Guest Perry Posted May 22, 2003 Share Posted May 22, 2003 I put the pics in my personal gallery-check 'em out. I welded the stock steel parts together and fabbed a hinge with a torsion bar spring in it. I didn't have the airdam on it when I took the pics, but it flips with the nose. wasn't too bad to do. I ended up cutting out the support structure I had built for it because the steel parts are plenty strong enough. This is one huge piece of sheetmetal. It is nice to pull 2 bolts and remove the entire front clip from the car for working on stuff. I am still working on other parts of the car so I haven't got to filling the seams and finishing it off. Anyone have an idea what I should use for filling the seams? It probably needs to be more flexible than body filler. I have thought about lead but never worked with it before. when I welded it I tacked in a strip of sheetmetal to fill the gap, so whatever I use won't have to fill a big hole, just finish off the surface. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike kZ Posted May 22, 2003 Share Posted May 22, 2003 The flip up looks good. Is it heavy to lift? As fo the seams, I would weld all the seams closed then grind them smooth , then putty them. This way the putty won't crack. Becareful welding, don't weld in one area too long or your panels will warp. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Perry Posted May 22, 2003 Share Posted May 22, 2003 My MIG skills are not the most consistant around so I am avoiding welding the whole panel line. Right now they are stitched with a 1 inch bead every 10 inches or so and plenty strong. I'm looking for other options to finish this thing out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Perry Posted May 22, 2003 Share Posted May 22, 2003 I forgot you asked about weight, It's a lot of sheetmetal. I have no problem opening it with no assistance, my wife wouldn't be able to though. I built a torsion bar spring setup for it which makes it very easy to open and close, my wife can work it that way. I use a small roll around engine lift to handle it when it is off, I will build a padded roll around stand for it before I paint it so I can take it on/off easy and store it against the wall without scratching it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruez Posted May 22, 2003 Share Posted May 22, 2003 Nifty mod Perry... how close was the airdam when its up? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trevor Posted May 23, 2003 Share Posted May 23, 2003 My vote: Leave the seams. Lack of panel seams is what makes VW-based plastic Ferraris look like Kit Cars. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Perry Posted May 27, 2003 Share Posted May 27, 2003 I kinda like the seams too, still deciding what to do. The airdam is no closer to the ground than the hood when up. The hinge point is as far forward and down as possible, so there really is no ground clearance lost when flipped up. I guess I should take some more pics of it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Perry Posted May 30, 2003 Share Posted May 30, 2003 update: I put the doors on it again last night and looked over the flip clip. It does not hit the doors when opening and closing, and I was able to get the panel lines pretty straight without much effort. I think it's gonna turn out real nice in the end. I'll post some more up to date pics when I get around to taking them. Perry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zguy95135 Posted August 29, 2004 Share Posted August 29, 2004 Sorry for bringing up such an old post but could you post some more pics? Im thinking about doing a hood like yours, so some pics of the hinges and where you stitch welded the fenders/hood would be great. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SHO-Z Posted August 29, 2004 Share Posted August 29, 2004 You could lead in the seams after stitch welding and grinding. It will add weight but it will not crack if done right. That is how the old guys used to do it way back then. It is a long lost art form. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drftn280zxt Posted August 30, 2004 Share Posted August 30, 2004 Perry where is your gallery, I can't find it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueovalz Posted August 30, 2004 Share Posted August 30, 2004 I guess I need tutoring in finding photo galleries as I'm lost when I attempt to find it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zguy95135 Posted September 1, 2004 Share Posted September 1, 2004 All his pics got erased when the site moved, and I emailed him a couple of days ago, still no word though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EvilRufusKay Posted September 1, 2004 Share Posted September 1, 2004 I was wondering the same thing myself...I didn't realize it was an old post Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
datsun327 Posted October 6, 2004 Share Posted October 6, 2004 still wondering Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.