65 Fairlane pro-touring build

[jaros44sr]

Vic thanks for the progress pics,enjoy reading. You do extremely nice work

[Vic1947]

Originally Posted by jaros44sr

Vic thanks for the progress pics, enjoy reading. You do extremely nice work

Thanks, Jim. Have you experimented with the panel bonding adhesive yet? I know you mentioned you were getting some pieces ready to give it a try. I had a small amount left in one of the cartridges and squirted it out onto a piece of paper then mixed it manually. Used it to bond a stiffening rib to the inside of one of the quarter panels. It was "oil canning" a little bit before and now, it's solid as a rock. Good stuff.

[jaros44sr]

Originally Posted by Vic1947

Thanks, Jim. Have you experimented with the panel bonding adhesive yet? I know you mentioned you were getting some pieces ready to give it a try. I had a small amount left in one of the cartridges and squirted it out onto a piece of paper then mixed it manually. Used it to bond a stiffening rib to the inside of one of the quarter panels. It was "oil canning" a little bit before and now, it's solid as a rock. Good stuff.

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I’m at the point where I’m wondering how strong the chemical smell is, my work shop is connected to my house, and any strong smells is objectionable to the Mrs.

I guess I’ll just have to waist an applicator tube to find out


Also wondering how viscous the panel bond is as the distance between my screws to secure my panel, right now they are 6” on center
Thanks for checking back

[jaros44sr]

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This is my method for securing my panel, if I can’t get the screws out after panel bond sets up, I’ll just cut the head off. They will have a washer/ seal under the head of the screw to make it easier for a flush cut to the panel

8/32 hex head with J clips

[Vic1947]

The 3M adhesive I use is a bit more viscous than JB Weld. It stays put fairly well. My shop is in the basement of our house and the adhesive odor is not very strong. Bondo is way worse. I've been using stainless rivets to hold pieces I can't clamp. Then I use a spot weld cutter to remove the head. A thin layer of kitty hair helps prevent any witness marks from showing thru. By the time you apply a skim coat of plastic filler, high build 2K primer and a good sealer, you'll be ready for the topcoat.

[jaros44sr]

Originally Posted by Vic1947

The 3M adhesive I use is a bit more viscous than JB Weld. It stays put fairly well. My shop is in the basement of our house and the adhesive odor is not very strong. Bondo is way worse. I've been using stainless rivets to hold pieces I can't clamp. Then I use a spot weld cutter to remove the head. A thin layer of kitty hair helps prevent any witness marks from showing thru. By the time you apply a skim coat of plastic filler, high build 2K primer and a good sealer, you'll be ready for the topcoat.

Thanks for your time and help. I feel much more confident after reading your comment. Rivets sound like a better way to go, far Less effort. But I’ve installed and removed panel for fitment many times and screws worked for me,Not saying you’re wrong,as I wouldn’t want to offend anyone taking the time to help me out

Actually I have a can of kitty hair on the shelf

[Vic1947]

Originally Posted by jaros44sr

Thanks for your time and help. I feel much more confident after reading your comment. Rivets sound like a better way to go, far Less effort. But I’ve installed and removed panel for fitment many times and screws worked for me. Not saying you’re wrong, as I wouldn’t want to offend anyone taking the time to help me out.

Actually, I have a can of kitty hair on the shelf

Always happy to offer ideas. (See signage below.) Screws work great too!

The "bathtub" for the trunk is pretty much complete. I'll peel the protective plastic skin off the panels before having them black anodized. The RH side will be home for the battery, kill switch, fuse box, some relays and assorted other electronics. Should be able to fit it all behind the panel.