So I'm not the best at taking progress shots, when I'm working, I get caught up in getting it done and forget. But I did take some.
First, here is the fiberglass shell I started out with. Not bad, but did require some filing, filling, and sanding to true things up some. You can see where I needed to bondo the N-Filler in the first pic. There was a recessed area all the way around it here.
Got some parts in and started drilling and tapping them to fit on the pack
Then started attaching all of the parts so I could disassemble and start painting. The ribbon took more work than I thought to get it where I wanted it.
Here are a lot of the add-on pieces painted in a low gloss black, automotive finish. And reference pages I printed off from here to see how things line up.
Then I masked off parts of the pack that should be smooth and textured the pack with a Paintable Spray On Bedliner. Removed the masking tape and sprayed the whole thing low gloss black to match the parts. I like the liner I got, it wasn't rubbery. (Ignore the ugly holes on the Ion arm...ugh. But it fits snug and isn't visible)
Now was the fun part, putting everything back together!!
And here is how she sits today. Still have parts I'm eagerly waiting on! I can't wait!! Well actually I lied, I put some stickers on last night. And I will still need to add some welding and details, distressing, etc.
- By GBFans
- By takimeta