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Cobra Body Fibreglass Question!
On my Cobra the bodywork is very authentic in most areas, but like a lot of kit car manufacturers it has flat body sills, I think this is because its easier to mould, and most owners prefer "sidepipes" which hide the sills
I intend on putting some shape (1" deep) along the middle of sill tapering to the front guard, but my problem is I only have a relatively small 2 - 2.5" radius curve to bond to, and I am unable to go around the back of the sill as the cockpit floor is right down on the bottom edge of the sill! I have contemplated using urethane foam bonding onto the sill leaving enough room to flare/finish the job on the outside, and shaping it, against an alloy sheet which will form a temporary backing edge to glass against, I could use either epoxy or polyester resin. I realise my body chassis is unique and know one can really give an opinion without seeing it. The issue might be fibreglass cracking or delamination, but the body has two chassis mounting points each side of the major part of the proposed modification. Hope all that doesn't bore you to death, and of I could afford a Shelby or Kirkham I wouldn't have this problem!!! |
Hey AJ....what the hell is a sill? You doing windows or cars?
You may want to check out this site for some high quality composite material and instructions. http://www.fibreglast.com/showproduc...roducts-0.html Roscoe |
Fibreglass question.
Hello Roscoe,
A sill is the lowest panel than connects front guard to the rear guard, that runs under the door and curves to meet the chassis, or the lower part of side panels that is hidden by sidepipes. Will check out the website - thanks. |
So I take it to mean it is the rocker panel that connects the front fender to the rear fender. It's a good thing I speak english!
Yeah, check the website. Lots of good stuff and instruction. Roscoe |
Fibreglass question.
Hey Roscoe,
Yeah down here we say it a bit different, cars used to rust their sills and mudguards out! Rocker panel I have heard of that. I am learning though and will get the lingo right! |
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