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    1. #21
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      Holy cow....nice work, a lot of it....wow.


      73 Maverick Grabber Project

      My never ending project:
      https://www.pro-touring.com/threads/...hlight=grabber


    2. #22
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      Amazing work! I didn't realize you were a swede ;) until I saw the license plate on the 944.
      I was sick and tired of sheet metal work when I finished my body, but this thread actually created a desire for sheet metal work again...

    3. #23
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      Quote Originally Posted by Ripper View Post
      Amazing work! I didn't realize you were a swede ;) until I saw the license plate on the 944.
      I was sick and tired of sheet metal work when I finished my body, but this thread actually created a desire for sheet metal work again...
      Thanks Anders! Your Firebird is quite a project too!

      /Henrik

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      Very inspirational. Thank you for sharing and keep up the good work!
      Aldin
      1969 Camaro (Weapon of Choice) in the works

    5. #25
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      Quote Originally Posted by 19,69camaro View Post
      Very inspirational. Thank you for sharing and keep up the good work!
      Thanks Aldin!

      More pictures and info are on the way!

      Henrik

    6. #26
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      Next step was to make a fiberglass hood. Here, everything is being test fitted. I had to cut the stock hood frame at several places, since the hood shape didn't match the fenders perfectly. I then welded on the cowl panel, and the fender lids.

      DSC00770liten by ChevyZ240, on Flickr



      Then, it was just a matter of putting on bondo and sanding everything until the shape was OK. I took care in shaping the back edge of the hood, so there will be an even 10 mm (3/8") gap to the windshield. This is where fresh air to the cabin will be taken in. I also had to redo the rear edge of the fenders to make a nice transition to the hood.

      P4150013liten by ChevyZ240, on Flickr



      While I was at it, I did some bodywork on the rear part of the front fenders too. They will eventually be made in fiberglass (or carbon) too.

      P4150022liten by ChevyZ240, on Flickr



      The hood buck is waxed and ready for the mold work.

      P4200003liten by ChevyZ240, on Flickr

    7. #27
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      Dang son! Nice work, those lines are gonna look good! For half the first page I didn't even realize you had chopped the top. Well done. Keep us posted!
      Stephen S.
      1967 Ford Mustang 4.7L, T5

    8. #28
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    9. #29
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      this is sick!!!! I want one now!!
      68 Camaro RS twin turbo
      https://www.pro-touring.com/threads/...d-Intent-V-2-0

      1993 Toyota Supra 6768 Built Single Turbo


      Slow Lifted Jeep No TURBO :(

      Randal F

    10. #30
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      What design are you going with in the rear end?
      RMP- Rolling Mean Power

    11. #31
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      Quote Originally Posted by BurtRenolds View Post
      What design are you going with in the rear end?
      If you mean body design, I haven't really decided yet, but I'm leaning towards a retractable spoiler that's going to be fully invisible when retracted. If you mean suspension design, the car will have a custom built A-arm suspension all around. I'm using a third member from a BMW E34 M5. I used that already when I ran the car with the 350.

    12. #32
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      The gelcoat has been rolled on.

      DSC00836liten by ChevyZ240, on Flickr



      Here, I have released the mold from the buck, and cut open the gaps to the fenders. I intentionally made the mold over-size, so the fender gaps can be trimmed to be as small and even as possible.

      P1010011liten by ChevyZ240, on Flickr



      The mold is waxed and ready for the actual hood-making.

      P1010012liten by ChevyZ240, on Flickr



      This is the underside of the hood with its stiffening frame, before the final layers of fiberglass.

      P6140023liten by ChevyZ240, on Flickr
      Henrik

      "Mechanix Menace": An LS7-motivated, chopped, tube framed, and heavily modified 1973 Datsun 240Z

      https://www.pro-touring.com/threads/...73-Datsun-240Z

    13. #33
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      All fiberglass has been laid on.

      P6140026liten by ChevyZ240, on Flickr



      As an experiment, I put on some extra layers of polyester and sanded the stiffening frame and the outer part of the hood's underside smooth. It turned out quite well. I didn't do it to the entire hood though, as I am regarding this hood as a temporary solution. I am thinking about making one in carbon fiber, but we'll see. You have to stop somewhere, right?

      P1010011liten by ChevyZ240, on Flickr



      This is what the final product looks like, with roughed-out edges, to fit the fenders. It weighs 6.6 kg (14 lbs) (without hinge brackets and latch bracket), compared to the corresponding steel pieces 19 kg (42 lbs). I am not sure if it's stiff enough to not bend from the aerodynamic forces at high speed, but I guess I'll find that out!

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      Since I bought me a Porsche 944 Turbo this spring, I had to somehow store it indoors during the winter. I decided on enlarging my one-car garage by tearing down two walls to the neighboring rooms; the sauna and the laundry room. Of course, the sauna got totally torn down, but I didn't use it that much anyway.

      PA090004liten by ChevyZ240, on Flickr
      Henrik

      "Mechanix Menace": An LS7-motivated, chopped, tube framed, and heavily modified 1973 Datsun 240Z

      https://www.pro-touring.com/threads/...73-Datsun-240Z

    14. #34
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      Consider me "subscribed"! I have had the itch to build one of these old Zs for a few months now, albeit not nearly as modified as yours. That thing is going to be beautiful when it is all done.

    15. #35
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      Fiberglass hoods are one of the best weight savings upgrades anyone can do. Yes they're a little flexible but losing 35-45 lbs off the front is a big deal. You lost 25 and that's with a car that's already a featherweight.... good work man.

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      Quote Originally Posted by chevyz240 View Post
      All fiberglass has been laid on.


      As an experiment, I put on some extra layers of polyester and sanded the stiffening frame and the outer part of the hood's underside smooth. It turned out quite well. I didn't do it to the entire hood though, as I am regarding this hood as a temporary solution. I am thinking about making one in carbon fiber, but we'll see. You have to stop somewhere, right?





      This is what the final product looks like, with roughed-out edges, to fit the fenders. It weighs 6.6 kg (14 lbs) (without hinge brackets and latch bracket), compared to the corresponding steel pieces 19 kg (42 lbs). I am not sure if it's stiff enough to not bend from the aerodynamic forces at high speed, but I guess I'll find that out!
      please don't stop

    17. #37
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      very cool build

    18. #38
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      WOW Henrik, I love what you've done to the car sofar and can't wait to see how it turns out!
      1st 2nd
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    19. #39
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      Garage isnt big enough? I have a sledge hammer!!! You are awesome!

    20. #40
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      Thanks all of you guys for the positive comments! It sure boosts the motivation! I still haven't posted the progress further than 2005, so a lot more is coming.
      Henrik

      "Mechanix Menace": An LS7-motivated, chopped, tube framed, and heavily modified 1973 Datsun 240Z

      https://www.pro-touring.com/threads/...73-Datsun-240Z

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