G28 - Simple Mans, Simple REDO of an G28 LP640

[Simple Man]

Problems  - The REdo has modified OEM replica sized batwings  The bat wings are not as wide as the G28  batwings. This leave about a two inch gap that has to be filled

The Door skins are from Carl in RI and are a bit different than the G28 doors.  this difference is  makes the top of the door stick out by about 3/8.

Plus the top of the qtr panel about mid point has a hump.  Not sure how this is, but it is.

[Simple Man]

now on to the qtr panels.

have some issues here, not sure if it is because these are roadster doors, but I did have to make quit a few adjustment to the doors to get  them to work. OR possibly operator error, or a combo of the above,   But whatever the cause have to make it work and look right

going to make a mold to make the part to either cover the existing mess or come from below.  gotta think about it.  

[Simple Man]

Used the 3m panel bond, waited 24hours took the clamps off.   Pretty happy  how it came out, of course there is a ton on body work still to do on the door.

[Simple Man]

More glassing and grinding!  this tool made it ...pleasurable?     

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nrhxylDoheQ&feature=youtu.be

[Simple Man]

well it very well could take all weekend to get the drivers door skin on. Making a ton of little adjustments

I had previously increased the length of the door but it is a bit warped added  CSM will grind back side.. Had to grind the lower door sill, sand the upper door flange  and so on

[mikemurci]

THIS IS SOOOOO TRUE

[Simple Man]

taking my time to try an get the fit and finish to look proper.  One must resist the urge to go quickly.....

have a few adjustments to make...sand here, sand there....

[Simple Man]

outer door skin take #2

new G28 skins came in

Mounted my outer window sweep a little different then the first time

[Simple Man]

 while back I spent some time modifying an OEM replica inner front trunk lid to fit the G28.  I abandoned that and started over as it just wasn't working

made a metal frame, cut bent and welded to match the curve of the fiberglass lid ...treated for rust prevention.  Added Latch  to frame

Used panel bond to attached to fiberglass lid

Made foam inner trunk lid glued in placed, sanded to shape

Fiberglassed over that

Rage gold then Rage Ultra to smooth everything out- love the rage ultra!!!

Painted flat black

here is a picture of the REDO trunk when I went to look at it to buy it.......

what was I thinking?   

[Simple Man]

Got the fuel lid on, added an end piece so in can be fastened with a small recessed screw to the body.

Added studs to the driver sail panel, dura glass then CSM

Anyone know how the actuator is wired up?  I can get it to open, is the close wired into the ignition switch?

[Simple Man]

spent my day limbing trees and doing manual labor. 

When I could steal away, work on the passenger sail panel.

I can really say this is a big improvement to the build.

still have some adjustments

[Simple Man]

Sail panel II

a lot of work but worth it

now I have both sides

I have a Jose Ortiz fuel hole? and a fiberglass lid for sale , Cheap!!

[autopro]

Thank you!  When the C-19 is over I will head down your to check out your car!!!

Awesome man I hope you make it down here some day soon.

Love al, the progress on your car.

[Simple Man]

Greatly appreciate you taking the time to document these efforts. Helps future builders that you can make parts fit with a little effort. So many will benefit from your build thread.
Thanks again.

Thank you Dale!

[lambobuilder]

Greatly appreciate you taking the time to document these efforts. Helps future builders that you can make parts fit with a little effort. So many will benefit from your build thread.
Thanks again.