Side Scoops

[Obsidian11]

The drivers side is stripped...I just need to sketch out some stuff on the car and decide whether I'm brave enough to cut???

 

[Qcode351mach]

The drivers side is stripped...I just need to sketch out some stuff on the car and decide whether I'm brave enough to cut???

Instead of just cutting..Why don't you make a full size "mock up" first. Easy to do. Saran wrap or plastic layed on that section of the quarter stretched tight. A few layers of glass cloth with resin over the plastic..Instant model. You could cut a few strips of 1/4" lauan to hold the shape of the model. Besides giving you a model to work with it will also give you a template to use when you finalize the design. Another good technique I have used is to use insulation foam (pink or blue) to "carve out" your design. Shapes real easy with a cheese grater. I've made quite a few fiberglass molds / parts this way. They make a front section repair panel (rock auto $62.79) ..You could also do your model that way. Good investment imho before you start cutting into a oem irreplaceable quarter.

 

[boogeyman]

THE CAR IS NICE AND THE SIDE SCOOPS IS IIGT IF THATS WHAT YOU LIKE BUT I THINK THE FACTORY BODY IS WHAT I LIKE IT JUST KEEPS ITS CLASS AND IF YOU TAKE THAT AWAY ITS JUST NOT A CLASSIC TO ME BUT THATS MY OPINION AND EVERYONE IS DIFFERENT

 

[Obsidian11]

Instead of just cutting..Why don't you make a full size "mock up" first. Easy to do. Saran wrap or plastic layed on that section of the quarter stretched tight. A few layers of glass cloth with resin over the plastic..Instant model. You could cut a few strips of 1/4" lauan to hold the shape of the model. Besides giving you a model to work with it will also give you a template to use when you finalize the design. Another good technique I have used is to use insulation foam (pink or blue) to "carve out" your design. Shapes real easy with a cheese grater. I've made quite a few fiberglass molds / parts this way. They make a front section repair panel (rock auto $62.79) ..You could also do your model that way. Good investment imho before you start cutting into a oem irreplaceable quarter.

Very good ideas! Thanks! I was planning on making a full sized mock up with some sheet metal before I put the rust free OE quarters under the knife! I may re-think that and go with the foam board...that's one I've used before, the stuff carves out very well, just don't try to use it for a fiberglass mold unless you cover it with plastic wrap or aluminum foil 1st! The resin doesn't like the foam too much

 

[mach71351c]

Your quarters are nice.:-/

 

[Obsidian11]

Sketched a few shapes and sizes on the quarters last night...possibly having 2nd thoughts, looking at the big picture, I think that a mod like this may be more visually suited for a fastback. The idea is certainly not dead yet, but I think I'll hold off until it's off the rotisserie and I can hang the doors & fenders and get a good look at the whole side of the car at once and see if it'll work or not.

 

[mach71351c]

I like your thinking. Putin the body panels back on and stepping back looking.

 

[FasTnNefariouS]

Obsidian,

Looks like you;re pretty good with computers, so why don't you do a rendering of it first? I think this would be the best way to see what it would look like and then go from there.

DJ

 

[Qcode351mach]

Instead of just cutting..Why don't you make a full size "mock up" first. Easy to do. Saran wrap or plastic layed on that section of the quarter stretched tight. A few layers of glass cloth with resin over the plastic..Instant model. You could cut a few strips of 1/4" lauan to hold the shape of the model. Besides giving you a model to work with it will also give you a template to use when you finalize the design. Another good technique I have used is to use insulation foam (pink or blue) to "carve out" your design. Shapes real easy with a cheese grater. I've made quite a few fiberglass molds / parts this way. They make a front section repair panel (rock auto $62.79) ..You could also do your model that way. Good investment imho before you start cutting into a oem irreplaceable quarter.

Very good ideas! Thanks! I was planning on making a full sized mock up with some sheet metal before I put the rust free OE quarters under the knife! I may re-think that and go with the foam board...that's one I've used before, the stuff carves out very well, just don't try to use it for a fiberglass mold unless you cover it with plastic wrap or aluminum foil 1st! The resin doesn't like the foam too much

Very easy to use the foam board as a mold. 2 Layers of glass cloth on the foam using EPOXY resin..Then bondo...primer..wax..pva release agent..I have put bondo directly onto the blue & pink foam with no problem

 

[Obsidian11]

Obsidian,

Looks like you;re pretty good with computers, so why don't you do a rendering of it first? I think this would be the best way to see what it would look like and then go from there.

DJ

I'm actually working on a rendering of the whole car...still trying to wrap my head around "Blender" http://www.blender.org/ It's a very complicated process to teach yourself 3D modeling software by watching YouTube tutorials and reading as much as possible about it. So far I've done the hood about 5 times, the fenders about 9 or 10, and just started this afternoon with the doors and quarters. Anyway, I do plan on doing a few versions of what I have in my head on the computer. In the meantime I have a few small loose ends to deal with on the drip rail shave, and continue stripping the paint on the interior,

 

[FasTnNefariouS]

Obsidian,

Looks like you;re pretty good with computers, so why don't you do a rendering of it first? I think this would be the best way to see what it would look like and then go from there.

DJ

I'm actually working on a rendering of the whole car...still trying to wrap my head around "Blender" http://www.blender.org/ It's a very complicated process to teach yourself 3D modeling software by watching YouTube tutorials and reading as much as possible about it. So far I've done the hood about 5 times, the fenders about 9 or 10, and just started this afternoon with the doors and quarters. Anyway, I do plan on doing a few versions of what I have in my head on the computer. In the meantime I have a few small loose ends to deal with on the drip rail shave, and continue stripping the paint on the interior,

Right on! You're doin a great job, so keep it up!

DJ

 

[Obsidian11]

Alright, so I've made a few attempts at sketching, and computer modeling some different shapes and sizes and have concluded that I just can't get the exact look I want and would be pissed at myself for cutting up my quarters. So, we'll let pegasus have all the fun on this one

 

[droptop73]

How about some added on scoops ala Shelby?

 

[Wolverine]

Keep it streamlined...