Sharkey1807 wrote: As soon the body goes back on the frame it got time to have something to move the car with. So i ordered new tires all around. Got them from a store on Ebay. The cool thing was that shippment is for free. I will go with 235/60/15 in front and for rear with 255/60/15. I think with this it s …

Hi all together.
Just in case you meant I gave up, no way.
Just havent hsd to much time this last year.
The birdcage is back on the frame and all stands on own wheels.
Lately I worked on my moulds and repaired some broken edges.
Today the rear mould went to the glass guy.
He will clean up and give it a good waxing.
Then on wednesday will dive into glass.
Will go there on wednesday evening to take a look and do some pictures.
Maybe can help also a bit with minor things to learn something.
Will post tomorrow pictures of the reparation of the mould.
Took me qyite a few hours, completely underestimatdd the work.
Imagine, after at lesst 30 years will pop out a new rear end from these moulds.
Can hardly wait.
Greetz
Robert

Sharkey1807 wrote: Hi Guys,

while Steve waits on a simple seal for the sending unit i took the time to order some cosmetic stuff before the motor gets started. http://www.cybergate-corp.ch/mako_clip/13_engine_transmission/442_pulley_alternator.jpg

http://www.cybergate-corp.ch/mako_clip/13_engine_transmission/443_p …

can't wait ,pretty awsome chain of events.

 mike  :+ }> :9 }>

Sharkey1807 wrote: Hi Guys,

Maybe some of you seen the Corvette Report from Scott Teeters and realised that in 2 Reports our build up got featured. I admit, that was a pretty cool moment seeing our build in the Report. To read the reports: 1st Corvette Report http://www.corvettereport.com/motion-maco-shark-si …

Everywere were are dark spots i put filler.
Had to fix a lot of edges and on some corners to build up missing pieces.
http://www.cybergate-corp.ch/mako_clip/7_body_construction/238_right%20rearpanel.jpg

http://www.cybergate-corp.ch/mako_clip/7_body_construction/239_left%20rearpanel.jpg

http://www.cybergate-corp.ch/mako_clip/7_body_construction/240_right%20doorsection.jpg

http://www.cybergate-corp.ch/mako_clip/7_body_construction/241_left%20doorsection.jpg

http://www.cybergate-corp.ch/mako_clip/7_body_construction/242_roofpanel.jpg

http://www.cybergate-corp.ch/mako_clip/7_body_construction/243_left%20wheel%20well.jpg

http://www.cybergate-corp.ch/mako_clip/7_body_construction/244_rear%20tip.jpg

Still it's not perfect, but good to go.
This was all done during last week and last monday.

The fiberglass guy received the mould on monday evening.
Soon will leave and going to see how far he is allready.
He planned to be ready with all till tomorrow evening.
Then put it in the oven till friday to bake all in and tear the panel on friday in the daytime.

Will make this evening a few pictures and post tomorrow.

Greets
Robert

454CanAm wrote: Lookin' good Robert.................... always good to see progress !!!

I got a set of those hubcaps to put on my mako when I was thinking about more of a "stealth look"........ but found the "daisy" wheels and went with those !!!

It's getting sticky. :P

1st shots of glassing:
http://www.cybergate-corp.ch/mako_clip/7_body_construction/245_glassing%20Rearend.jpg

http://www.cybergate-corp.ch/mako_clip/7_body_construction/246_glassing%20Rearend.jpg

I'll constuct a separate panel for the license plate.
Will be in european license plate format and gets bonded in after Steve teared a new mould from my rearend.

Was thinking to make also another separate panel with a sunk in Mako script. This could also get bonded in beetwen the rear lights. In the sunken Mako script area could be screwd the metal Mako Shark script. Think could look pretty cool.

Greetings
Robert

Sharkey1807 wrote: Hi Guys,

once again a major update. Have had a bad pneumonia and trough it no power to do anything Mako or website related. But back in the saddle now...

The differential got cleaned agian. The guy who did the sandblasting didn't cleanded well enough ! Afterwards panted with POR15. http: …

what better day to revive the dead , halloween.

mike    }>

Sharkey1807 wrote: Hi Together,

Finally managed to put again some updates. They're from end of june till today. Was such a bunch of photos and information took me quite a while. Have again to update more regularly that the backlog is not so big. It's way to many photos and description, so really only a short "t …

Hi Volks,

i just say......sniff sniff ==> sticky sticky

Right side and middle (boattail) is in the 1st pictures allready layered with 6 layers of glass, gets something about 4mm thickness.
Made the fotos while glassing the left side.
The glass guy did put not too much hardener that he has more time before it cures. Hugh task to glass such a big piece manually at one time.

