Has anyone heard from Carlo ? It has been a while that he does not post. Can someone check on him ? and let us know if he is ok
I hope everything is ok
Quick update... The flame lit up with Gina (old flame) and I spending time together, hiking, mountain biking and traveling She also gave me lots of work to do for her (that will pay for poor RBS2 goodies and big brakes)
Some shots of us...
At our old age we where still able to do 'The Grouse Grind"
I am Glad you and Gina were able to take some time and get back together. I am also glad to see you chose to finish RBS, you would have broke many hearts if you walked away from it. (However I do understand yours is the most important so I think most would understand)
Now that the sappy stuff is out of the way, I can't wait to see more updates on the car and see it on the road tearing up Hastings street scaring the locals, or maybe trying to do the Stanley park loop, LOL, you would get stopped every 10 feet for a photograph in Stanley park.
Again congrats on you and Gina.
------------------ 857GT Part 85GT Part 87GT Part Caddy, 93 Eldorado 4.9, 5spd Dual O2 Custom Chip, Custom Exhaust. MSD Everything Now with Nitrous. Capt Fiero --- My Over View Cadero Pics For Sale $4000, Yellow 88GT 5spd Full Poly Suspension, Lowered 1/2" in front, Corner Carver.
Today I had a chance to see how the old existing 2" chopped windows would fit Taped new size, turned out nice, same curvature no modifications there, just cut down to size about 2" more
Open door for a better view, showing the difference holding Lambo door down (not enough weight to keep door down without door skin on))
Few more shots showing the difference
Overall look of a "4" chopped window" ( yes, I look tired )
Nice tight fit for Vancouver rain forest
Yesterday when I adjusted the upper stop down to fit window, the vertical edge was out as per upper pic
Today I trimmed window edge to fit properly much better seal than yesterday let it rain
[This message has been edited by Car-Lo (edited 10-22-2014).]
Saw this a tad too late, for the window stops we have been using the front shelf under the hood brackets for the sun roof. They bolt up perfectly on the door brace. On the brace itself we always drill and slot the hole so we can get some adjustment. the bracket lands perfectly on the window track bottom dead center. Basically same spot you mounted yours in.
[This message has been edited by jetsnvettes2000 (edited 10-26-2014).]
Saw this a tad too late, for the window stops we have been using the front shelf under the hood brackets for the sun roof. They bolt up perfectly on the door brace. On the brace itself we always drill and slot the hole so we can get some adjustment. the bracket lands perfectly on the window track bottom dead center. Basically same spot you mounted yours in.
Thanks for the info jetsnettes2000, that's a great idea (would that be an Archie trick)
Found an old shot, is that what you're talking about shown in red, if so that would make a better stopper
Thanks, Carlo. You are a teacher. I appreciate your free and fluid approach to design and fabrication. Although it may sound trite, it is inspirational.
Is that a sheet metal base upon which you put the mold release before rolling out the gelcoat?
Thanks, Carlo. You are a teacher. I appreciate your free and fluid approach to design and fabrication. Although it may sound trite, it is inspirational.
Is that a sheet metal base upon which you put the mold release before rolling out the gelcoat?
Ken
Thank you so much for the nice compliment Ken I'm just an old amateur posting as I go along (I was excited about my first gelcoat ) About that sheet you asked, I used 1/8" aluminum sheet that was hanging around for future console
Today bonding fibreglass pieces onto upper wing frame (not enough clamps to do both)
Using PL2000 because it's only $10 (bonds fibreglass to metal) Pliogrip is $45
[This message has been edited by Car-Lo (edited 11-06-2014).]
I am sure you have probably done/are aware but I would suggest you pop a few rivets in those panels also - you will get thermal movement in the metal frame for sure ;-)). Or if your adhesive is flexible (like Sikaflex) you may be ok. Generally sticking FG to metal long term requires a multiple methods mindset ;-)
I always use vinyl-ester resins near any heat source to eliminate the possibility of any blistering/distortion - some of those panels are going to be getting heat soaked from your exhaust.
I love the latest sketch of the rear - beautiful work.
I am sure you have probably done/are aware but I would suggest you pop a few rivets in those panels also - you will get thermal movement in the metal frame for sure ;-)). Or if your adhesive is flexible (like Sikaflex) you may be ok. Generally sticking FG to metal long term requires a multiple methods mindset ;-)
I always use vinyl-ester resins near any heat source to eliminate the possibility of any blistering/distortion - some of those panels are going to be getting heat soaked from your exhaust.
