Yorgee Posted August 12, 2009 Share Posted August 12, 2009 Been working with fiberglass for almost a year now and it's crazy how many ideas actually pop into your head when you learn something like glassing. Although most of the ideas are probably way too advanced for a beginner to tackle, I thought I'd try something a little more plausible. So I decided to make some bumpers... I had already welded up my front and rear bumpers; Got rid of all the seams and holes, so most of the labor was already done. All that was left was to make molds. Just recently completed my front bumper mold but haven't been able to lay the glass for it yet. Here's a pic of the rear bumper inside the mold. Since the glass is somewhat thicker, and due to shrinkage, the space inside the bumper where it's mounted is a little narrower, so the U shape brackets used to mounted the bumper had to be modified. But instead of cutting up the brackets, I just decided to make some. The combined weight of the bumper with the two brackets is around 4 lbs, which is definitely a great weight reduction; rather than having to take the bumpers off completely. Finally got around to painting a finished bumper and got it mounted today. Everything lines up nicely =). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J__ Posted August 12, 2009 Share Posted August 12, 2009 ncie work! did u do the front too? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RB26powered74zcar Posted August 12, 2009 Share Posted August 12, 2009 ncie work! did u do the front too? Sometimes you learn something when you read the print in a post, and not just look at the nice pictures... He addressed your question above in the first post. Just poking fun at ya.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beez Posted August 12, 2009 Share Posted August 12, 2009 looks good. what kind of fiberglass were you using? just wondering because i play with fiberglass from time to time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorgee Posted August 12, 2009 Author Share Posted August 12, 2009 what kind of fiberglass were you using? j I'm using one ounce mat. It's pretty dense mat which can be a pain around tight corners but it's also very nice because you need less layers to get the thickness you want. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turboHLS30 Posted August 12, 2009 Share Posted August 12, 2009 Will you be planning on selling any if so im first in line and have you tried and front air dams or rear spoiler???? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorgee Posted August 12, 2009 Author Share Posted August 12, 2009 haha, my first mold I made was for a bre rear spoiler, was trying to do something and ended up messing up the mold. As for front air dams, definitely a lot more work and I know how many times I've hit my urethane bumper on my drive way, streets, dips, and making a fiberglass one does not seem worth it. Probably break the thing like twice a day. I did contemplate selling them but I've got to find boxes If I want to ship them. Before I start making more bumpers though, I'd like to test fit another rear bumper I made on another 240 and see how well it lines up since the mounting point on my car on the right side isn't all that straight. If anyone in so cal is interested. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turboHLS30 Posted August 12, 2009 Share Posted August 12, 2009 Im in florida but i wouldnt mind being a guinea pig LOL ill even give you the extra money for the box Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorgee Posted August 12, 2009 Author Share Posted August 12, 2009 Once I find a box, the shipping issue really isn't the problem. If the bumper doesn't fit well or something doesn't line up, it's my fault. You would have to ship it back and everything, would be a whole ordeal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turboHLS30 Posted August 12, 2009 Share Posted August 12, 2009 But shipping wouldnt be bad if its only four pounds Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorgee Posted August 12, 2009 Author Share Posted August 12, 2009 True, it would be pretty light, however it would be an over sized package. Price always goes up for over sized packages. I'm guessing shipping larger items means less items they can fit in the trucks, so they charge you more... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turboHLS30 Posted August 12, 2009 Share Posted August 12, 2009 True also are you gonna try to make another rear spoiler Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorgee Posted August 12, 2009 Author Share Posted August 12, 2009 It's on my to do list, but would still have to figure out the best way to make one. Just trying to take on one project at a time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turboHLS30 Posted August 12, 2009 Share Posted August 12, 2009 true true well lmk when you figure out how much it'll cost cause i should have some money within the next week or so Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
New-to-240z Posted August 12, 2009 Share Posted August 12, 2009 I think I know those hills in the background . . . is that by the 241 toll road? I used to live in Orange,ca By the way, I'm down for a test fit if needed. I have 73 240Z. Tell you the truth, are you the guy I sold my engine and trans to? Brought it over in a white truck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atomflatz Posted August 13, 2009 Share Posted August 13, 2009 You could try cutting the bumper into sections for cheaper shipping, maybe in the center of the brackets you made so you end up with three pieces. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorgee Posted August 13, 2009 Author Share Posted August 13, 2009 I think I know those hills in the background . . . is that by the 241 toll road? Tell you the truth, are you the guy I sold my engine and trans to? Brought it over in a white truck. It's actually right off of irvine center drive, street called bake. As for the engine and trans, I think you might be thinking of some one else. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorgee Posted August 13, 2009 Author Share Posted August 13, 2009 You could try cutting the bumper into sections for cheaper shipping, maybe in the center of the brackets you made so you end up with three pieces. Not sure if I would want to actually cut them up.. but that would solve the shipping issue, that's for sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J__ Posted August 14, 2009 Share Posted August 14, 2009 Sometimes you learn something when you read the print in a post, and not just look at the nice pictures... He addressed your question above in the first post. Just poking fun at ya.... uhh.. uhh... no english! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brad-ManQ45 Posted August 14, 2009 Share Posted August 14, 2009 Shipping via Greyhound can be relatively cheap. I had a fellow HybridZ-er in Tempe pick up and send me the last G-nose from Arizona Z. He built a crate for the whole 1 piece G-Nose and shipped for $134. The Greyhound fee was $89. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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