 2012 11:34 am
Awesome,Nice side pipe holder too grin
Posted By: heavy389 Re: Did some "glassin" Today - June 24th 2012 9:53 pm
Thanx Guys! Well their both on now,just show for now,gettin new headers will connect then......Pass side was real easy mountin,drivers side sucked...completely different,guess it has sumptin to do with side door??? lol pipe looks to B "tucked" in on drivers side....Guess ya cant see both sides at once??? LMAO
Posted By: al55 Re: Did some "glassin" Today - June 24th 2012 10:50 pm
Man they look very cool
Posted By: Lee7673 Re: Did some "glassin" Today - June 24th 2012 11:16 pm
The pipes look GREAT! I love those style pipes.
Posted By: heavy389 Re: Did some "glassin" Today - June 25th 2012 4:18 pm
Thanx Peeps grin Just hope they not to loud....... cry
Posted By: heavy389 Re: Did some "glassin" Today - July 04th 2012 7:05 pm
Freekin Chrome on these patriot pipe's is thin as chitt!! curse
I waxed good when put on,rained 2 times,wash them and waxed them both times an they are showin surface rust still !!! Dont think they been on more than a month curse curse WTF worms Guess I call Jc Whitney and bitch?? angel Patriot ? angel
Posted By: draggnastro Re: Did some "glassin" Today - July 05th 2012 3:07 am
hit them with some 0000 steel wool and put some high temp clear on them may help?
Posted By: Uncle_Fester Re: Did some "glassin" Today - July 06th 2012 2:30 am
SOME powder coat shops handle HIGH TEMP stuff like exhaust parts, clean them up with 00 or 000 steel wool, then clear coat powder coat them. Are they hooked up or show only? if show, maybe "Chrome" them with powder coat, and color accent the heat shields?
Posted By: heavy389 Re: Did some "glassin" Today - July 08th 2012 9:33 pm
Just "Show" now,need new headers so I will hook up then,I have to use scoth-brite pad to clean,an then heavy coat of wax,but damn if It were a real chrome job I wouldn't have to clean & wax so often!! curse

The chrome today is for garage kept chitt I guess...... lol
Posted By: FinallyaVanner Re: Did some "glassin" Today - July 09th 2012 11:32 pm
Very cool looking pipes you got there man! They're going to sound great, mine did so I see no reason yours won't!!

As for the chrome, well lets just say that the EPA is choking the chroming industry.

I talked to my chromer about why it cost so much and the quality of most chrome jobs are going down(not his of coarse). He said it is all in the prep and base, which is copper. A good heavy coat will insure no rust and a deep shine. He states though it is expensive so many shops put little to none! Also the EPA has put a heavy price on the waist!

Richard
Posted By: heavy389 Re: Did some "glassin" Today - July 10th 2012 11:40 pm
Thanx Man!

yea I gota buddy that chromes as a hobby,he has headlight trims of mine he is doing now,he either does it rite or he wont do it!! he did a older Dodge emblem for me a while back and sent me pics of progress of it being done,It kinda looked cool in copper!! lol

The chrome ya get on stuff now is so thin......sux but ya still pay good money for crap curse

Got a little cash flow going so headers are comin soon!! Then I will hook up the pipes yay


Just gota find some headers that will fit good!! know of any? Lol
Posted By: Dodges 3 Re: Did some "glassin" Today - September 04th 2012 12:08 am
I'm back. Its all looking great. Kinda glad I didn't go for new sidepipes now, seeing the probs you are having with your chrome. Mine came off a reg whl base Dodge that got into a headon collision. Pipes no damage. I had to cut off the forward most 2 dummy pipes, to make them fit my shorty. But they came off a van that had emissions, same as me, and he had a shop weld pipes in about half way along, so there is enough room for CATS.

