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> Removable Fiberglass Engine Lid Stock Style, Finished the GT style one...
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post Jun 7 2011, 02:02 PM
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QUOTE(PeeGreen 914 @ Jun 7 2011, 01:00 PM) *

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So this could be an all glass horizontally 914 for you then? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif)

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post Jun 7 2011, 02:13 PM
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Well, my lids are carbon fiber now (IMG:style_emoticons/default/blink.gif) . Somehow they changed on me (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)

But still, that would be awesome.
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post Jun 7 2011, 02:49 PM
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Carbon fiber with holes (instead of grafted in expanded metal) would rock. Or, how about a one-piece engine lid + rear trunk lid with pins or dzus fasteners?
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post Jun 7 2011, 03:31 PM
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You guys sure can dream.... any of us got a big ass vacuum table?
and don't you need like an autoclave to cure carbon epoxy?
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post Jun 7 2011, 03:38 PM
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Very nice! Makes me wonder if the lid on my old race car was handmade? It too was made from fiberglass. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif)
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post Jun 7 2011, 03:57 PM
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QUOTE(Ductech @ Jun 7 2011, 02:31 PM) *

You guys sure can dream.... any of us got a big ass vacuum table?
and don't you need like an autoclave to cure carbon epoxy?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IAdVO8Rkv6c
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post Jun 7 2011, 03:57 PM
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I want to find some aluminum mesh to use and make my own screen. About half the weight is in the steel grill. I have another fiberglass one curing in the mold, so we'll see what we can do with that one.

As for carbon fiber, I believe they use the autoclave on the pre-impregnated sheets and structural applications like on f1 cars. And for vaccuuming we have a bag set up.

Some detail shots.

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post Jun 7 2011, 04:13 PM
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QUOTE(Ductech @ Jun 7 2011, 04:31 PM) *

You guys sure can dream.... any of us got a big ass vacuum table?


I've got access to a 4'x8' vaccum table. My father built it to glue up an ebony laminant in his dining room table. It's been sitting unused ever since. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/idea.gif)
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post Jun 7 2011, 04:16 PM
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QUOTE(Ductech @ Jun 7 2011, 02:31 PM) *

You guys sure can dream....


Damn right!! Never let obstacles keep you from pursuing dreams! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)
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post Jun 7 2011, 04:19 PM
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Very nice!

Should never have to re-weld the hinge mounts ever again.
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post Jun 7 2011, 04:25 PM
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Well then I was wrong sorta.... I'm thinkin how cool would it be to make a structural replacement parts batch. Like carbon prepreg fenders and bumpers! along with lids!

Thats is why I thought right away that it would take alot of investing.

Now that clip on youtube makes it look like non structural parts could be made in the same manner as fiberglass components.

Always dream big right?
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post Jul 7 2011, 03:24 PM
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I started on a GT style lid that I will be able to swap out with my stock style. I wish I had smaller mesh, but this is a start. The practice at getting the shape right is good anyway if I decide to make a smaller mesh one later. Or, I may make matching side pieces in that size. I tried to take some more progress photos this time. I still have to cut out the lid, mount the hinge halves, paint it, etc...

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post Jul 7 2011, 04:59 PM
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Umm.... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/drooley.gif) That looks perfect. I want (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
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post Jul 7 2011, 05:11 PM
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QUOTE(Rand @ Jun 7 2011, 01:49 PM) *
Or, how about a one-piece engine lid + rear trunk lid

It's been done. By Porsche. In 1968. It looks *fugly*! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/icon8.gif)

I'm glad that never made it into production.



I have a pic at home, i can scan it tonight ... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/shades.gif)
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post Jul 7 2011, 05:27 PM
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QUOTE(Rand @ Jun 7 2011, 01:49 PM) *
Or, how about a one-piece engine lid + rear trunk lid

It's been done. By Porsche. In 1968. It looks *fugly*! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/icon8.gif)

I'm glad that never made it into production.



I have a pic at home, i can scan it tonight ... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/shades.gif)



I think that'd be a hassle as well. I was working to make things simpler when I want to work on it. Unless it's for a race car and you're taking the trunk off a lot anyway.
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post Aug 2 2011, 02:28 PM
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Finally finished the lid. I had time to do my bumpers, so the lid was put on the back burner. Now I need to clean up that firewall.


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post Aug 2 2011, 03:58 PM
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Looks amazing, great work!! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smilie_pokal.gif)

Now go make 50 of 'em and sell them in the classifieds! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/shades.gif)
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post Aug 2 2011, 04:01 PM
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Looks amazing, great work!! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smilie_pokal.gif)

Now go make 50 of 'em and sell them in the classifieds! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/shades.gif)

(IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) or just one more and sell it to me (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
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post Aug 2 2011, 04:25 PM
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this is all well and good, but if it's fiberglass and aluminum, how's it going to rust??

BACK TO THE DRAWING BOARD
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post Aug 2 2011, 04:26 PM
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Make that 2, GT style for me.
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