[Leprcon311]

First time forum post.
Was sent here by fellow gear-head driving buddy, because of my boat repair and fiberglassing experience.
First: Really cool project, love the look and the history behind it.
Second: Boatbuilding 101.
Polyester resin (without a doubt), chopped strand mat, urethane foam and wood.
So the exploratory surgery tool here is a 1.25 inch hole saw, but one that has grinding grit on it, not teeth.
This makes small enough holes for visibility, that can then be easily re-glassed back over, and the circles are small enough (and strategically placed) so the don’t effect structural integrity.

OK, I hate this part because it feels so immodest.
I have been doing fiberglass repairs as a tinkering hobby for 15-20 years.
I work as a Manufacturing Engineer for a major aerospace company, specializing in Composite fab and repair.
I have taught a Composite fab shop class at a local SoCal junior college (wet layup and prepress) since 2001, so have lots of sources and connections.

I would love to come by (safety protocols of course) and take a look and help on a volunteer basis, cause this is such a cool and unusual project. (I cut my teeth on aircooled VW’s but have moved on to Datsun roadster canyon carver)
When I learn how to Private Message I will send along contact info. I commute daily from Seal Beach to El Segundo, so am around in the area regularly.
Sorry for the long post.
Fergus O