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Originally Posted by 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
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Wow, that would be awesome. I expect this whole process to be a very slow slog - I've been looking at this for four months. I have a new camera coming today, and I think the least destructive thing to do today would be to cut the existing line, shove it back into the hole and then look around. This new camera has a 4mm head and records video, so I will post some here when I get it.
Gotta love Amazon, I still don't see how they can do it. This was $100 with a random $30 coupon at checkout. Ordered last night at about 7:30PM. On it's way here today. It will probably be here before I even get my newspaper today!
This thing got really good reviews, and the reviews span a year or two, so they are not likely to be fake...
-Wayne