Len's spoiler buggy finally painted

Hot Air · Posted: Mon Jun 30, 2014 7:52 am Post subject:

I had some time to do a little more work, Almost ready some bondo to smooth things out . I also made this cart to push it in and out myself. No excuses now

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timcurtis67 · Posted: Tue Jul 01, 2014 8:11 am Post subject:

That is looking sweet! I'm working on a spoiler as well. Hope to finish it up by September...

Anyway, which Pods did you start with? I want to mold pods to my buggy like you did. I don't have the skills you have but will try to work through it.

Hot Air · Posted: Tue Jul 01, 2014 9:45 am Post subject:

I used the Manx side pods, Had to trim but not too much. I will tell you it is alot of work molding them in. I sealed the bottom off wich was more work for me.
September Yeah that is what I said 5 years ago. Laughing

The plan is to get the bottom done in a week or two and then flip it and work on the top. I should have it done in another 5 years Shocked

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timcurtis67 · Posted: Tue Jul 01, 2014 10:59 am Post subject:

Thanks for the info. I'm still looking for a set of old pods to use (wreck) Smile

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I've been kicking around the idea of making my own pods. Heck September is months away... Should be plenty of time... If I knew what I was doing that is Smile

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Actually I'm just starting on the body work now that I have my chassis all finished.

Hot Air · Posted: Thu Nov 06, 2014 6:20 am Post subject:

Well I made a little more progress on the buggy, smoothing out the bottom side. I will be going at this full force until it is done.
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joescoolcustoms · Posted: Thu Nov 06, 2014 6:34 am Post subject:

Wow, my shoulders and elbows hurt from just looking at those pictures.
That will look great finished out.
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Looks like it was painted with a live chicken,polished with a brick and buffed with a pine cone

porkey · Posted: Thu Nov 06, 2014 9:28 am Post subject:

Looks like it's coming together nicely. Too many get in a hurry at this stage and skip the small details. Good on you for flip'n er over to not miss those places that impatient builders do.

Hot Air · Posted: Thu Nov 06, 2014 9:51 am Post subject:

Thank You, The plan is to get the bottom smoothed out this weekend, and then make sure everything is welded and where it needs to be on the pan. Then the pan will go off to paint. I then can start on the top of the buggy installing the windshield and dash brace. But for now I will focus on the bottom half.

Thanks
Len
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porkey · Posted: Thu Nov 06, 2014 8:06 pm Post subject:

The painter did my rough underside fiberglass the body colour. I was gonna roll it a satin or flat black. Looking at it now, and with a buddy's advise I might leave it that way...?? I didn't prep it so it still has the rough texture.
Enough about mine, glad to see your on the home stretch with yours !!

Hot Air · Posted: Mon Nov 10, 2014 6:42 am Post subject:

Ok my arms are sore now, got the bottm half finished this weekend, will flip it and start on the top side. Not to much different looking.

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joescoolcustoms · Posted: Mon Nov 10, 2014 7:37 am Post subject:

I like the look of finished side pods. It is a LOT of work, but I think the end result is worth it. I have done one.

Your arms will heal and the ache will slowly leave your memory once that paint is laid down on that body.
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Best Day Ever Racing 2022 NORRA 1000 2nd in Class and first All Female team to complete the race

Everyone is gifted. Some just do not open the package.

Looks like it was painted with a live chicken,polished with a brick and buffed with a pine cone

porkey · Posted: Mon Dec 15, 2014 7:54 pm Post subject:

Hey Len I PM'd you the paint pics. If they didn't show up, check my gallery. I got em there now.

Hot Air · Posted: Mon Apr 06, 2015 6:49 am Post subject:

made some progress on the buggy, I have the windshield mounted and made a bracket for the steering column. I also added some plates to the cut section of the tunnel to reinforce it.
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Hot Air · Posted: Tue Apr 07, 2015 9:27 am Post subject:

OK found a way to help make everything feel nice and tight. I installed a bronze bushing in the end of the steering column. It is a Stainless steel tube that I polished for the column. I also polished the stock turn signal switch. Here is the column

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timcurtis67 · Posted: Wed Jul 22, 2015 10:39 am Post subject:

Any new updates yet?
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Hot Air · Posted: Thu Jul 23, 2015 5:40 pm Post subject:

I wish. I bought an 85 porsche 911 and have been having some fun with that. I plan to work on it very soon. Sorry no updates besides more dust on it.
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timcurtis67 · Posted: Mon Jul 27, 2015 9:24 am Post subject:

85 porsche sounds pretty good. I'm just finally putting the motor together for my Spoiler... Could be on the road by the end of summer.
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Hot Air · Posted: Tue Jul 28, 2015 4:36 pm Post subject:

You gave me some inspiration to work on it....I blew the dust off it..thanks..I plan to work on it Monday when I get home....
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timcurtis67 · Posted: Wed Jul 29, 2015 4:15 am Post subject:

Here is some inspiration....

Looking forward to seeing your Spoiler on the road.
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Hot Air · Posted: Wed Jul 29, 2015 2:56 pm Post subject:

Stop!!!!!! System overload
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