It's just pretty cool, and actually i like very much to smell the resin: :+

http://www.cybergate-corp.ch/mako_clip/7_body_construction/247_glassing_rearend.jpg

http://www.cybergate-corp.ch/mako_clip/7_body_construction/248_glassing_rearend.jpg

http://www.cybergate-corp.ch/mako_clip/7_body_construction/249_glassing_rearend.jpg

http://www.cybergate-corp.ch/mako_clip/7_body_construction/250_glassing_rearend.jpg

http://www.cybergate-corp.ch/mako_clip/7_body_construction/251_glassing_rearend.jpg

http://www.cybergate-corp.ch/mako_clip/7_body_construction/252_glassing_rearend.jpg

a picture from the complete rearend:
http://www.cybergate-corp.ch/mako_clip/7_body_construction/253_glassing_rearend.jpg

Greets
Robert

Sharkey1807 wrote: Hi Together,

slowly we move to the interior work..

Ordered today some parts at Corvette America.

Part Year Description Pieces custom| | Door Panel substrates with metal upper channel support LH | 1| custom| | Door Panel substrates with metal …

Short update:

The rearend is finished and came out of the mould with just minor flaws which easily can be fixed. Yeeah!

Also the mould itself remained only with minor flaws.

My biggest concern was that the rearend would have be "smashed" out of the mould with force. :-(

Ufff uffff...... done.

I will post tommorrow pictures of the new born rearend.

Greetings
Robert

Sharkey1807 wrote: Hi all together. Just in case you meant I gave up, no way. Just havent hsd to much time this last year. The birdcage is back on the frame and all stands on own wheels. Lately I worked on my moulds and repaired some broken edges. Today the rear mould went to the glass guy. He will clean u …

Sounds great Robert !!!

Looking forward to seeing your "new born rearend" !!!

Rick

maco 69 wrote: can't wait ,pretty awsome chain of events.

 mike  :+ }> :9 }>

After 36 years a new rearend came out of the mould constructed in 1977.
I let speek the piece itself.

But yes, had a BIG grin in my face. :7 :7 :7

http://www.cybergate-corp.ch/mako_clip/7_body_construction/254_rearend_complete.JPG

http://www.cybergate-corp.ch/mako_clip/7_body_construction/255_rearend_complete.JPG

http://www.cybergate-corp.ch/mako_clip/7_body_construction/256_rearend_complete.JPG

Greetings
Robert

Sharkey1807 wrote: Everywere were are dark spots i put filler. Had to fix a lot of edges and on some corners to build up missing pieces. http://www.cybergate-corp.ch/mako_clip/7_body_construction/238_right%20rearpanel.jpg

http://www.cybergate-corp.ch/mako_clip/7_body_construction/239_left%20rearpanel.jpg

http:// …

"it is alive,alive,alive " congrats
on a decision well excecuted.
mike :+ :9 :o :9 }>

Sharkey1807 wrote: It's getting sticky. :P

1st shots of glassing: http://www.cybergate-corp.ch/mako_clip/7_body_construction/245_glassing%20Rearend.jpg

http://www.cybergate-corp.ch/mako_clip/7_body_construction/246_glassing%20Rearend.jpg

I'll constuct a separate panel for the license plate. Will be in european …

Great job Robert!!! You're almost there.
Now, set a price and start producing!!!
I'm happy for you on this major accomplishment!
Congrats...
Marv

maco 69 wrote: what better day to revive the dead , halloween.

mike    }>

Great job Robert!!! You're almost there.
Now, set a price and start producing!!!
I'm happy for you on this major accomplishment!
Congrats...
Marv

Thanks Marv and Mike.

No no, the producing will be done by Steven.
What i can tell you allready, the price which is asked from Bohannon and Motion Performance is high. For me was all the time too high as i did a bit a material research and calculation, but now i know for sure it is.

I know now the exact cost of material and labourtime.

If ever somebody will need panels there will be a good solution for the future. And most important, out of moulds with which good pieces can be produced knowing they dont warp and arent twisted. Cause that can happen by old moulds not built good enough to remain good such long time.
Me and Steven were quite astoneshed how good actually the piece is when it came out of the mould.

