New Interior

[p1mptress]

i want to see more pics!!!!!!!!!

[Eh_nigma]

A lot of time? 12-14 hours a day. That's either in the garage, or running around trying to get parts from other Alero's... total now, 3 other VIN's have contributed to this project...

Anywho, here's some more pictures... no need to yell at a guy...

1. Picked up the parcel deck this morning. This is what I began with. Junk.
2. And this is how I began to get the carpet removed... holy hell that took a while... but, sure enough, after a couple hours, it was gone.
3. Speaker covers for the 6x9's. Just need a mesh cover for the "vent" and trim between the black and red. It's sitting in its place on the P.D., after it's hair cut...
4. The P.D. awaiting fiberglassing.

That's where I'm at right now. Just going to finish supper, then get right back to it.

I'd have pictures of the Sub-Frame, however the car is outside (in the snow) now, as I rolled it out to come and go... a pretty cheesy excuse? Yep. But I'm lacking in motivation to go and take a pic. Anywho, there you go. More pictures of the P.D. Once I'm back tonight...

[Gr1m]

coming along well

[Eh_nigma]

Thanks...

Two more pics. The one completed and the other still needing the mesh put in, but the two 6x9 speaker grills... (they're completed now, just not when the picture was taken, though, they still need trim.

Second pic, the Parcel deck, with the final single piece of fg on it. Gah, let me just say, throwing on a sheet like that, with only one set of hands... though interesting... had a couple hairy moments to it... who knows, maybe next time I'll fiberglass my shoes... or jeans... or what the hell, I'll just wrap it around my face and send it off somewhere on e-bay... my rant is finished.

Tomorrow morning I'll trim it, sand it lightly, throw on a few coats of black, and this piece in particular will only be a 1/2 gloss black. Mount the grills, and throw that picture up. Then, it's off for a fishing trip until Sunday. Unfortnatly the 'ho doesn't float - yet - so she'll have to stay behind.

[Eh_nigma]

Just sitting here and thinking... any comments on "dude, you really shouldn't be doing this", or "man, so much easier if you do it THIS way..." please, PLEASE pass them up... criticism is ALWAYS welcome.

As well, quite a bit is going on all at once. Instead of posting quite a few how-to's, or reposting them unknowingly... if anyone thinks something in this project should be done up as a "how-to" please lemme know. I'd be more than happy to do so.

[pawzbear]

oooh thats it? 2 pics? ahhh ur letting me down =-P

cool though =)

[Eh_nigma]

Ummm... hey... leave a comment like that, and then throw in a new picture as an avatar like that... Thanks... reeeaaallly fair...

More pictures in the morning.

[HazMatt24]

nobody is going to get any work done now, they'll all be staring down Candace's shirt

[pawzbear]

hey at least people know im female now... no more "woah that dude talks like a ditz.."

[Eh_nigma]

Originally Posted by pawzbear

hey at least people know im female now... no more "woah that dude talks like a ditz.."

With a look like that? Ummmmm....

Here's something related to the topic... just found the speaker grills I was waiting for. They're Shit. Going to do like the back, and keep the grills stock on the doors... junk...

[sorrowfulkiller]

damn man... you should really tell us after your done how much time and money went into this effort.

I really wish I could do something like this to my car. I don't have near enough experience or time to do it though.

[Satsuriku]

a little how-to on just fiber-glassing would be awesome dude, cause someday i would like to get my center console done up but i have no idea where to even start

[Eh_nigma]

Some disappointing news... went into the garage... because of the cold temp, the fiberglass hasn't set enough yet to mess around with cutting and sanding, let alone painting. So, my dilema... in 30 minutes I'm heading out to Vancouver for a fishing trip... have to leave it.

So, this is probably the weekest update I've made... and Candace#1's going to be all over that.

As for the how-to, Rob, yeah, I'll do that when I get back. The only thing I was thinking, this is my first time Fiberglassing, though it's going well, there are a few guys on this site that are more experienced with it (Silent I believe would be good one to go to). BUT, I will do what I can when I get back, and ensure that if I missed something, someone will add to it.

[pawzbear]

yep youre failing me mark....

kidding. =-P


have fun in Vancouver

[2fst4u]

does anyone know, is there going to be an issue with that fiberglass sticking to the plastic? i always thought you had to prepare the mating surface by drilling holes in it for the resin to bond through. hmmm....

[p1mptress]

You can't take a vacation in the middle of such an important project!! You better get your ass back fast to finish it! j/k have fun!

[Eh_nigma]

Hey-Hey! Settle down now! I'll be back soon.

As for the isse of the fg sticking to the plastic... wont be an issue, Those sections will be cut free. As for the drilling... that fiberboard it was put on, just before I throw a quick rub of 100 grit sand paper. I found this works well enough to get the bonding agent to get in there... sticks well... especially around the edges.

Candace, I'm beginning to get used to disappointing you.

Anywho, here in Calgary, just making a pit stop to check out a couple seats I'm looking at. Very, very nice seats I must say. Will I get them? All sources point to yes, but just not right now.

Upon return I'll be sure to get pictures of the sub-frame in the back when it was being made and the finished frame. First thing I want to finish is insulating and carpeting the floor. Throw in a foot peg, for the left foot. Get the kick panels on the 'running boards' done, throw the center console complete in... and if I have time, switch the bulbs around in the center console to blue. 2 days, should be enough time. OH! Right... and make fun of Candace.

Anywho, pit stop is over, and now it's time to head to Vancouver for some fishing...

[cavaliers60]

I like the speaker grills! You just painted them, right? Looking really good though! And thanks for some of the tips you gave me!

[Eh_nigma]

Thanks a lot. No worries about the tips. The last couple days have been quite a bit of a rush, but as soon as I'm back, possibly on this trip, I'll go into far more detail about what's on the go and answering questions.

[megabyte]

How did you give this piece that carbon fiber look? Did you use a special kind of resin with a woven mat ?