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Forum: Fiberglass and Paint
05-26-2012, 01:46 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 5,700
Posted By 40gt

As you can see I have a few more holes to fill...

As you can see I have a few more holes to fill yet.
But I'm getting there.
Forum: Fiberglass and Paint
05-26-2012, 01:44 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 5,700
Posted By 40gt

http://alscustominteriors.com/intro.html ...

http://alscustominteriors.com/intro.html

That's the one - ask for Jeff.
He was very helpful and answered all my questions, before & after the job.

Al's Custom Interiors

1240 Monmouth Rd
...
Forum: Fiberglass and Paint
05-25-2012, 03:52 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 5,700
Posted By 40gt

Thanks Scippy. I cut patterns all day today....

Thanks Scippy.

I cut patterns all day today.
In the end I came to the same conclusion you did.
We need to go with FG as you suggest.

The main reason is to keep the curve & curl coming around...
Forum: Fiberglass and Paint
05-24-2012, 05:03 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 5,700
Posted By 40gt

One more photo for today. Another shot of...

One more photo for today.
Another shot of todays final height, with taped in sides.

Seems like I do a lot more contemplating, than actual work.
Lucky it's on my own time.

Personally I'm...
Forum: Fiberglass and Paint
05-24-2012, 02:45 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 5,700
Posted By 40gt

I tried the reverse curve ending at the...

I tried the reverse curve ending at the passengers seat.
Looked like **** to be honest.

Full length down the side looks ok now.
The two slopes almost match.
The tape line & the rear engine...
Forum: Fiberglass and Paint
05-24-2012, 01:46 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 5,700
Posted By 40gt

Well, after looking at the 382 poker run boat...

Well, after looking at the 382 poker run boat thats for sale on that that web site, I decided to bite the bullet and cut off another 6 inches from the height, but keep the length.

This is about...
Forum: Fiberglass and Paint
05-23-2012, 11:32 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 5,700
Posted By 40gt

Cheap boats / parts - wow ! I'll keep this site...

Cheap boats / parts - wow !
I'll keep this site in mind.
Forum: Fiberglass and Paint
05-23-2012, 11:06 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 5,700
Posted By 40gt

Possible change the curve the other way as well. ...

Possible change the curve the other way as well.
To make both curves match.

Time to go cut & play some more.
Forum: Fiberglass and Paint
05-23-2012, 10:51 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 5,700
Posted By 40gt

Scippy - shipping costs - you don't want to know....

Scippy - shipping costs - you don't want to know.
But that's only a piece of the pie.

You can take the US boat prices and almost double them by the time you get them here, after paying shipping,...
Forum: Fiberglass and Paint
05-23-2012, 09:52 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 5,700
Posted By 40gt

True, or use and shape foam, cover with foil then...

True, or use and shape foam, cover with foil then FG over that.
Or FG with epoxy resin as that won't eat the foam.
I may go that route yet.
I'm just playing to see what works.

This was just a...
Forum: Fiberglass and Paint
05-23-2012, 08:18 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 5,700
Posted By 40gt

A replacement windscreen for a Formula Fastech is...

A replacement windscreen for a Formula Fastech is ~ $12,000 trade price, plus dealer mark up & freight.

That's just not in the budget.
Hence the plan "B"s.

Personally I like the FG deflector...
Forum: Fiberglass and Paint
05-23-2012, 08:00 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 5,700
Posted By 40gt

At the end of the day, I don't have to actually...

At the end of the day, I don't have to actually do anything.
I could leave it as is.
That's another possibility.

That would look like .............
Forum: Fiberglass and Paint
05-23-2012, 07:56 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 5,700
Posted By 40gt

So I guess that means 1 vote for either lower it,...

So I guess that means 1 vote for either lower it, or can the idea!
:-)
Forum: Fiberglass and Paint
05-23-2012, 07:24 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 5,700
Posted By 40gt

I can easily put a clear acrylic windscreen on...

I can easily put a clear acrylic windscreen on this to deflect the wind.
Like the one in the Cig picture.
There is a nice sturdy lip to bolt it to.

The one thought that keeps poping into my...
Forum: Fiberglass and Paint
05-23-2012, 07:15 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 5,700
Posted By 40gt

This was the look I wanted, just didn't quite...

This was the look I wanted, just didn't quite happen.
No where close actually.................. lol.

Here I cut and paste the windscreen off the red boat onto a 382.

Another thought was to...
Forum: Fiberglass and Paint
05-23-2012, 07:04 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 5,700
Posted By 40gt

Thanks for the input guys. Well to be...

Thanks for the input guys.

Well to be honest, I used a wind deflector off a Kenworth Truck as a base and just cut it down.
Hows that for lateral thinking. :silenced:

It is extremely well made...
Forum: Fiberglass and Paint
05-23-2012, 09:18 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 5,700
Posted By 40gt

I guess another option would be to leave like it...

I guess another option would be to leave like it is, maybe slightly lower - and just paint it black, like a windscreen and leave it as is. No sides?
But not sure if I like the square look though....
Forum: Fiberglass and Paint
05-23-2012, 08:33 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 5,700
Posted By 40gt

Any suggestions on which way to go forward with...

Any suggestions on which way to go forward with the sides & deflector ?

As you can see, I just try to create based on the best of what everyone has to offer.

Constructive criticism is welcome.
Forum: Fiberglass and Paint
05-23-2012, 08:32 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 5,700
Posted By 40gt

Here is a picture - thanks to NaplesImage.com. ...

Here is a picture - thanks to NaplesImage.com.
Of the cig with a small winscreen & the step in the side lines - like my prefered option.
For this minute anyway.
Forum: Fiberglass and Paint
05-23-2012, 08:31 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 5,700
Posted By 40gt

One thing I do really like is the deflector hides...

One thing I do really like is the deflector hides the sharp curve around where the windscreen went.
It now has a much wider base, and is flatter a lot larger, coming down to the deck just behind...
Forum: Fiberglass and Paint
05-23-2012, 08:30 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 5,700
Posted By 40gt

382 Project Boat - How to do the top sides?

Hi all,
I posted this in the wanted section to answer a fellow members query, but figured more people would see it here - and possibly you can give me your thoughts.
...
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