I love the latest sketch of the rear - beautiful work.
Thanks for the info Andy, bonding panels was temporary to hold until underside was glassed in making one sold unit, would that be strong enough maybe few rivets as you suggested?
About vinyl-ester resin, is that rolled on over existing panels I was thinking adding heat shields on hot areas ??
Today, worked on lower wing...
[This message has been edited by Car-Lo (edited 11-24-2014).]
It's been a boring week. Where is my our update? I demand want to know what is happening to my your car.
Kidding, kidding. It's been cold out. I'll wait until the spring before giving you another hard time about it. Maybe you and toady are both in hibernation now.
[This message has been edited by Stubby79 (edited 11-18-2014).]
The adhesive worked very well bonding fibreglass to steel frame, but just to make sure I fibreglass patches here and there (shown in red) to frame and panels that should hold without using any rivets
Filled in empty spaces between frame with foam and sanding flush to frame thickness
Had no time today to fibreglass underside so it's tomorrow
NOW, that sounds very interesting Stubby, what are you up too with the foam ? Since you all live in Victoria, Wayne (dobie1) and Don (355Fiero) When ever I zip over to the island we should hook up
Today started glassing underside, two layers of 1-1/2 ounce matt
First: TXOPIE thank you so much for the tribute video that was way to nice
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Originally posted by exoticse:
Car-lo your artistic skills are off the charts.
You sir can draw.
Thanks exoticse, but that's what I've been doing all my life
Back to the future... 20 years: graphic designer for Neon Products 30 years: architectural illustrator, (all renderings hand painted in gouache ) retired part time at 65 and totally retired this past April (I'll be 70 on Feb. 6 )
Slightly O/T but ya John is one of those guys that you almost want to ask for I.D. when he tells you his age. He has more energy and devotion to his car than I do to any of my own projects and I am literately 1/2 his age. I mean what 70 year old do you know that still drives a Fiero and actually had the crazy idea to put scissor doors on his car let alone all the other crazy awesome mods he is doing.
P.S. John the details are up on the club forum for this weekends meeting and the up coming club Christmas Party. Hopefully you and your nephew can attend. I want to pic your brain about a few things.
------------------ 857GT Part 85GT Part 87GT Part Caddy, 93 Eldorado 4.9, 5spd Dual O2 Custom Chip, Custom Exhaust. MSD Everything Now with Nitrous. Capt Fiero --- My Over View Cadero Pics For Sale $4000, Yellow 88GT 5spd Full Poly Suspension, Lowered 1/2" in front, Corner Carver.
As i sit and admire the amazing artwork of the familiar Calgary backdrop, my work phone rings and an overtime repair request comes in for a broken elevator in Bankers Hall... that's the little building in the background just left of the Calgary Tower. Crazy! Amazing work Carlo!
I just want to say a HUGE THANK YOU to John for giving me such a wonderful Christmas gift. Lisa and I went to the West Coast Fiero's Club Christmas Party. I was not expecting anything aside from the Awesome free food the club bought for everyone, when John shows up with a rather suspicious package with CAPT FIERO written on it in a rather cool artwork design. (sorry didn't get a pic of that) Inside the package were these beautifully framed hand drawn pictures of what my car should end up looking like when we are done with it. (He has already built the Nose, Cowl hood, Cowl Deck lid and Raised Spoiler for it in real life)
Just wanted to make a public Thank You to him.
------------------ 857GT Part 85GT Part 87GT Part Caddy, 93 Eldorado 4.9, 5spd Dual O2 Custom Chip, Custom Exhaust. MSD Everything Now with Nitrous. Capt Fiero --- My Over View Cadero Pics For Sale $4000, Yellow 88GT 5spd Full Poly Suspension, Lowered 1/2" in front, Corner Carver.
spending time together, hiking, mountain biking and traveling
(that will pay for poor RBS2 goodies and big brakes)
start to present day...
no modifications there, just cut down to size about 2" more
holding Lambo door down (not enough weight to keep door down without door skin on))
( yes, I look tired 
as per upper pic
(would that be an Archie trick)
hey out there, wake up
(I was excited about my first gelcoat 
I was thinking adding heat shields on hot areas ?? 
Err...bump.
that should hold without using any rivets 
