81 custom widebody
#1
81 custom widebody
Still trying to get mine done as well. I still have a LOT to do but here are some recent pics. I hated the other fenders I did so I did them over. I like them much better. Still have to fit the sideskirts on but getting there.
http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f1.../IMG_08871.jpg
http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f1.../IMG_08871.jpg
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#11
the only reason i asked what kit it was is because i've seen these fenders before....
i love the stock FB, but i like making things diff than what everyone else has such as my car
i love the stock FB, but i like making things diff than what everyone else has such as my car
#12
kit
If you've seen these fenders before it's a coincedence because I built them entirely from scratch. I didn't really like any of the kits on the market for the rx7. I wanted a retro IMSA look with a few more contemporary touches. The kit is 100% designed and built by me.
#13
car setter on firer
how did you do the rear fenders flares??? i like that look, when i was younger i used to dream of cutting off the fenders the bed of an old step side and "grafting" them onto the body of my car (read: bondo and welding.)
#14
molds
I did the fenders using urethane foam. I glued (bondo works well) pieces to the car and sanded it down just undersize. You then lay up fiberglass over it and when setup you can pull it off, trim it up and clean the foam out of the inside. Then I bonded them to the fenders and molded them into the car. Once you have one side you can make templates to get the other side symmetrical. I used this method for the fenders and hood. The rest I made molds.
Here is some of the other stuff I've done so far.
Here is some of the other stuff I've done so far.
Last edited by Frankenmazda; 12-05-11 at 05:21 AM. Reason: more info
#17
fiberglass
To anyone considering doing some fiberglass project.s I say go for it!
It's not that hard and if you mess up you can just grind out the offending parts and re-do it.
I don't know if I'm allowed to link this but Fiberglast.com has tons of free do-it-yourself fiberglass info on thier website.
It's not that hard and if you mess up you can just grind out the offending parts and re-do it.
I don't know if I'm allowed to link this but Fiberglast.com has tons of free do-it-yourself fiberglass info on thier website.
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That is a nice look. Great work.
Very few 1st gen wide bodies try to let the rear fenders drop below the tire top.
You give us mortals too much credit tee hee
But, as life is not a spectator sport, i will try something soon !!
cliff
Very few 1st gen wide bodies try to let the rear fenders drop below the tire top.
You give us mortals too much credit tee hee
But, as life is not a spectator sport, i will try something soon !!
cliff
#24
Just a thought...not sure if it's something that'd tickle your fancy. But to me the 4 circle lights in the back is so played out now, and I never really was a fan cuz ppl will just see it and think Corvette. I was thinking it would look insane if you could actually go with the same layout, but make the lights the shape of a rotor. You would need a custom lense, but I'm sure you could even use those same circles you have as the centers and use LEDs to give the shape of the rotor. Just some food for thought . Btw, ur car looks gorgeous, awesome work