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Originally Posted by proffighter
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Thank you, Roland. I expect I’ll be following a same path in short order and will reference your experience often.
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Originally Posted by ToySnakePMC
The FFP (Forum’s Favorite Project) is at a fast boil now! Going wide body is not for the timid, that’s my early takeaway at least. I love seeing your thought process on display as you lay out your plan for tucking bumpers, squaring up fenders and such. I’m the product of public education, so my comprehension may be somewhat lacking... But I don’t recall if these wide body bulges are fiberglass or steel. If fiberglass, what’s the plan for permanent attachment? Just curious. I think you have a good eye for detail and proportions, and this little coupe is gonna look sharp — already does!
Patrick
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Patrick, so far I’d say DIY widebody conversions are not as easy as those who’ve posted before might lead one to believe.
Like Roland, and many else who’ve come before, I’m keen to keep down the weight. So all the body parts are fiberglass. My plan is to panel-bond the flares to the car, so no hardware at all, much less exposed hardware.
There are spacers en route and wheels being pulled from another’s car to help me confirm flare placement before the big cut. I have been advised that measurements are important, but seeing the wheels in the arches is more important when it comes to ensuring it all looks right. So (much to my chagrin) the stock arches will come out in pieces rather than in big, beautiful offcuts like an RWB. I want to see it at ride height with the arches full before I commit fully.
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Originally Posted by Jonny042
Great update! I think it would be easy to underestimate how much pleasure (and inspiration!!!) you bring to all of us with these updates.
Can't wait to see what comes next.
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High praise from likely the best builder (and blogger) this forum has seen. I am humbled, Jon.
I will do my best to show the process (in agonizing detail) as I inch closer to my next DIY paint job.