Project C4, 85 Corvette

[Steve85]

My first attempt at some bodywork.

I had to cut a hole in the hood because the intake with a drop filter base is still a couple inches too tall. I didn't really want to cut the hood but at least $2K for a sheetmetal intake was to steep. I plan on a lightweight fiberglass hood from VFN with a 3" cowl in the future but right now the $80 dollar solution is a hood scoop.
I outlined the area in blue tape and sanded down to the base SMC material.


I prepared the edges of the scoop so I could bring the adhesive up on the scoop to allow for smoothing of the joint.


I spread the SMC Panel Adhesive by Evercoat on the prepared surface. It's the gray matter between the black line (original hood color) and the tape.


Then set the scoop on, spread more adhesive over the joint area and finally getting some use out of my BLAW book.


So it was a good day. I got some things done recentyl like a new wiper motor and the passenger harness is mostly installed. I made some mounting tabs for the shoulder harness and need those welded in place.

Speaking of welding I finally got mine up and running and here are the results. I started on the left just dabbing it and tried to run a bead on the right.


I think I'll have my belt mounts done by a pro...