03-20-2007, 05:38 AM
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the "Why Not?" Guy
Join Date: Aug 2004
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A long, long day... finished a bit of work today...
1st Pic - Pounding out the metal... this really, REALLY pissed me off. They replaced the aluminium I had made because they 'had an accident' they couldn't justify. So they cut new pieces and such... that's not the point... in shaping, there's marks left from the rubber hammer, then there's the sanding out of any scrapes or dents, smoothing it out, and drilling in the rivet holes. All of which should be done prior to sand blasting. Well, I said screw it, cut, shaped, sanded down, and polished it up... (from a video clip, so yeah, qualities not all that great).
2nd Pic is the side by side comparison. Self explanitory.
3rd Pic, the holes... cut for the 6x9, and finally,
4th Pic, 6x9's installed. Just need to throw in some "silicone" and that's that. That "bubblegum" shit is a bitch to work with. Much needed, but a bitch none the less. Anywho, yeah... tomorrow I'll remount the sub-frame inside, snap a pic so you can get the idea of the new shape in the back. Then the Parcel Deck will be covered, and blah-blah-blah... it's 3:30 in the morning, I'm tired...
What else tomorrow?... right... finish up the other three panels - nothing like getting the brushed/polished aluminium look by hand. Don't get me wrong, I love metal working, the old way - no English Wheel...
Dynamat the floor, take pics for a how-to on the LED's in the climate control, install the bloody floor console... what else... what else... I think that's about it, unless I'm forgetting something...
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03-20-2007, 01:35 PM
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the "Why Not?" Guy
Join Date: Aug 2004
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Alright, I do apologize for the delays in getting that "How-To" up...
Just taking a quick break for lunch. 2 Panels are finished, 2 more kick panels to go (for both the doors).
The How-To pictures are taken, and I'll be sure to throw up a good write-up later on tonight, so you should all have that ready in the AM for those who want to see it.
I was thinking of throwin in a How-To on metal working in the manner I'm doing it, but, well, that idea went out the window.
None the less... after lunch I'll be mounting in the Sub-Assembly, then installing the Parcel Deck. After that's happily finished, I'll be laying in the dynomat in layers, then installing the center/floor console, and this should give a rough idea as to what the layout of the car will be.
My arms are killing me from pounding these panels, so I might do the last two tomorrow.
None the less, I need to find a way to be able to post up new pics - as I'm beginning to run out of the alotted space FAST. Needless to say, pics up tonight, as always.
And, before I drift off back to the garage, thanks to everyone for the compliments, advice, critiques, and support. It's been helping a lot.
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"Why an Alero?"
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03-20-2007, 02:07 PM
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GX Member
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Goddamn Your fast man. liken what I see, keep the updates a rollin.
Can't wait to see it all put together
Good work Bud
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03-20-2007, 02:08 PM
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V.I.P. Punching Bag
Join Date: Jan 2006
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awesome man, expect a phone call from me either tonight or tomorrow after im done at the gym  |
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03-20-2007, 06:52 PM
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the "Why Not?" Guy
Join Date: Aug 2004
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Satsuriku
awesome man, expect a phone call from me either tonight or tomorrow after im done at the gym |
Expect me to be in the garage... 
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03-21-2007, 12:06 AM
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the "Why Not?" Guy
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Okay, quick update...
First pic is the dynomatted floor sections - they're thrown where they are due to the exhaust. This dynomat was specifically intended to remove outside/exhaust noise.
Second pic is the sub-frame installed, and primed. Gives an idea of the profile that will be used.
Third pic - short shifter... not to clear in this pic, I'll get one later on that sums things up in the day time.
Forth pic is the lights done, longer exposure, to give the effect of the center/floor console. Note the cupholder...
Enjoy.
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03-21-2007, 12:09 AM
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I'm pretty much Awesome!
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: Rochester, NY
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looking good!! So when ur done with your car feel free to make a trip up here and do my interior too!
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03-21-2007, 12:28 AM
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the "Why Not?" Guy
Join Date: Aug 2004
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hahaha... I'll PM you with my contact info
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03-21-2007, 12:32 AM
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The Original Thread Whore
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ooohhh glow-y colors....
and does it REALLY have 8 jets mounted on the back of it like Chris says????
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03-21-2007, 12:51 AM
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Aleromod Old Fart & Owner
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: Kerrville, Texas
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Lookin GREAT!!!
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I am officially addicted to Olds
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03-21-2007, 12:56 AM
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shit man, looks like all you need now is a hottub fitted in there somewhere xD
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03-21-2007, 09:36 PM
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I am completely enjoyin' that cupholder of yours. Keep up the good work!
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03-21-2007, 09:49 PM
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the "Why Not?" Guy
Join Date: Aug 2004
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Quote:
Originally Posted by tomije87
I am completely enjoyin' that cupholder of yours. Keep up the good work!
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Before BlackJack says it... makes finding my beer easier at night. 
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03-21-2007, 09:51 PM
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love the center console
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03-21-2007, 10:03 PM
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Gone
Join Date: Mar 2004
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amazing work Mark#1.
love'n the center console. Your definitely going to be an inspiration for if/when i redo mine.
I think i might have to find a way to set the HVAC lights to change color w/ the rest of my themes... hmm... obviously you replaced them w/ LEDs. is that 3v in there, or 12v? straight solder in/out application or did you actually put resistors on the board? |
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03-21-2007, 10:04 PM
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The Original Thread Whore
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hahaha cherry baby...
Mark #1 =-P
still funny.. love it =D
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03-21-2007, 10:05 PM
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same here
i plan on redoing mine for sure, but that wont be til next summer and thats the soonest i can even think about it |
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03-21-2007, 10:26 PM
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the "Why Not?" Guy
Join Date: Aug 2004
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Quote:
Originally Posted by cherrington17
amazing work Mark#1.
love'n the center console. Your definitely going to be an inspiration for if/when i redo mine.
I think i might have to find a way to set the HVAC lights to change color w/ the rest of my themes... hmm... obviously you replaced them w/ LEDs. is that 3v in there, or 12v? straight solder in/out application or did you actually put resistors on the board? |
I want to finish the How-To on it, but yes, combination of solder in/out, but the resisters were SMD's (6 mili-ohms...)... more detail on it later...
And thanks for all the compliments everyone...
Tonight will be the last and final update on this, as I'm heading to Shilo tomorrow, back to work, so it'll be left to weekends. Just want to finish installing the parcel deck, and I think I might tackle the component speakers tonight as well.
I hope nobody minds if I cut my night in the garage short, and go for a few beers...
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03-22-2007, 12:38 AM
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the "Why Not?" Guy
Join Date: Aug 2004
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Alrighty folks, last update..
First pic, sanding down the mount for the component speakers
Second pic, side by side comparison, old and new
Third pic, driver side mounted
Forth pic, the completed parcel deck.
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03-22-2007, 03:04 AM
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The Original Thread Whore
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it looks like your sitting on air in the first pic mark....! =-P
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