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Patrick
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FEB 19, 07:38 PM
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I suspect the challenge is going to be improvising a method of mounting these relatively long "Formula" lenses securely without needing to modify/damage the nose itself. 
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seajai
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FEB 19, 08:04 PM
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| quote | Originally posted by Patrick:
I suspect the challenge is going to be improvising a method of mounting these relatively long "Formula" lenses securely without needing to modify/damage the nose itself. |
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Yep..... been thinking about a mounting method for a while.....not sure what to do yet. I think once I make an actual lens it will come to me. If anybody has a suggestion let me hear 'em.
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seajai
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FEB 23, 11:43 PM
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So here we go. I used the plug I made as a guide to make an MDF template for cutting the acrylic blanks.
With the acrylic cut to approximate size, I attach it to the MDF with tape and run it through a spiral flush trim router bit to trim it to the exact size needed. Next I used a round over bit to to radius the edges of the acrylic so it fits the rounded sides of the opening. I did a few test runs experimenting with oven temp and time to get the best results and this is the finished prototype.
It fits nicely in the opening and is recessed only slightly from the surface to the bumper. Here are a couple profile pics of the finished cover showing the compound curves.
The benefit of using an MDF template and a router to cut my acrylic is that I just need to flip the template over to cut the opposite side. So now with a successful prototype made I just need to cast the forming molds for the right front and both rears and make a router template for the rear covers and I'll have them ready to sell. (Oh yeah, and figure out how to mount them). Stay tuned 
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Patrick
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FEB 24, 01:04 AM
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| quote | Originally posted by seajai:
(Oh yeah, and figure out how to mount them). Stay tuned
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Just a little something to inspire you...
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Manitou
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OCT 10, 12:15 AM
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johnt671
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OCT 10, 09:24 AM
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I'd buy a set of front and rear cover for my 84 if you make them.
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JohnWPB
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OCT 10, 08:32 PM
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| quote | Originally posted by johnt671:
I'd buy a set of front and rear cover for my 84 if you make them. |
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Been saying that myself since his last post in February  86 GT in my case though.....
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Patrick
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OCT 10, 10:23 PM
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| quote | Originally posted by JohnWPB:
...since his last post in February
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Maybe you guys would be interested in the following thread in the Mall... Front turn signal light covers
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seajai
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OCT 11, 12:38 AM
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I won't be making covers for the bumper pad cars or the rear GT reflectors, I just don't have the R&D time right now. I already have enough projects stacked up to keep me going til next summer. I may at some point but not right now. If someone wanted to make a mold and send it to me, I will form up covers for you.
Follow my sale thread in the mall for info and updates.[This message has been edited by seajai (edited 10-11-2016).]
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NightMare Cruiser
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AUG 21, 03:01 AM
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