I hope all works out for your pipes, and your back wheel. I'm very familiar with that type of bad wheel.
Posted By: heavy389 Re: Did some "glassin" Today - February 24th 2013 7:24 pm
Update on POS Patriot side pipes !!! Junk chrome....
Have only been on 4-5 months,,,,have been cleaned and waxed 3 times....still rusted like chitt!!!
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Did some SOS pad and coated with wax,just left it on this time....
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Just sux ya cant get good chrome anymore,Its not like they were $99 pipes.........freekin close to $400,,,,
Posted By: Bryce Re: Did some "glassin" Today - February 24th 2013 7:49 pm
Same pipes I have, same problems too. When they rusted bad I should have bought different ones but I love the way these look. When I bought my second set I got them rechromed right away to get a better plating. From a good shop. Between the new pipes and the chroming I spent a lot. Rusted anyway. The tubes are holding up a little better but the collectors rusted between the snakes again. I replaced the collectors with single tube chrome 90 degree tips, from truck stacks. It looks better but this will not work for people who actually hook their pipe up to the exhaust.
Posted By: Jim Dutchman Re: Did some "glassin" Today - February 24th 2013 11:17 pm
I put my patriot side pipes on spring of 09 . I cut holes in the back of the pipes and ran a regular exhaust with 40 series flowmaster mufflers and had them come out the back of the pipes . they look and sound like they are hooked up . I took everything out of the pipes and fill them with spray foam insulation , so far so good , Bryce you have seen my van . Tom with "Dark Star" did his the same way at least 15 years ago and they still look good
Posted By: Uncle_Fester Re: Did some "glassin" Today - February 24th 2013 11:27 pm
Seeing this, and hearing many stories like this. . . . . Does anyone have a line on some lack side pipes?
Posted By: Mutt Re: Did some "glassin" Today - February 25th 2013 12:38 am
This is why there are no side pipes on my van.. sorry to hear about the problems Heavy
Posted By: heavy389 Re: Did some "glassin" Today - February 26th 2013 7:34 pm
Originally Posted by Jim Dutchman
I put my patriot side pipes on spring of 09 . I cut holes in the back of the pipes and ran a regular exhaust with 40 series flowmaster mufflers and had them come out the back of the pipes . they look and sound like they are hooked up . I took everything out of the pipes and fill them with spray foam insulation , so far so good , Bryce you have seen my van . Tom with "Dark Star" did his the same way at least 15 years ago and they still look good


So your tellin me that fillin them with foam will keep them from rustin??? these arent and have never even been hooked up..... rolleyes
Posted By: heavy389 Re: Did some "glassin" Today - February 26th 2013 7:35 pm
Originally Posted by Mutt
This is why there are no side pipes on my van.. sorry to hear about the problems Heavy



But they look so good..... lol grin
Posted By: Jim Dutchman Re: Did some "glassin" Today - February 26th 2013 8:00 pm
I don't know if that is the answer , mine are not rusting yet , my van sits in a barn when she is not being driven so they don't see snow but they have seen allot of rain
Posted By: keystonekid1978 Re: Did some "glassin" Today - February 26th 2013 8:20 pm
I love side pipes on vans, but the Patriot stuff just has such a bad rep. My friend Marc has the same 4-into-1 style on his Chevy and has the same problem. Constantly rusting. I'm keeping my eyes open for a pair of the old Thrush "outsiders", with the aluminum shell around replaceable inner pipes and mufflers. Polished up, they shine like chrome but will never rust. Only problem now is they are somewhat difficult to find, and when you do they usually cost a mint. Saw a set of "Sidewinders" going for $2600 on Ebay!
Posted By: HighwayStar Re: Did some "glassin" Today - February 26th 2013 10:02 pm
Man I was thinking about sidepipes...now I don't know....I'm sure Summit Racing would take them back if they start rusting within a year or so but I don't want to go threw all of that.... eek
Posted By: keystonekid1978 Re: Did some "glassin" Today - February 26th 2013 10:21 pm
Another option I was considering is having a muffler shop bend up some 3" stainless tubing. 2 90-degree bends and 2 turnout tips, and welding stainless glasspack-style mufflers in the middle. Then polish 'em up and bolt 'em on. Could even fab up some slotted heat shields, or just run straight 3" or 3.5" tubing and use internal baffles (similar to motorcycle baffles) for the "show tube" look.
Posted By: Superbeast Re: Did some "glassin" Today - February 27th 2013 12:50 pm
I'm not sure what side pipes have to do with fiberglass lol , but since you guys brought it up, can someone get me some really good pictures of these pipes, from multiple angles and close ups of the fronts? I'd like to see if I could make a set out of stainless.
Posted By: keystonekid1978 Re: Did some "glassin" Today - February 27th 2013 2:29 pm
Sorry for the hijack! Don't have anything made up, but here's an old thread on the subject. link I guess the idea's been on my mind for a while, lol.
Posted By: Superbeast Re: Did some "glassin" Today - February 27th 2013 5:30 pm
Originally Posted by keystonekid1978
Sorry for the hijack! Don't have anything made up, but here's an old thread on the subject. link I guess the idea's been on my mind for a while, lol.


