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Offline fabr

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Fabr's FG dash
« on: April 14, 2009, 09:36:23 PM »
Just a start.More info and pics as it develops.
« Last Edit: April 14, 2009, 09:38:44 PM by Masterfabr »
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Re: Fabr's FG dash
« Reply #1 on: April 15, 2009, 06:37:55 AM »
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« Reply #2 on: April 15, 2009, 07:00:22 AM »
It does work well, Tho has to have a coating to prevent resin from eating it... For small projects it works great.. They have a white polymer foam that can be sanded and then primed, No need for Shellac or bondo etc... The white shit is ungodly expensive tho...
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Re: Fabr's FG dash
« Reply #4 on: April 15, 2009, 07:26:34 AM »
blue and gray also. It is extruded styrene foam.  Resin will melt it if not coated with a barrier before applying resin. I have had less than good results from DW mud tho.
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Re: Fabr's FG dash
« Reply #5 on: April 15, 2009, 01:12:01 PM »
Keep posting Master, I have never done much with fg so I am watching with interest. If time ever allows I would like to do a rear cover/shroud  on my car. Time will tell.
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Re: Fabr's FG dash
« Reply #6 on: April 15, 2009, 07:38:27 PM »
A bit more work done and beginning of hood plug.
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« Reply #7 on: April 15, 2009, 07:40:04 PM »
Fabber, what are you cutting it with, I had a cheap ass wood band saw, and that sucker cut that foam so sweet...
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Re: Fabr's FG dash
« Reply #8 on: April 15, 2009, 07:49:40 PM »
Rough cut is done on a cheapass band saw also. Actually my cheapass bandsaw has too shallow a throat but my larger and not so cheapass one did the trick. All other shaping has been done with a piece of 1.5" 4130 dropoff with a piece of PS file paper on it. Gotta use cromo ya know for good results! LOL!!!  The other tip/trick I'll give is to use a concrete magnesium float with a piece of PS paper on it also for the shaping/filing to shape. The convex shape allows for glass flat shaping without edges digging in. I'll post pix tomorrow of the low buck tools.
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Re: Fabr's FG dash
« Reply #9 on: April 15, 2009, 07:54:32 PM »
I about forgot to mention that I laminate the extruded foam using MINIMAL expanding spray polyurethane foam.Spray the foam on the part,let rise for 5 minutes,push parts together and spread the foam around. It will go to liquid and be an excellent adhesive. Weight or clamp foam pieces overnight to cure. The PU foam will try to expand a slight bit till cured but that is a good thing since the voids will be filled in at the same time. If you look at my pix closely you will see where I broke that rule.
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Re: Fabr's FG dash
« Reply #10 on: April 15, 2009, 08:08:20 PM »
That is looking like it will be very appealing to the eye as well as functional. As dunebound said. Keep posting. Im learning as well!

One thing though. I see radio location but where is the 8 track going to go ;D

Great work! keep it up!
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« Reply #11 on: April 15, 2009, 08:38:11 PM »
That radio is the 50 watt base to car to car radio and the in car intercom unit.  I'm trying to make this car as "upscale" as I can.  I've done tons of FG work but I'mm trying to step up to the next level with this one.It will ultimately be the wifes car. This is just prep/practice work for the mid-engine V-8 that comes next.
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Re: Fabr's FG dash
« Reply #12 on: April 15, 2009, 08:39:05 PM »
Were does the tupperware tray go?    :police:
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« Reply #13 on: April 15, 2009, 08:44:42 PM »
LOL!!!! 8) ;D  Funny you should ask tho .There is quite a "trunk"area in front of the passenger.
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Re: Fabr's FG dash
« Reply #14 on: April 15, 2009, 08:48:21 PM »
Quote from: Masterfabr on April 15, 2009, 08:38:11 PM
That radio is the 50 watt base to car to car radio and the in car intercom unit.  I'm trying to make this car as "upscale" as I can.  I've done tons of FG work but I'mm trying to step up to the next level with this one.It will ultimately be the wifes car. This is just prep/practice work for the mid-engine V-8 that comes next.
 

after seeing one of these setups in person on chris's and marks rails I do believe I will have to invest in one myself. the guy with the northstar v-8 rail is now a dealer for them, by the way ;) ;) I am going over there tomorrow night.
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