Hard Question To Ask

[Eh_nigma]

Right now it's coming down to having to ask a hard question. But it's a matter of facing the facts/risks/cost of this project at hand.

As you know, this NASCAR project is, as far as I know, one of a kind. That has it's benefits, and also has it's costs.

Two problems are looming over this constantly: Rims, and front Bumper. The issue of the rims is more of money - with enough money down, someone will make the type/look that I want.

The Bumper on the other hand is the hard one. No one makes them. And I want one. The cost of making them, so far, has really brought this project to a grinding hault.

Input I need revolves around two issues: How difficult would it be for me to just make my own? (That's understanding that I will need to make a mold, but for a guy who hasn't done something to THIS extent yet, it seems like a difficult undertaking.)
The other option would be to bite the bullet, pay the cost. But the three places I've talked to about this are giving me quotes between $3400 to $9000 CDN.


Odd coming from a guy who knows that Custom doesn't come in a box, and it isn't cheap, but for a bumper to cost that much, when the AAS is less than a 10th of that...

Any advice out there is much appreciated. Thanks,

Ej.

I would not be paying that kind of money, different or not...

I would buy the AAS front (buy 2, just in case/other designs), some fiberglass and resin, anything else you would need, and work on it myself... even with no experience, it would be a hell of a lot cheaper and more satisfying/rewarding to DIY...

may take more time, but if you want something done right and cheaper...
you've got to DIY!!


good luck!
I've seen your progress, and its impressive to say the least!
Nice Job!

[Eh_nigma]

Thanks for the compliments.

If I make the kit myself, there's no worries about seeing the same bumper somewhere else. Granted we opened the doors to OLDSkool Custom today (figuratively speaking - the shop idea is WELL ahead of schedule)... it would be nice to say it was done at my place...

But, all BS aside, how hard would it be to make the mold based off of the stock bumper? That's what it comes down to.

[alerocar01]

Originally posted by scArLERO@Apr 7 2006, 10:28 PM
I would not be paying that kind of money, different or not...

I would buy the AAS front (buy 2, just in case/other designs), some fiberglass and resin, anything else you would need, and work on it myself... even with no experience, it would be a hell of a lot cheaper and more satisfying/rewarding to DIY...

may take more time, but if you want something done right and cheaper...
you've got to DIY!!


good luck!
I've seen your progress, and its impressive to say the least!
Nice Job!

Quoted post

i'm with him, that sound like the way to go.

[Eh_nigma]

I want to see this project go as planned. And yes, I am agreeing with the comments. I'm just thinkin' whoever threw out the line "Pimpin' Ain't Easy" hasn't done custom work on cars...

I've posted a "How Do I" in the How To section, so hopefully that helps, and I know that with the combined experience and knowledge of the members on this site, taking each step towards finishing this is going to be easier.

So happy I've got you all to help me through this one. Cheers to you all,

Ej.

[derek_ski99]

i say get a bumper (stock or otherwise) or the AAS and do some modifications to them yourself

make em look unique

the razzi..if changed enough would look pretty nascar-ish if you ask me

[2fst4u]

like i said in your how-the-heck post, but an AAS front bumper, then glass the thing in completely. get rid of all the vents, openings, everything except for a few small vents. any body lines from the stock alero should then be painted or vinyl-ed on (maybe even the headlights). that would be nascar style.

[natedawg9640]

i'd say yeah do it that way... or go get a cracked stock bumper from the yard... go to a sign shop pr craft store and buy stuff caller gator foam... fill bumper openings and stuff with that gator board foam stuff... sculpt the shape you want, then put some fiberglass sheets on it... pop the bumper and the foam out of it... re-enforce it, smooth it out with more resin and stuff... and paint it up.

[Eh_nigma]

Thanks everyone for the support! I'm starting to compile a lot of stuff on 'tips & tricks' when it comes to fiberglassing, painting, and so on... as well as a list of things I'll need to do this. Again, thanks for all the support.

[turtles_ride]

hope you share the "tips and tricks" as this is something i've been interested in for a while too.

[Eh_nigma]

without question! As soon as I start doing this, I'll try and get a good "How To" for the site.