mandm
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Post by mandm on Apr 21, 2012 18:46:13 GMT -5
has anyone tried to cover entire floor pans - tunnel with hand laid fiberglass? i have removed body and replaced and lowered pans (per instructions) and raised pan sides with 2" tube to raise body
so i was just thinking of trying to preserve all this work and had access
to the fiberglass. i had also thought of spray on bed liner but hadn't
got a shop interested in doing it yet for me (also more expensive)
any input would be appreciated before i make a mistake that maybe
you have already seen done wrong
another thing i have, is in the original build, the steering column (newer rectangle style) was mounted under the dash not threw it like instructions said to, since the drop and the body raise has now been done do i need to move the column or just leave it since there is no hole in dash now
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Post by brianboggs on Apr 21, 2012 19:58:11 GMT -5
POR15 is your friend for that app. It will keep the floor in great shape. You can also do the bedliner yourself that works just as well.
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Post by jspbtown on Apr 21, 2012 22:43:05 GMT -5
I like Herculiner...
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Post by mj on Apr 22, 2012 9:51:40 GMT -5
Fiberglassing the chassis is a bad idea, IMHO. Rust can still develop under it which leaves you with a mess.
I found that POR is good because it serves also as a primer. Then add bedliner over the top (then soundproof and carpet the interior) and then undercoat the bottom outside.
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Post by bradleygt2ontario on Apr 22, 2012 10:11:23 GMT -5
I second that Mj, just make sure you do cover the POR with a top coat of some sort because it's sensitive to UV.
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Post by mwilson on Apr 22, 2012 19:22:03 GMT -5
Are you working on a GT or GT II? I did a 3 inch lift on my GT II. That lead to a massive problem solving effort of having to realign the steering column to the steering box and the chassis connections. Maybe two inches is not as much a big deal as what I went through?
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mandm
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Post by mandm on Apr 22, 2012 19:48:15 GMT -5
i'm working on a gt
the column was installed wrong to start with
at least 2" low when built because it was under the dash completely
so with the 2" raise it should be where it was planned if i leave it under the dash
i was hoping to get it in the dash to give even more room but i wasn't
sure about having the wheel too high then?
the wiring is trash so starting over anyway and the front bumper-support is gone planning on building a towbar bumper support all in one when i get there to be able to tow behind a motorhome
thanks
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Post by cocacoladodge on Apr 23, 2012 8:39:58 GMT -5
For the column, I would suggest once you put it back in, find a way to tie it up and hold it at a comfortable height for you in the seat. at this point make a cardboard cut out template to make a bracket to hold it, or you can check out some different mounting kits from companys like flaming river that make steering columns. good luck!
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