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Old 02-28-12, 03:04 PM
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Hot damn! Can't wait to see the end product!
Old 02-28-12, 03:14 PM
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first off that volvo is actually a very cool looking car.

Second of all the fact that you have a 1uz in there makes it all the better.

I started off a little skeptical but now im definitely a fan, cool stuff.
Old 02-28-12, 10:08 PM
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It was a blast driving it after all this time.

Now its time to start putting the body back together:

Old 03-22-12, 12:40 AM
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great build bro!!! im jelly!!!!
Old 03-22-12, 06:37 AM
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Wow! I love this thing!
Old 03-22-12, 08:03 PM
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Lil update:

Drift diff:




Fiberglass fender creation:

Started with styrofoam and spray foam:







Then many many layers of body filler to get the profile perfect.....then many coats of primer which gave me this plug:




Wax it 10 times, add PVA mold release, then gel coat....then start laying glass and resin:



after a few days of pissing around....its time to pop the mold:




Narrowed and tucked the front bumper


Old 03-22-12, 08:25 PM
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WOW. keep up the good work.
Old 03-23-12, 09:47 AM
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What kinda camera are you using to take these pics? Or are they just photoshopped?
Old 03-23-12, 10:27 AM
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this volvo makes me smile every time i see it. its B.E.A.- UTIFUL!
Old 03-23-12, 10:43 AM
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Sick work man! Where did you learn to make molds? Any tips or pointers as far as materials needed and the procedure?
Old 03-25-12, 08:12 PM
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Originally Posted by scENFORCER
What kinda camera are you using to take these pics? Or are they just photoshopped?
iphone 4 with instagram....lol


These were a sony NEX-5 that my friend owns:










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Old 03-25-12, 08:13 PM
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Originally Posted by 97-SC300
Sick work man! Where did you learn to make molds? Any tips or pointers as far as materials needed and the procedure?
I learned from Youtube....hahah. Go to a good fiberglass supply place and they should help you through it with all the right products.
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Took the wife for her first ride in the car....


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Old 03-26-12, 10:43 PM
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good stuff
keep it up
really a one of a kind
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