RATT
RSR
October 3, 2003
Here I
am making the inside fender edge. The strap I am holding was
fabricated on the bench. It consists of one mat & one
cloth. It is then held into the radius and body filler holds
it to the fender.
After
the filler cures, it is ground off on the outside, then it
is glassed on the inside.
In between
body work, I am painting all of the parts Martin has been
fabricating.
The fenders
are now ready for primer, but before paint, I re install the
fenders with clecos
and mark the outside edge to get a reference of index.
Then,
I remove the fenders and do my Picasso thing to get a trim
line.
I use
the buzz saw to cut the existing fender away.
Then,
I grind the edge so the fender will be at the same height
when installed.
The grinding
also makes the perfect surface for epoxy cabosil to stick
to. Just before priming,
I grind the inside of the fenders to accept a layer of mat
and cloth.
After
the fenders were primed, I skinned the inside, which gives
it added strength and the cloth texture to match the rest
of the quarter panel.
Black
pigment is used here and you know why!
Martin
and Andy are pushing the RATT into the booth because by Sunday,
she should be ready for final paint.
The fenders
are installed and still fit perfectly. They'll be glued in
the morning
Martin
has installed the fuel pump and brake reservoir brackets and
the oil tank,
with
a little help from Mark, the fabbie.
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