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  1. cct1

    cct1 Well-Known Member
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    #5 cct1, Mar 21, 2014
    Wow, that's very cool--weigh it when you get the chance!:Thumbsup:
     
  2. Mr. Jim

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    #6 Mr. Jim, Mar 22, 2014
    Sweet! We did one for a TR6 autocross car back about 15 years ago. Keep the photos coming!
     
  3. MCS02

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    #7 MCS02, Mar 22, 2014
    This is really cool!
     
  4. GokartPilot

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    #13 GokartPilot, Apr 14, 2014
    Very cool project! Please keep us up to date with lots of pics. Great job so far, look forward to the finished project.
     
  5. RallyMini370

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    #14 RallyMini370, Aug 31, 2014
    Not being a fiber glass chappy, why do you need a bottom mold? I thought only the top mold would be required as no one sees the inside. Anyway how's the bonnet coming along?
     
  6. Mr. Jim

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    #15 Mr. Jim, Aug 31, 2014
    I would :) that's the thing about a lot of fiberglass panels, they don't take the time to do it right and make the inside look good too.
     
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    #21 mrntd, Dec 22, 2014
    Looking good
     
  8. jerryb2005mcs

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    #22 jerryb2005mcs, Dec 22, 2014
    Thanks!

    "I was wondering if you had to build up support areas where things such as struts are mounted?"

    Yup. I was thinking that I'd keep the shell as thin as possible to cut weight and that meant making those areas thicker to handle the strain.
    So, the areas for the hinges and where the hood strut bolts on, I made them thicker.

    Regarding the struts, I think I'll have to order a custom set from McMaster-Carr parts to get what I need.
     
  9. RallyMini370

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    #23 RallyMini370, Dec 28, 2014
    looking good, wow 8lbs! I could do with that hood and hatch too!
     
  10. cct1

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    #25 cct1, Jan 16, 2015
    That is impressive, nice work!
     
  11. WildThang

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    #27 WildThang, Mar 20, 2015
    That is very cool! Is that an M7 intake scoop? What did you do to the headlight trim rings?
     
  12. Detroit Tuned

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    #28 Detroit Tuned, Mar 21, 2015
    super cool! how much is the weigh saving?
     
  13. BlimeyCabrio

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    #34 BlimeyCabrio, Apr 24, 2015
    Really good stuff. I would love one as a weight-saving measure at some point.
     
  14. Csbdr

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    #35 Csbdr, Jul 25, 2015
    Any new developments?
     
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