I remember reading that. I was looking for some good pics of the Patriot pipes, though to see how hard it would be to make up the twists. I'll have to take some, the next run I go to.
Posted By: keystonekid1978 Re: Did some "glassin" Today - February 27th 2013 5:52 pm
Gotcha. I'll see if I can get a few of my friends Chevy next time I see him/his van.
Posted By: heavy389 Re: Did some "glassin" Today - February 27th 2013 8:48 pm
Originally Posted by Superbeast
I'm not sure what side pipes have to do with fiberglass lol , but since you guys brought it up, can someone get me some really good pictures of these pipes, from multiple angles and close ups of the fronts? I'd like to see if I could make a set out of stainless.


Thats alota bendin ken I dont know.....lol would be alota waste just to get the bends,worked @ muffler shop usin bender and ya would get a lota wasted pipe to get such tight bends.. would B nice tho...mite have some pics on other PC will look...

Ps: its warmin up time for some fiberglassin lol
Posted By: Superbeast Re: Did some "glassin" Today - February 28th 2013 12:09 pm
Originally Posted by keystonekid1978
Gotcha. I'll see if I can get a few of my friends Chevy next time I see him/his van.


Thanks buddy!
Posted By: Superbeast Re: Did some "glassin" Today - February 28th 2013 12:10 pm
Originally Posted by heavy389
Originally Posted by Superbeast
I'm not sure what side pipes have to do with fiberglass lol , but since you guys brought it up, can someone get me some really good pictures of these pipes, from multiple angles and close ups of the fronts? I'd like to see if I could make a set out of stainless.


Thats alota bendin ken I dont know.....lol would be alota waste just to get the bends,worked @ muffler shop usin bender and ya would get a lota wasted pipe to get such tight bends.. would B nice tho...mite have some pics on other PC will look...

Ps: its warmin up time for some fiberglassin lol


Not really waste, if you save it for other projects ;-)

Days are getting longer again too yay
Posted By: heavy389 Re: Did some "glassin" Today - April 14th 2014 6:05 pm
Bet yas thought I died didnt yas ..... grin
remember them Patriot side pipes I put on last summer ? 1 year and 4 coats of wax later.......
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Cheepest chrome I ever seen...... cry
Posted By: Reed Re: Did some "glassin" Today - April 14th 2014 7:22 pm
Try polishing them with some tinfoil and water. Seriously.
Posted By: heavy389 Re: Did some "glassin" Today - April 14th 2014 8:34 pm
Originally Posted by Reed
Try polishing them with some tinfoil and water. Seriously.


Tinfoil & water ??? for real man ? :O)
Posted By: 67Econo Guy Re: Did some "glassin" Today - April 14th 2014 9:50 pm
hooker still have them in their catalog,chrome should be much better, dont think they would be good on a van that gets driven everyday,I have had them on my vans since 1976, very high maintenance to keep nice, in my opinion,,,,,
Posted By: outskirtscustoms Re: Did some "glassin" Today - April 15th 2014 1:14 am
On all my chrome I use copper wool and WD-40 to clean then spray some clear coat on them to prolong the shine. Works pretty good for me. Now I am not sure if the heat would cause the clear to burn off so maybe just wipe them down with oil or wax.
Posted By: newkirkinc1 Re: Did some "glassin" Today - April 15th 2014 11:29 pm
They are nice but hell to keep clean!
Posted By: c1run1 Re: Did some "glassin" Today - April 19th 2014 11:52 am
add a little dish soap to the water and yes he is .

Plating today sucks from back in the day , companys say its because of restrictions but its more about the dollar .
Chrome it self does not rust its the metal under it .
Posted By: FinallyaVanner Re: Did some "glassin" Today - April 30th 2014 8:25 am
yeah I tried that tin foil and water trick and it worked pretty good!

The plater I go to for my old cars does Jay Leno's cars too!! Was there when they dropped of the pieces from a 1916 Cadillac for Jay. It is in the prep. He has two different plating's one for show and one for the rest of us. On show he gives two to three coatings of copper(that is what blocks the rust)depends on the cuts and designs in the piece being plated. Too much copper and you hide fine lines and details. The other one is cheaper, but he only gives it one good coat(more then most platers since copper is expensive) then the nickel and last the chrome. I have pieces he plated in '95 and still look great, but I also have chrome done at another shop before this one and it is rusting worse then the 50 year old chrome I was replacing. He also said Calif. is charging him more for waist disposal(which has closed several shops so far)and he has to make it up some where so he charges a little more where others cut back in the copper and wall la rusting in a year or two!!
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