dan8400
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| posted on 22/2/10 at 07:49 PM |
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Fiberglass question
I am part way through converting from pinto to zetec. Pinto had a single down draught carb so i made a hole in the bonnet and got a K&N filter. My
zetec is on bike carbs so i a) need hole/holes in a different place and b) need to fill the hole left by the K&N.
Can it be done? And how do i go about matching the gel-coat? Or do i just have all the panels re-sprayed?
Kinda hoping there is a 'locost' solution. BTW it's a tiger supercat (and they want a huge amount of money for another bonnet)
Thanks
Dan
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RichardK
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| posted on 22/2/10 at 07:59 PM |
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As much as I hate to say it I think I'll have to vote for a new bonnet if its not faded that much, if it has then I'f fill all the holes
with fiberglass and paint the lot.
Cheers
Rich
Gallery updated 11/01/2011
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dan8400
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| posted on 22/2/10 at 08:14 PM |
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Do you think it'll be more cost effective to have a new bonnet? Around 200 quid i reckon IIRC
Or new paint job? I really can't decide. Don't really have the money for either right now if i'm honest
Dan
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YQUSTA
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| posted on 22/2/10 at 08:25 PM |
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You could fill the hole with some mesh and use it as a bit of extra cooling until you can afford a new bonnet or to do the repair work properly.
"If in doubt flat out"
Colin McRae
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RichardK
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| posted on 22/2/10 at 08:35 PM |
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What about putting a bulge over it, not this one as I think its a bit big but similar
Linky
Cheers
Rich
Gallery updated 11/01/2011
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dan8400
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| posted on 22/2/10 at 08:36 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by YQUSTA
You could fill the hole with some mesh and use it as a bit of extra cooling until you can afford a new bonnet or to do the repair work properly.
Great idea, i have some mesh left over from the grille locost (albeit temperary) solution 
Thanks
Dan
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dan8400
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| posted on 22/2/10 at 08:38 PM |
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Another good idea richard. Thank you.
What about cutting the same hole on the other side and mesh-ing both. So at least it's symetrical.....?
Temporary until i can afford new bonnet. Good for cooling too
Dan
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stevegough
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| posted on 22/2/10 at 09:13 PM |
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Whatever you do, be careful not to make a mesh of it!
Luego Locost C20XE.
Build start: October 6th 2008.
IVA passed Jan 28th 2011.
First drive Feb 10th 2011.
First show: Stoneleigh 1st/2nd May 2011.
'Used up' first engine may 3rd 2011!
Back on the road with 2nd engine may 24th
First PASA mad drive 26/7/11
Sold to Mike in Methyr Tydvil 19/03/14
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dan8400
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| posted on 22/2/10 at 09:22 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by stevegough
Whatever you do, be careful not to make a mesh of it!
Hehe
Hey - That's Journey!!!
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jacko
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| posted on 22/2/10 at 10:01 PM |
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How about
Cutting a piece of aluminium about 12mm bigger then the hole type it on over the hole with strong type
Turn the bonnet over fibre glass from the inside add pigment if you like .
when dry remove ally fill and paint
Jacko
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