Haven't had mine running yet but would say it will be pretty noisy! I'll have to enjoy the audio system when either idling or stationary only :p

Anyway, a few coats of high build primer went onto the kicks today as well - looking pretty tidy!
http://www.netspot4u.com/~manxclub/a...pr16.sized.jpg

Few little pinholes to fix up but otherwise will be ready for paint soon:
http://www.netspot4u.com/~manxclub/a...pr16.sized.jpg

Looking great! How many layers of fiberglass did you end up getting on those bad boys?

Jason

Ended up putting on 6 layers on them - nice and solid.

Yeah.. I heard you on that.. mine sounds good with the motor off..lol
Keep it up looks like the project is comming to a close?
Whats next in line?
Peace Troy

Today I was engrossed in sub box modification - had to figure out how to cover the 6x9 holes and still make it look part of the original design. Covered entire surface of sub box with masking tape to protect the primed surface.
http://www.netspot4u.com/~manxclub/a...box2_Apr17.jpg

After tape, alfoil was glued in place with spray adhesive to form a barrier to avoid resin getting through to the primed sub box.
http://www.netspot4u.com/~manxclub/a...pr17.sized.jpg

Then a few layers of matt applied before allowing a couple of hours to cure before laying down a another couple of layers. More work to continue on these mods during the week - will update then.
http://www.netspot4u.com/~manxclub/a...pr17.sized.jpg

Filled the pinholes in the kickpanels and re-primed with two more coats of high build primer which will be lightly sanded with 400 to obtain a smooth base for the colour coat.
http://www.netspot4u.com/~manxclub/a...pr17.sized.jpg

Kicks looking nice and smooth - hopefully ready for colour next weekend.
http://www.netspot4u.com/~manxclub/a...pr17.sized.jpg

Temporarily bolted up my mate's Fuchs whilst my Cup3 replicas get a little custom treatment (this is my mate's Karmann Ghia which is very nice indeed - temporarily borrowing my BRMs!):
http://www.netspot4u.com/~manxclub/a...pr17.sized.jpg

Still a fair way to go on this project despite looking like its almost done! Another few months at least.

After this is a 68 beetle which is already painted....just a quick resto (1916, but stock mechanicals otherwise) to try and recoup some $$ as the budget on this one blew out :bawling:

Ah well....then there is the 64 splitty panel van....but that will have to wait a while!

Great stuff there... your a pro!
Thats a lotta masking tape tho! Good patience! :agree:

Those 6x9 holes should be perfect for a set of 6" separates, mount the 6" with the curve of the 6x9 then the tweeter in the center of the remaining moon shaped area.

Jason

Thanks Scott - the sub box was my first ever attempt at f/glassing so I am getting better with more practice!

Jason, I did think about that for rear fill and may do so down the track....but the dynaudio front stage blew the budget so they will have to wait! I am making this new f/glass panel removable so I can potentially add some rear fill down the track.

:D

Managed to leave work early today to lay down four coats of base coat and three of clear...turned out pretty sweet

http://www.netspot4u.com/~manxclub/a...pr18.sized.jpg

Your work is like gold man..
Nice.
Peace Troy

that's GREAT job !!!!! :eek: :eek:

VERY good work, give yourself a pat on the back! Cant wait for pictures of them installed :D


Wouldnt be much harder to lay the first layer/visible bits in carbon fibre.... ;)

Sam C

one word..... awsome :)