Fauxre Posted February 24, 2011 Author Share Posted February 24, 2011 Looking good Wes! Keep changeing your mind, it makes me feel better. I've got to get you over and help me with a little glass project. Thanks Dan. What kind of "little glass project?" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Juday Posted February 24, 2011 Share Posted February 24, 2011 (edited) ...What kind of "little glass project?" Can't talk, big secret. Come help and you will part of the small crowd in-the-know. Edited February 24, 2011 by Dan Juday Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fauxre Posted February 27, 2011 Author Share Posted February 27, 2011 Can't talk, big secret. Come help and you will part of the small crowd in-the-know. Mysterious... I'm intrigued. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fauxre Posted March 9, 2011 Author Share Posted March 9, 2011 Nice day, and since I only worked 'till noon, did a little sanding and filling. Another pass with light filler, then I'll trim the back off. Attached the trunk latch... ...and made a striker plate from a piece of scrap steel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fauxre Posted March 11, 2011 Author Share Posted March 11, 2011 I was able to spend a good chunk of money today on parts from Summit Racing. Several are on back order, so I'll continue working on the small body mods while I'm waiting. Continued to round out the lower vents. They're not quite finished yet, but they're close enough to the look I'm aiming for, to get a little primer. I'm going to extend the "sugar scoops" 1 1/2 to 2 inches under the hood in the same way. I like the 3D look the extra depth adds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fauxre Posted March 12, 2011 Author Share Posted March 12, 2011 WOW!!! Summit Racing is serious about getting orders out quickly. I put the order in at 2:30 yesterday afternoon, and everything that was in stock arrived by 12:00 noon today. And that was using UPS regular ground delivery! I guess when racing is actually part of the business' name, you gotta be fast. I can't stop staring at my shiny engine... ...it just barely fits under the hood. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fauxre Posted March 13, 2011 Author Share Posted March 13, 2011 After reading a few threads here regarding throttle cables, I decide to go with the Mr. Gasket Universal Kit. The two LOKAR kits that seem to be the preference here are very nice... but at a combined cost of around $80 plus shipping? My kit was $25. It looks great and works perfectly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fauxre Posted March 14, 2011 Author Share Posted March 14, 2011 Made a couple of forms from a 5 gallon bucket to extend the scoops under the hood. Wasted most of the bucket using the trial and error method and didn't have enough left for the third form. Have to wait for another empty bucket. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fauxre Posted March 17, 2011 Author Share Posted March 17, 2011 OK... found another bucket... made another form... and now it's glassin' time. Flipping the bonnet over on a couple of saw horses gave me the perfect working height. The forms were held in place with a few screws. I worked through the nose opening, as trying to get to the scoops from either side was quite awkward. Can't wait to get the forms off and do a little finishing. Perfect activity for the rainy whether here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lowdown Posted March 17, 2011 Share Posted March 17, 2011 depth looks great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fauxre Posted March 19, 2011 Author Share Posted March 19, 2011 Standing the bonnet on it's nose makes for easy clean up to the underside. Still needs some sculpting to completely eliminate the joint lines, but looking pretty good so far. The last of the cosmetic fiberglass work to the front will be to extend the inner lip of the large opening like in this Photoshopped image. The headlights will be remounted to the inside of the hood for a cleaner, more modern look. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fauxre Posted April 5, 2011 Author Share Posted April 5, 2011 To achieve the look I want for the headlights, I glassed-in four metal brackets to the back side of the front scoops. A little short strand fiberglass filler to 'glue' them in place and several layers of cloth and resin to completely secure them. I wrapped the headlight in foil and mounted the whole assembly. A little more filler to fill in the irregular gap... ...and some light sanding yields a perfectly round hole. I then turned my attention to the taillights. After many hours of debating the exact locations of the lights, studying the curvature of the back panel, measuring, remeasuring, marking, erasing, remarking (in the exact same places) and then doing it all over again, I finally worked up the nerve to make that first cut. A rotary tool made easy work of the cutting and sanding of the fiberglass. The old Datsun sheet metal underneath was a different story. The depth of these lights, approximately 3 inches, required the modification of the old valance underneath. Limited access through the new holes, made for slow work. After a couple of hours of small cuts using the rotary tool cut off wheel and a reciprocating saw, and some adjusting with a hammer and short length of pipe, there was finally enough room to slip the mounting brackets in and bolt the lights up tight. ( Pics of the mangled sheet metal are too gruesome to post.) I may adjust the orientation later, but for now I'm satisfied with the look. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Juday Posted April 7, 2011 Share Posted April 7, 2011 Those taillights look really sweet Wes. Nice work. And from every picture angle they look perfectly aligned! See, it pays to measure twice, or three times, or seven... I see pencil marks where the license plate goes. Are you thinking of doing a recess for it? DO IT! You know you want too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fauxre Posted April 7, 2011 Author Share Posted April 7, 2011 Those taillights look really sweet Wes. Nice work. And from every picture angle they look perfectly aligned! See, it pays to measure twice, or three times, or seven... I see pencil marks where the license plate goes. Are you thinking of doing a recess for it? DO IT! You know you want too. You're so right Dan... I want to!! Quick question. You used a gas tank from a Subaru, right? What model and what is the capacity? I need to make a decision pretty soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fauxre Posted April 7, 2011 Author Share Posted April 7, 2011 Down to the final mod to the front. Extending the lip of the large nose opening. Still pretty rough. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Juday Posted April 8, 2011 Share Posted April 8, 2011 You're so right Dan... I want to!! Quick question. You used a gas tank from a Subaru, right? What model and what is the capacity? I need to make a decision pretty soon. Doing a plate recess would be easy compared to what you have already done. I've always thought the VR/GTO has too flat of a rear surface. A little depth adds more character. If I wasn't so freakin' busy right now I would suggest we get together and talk about it over a cool drink. My gas tank came out of a Suzuki Samuri, first generation that we got here in the states. Keep in mind that it only holds about 10 or 11 gallons. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fauxre Posted April 15, 2011 Author Share Posted April 15, 2011 Doing a plate recess would be easy compared to what you have already done. I've always thought the VR/GTO has too flat of a rear surface. A little depth adds more character. If I wasn't so freakin' busy right now I would suggest we get together and talk about it over a cool drink. My gas tank came out of a Suzuki Samuri, first generation that we got here in the states. Keep in mind that it only holds about 10 or 11 gallons. I agree. I wanted to recess the lights as well... and I still might, if I get ambitious enough to deal with the metal work underneath. But the finished look has to be elegant. Thats what I thought re. the gas tank. I'm considering a couple generic tanks that hold 15-17 gallons and have the right dimensions for mounting in the center of the old spare tire well. They leave plenty of room on the sides for mufflers and duel exhaust. Downside? As usual... cost. But I'll probably bite the bullet on this one to ensure quality and the final look I'm after. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
datsun723 Posted April 15, 2011 Share Posted April 15, 2011 I just read through this entire thread...it's AWESOME! I can't wait to see what it looks like when it's all done Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UofA_ZCar Posted April 16, 2011 Share Posted April 16, 2011 nice wok Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fauxre Posted April 20, 2011 Author Share Posted April 20, 2011 I just read through this entire thread...it's AWESOME! I can't wait to see what it looks like when it's all done nice wok Thanks guys. I appreciate the positive feedback. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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