Knowing that, my best decision was to buy all those moulds for the complete kit.
It was a bit a gamble as i didn't know the exact condition of the moulds. But the risk was minimised as those moulds was built in 1977 by the best known Corvette fiberglass guru from germany.

Greets
Robert

Sharkey1807 wrote: Hi Volks,

i just say......sniff sniff ==> sticky sticky

Right side and middle (boattail) is in the 1st pictures allready layered with 6 layers of glass, gets something about 4mm thickness. Made the fotos while glassing the left side. The glass guy did put not too much hardener that he has mor …

Now I try to describe you my feelings I had this evening seeing my rearend the 1st time in nature out of the mould.
And now please dont laugh !

"He wandrred around her with glacy eyes, discovering it from all angles.
Then finally he dared to touch her, first gentle.
Then more intens to discover every part of her sexy curves...."

I told you not to laugh, dont want to hear any slippery comments.
If you have them in your mind, go in your garage and check your lady to calm down.

This which then dont feel something should probably change the brand and type of car. LOL

Dont take my words to serious, I am thrild.

Greetings
Robert

Sharkey1807 wrote: Short update:

The rearend is finished and came out of the mould with just minor flaws which easily can be fixed. Yeeah!

Also the mould itself remained only with minor flaws.

My biggest concern was that the rearend would have be "smashed" out of the mould with force. :-(

Ufff uffff...... done. …

Robert, I like your style... if you ever get over the the Portland, Oregon area, you need to look me up. We might need to do some drinking together... I get the distinct feeling you are a hoot to be around!

Glad you're having fun with your new toy. ~Tim

454CanAm wrote: Sounds great Robert !!!

Looking forward to seeing your "new born rearend" !!!

Rick

Robert.................... looks fantastic !!!!!!

maco 69 wrote: what better day to revive the dead , halloween.

mike    }>

That came out sweet!!!!!!! I'm looking for a rear clip. Please set a price and let me know...... I want one. }>

Sharkey1807 wrote: Hi Volks,

i just say......sniff sniff ==> sticky sticky

Right side and middle (boattail) is in the 1st pictures allready layered with 6 layers of glass, gets something about 4mm thickness. Made the fotos while glassing the left side. The glass guy did put not too much hardener that he has mor …

WOW.

Sharkey1807 wrote: Hi Volks,

i just say......sniff sniff ==> sticky sticky

Right side and middle (boattail) is in the 1st pictures allready layered with 6 layers of glass, gets something about 4mm thickness. Made the fotos while glassing the left side. The glass guy did put not too much hardener that he has mor …

That came out sweet!!!!!!! I'm looking for a rear clip. Please set a price and let me know...... I want one. }>

Hi Dave,

i just made one clip for me.
This clip and my complete unassembled frontend will be sent to Steve in Mariposa-CA.
He makes from it a mould and will then produce rear- and front-clips.

Better you contact Steve directly and ask about cost.
Tell him i forwarded you to him.
His mailadress is:
berlinwall07@gmail.com

Greetings
Robert

Sharkey1807 wrote: Hi Volks,

i just say......sniff sniff ==> sticky sticky

Right side and middle (boattail) is in the 1st pictures allready layered with 6 layers of glass, gets something about 4mm thickness. Made the fotos while glassing the left side. The glass guy did put not too much hardener that he has mor …

That came out sweet!!!!!!! I'm looking for a rear clip. Please set a price and let me know...... I want one. }>

Hi Dave,

i just fabricated the rear clip for my Mako.

That rear-clip and my complete unassembled frontend will be shipped to Steve in Mariposa-CA.
He then makes moulds from all the pieces and will sell parts and buidl complete cars.
Better you contact Steve directly to know about cost for a rearend.
Tell him i forwarded you to him.
His mailadress is:
berlinwall07@gmail.com

Greetings
Robert

Sharkey1807 wrote: Hi Volks,

i just say......sniff sniff ==> sticky sticky

Right side and middle (boattail) is in the 1st pictures allready layered with 6 layers of glass, gets something about 4mm thickness. Made the fotos while glassing the left side. The glass guy did put not too much hardener that he has mor …

That came out sweet!!!!!!! I'm looking for a rear clip. Please set a price and let me know...... I want one. }>

Dave,
Sent you a message.