If I were trying to do this application, I would use a light coat of short strand kittyhair then after feathering it down, a light skim coat of rage, either gold or extreme to try to keep the shrinkage to a minimum. It will take a few years to find out if you do a good job --- or not. All you can do is your best though. Good luck. I've never had a perfect long term good result with sticking fg to metal over a several year time frame but adhesives have come a long way.

Yes time will tell. All the threads I have read on the stuff said it holds better than welds. They also claim that the fiberglass bond is tougher than the fiberglass is. The fiberglas will shread before the bond breaks. If they come apart down the road I will most likely do the fastener route and use the sheridan kit.

Well it has been awhile so I thought I would give yall an update. First off, scratched cornias suck , I was unable to work on the car until mid June. Next time I listen to the doctor . Ad a two week family vacation to the northern Oregon coast and that wraps up most of July. I have recently added a headlight switch and started back up on the body work. Thanks for the advise on using the Rage extreme filler. Works really smooth. I also welded up some brackets for the front bumper and started fitting both bumpers to the car. Here is a new picture to show some of the progress.

I should post this in the slackers thread. I spent last Saturday pulling the heat exchangers and building a bracket to mount the boxster muffler. I will post more pics when I take out to paint the bracket. I also need to sort out the connection to the engine. Would there be any disadvantage to using the later model 2.0 exhaust manifold spun around and connected directly to the muffler? (Besides the lack of heat).

I thought I would give a quick update. WCR is coming quick!! Here is the boxster muffler installed. I used the 2 ltr manifolds turned around and 1.75" pipe all bought at a local parts shop. I will have this welded up when I can drive it to a friends house who has a better welder. The sound is great. I should add that the total cost for the exhaust was $150.00.

Well, its back on jack stands and I am getting ready to get it all in primer. Doors are off and I am determined to get it ready to paint this winter. The doors are getting sanded and ready to fill small areas of concern.

The past two years we remodeled the old house to get it ready to rent and bought a new house with a three car garage. That was my only requirement to move. Now we have settled in I plan on getting this ready to drive asap.

Keep up the momentum...your project is very cool and looking great. Doesn't matter how long it takes as long as you're having fun and your heart is in the car. I love the look of he exhaust! Not sure how effective it will be in terms of back pressure but Chris Foley at Tangerine Racing may be willing to give you his advice since he produces a special header and exhaust for 914's and has done a lot of development and nows what works and what doesn't for different applications. The wheels are a very nice choice as well!! Keep the updates coming...nice job so far.

Starting to fabricate flares into the bumpers. Using foam cores as a trial run. I will blend the rear as it is in first pic into the flares in second pic. Making progress in other areas as well. Getting ready to install front sway bar.

After forming the foam and coating with bondo its time for glass work.

Starting rear bumper mods.

Rockers are next.

Started on rear bumper today. Two step process. First was making flares off foam mold, then molding flare to bumper. Seems to be going well so far.

A little filler....

Few rough patches, but not bad for a rookie like me.smooth it down add a little filler and we will see.

Ran somE 40 grit over it to smooth out. I have some thin spots to redo and work on the back side. Gotta keep moving

Side view.

I am really liking the way this is heading. Time for little league, more work tomorrow.

One more.

After attempting to get the rockers to line up I decided to try something different. I used the GT rockers do the mold and made ends to go on the metal rockers. What do you think? It is already closer than the glass ones.

Another view.

Used foil tape over the fiberglass rockers then glasses over. Popped right off when cured.night

I am installing front sway bar today. Should I grease this plastic bushing? If so, what type of grease?

You should make a mold off of those rockers. Odds are you could sell plenty.

One side down.

#2 on the way.

New bolts for the rest and finished.

Next project getting started.

I really like the looks of the exhaust. Just seems right to me.
I've done a ton of composite work so I know what you're going through! I happen to like it... Just wanted to say:

Keep up the great work!

Thanks. I have learned way more than I thought I would working on this car. Need to get it finished so I can enjoy it .

Measure 10 times, shave off a little at a time.

I see you are doing the 240sx conversion. I was working on mine today and maybe you can use it as a reference.

I hate to do bodywork but that's what I was doing today. The downside of my installation it is if you hit hard the ground with your bumper....it will crack.

Here is the car with them.

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Today bodywork....slow progress toooo...

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Keep going, looking good!!!

Looks great. I had already been checking your build thread for ideas.

Starting to get close.

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Fantastic progress Randy!

Thanks Rob. Life is getting simpler, more time to work on my project.

Starting to get real close.

Other side

Thanks for all the pictures you took mate! Make sure to update the thread weekly please, I love watching someone make progress!

solid job and soon you'll have the bad boy hot lapping...