Author Topic: Are you going to put these gearshifters on? (Read 134418 times)

Shermatt · « **Reply #150 on:** May 21, 2009, 03:46:42 am »

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Guy's what's the best adhesive to bond fibreglass to metal? Will it crack eventually? I'm thinking of putting some large scoops over my 67 quarter panel gills sorta like the Elnor thingy's but I need to blend them into the surrounding panels.

I thought you would make them out of metal yourself!

MustangNut

There are about 10 different types of side covers that I know of for the 67 that are similar to the Eleanor out there and of those only 2 I would use.

Bonding steel to fibre .... when I built my Allynor...every one that had built one (and I asked around) What was the best adhesive? and I really honestly thought I would get nothing but ..."use sikaflex"

Spoke to everyone that builds them....they all say

Use corvette body panel adhesive. DO NOT USE ANYTHING ELSE...thats just what they say...just passing it on

When blending them in use a product called DURAGLASS or a fibreglass body filla

PS. fibreglass sucks...I hate working with the shi1 :+

Hope that helps

The Fatkid

soc123_au · « **Reply #151 on:** May 21, 2009, 08:50:29 am »

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Guy's what's the best adhesive to bond fibreglass to metal? Will it crack eventually? I'm thinking of putting some large scoops over my 67 quarter panel gills sorta like the Elnor thingy's but I need to blend them into the surrounding panels.

We are using the 3M panel bond. It is what Holden use to glue the bootfloor in VE Commodores. The one we are using has a Holden part number, I will dig the invoice out shortly & post the part number up & you will be able to get it from a dealer. Sikaflex (windscreen eurathane) would do the job & be cheaper but the panel bond will be better. Most body kits are eurathaned on but that doesnt make it the best way.

Shermatt · « **Reply #152 on:** May 21, 2009, 08:58:04 am »

nah..sorry steve, didnt mean the ozzie version sorry...all I can get over here in the Sika products is panelbond something or other or liquid nails. They do have SIKAflex window stuff but I cant find it anywhere but I probably wouldn't use that for the side scoops. Like you said, would work and cheaper but I wouldnt use it.

doin a great job

soc123_au · « **Reply #153 on:** May 21, 2009, 09:09:11 am »

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Strangely enough the bonnet was steel with a glass scoop

Steve, is the whole bonnet steel, or just steel reinforced?
Reason I ask is, im ordering a steel reinforced hood from either Fibreglass Specialties or Maier.. to be held up by RingBros or TCP hinges.. now they supply two types, one for glass one for steel, however my understanding was you had to get steel type for the steel reinforced glass hoods...??

Or is the steel frame not enough?

It is a full steel bonnet with the glass scoop moulded in. I imagine that the hinges are specific the the frame. If it is a full glass frame then the glass hinges would be needed. If it is a full steel frame with a glass skin then I think the steel hinges would apply. I am going to use standard hinges with no springs & a pair of gas struts on my car.

soc123_au · « **Reply #154 on:** May 21, 2009, 09:17:26 am »

Part number for the Holden panel bond is 92146444

MustangNut · « **Reply #155 on:** May 21, 2009, 12:49:17 pm »

Thanks Guy's i'll get some panelBond and ty it out.

Cheers

MustangNut · « **Reply #156 on:** May 21, 2009, 01:09:43 pm »

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Mo, you're the ideas man. How bout you fab them up in steel Mate and i'll weld em on. I've never had much success over the years glueing bonnet scoups on etc without the filler cracking due to the adhesive flexing. This panebond goo may do the trick though.

soc123_au · « **Reply #157 on:** May 21, 2009, 02:22:16 pm »

Pics updated. Nearly a day so far to get one sides flares etc to fit. Then they need to be glued & moulded. Fun Fun Fun:(

Shermatt · « **Reply #158 on:** May 21, 2009, 08:49:21 pm »

those side flares take forever and the top ones...depending on the fibreglass mould....Geez. Its takin me half a day to fit one side of a gt350 top vent and Im still not happy with it.

Cool thing is, still got the other side to do.

Keep up the good work mate, comin along nicely.

will see what I can do about those lights for ya

Matt

soc123_au · « **Reply #159 on:** May 21, 2009, 11:36:52 pm »

Thanks Matt. The best part about fitting kits is when its finished. Nothing better than having a beer & admiring the finished product:2

shaunp · « **Reply #160 on:** May 22, 2009, 10:35:07 am »

Guys if your using Sika, you don't use the screen bond stuff, you use Sika 252, it will never come off

ChilliChadd · « **Reply #161 on:** May 22, 2009, 10:38:53 am »

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Guys if your using Sika, you don't use the screen bond stuff, you use Sika 252, it will never come off

Thats for sure, got a bit on my lip after wiping my face and the stuff just would'nt come off

stangLover · « **Reply #162 on:** May 22, 2009, 10:43:40 am »

Chillichad, ur car is looking ;_

soc123_au · « **Reply #163 on:** May 22, 2009, 02:49:07 pm »

More pics, Bas is coming for a visit tommorow so we will leave all the bits clamped on. On monday it will all come off & the body that will be covered by the kit can be painted. once it is painted the kit will be bonded & moulded. Its starting to look fairly horny now:a:a

stangLover · « **Reply #164 on:** May 22, 2009, 02:54:32 pm »

;z .... can't wait to see it tomorrow. Have I told you what a ;_ job you're doing Steve?

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More pics, Bas is coming for a visit tommorow so we will leave all the bits clamped on. On monday it will all come off & the body that will be covered by the kit can be painted. once it is painted the kit will be bonded & moulded. Its starting to look fairly horny now:a:a

stangLover · « **Reply #165 on:** May 23, 2009, 06:33:38 pm »

Been this morning to check out the NOW beast......damn its lookin siiiiiiik!!
Can't wait to see it painted!:p

moe · « **Reply #166 on:** May 23, 2009, 06:39:26 pm »

Any decision on the colour yet stangLover?

stangLover · « **Reply #167 on:** May 23, 2009, 07:35:22 pm »

;} ye original REMAKE of gone in 60 sec color....pepper grey black strips. All black deluxe interior with brushed alumium inserts on dooors and dash.:(......final decision.

moe · « **Reply #168 on:** May 23, 2009, 09:56:30 pm »

now you need to update your avatar!

shaunp · « **Reply #169 on:** May 24, 2009, 07:28:24 pm »

67s have to have black deluxe trim with the brushed alloy, it so 60's US muscle car, there is no other trim for them. Just like torque trust style wheels.

67er · « **Reply #170 on:** May 25, 2009, 10:10:30 am »

rickchampion · « **Reply #171 on:** May 25, 2009, 10:15:02 am »

have you got wheels or lights yet?

stangLover · « **Reply #172 on:** May 25, 2009, 12:11:37 pm »

Thanks 67er.....

rickchampion, Steve the legend has offered to use his Eleanor light kit on mine, and he'll order another set. Ofcourse I'll pay him for them, but atleast we can finish this project sooner rather than having to wait for more parts to arrive from the states.
Wheels...not sure how they'll look, but will be putting on wheels that it came with for now. Budget is well over blown for now ::.....future upgrades: Eleanor style wheels, bigger engine, gearbox, suspension.
For time being, over the moon with just about a brand new car, with brand new interior.

6T9rustang · « **Reply #173 on:** May 25, 2009, 12:29:56 pm »

Nice avatar pic! try this one..

rickchampion · « **Reply #174 on:** May 25, 2009, 12:51:46 pm »

yeah headlight kit aint cheap,
900 us for em if u want pia

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