Modern Bullitt Charger build

[keepat]

I had a mold made of the front bumper guard mount so I could make a carbon-fiber version of it. The steel mount weighs about 6 lbs and the carbon-fiber replacement will weigh about 1 lbs. After I pull the 1st part I’ll post a few pictures and if anyone is interested I could make a few more? I think I will paint mine black to look original but they could be left clear to show the carbon-fiber if you like?
Thanks
Pat

[chunger]

Wow, CF Cool.

Would you mind giving us an overview of how you create the piece in CF? Is the process similar to laying fiberglass?

[keepat]

Wow, CF Cool.

Would you mind giving us an overview of how you create the piece in CF? Is the process similar to laying fiberglass?

Very similar to fiber-glass as there is a mold, resin, and fabric. But unlike most fiber glass work which is hand laid we use a vacuum bag to eliminate air pockets and any unneeded resin to help keep the weigh down.
Thanks
Pat

[keepat]

The CF part is all sealed up, vacuum bag and going into the heater box for the next 24 hours at about 140°

[keepat]

Boxed in the upper core support, amazing how much stronger it is now. I think I could pick the car up from it! I will use it run and hide the wires for the fans, horns, AC, and lights.
Thanks
Pat








Made tool to roll the top edge of the core support right at 1”

[linkstar69]

Love the core support mod

[wfo guy]

That core support surely will stiffen the front substantially. Good job.

[langleylad]

I hate you ! hahahahahahaha ! nice work !

[keepat]

Love the core support mod

Thanks!

[keepat]

That core support surely will stiffen the front substantially. Good job.

Yes, it did make big difference and someone like US Car Tool should make the part as I think it would sell!
Thanks
Pat

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I hate you ! hahahahahahaha ! nice work !

Thanks! I think ;-)
Pat

[Tex Scrotum rides again]

Just read through your entire thread and I have to say your work is very inspirational.

Great fab work mate!

Cheers

[keepat]

Just read through your entire thread and I have to say your work is very inspirational.

Great fab work mate!

Cheers

Thank you sir! and welcome to Pro-Touring!
Pat

[keepat]

1st coat of primer on the engine bay and fender wells.
Thanks
Pat

[Motown 454]

It looks great! A lot of prep work right there.

[wfo guy]

What's the plan for painting this area?

[keepat]

What's the plan for painting this area?

The engine bay, fender well, and bottom of the car will be painted gloss black like the top side.
Thanks
Pat

[Crestronwizard]

Coming right along. Looks great.

[keepat]

Received my restored dash and instrument panel from Auto instruments very happy with their workmanship and the re-plastic plating.
Thanks
Pat

[Motown 454]

Study did a beautiful job. That's going to look amazing in there.

[wfo guy]

Very good. I was wondering where you had been hiding.