HDorre's 3000GT Build

[hdorre]

Figured Id get started on the false floor with the hour I had.

First, I finished putting the threaded rod in. Instead of cutting the other 6 runs, I just bent the metal of my car to accept the nut and washer, and then bent it back when done. From there, I Honda'd.. err.. torqued.. down the nuts.

This is all spare, dead wire in the above pic.. dead as in not live LOL

Next, I laid down some wood. Ill get to more tomorrow.

"Flush is King" - Exo

Then, I just mocked this up.

[hdorre]

Ok.. So the wood I used yesterday was just to see if my idea worked. It was like 1.25 x 3" wood.. Meh.. To hold down like 300lbs tops, I wanted 2x4. Not needed, but what I want.

So, I tore the old wood out. It also made more sense TO ME to lay it down "vertically"

I also cut off the extra threaded rod. We have like every tool but an angle saw, so I used a reciprocating saw.. I know.. Stupid, but Im young..

I got to finally use my Kreg Jig too

Mostly done.. I need some more reinforcement up top. I ran out of 2x4, but I have a plan

Note that the batt is just there for now.

Kreg Jig

Left side..

Right..

Heres the right part of the base..

Held down with Spax #14 screws, which are 2 1/2" long.

Ill be glassing around the spare tire well, so i figured Id start cleaning & taping now while I still had space.

I ran out of #14 screws and already went to HD this morning.. So this is where I stopped. Ill grab some after work most likely.

[Kyblack76]

go get it bro...

[mbdblue]

nice start man

[hdorre]

go get it bro...

nice start man

Thanks

[hdorre]

Well, I have the door panels off.. I just need to box those up with my window switch trim and a pillars and ship 'em out.

Other door is the same way.

While I have access, I figured Id take advantage..

Some more Damp Pro I had laying around.

[funky]

Hunter, the doors look very good, Escpecially your first set and on a college budget. Very impressed with the work kid, now come do mine so we can hit turkey drag.

Aww, thanks <3 LOL.. I appreciate it! I learned a LOT of tricks and tips from doing mine. Its a shame that you're so far away, or id help you with yours IF YOU DO ALL THE SANDING

So basicaly he will do the fun part if you do all the hard work heheheh

[hdorre]

Hahah Larry

Alright, I finished the false floor/box base.

Ok.. now for some details..

I DIDNT have to glass around the spare tire well. The .75" width of the wood was all I needed to clear the hump. So, I used wood instead of FG. Its faster, less of a mess, and wont get me high.

Next, the gaps look huge! In reality, the largest one is .25" wide. Ill be using PL Premium 8x to fill that, and maybe even a layer or two of resin and mat. I have a ton left over, so why not use it?

Lastly, see the batt "holder." Thats only temporary. When I get my XS batt, ill make a nice one. It just seemed like an absolute waste of time to make two nice holders, just to throw one of them out after like 2 weeks. I just needed something to hold down the current batt so I can drive Diamond again.

[hdorre]

No REAL update.. just that I shipped my doors and pillars to a friend to finish up.

I should probably finish my dash or start my amp rack, eh?

[hdorre]

I got some EXCELLENT news on my 4ch.. I don't wanna say too much until it comes.. But lets say this.. based on my eta i got today.. I need to start my amp rack NOW!

This will house both the 100.4 and 3500.1