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Posted by: TimT Aug 11 2004, 07:25 PM

Im going to make a new dash for my 911, I figure Ill form it out of foam, then vacuum bag some carbon fiber.

Whick foam should I use? which is easiest to shape?

I guess Ill use a surform plane to rough it out, sanding it to its final shape, filler as needed

Paul the glass guru what do you suggest?

Those of you that havemade your own boards any tips?

Posted by: jgiroux67 Aug 11 2004, 07:36 PM

When you do this make sure to take pictures along the way. This sounds like something i might want to do down the line.

Posted by: URY914 Aug 11 2004, 07:40 PM

Yes, young Grasshopper, listen to the wise 'glass guru. Go to website of expert. There you will find much glass wisdom. Good luck in your jounery...go in peace.

Paul



http://fgci.com/

Posted by: Mike T Aug 11 2004, 07:47 PM

I've used stuff I found at A. C. Moore craft store. It's that white crispy stuff used for arts and crafts. You can buy it fairly cheap in big sheets and blocks. They have a contact cement that works pretty good to glue chunks of it together. It cuts real easy with a small keyhole type saw that was right in the same aisle. Sands easy too. The fiberglass resin I used over it didn't eat it but check with a small piece first.

Yes. post pics as you go.


Mike T

Posted by: URY914 Aug 11 2004, 08:03 PM

http://fgci.com/

[QUOTE]LAST-A-FOAM

Last-A-Foam® High Density Foam is high strength, high density polyurethane foam for surfboards, stringer replacement and other structural applications. It is used as a core for fiberglass lamination. Nominal sheet size: 2' x 8'. [QUOTE]

This is from thier online catalog core material section. You don't need to get it from them but it tells you what to ask for when you go to you FLFS (Friendly Local Fiberglass Supplier).

Paul