Working with original set of molds so there is nothing different with them from
when they where made and more information on how they had been made can be found
at this <link>. Brian had some of
them worked on by a local body shop so they are over sprayed with what it looks
like high build primer, not sure why they would have done that other than
possibly have a uniform coat and maybe to fill up some pinholes. He had
indicated to pull first set and he will worry about the surface on those panels
at later time. The over spray unfortunately goes over parting surfaces with
other parts of the molds so that at least needs to be cleaned up. There are
couple spots where some of the primer if I can call it seems like it was sprayed
too thick or the molds was not cleaned up and it cracks and starting to peel, so
those sections need to be cleaned as well.
July 24,
washed first set of molds, front fenders, roof, hood, door skins, Rear window
dividers
July 26
Took a look at the molds sprayed with what ever. The idea of spraying the molds
to fill up imperfections is great but it produces a lot of work to sand down the
sprayed surface and causes reduction of surface. . Looking at just the
sprayed surface of the spray it
looks OK But then then you crack the over spray you see 1/8" of
build up which I'm not sure what
was the thought behind it not to mention that some of it was coming off fairly
easy.July 31
Noticed that one of the molds for rear upper center is missing. Good thing is
that I know where I can find a part to make a mold off
Aug 4
The cover or second part of the lower diffuser was made just of contoured flat
piece and never had any returns or flanges made to it as it was made using the
actual lower part. I had mine part made by adding
flanges and building up some surface to it and a also had to fill up a small
indentation. Hence I'm doing same thing on this one. Will pull part from it and
remake a new mold as it will be quicker and just as cost effective.
Aug 9
Made some further adjustments to lower diffuser mold. Still needs bit
of filling and verification of fit the first part
Aug 15
Finalized adjustments to the
diffuser mold and bonding flanges. Will have to remake mold as the changes
will get damaged and making new mold will be less time consuming and more perminent once the part is pulled
Aug 21
Layed up new mold of 2nd part of
diffuser when making up rockers. it will make it much easier to make up
extra parts and dont have to worry about the adjustments and flanges to the
original mold
Aug 23
Front fenders being that they are the oldest and where made in rather
uncomfortable conditions, they are more then desirable to the quality, never the
less they seem to be holding up still quite well even after being tossed around.
Left one has a crack in the back by the
door and right one has a through crack
from what it looks like too much resin not enough matt. Surfaces where scuffed
and filled in with new materials when making parts.
As the 2nd part of rear center upper
section is MIA had to fabricate new mold from a part I had for my car. Good
thing is that the inner flange was adjusted to better angle and it has perfect
cut lines due to the rather crude but effective cardboard flanges.
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