![]() |
![]() |
#526 |
Registered User
Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: Springfield, Tn
Posts: 133
|
Re: Project Topless 365/24/7
Thats why I am wondering if you could pull back the material in the spots where the magnets go, epoxy the magnents in, then pull the material back over the magnets. That way you will have twice the chance of the magnets staying in place. Also, after I talked to you, I noticed some of the magnets do have screw holes in the,.
|
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#527 |
SUPERscrapMAN
Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: Crouse, NC
Posts: 326
|
Re: Project Topless 365/24/7
I wonder if you shouldt route out the MDF and glue in a small strip of wood that wont coem apart like MDF or you could put the magnets on the body and a thin piece of steel on the mdf. Just a thought.
__________________
Christine 1987 Chevy S10 2.8l 5 speed 600k miles! still chugging along - wifes ride Old Smokey 1990 Chevy K1500 Suburban 6.2L Diesel - Banks sidewinder The WarBeast 1994 Chevy Suburban K1500 - Semi retired at 400K miles The BLueOx 1994 Chevy Suburban. K2500 454 Used on a daily basis. ![]() ![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#528 |
Señor Member
Join Date: May 2002
Location: Edge of the world
Posts: 5,367
|
Re: Project Topless 365/24/7
In retrospect, MDF may not have been the best choice for a topless vehicle. It doesn't like moisture (even high humidity) and will expand and break over time. If you're willing to call a redo at this point, consider using marine plywood as your substrate. As for attachment, the lock block mentioned earlier in this thread is a very good choice, and is used by rodders the world over for just this kind of application.
__________________
|
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#529 |
Registered User
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: riverside, ca
Posts: 147
|
Re: Project Topless 365/24/7
there is no problem using mdf in a topless vehicle. just put a coat of resin over the mdf surfaces when fiberglassing the pods and it will last as long as the pods do.
|
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#530 | |
Señor Member
Join Date: May 2002
Location: Edge of the world
Posts: 5,367
|
Re: Project Topless 365/24/7
Quote:
![]()
__________________
|
|
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#531 |
Registered User
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: Arizona
Posts: 213
|
Re: Project Topless 365/24/7
wow...i want a blazer now.
|
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#532 |
Step Brother
Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: K-town
Posts: 4,029
|
Re: Project Topless 365/24/7
Bryan the blazer is looking great......
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#533 |
The LuvShack Garage
Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side)
Posts: 30,477
|
Re: Project Topless 365/24/7
I sold that thing too cheap
![]()
__________________
Owner/Op: "TN Classic Transport Carriers" The Toy: "Square Vette" 72 Hybrid Blazer Toy Barn: "LuvShack" 40 x 60 x 20 Shop Tow Piggy:"Maddy" 88 Silverado 3500 Hauler: "Feathers" 14 Aluma 8218T |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#534 |
Step Brother
Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: K-town
Posts: 4,029
|
Re: Project Topless 365/24/7
|
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#535 |
C10 Club Tennessee
Join Date: Mar 2003
Location: White House, TN 37188
Posts: 8,281
|
Re: Project Topless 365/24/7
Inherited71(Trae) came over today and helped me get the motor running right it sounds really good. I really appreciate it Trae. Sorry for the lack of progress pics, I really have been getting a lot done.
I got the Camaro Fan in and it looks like it belongs there. 6x9's are in and wired up and by themselves the garage is cranking. Got my back seatbelts in yesterday. One normal lap belt and Halen's 3 point harness. Had to take the harness to my mother in law's and have her shorten it because it wasn't made for a 4 year old. I got the lap belt in and some of the harness, just have to drill a few holes. Ordered my Alpine 6.5 components yesterday and hopefully they'll be in this week and I can get them in. Wires are already ran so it won't take long. Got the air breather that Woody brought me and my new air filter installed. Was going to try to get the alignment done tomorrow, but the temporary air-line that Jason hooked up for the front got a little close to the exhaust so I'm waiting on him to come help with the air stuff. ![]() I'm going to have to make something to hide the amps and wiring, but everything is hooked up. ![]() ![]()
__________________
Bryan www.gmtruckshow.com Project "Andes"-Halen's First Truck Project: Patina Burb for he is God’s servant for your good. But if you do wrong, be afraid, for he does not bear the sword in vain. For he is the servant of God, an avenger who carries out God’s wrath on the wrongdoer. Romans 13:4 Last edited by 5150; 04-05-2009 at 11:51 PM. |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#536 |
Registered User
![]() Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: Hillsboro Oregon
Posts: 6,449
|
Re: Project Topless 365/24/7
Nice!!!
|
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#537 |
State of Confusion!
![]() ![]() Join Date: Jul 2002
Location: Gulfport, MS USA
Posts: 46,894
|
Re: Project Topless 365/24/7
Nice job Brian!!
