JohnL71RS’s Project restart…..

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More trunk work last week. I put in the front panels and fiberglass’ d the inside covers.

I then proceeded to add 2 heavy fiberglass coats over the ¼” side of the front. I also put 2 or 3 coats on all the outside corners of the ¾” section for the speaker. Here is a pic in the car after sanding the outside and inside.

Next was to start trimming in all the panels for a loose fit. This would allow me slack till I put in the carpet. I also wanted to see how the panel looked with the sub box behind it. Here are some pics.

I did remember that I had to add to the top corner of the rear panel. After accomplishing that, I forgot that I had to add to the driver’s side because it was too short. So back to filling in again. Unfortunately, the panel fell and broke the small piece of fiberglass section I bend over the lock. So, I repaired as usual.

Finally, I got to put in the carpet and try the fit. I was able to lift the sub box and put the carpet under it. I trimmed the carpet around all the clips and started installing panels. The side panels only needed slight trimming. The front panel was troublesome. It took many times to get corrected. Currently, I am working on the rear panel and filler piece of the gas tank neck indention. Anyway, here are some pics with the carpet in.

I will cut off all extra aluminum on the braces on all panels, finish up trimming in the pieces and getting them ready for leather. I also need to get some aluminum plate to make the grills. I did get in my perforated aluminum. Once all the grills are made, then I can router out the outside of the panels holes to accommodate the mesh. Then I will be able to wrap in leather. Lots of small things to do this weekend, but a hurricane is coming my way and I have preparations to do for that. Thanks for checking out my progress.