pstone11 Posted February 14, 2007 Report Share Posted February 14, 2007 Well, after my previous attempt when my passenger kick panel cracked on install, I decided to pick up some new kicks from the junkyard and restart. They're going to be way stronger than before, Learn with failure I guess. First off, I took some advice from groundpounder and drilled a ton of 1/4 inch holes all through the panel, then me and my son roughed it up w/ 36 grit on both sides. Then put down a layer of mat on the back, soaked the shit out of it with resin, let it tack up, then did the same thing with the front side. After they dried and I sanded on them again, They went for a test fit, so far so good. I cut off the chevy mounting tab, and most of the mounting nipple, because those are what stressed the last panel when it broke. You really have to bend and pry to get them in with the tab and nipple on there. newkicks1.JPG_thumb newkicks2.JPG_thumb newkicks3.JPG_thumb Check out StoneSounds to see my recent builds.Or look at the Flying White Facebook Page! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pstone11 Posted February 14, 2007 Author Report Share Posted February 14, 2007 Next was to get the rings in there - got them lower and facing more in the right direction than the qforms were. So I decided to cover these in nylons, they are easy to work with and really stretchy - It made forming to the hood release hole way easier than last time. newkicks4.JPG_thumb newkicks5.JPG_thumb newkicks6.JPG_thumb Check out StoneSounds to see my recent builds.Or look at the Flying White Facebook Page! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pstone11 Posted February 14, 2007 Author Report Share Posted February 14, 2007 this is after about three really light coats of resin. The nylon is stretchy, so I didn't want to weight it down and have low spots. It's pretty solid really... Since this, I've just been laying a really thick layer of resin on the inside, sealing it up and making it stronger.. maybe more pics tomorrow or so.. The old post was "burban kicks, 1st fiberglass" - If you want to compare, let me know how I'm doing.. newkicks7.JPG_thumb newkicks8.JPG_thumb Check out StoneSounds to see my recent builds.Or look at the Flying White Facebook Page! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bibby>Chode Posted February 14, 2007 Report Share Posted February 14, 2007 Looking good. Looks nice around the handle for the ebrake. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pstone11 Posted February 14, 2007 Author Report Share Posted February 14, 2007 That's the hood release on mine - ebrake is just above that.... Check out StoneSounds to see my recent builds.Or look at the Flying White Facebook Page! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bibby>Chode Posted February 14, 2007 Report Share Posted February 14, 2007 That's the hood release on mine - ebrake is just above that....You are correct. I feel stupid now. I've had GM's since i was 16. I shouldve known that lol. Look over me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
groundpounder2k2 Posted February 14, 2007 Report Share Posted February 14, 2007 hell yea,those are lookin a ton better already.... My MainMan,My lil Man,Dude,Bubb....My son Memphis @ 3years OldShow'em that car son.......... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChevyBoy Posted February 15, 2007 Report Share Posted February 15, 2007 lookin good man. i might even have you make my lazy ass some lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AP Zoutes Posted February 15, 2007 Report Share Posted February 15, 2007 Looking good. Where are you placing your tweeters Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Nismofreak Posted February 15, 2007 Report Share Posted February 15, 2007 Nice job.Can believe it was possible to work with the walmart resin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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