crazy aventador build

[merodeador74]

Lol I thought the same but after measuring it fits, its tight but it fits, eventually I'm gonna have to take it out and work outside but that's OK my best friend who is working with me on the project is letting me work on his backyard which its big enough

[Tusabes]

The pics are up loading fine!!

Where are you going to fit the rest of the body ? It won't allfit in that shed

[merodeador74]

Here is another one

[merodeador74]

I'm having a little problem uploading pics idk if they are too big

[merodeador74]

OK so this is one layer of fiberglass resin, its sturdy but still flexible, I need to be able to move the parts around so I can attach the rest of the parts

[Dragonek]

i would say use just fiberglass resin first to harden the cardboard box. After it has harden then use the resin again with fiberglass mat/sheets. keep up the good work.

[No Bull]

Cardboard. Seriously??

I'm assuming that at one point in time, someone said the same thing about resin and cloth for a car body.   

The C6 Corvettes used fiberglass sandwiched balsa wood floors that have only recently been replaced with carbon fiber.  One area that I would have concern is the strength of cardboard fiber given the smaller fiber lengths and interweave.

I like the idea of using a low expansion foam behind it to keep it from flexing.

Give it a shot and let us know how it works out.   

Chris

[RT]

merodeador74,
The cardboard might flex out of shape if you try to lay fiberglass on it.  You could back up the cardboard by spraying insulating foam behind it and supporting the foam with something.  (More cardboard - corrugated?)  That would give the surfaces some depth of section to resist flexing.  Get creative.  I would still be gentle when you lay up the fiberglass.
Were you going to keep the cardboard under the fiberglass or take it out?
Keep us informed.

RT

[merodeador74]

Lol @onewickedsvt don't asked me how this occurred to me. So far its looking like its very doable I'll post more pics as I move along the project

[Onewickedsvt]

Cardboard. Seriously??

I'll subsrcibe to this to see the outcome!

Good luck!

[merodeador74]

I have decided to use fiberglass resin to harden the cardboard and will do so saturday, I will post some pics of the result, this week I've just been cutting the rest of the pieces so I can put them together more pics coming soon

[Havemurci]

There are a few guys here that would know more about this than me but I think if you cover the panels with cellophane and tape the corners with clear tape, you could cover the whole thing with Fiberglas without warping.

[merodeador74]

The body is gonna be made entirely out of cardboard im trying to keep the cost as low as possible, I'm using cardboard rolls from Lowes, they are like $30.00, I've used an entire roll so far for the front (like 25') I'm having a hard time stiffening the cardboard, I'm thinking PVA and water brushed in layers might work, but I haven't tested it yet, any ideas? I would really appreciate it if anybody has any suggestions

[Tusabes]

Wow amazing job on that front end !! What did you make it out of ? Cardboard or foam panels ?

[JJS SE30]

Wow!  Great job so far and your right if you put your mind to it you can accomplish your goals.  I have restored/customized quite a few classic cars and look at my Diablo replica and still get discouraged some days.  But after you reach each step and still push through everything seems to come together in the end.  Good Luck!