__________________
Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God! |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#538 |
Registered User
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: Ben Wheeler,Texas
Posts: 992
|
Re: Project Topless 365/24/7
They are right about the MDF, It absorbs moisture like a sponge. You may have issues down the road..no pun intended.
__________________
05 2500HD 6.0 excab 69 LWB-Gone but not forgotten! 68 Dodge Charger 383/727 69 Dodge Charger-440/4spd |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#539 |
Senior Member
![]() Join Date: Apr 2000
Location: madison indiana
Posts: 3,839
|
Re: Project Topless 365/24/7
looks great brian can`t wait to see it in person!!... you might do what i did with my amp, i flipped my rear seat and screwed a piece of pywood on the bottom of the frame then mounted the amp upsidedown on the plywood, its tucked up under the seat and off the floor, and bolted down..
__________________
jamie72 72 BB cheyenne -- Restoration getting started.. member #807 http://www.myspace.com/whitetailobsession www.antlertalk.com |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#540 |
C10 Club Tennessee
Join Date: Mar 2003
Location: White House, TN 37188
Posts: 8,281
|
Re: Project Topless 365/24/7
No Windshield, No Problem
__________________
Bryan www.gmtruckshow.com Project "Andes"-Halen's First Truck Project: Patina Burb for he is God’s servant for your good. But if you do wrong, be afraid, for he does not bear the sword in vain. For he is the servant of God, an avenger who carries out God’s wrath on the wrongdoer. Romans 13:4 Last edited by 5150; 04-11-2009 at 11:50 AM. |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#541 |
VA72C10
![]() Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: Midlothian, VA
Posts: 25,269
|
Re: Project Topless 365/24/7
Sweet!
__________________
Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA. ![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#542 |
VA72C10
![]() Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: Midlothian, VA
Posts: 25,269
|
Re: Project Topless 365/24/7
Just watched the last one...your daughter laughs like mine when i rev it up...one of the best feelings is sharing it with your kids
![]()
__________________
Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA. ![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#543 |
C10 Club Tennessee
Join Date: Mar 2003
Location: White House, TN 37188
Posts: 8,281
|
Re: Project Topless 365/24/7
Yes it is.
__________________
Bryan www.gmtruckshow.com Project "Andes"-Halen's First Truck Project: Patina Burb for he is God’s servant for your good. But if you do wrong, be afraid, for he does not bear the sword in vain. For he is the servant of God, an avenger who carries out God’s wrath on the wrongdoer. Romans 13:4 |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#544 |
SUPERscrapMAN
Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: Crouse, NC
Posts: 326
|
Re: Project Topless 365/24/7
Dude you forgot the headlight.
Looks great.
__________________
Christine 1987 Chevy S10 2.8l 5 speed 600k miles! still chugging along - wifes ride Old Smokey 1990 Chevy K1500 Suburban 6.2L Diesel - Banks sidewinder The WarBeast 1994 Chevy Suburban K1500 - Semi retired at 400K miles The BLueOx 1994 Chevy Suburban. K2500 454 Used on a daily basis. ![]() ![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#545 |
computer illiterate
Join Date: Jan 2001
Location: Des Moines, IA
Posts: 6,446
|
Re: Project Topless 365/24/7
very nice brian. i cant wait to check it out in person.
__________________
72 2wd blazer 72 swb 4x4 |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#546 |
Registered User
![]() Join Date: May 2007
Location: dallas ga
Posts: 1,505
|
Re: Project Topless 365/24/7
check these guys for magnets they have them in many shapes.
http://www.rare-earth-magnets.com/magnets.htm |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#547 | |
Registered User
Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: Vancouver BC
Posts: 448
|
Re: Project Topless 365/24/7
Quote:
![]() Looks awsome, good work
__________________
1978 GMC Jimmy 454bbc Turbo400 NP205 3.73 gears 4inch lift 33's |
|
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#548 |
C10 Club Tennessee
Join Date: Mar 2003
Location: White House, TN 37188
Posts: 8,281
|
Re: Project Topless 365/24/7
I got the speaker box back and got all of the seat belts installed.
![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]()
__________________
Bryan www.gmtruckshow.com Project "Andes"-Halen's First Truck Project: Patina Burb for he is God’s servant for your good. But if you do wrong, be afraid, for he does not bear the sword in vain. For he is the servant of God, an avenger who carries out God’s wrath on the wrongdoer. Romans 13:4 |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#549 |
PITbut
Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: monroe washington
Posts: 3,052
|
Re: Project Topless 365/24/7
One quick tip, thought. Eventually one day you are going to get caught in the rain. I guarantee you. What you should do is make a little tub for the amps to sit in. Or put a 1/8 spacer underr them so they arent on the ground... A very small amount of water will hurt those things...
|
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#550 |
VA72C10
![]() Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: Midlothian, VA
Posts: 25,269
|
Re: Project Topless 365/24/7
You driving it to the show?
__________________
Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA. ![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
Bookmarks |
|
|