Lights - Pt 1

Thought I would take a break from sanding and filling of the reverse and fog light moulds. Time to look at fitting the rest of the lights front and rear so I started with the headlights. First thing to do was sort out the centre on the mount area's, sand flat and then mark out.

This proved to be relatively straight forward I'm pleased to say so I used the same process for both sides. Only really needed a little flattening over mound/split lines and the hole (already cut) needed a little bit of sanding to make round and uniform thickness.

 

Just had to make sure that I had the bowls up the right way. I carefully marked all the holes, piloted them and carefully drilled them with a step drill till the right size was sorted. I fastened them all with pan head cap screws, large washers and nyloc nuts. The RH photo shows the template I made for sorting the position of the indicators. I was able to cover the area on the body with masking tape and spot through the template. After this holes were cut carefully with either a stepped drill or a hole saw used with very gentle pressure.

 

First side light fitted. Still need to change the bulb for a mirrored style.

Front all done for now. Now onto the back.

As before I have made a template for how I want to position the lights so, after applying masking tape in the offending areas, this was careful positioned and all holes spotted through onto the tape.

 

 

There is a slight issue with the moulding on the offside as it will need a little building up for the light to fit as I want it.

So for now that's all I'm doing with the lights. Its starting to look more like a car at last.

Fog & Reverse Lights - Pt 2

Both solid plugs are ready to bond to the rear valance sections and then fill, sand, fill, sand ........ until perfect.

First one with the first coats of primer ready for final filling as I can now see the small areas that need a little work.

I'm going to fix this to a thick strong base to remove the flex from the fibre glass part. Still got a way to go but should be OK. Just got the cover to create for inside the boot but I will do that after these are fitted into the body.

Mmmm! A bit of a of warning needed here. Make sure your paints are compatible else this happen's! Lots more sanding now required. Don't make my mistake.

Oh well, practice is good. So, after much more time I am to the stage below and all is OK. Just need to fill a couple of small areas on the LH one and finish sand the other and then I will gloss and wax ready for moulding.