photoshop request. Coupe out an fc hatch.
04-14-14, 12:29 PM
#180
Senior Member
Well just about done. I have some block sanding to do and then I can seal the glass with urethane and spray the frame and deck.
I made a top retainer bar. It got rid of some wavyness I had by the bolts. The glass is about flawless now. No waves, very happy
It looks different for sure. I like it though. Glad it is coming together for me
I added some dowel reinforcement on the back and wow it is rigid now. I could sit on the deck without cranking anything
Should look alright done up
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I made a top retainer bar. It got rid of some wavyness I had by the bolts. The glass is about flawless now. No waves, very happy
It looks different for sure. I like it though. Glad it is coming together for me
I added some dowel reinforcement on the back and wow it is rigid now. I could sit on the deck without cranking anything
Should look alright done up
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05-01-14, 09:14 AM
#189
Congratulations zbrown for following through, I admit I was skeptical when I first saw this on norotors.
I was never really sure what the ultimate motivation/desired result was for this modification, I assumed from the big tires and parachute that drag racing was the venue and weight reduction (which you apparently achieved) the primary goal.
If that's the case, the project as a whole is a success.
From an aesthetic standpoint I was going to say that I still think OEM rear glass (from some sort of sedan) would work better but after studying the final outcome I think the whole premise is flawed from a design standpoint.
I completely understand that using the stock hatch frame as the basis of the project makes a lot of sense from a fab standpoint and basically eliminates major metalwork from the process but to my eye, the end result doesn't read so much as a sedan/notch profile but more as a weird hatchback.
It's the visual weight of the frame you start with, none of which would be there in a scratch designed sedan. Starting with a clean sheet (or being capable of advanced metalwork), the b-pillar and trunk profile would be very different and that's not an option when the hatch frame is retained.
As a learning process and a way to scratch a "what if" itch, I like it and the moxie you displayed in the execution but I'm not a fan of the visual result (and suspect your aero- to whatever extent that's applicable- has been degraded) and I'd guess that simply replacing the rear glass with Lexan would have netted more weight savings.
It's not like I haven't blown a few bowls and stared at the hatch, thinking exactly what you did...I'm really pleased you carried through and saved me the effort.
I was never really sure what the ultimate motivation/desired result was for this modification, I assumed from the big tires and parachute that drag racing was the venue and weight reduction (which you apparently achieved) the primary goal.
If that's the case, the project as a whole is a success.
From an aesthetic standpoint I was going to say that I still think OEM rear glass (from some sort of sedan) would work better but after studying the final outcome I think the whole premise is flawed from a design standpoint.
I completely understand that using the stock hatch frame as the basis of the project makes a lot of sense from a fab standpoint and basically eliminates major metalwork from the process but to my eye, the end result doesn't read so much as a sedan/notch profile but more as a weird hatchback.
It's the visual weight of the frame you start with, none of which would be there in a scratch designed sedan. Starting with a clean sheet (or being capable of advanced metalwork), the b-pillar and trunk profile would be very different and that's not an option when the hatch frame is retained.
As a learning process and a way to scratch a "what if" itch, I like it and the moxie you displayed in the execution but I'm not a fan of the visual result (and suspect your aero- to whatever extent that's applicable- has been degraded) and I'd guess that simply replacing the rear glass with Lexan would have netted more weight savings.
It's not like I haven't blown a few bowls and stared at the hatch, thinking exactly what you did...I'm really pleased you carried through and saved me the effort.
11-24-14, 11:41 PM
#192
strange angle
I have finished my coupe conversion and brought it to sevenstock this year. if your interested in seeing it. my pics won't load checkout my Instagram page my username is Strangeangle
12-18-14, 09:55 PM
#194
Senior Member
