Laecaon Posted February 13, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 13, 2013 Got a package today. It contained this: I have been slinging some mud... I dont like this new can of bondo, it doesnt lay down as smooth, its also a different color (lighter grey) than the last. Sanded with 80, then 220. Just a quick job. Painted it white with Rustoleum Auto Enamel... (not seen) And wrapped! Im ok with it considering its my first time using vinyl wrap. The sharper the bend, the harsher it is to work with... I think I will get around to installing it Friday if its not raining. Quote Link to comment
Laecaon Posted February 13, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 13, 2013 Also, I wanted to see what White CF looked like on my car. I wont know really til I have it mounted. Who knows, I may end up just paint matching it. Quote Link to comment
Draynor Posted February 13, 2013 Report Share Posted February 13, 2013 That looks sweet :thumbup: Quote Link to comment
Eagle_Adam Posted February 14, 2013 Report Share Posted February 14, 2013 i dunno about the spoiler..... but thats just me. I like the wrap job tho!!! looks good man :thumbup: Quote Link to comment
Tristin Posted February 14, 2013 Report Share Posted February 14, 2013 i dunno about the spoiler..... but thats just me. I like the wrap job tho!!! looks good man :thumbup: Same here. Has anyone tried modifying a stock Blazer/Jimmy spoiler to work on the goon? Quote Link to comment
Laecaon Posted February 15, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 15, 2013 Same here. Has anyone tried modifying a stock Blazer/Jimmy spoiler to work on the goon? Yes, and the Subaru GL one. And simply cutting the top off another Wagon hatch. This is not for style, but function. That is where the three previous fail. The Blazer one does nothing to keep the back of the car clean or dry. The Subie one keeps a small triangle dry on the back window, but the window gets dirty still. Wagon one looks the best, but is marginal at keeping it clean. This one is a direct copy from a Canada Dealer option. This one keeps the rear window dry and clean, and also supposedly increases a mpg or 2. Anyways its on. Riv-nuts were used. Pictures at a further date. Im a bit cranky and tired now after work. I know I have said it before, but FUCK FORD. Quote Link to comment
Tristin Posted February 15, 2013 Report Share Posted February 15, 2013 Functional is always good. I didnt even know that a style like this was an option... do you have a picture of a dealer advert? Quote Link to comment
Laecaon Posted February 15, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 15, 2013 http://www.the510realm.com/download/file.php?id=565&sid=d33ef0dfba57c23b02a3e4c90c957c09&mode=view http://www.the510realm.com/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=1089 Quote Link to comment
Tristin Posted February 15, 2013 Report Share Posted February 15, 2013 Hmmm very interesting. Well, it looks like youre on the right track then. Quote Link to comment
jrock4224 Posted February 15, 2013 Report Share Posted February 15, 2013 I like it but I would much rather have a factory rear wiper if one ever such existed.... Like the wrap laecon I was handling some of that very material at a buddy's graphic shop today..... We had talked of wrapping a spook in it but rumor has it I won't have to fake the carbon fiber on a spook now..... Still lovin the look of your goon dude .... A+ Quote Link to comment
Tristin Posted February 15, 2013 Report Share Posted February 15, 2013 Ha if Dave stop pussy-footing around makes the spook you wont have to fake it. Quote Link to comment
Laecaon Posted February 15, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 15, 2013 I want a spook. And I think I will have to do the matching white CF. Ill buy material if someone could make me a real white CF spook... Quote Link to comment
Tristin Posted February 15, 2013 Report Share Posted February 15, 2013 Talk to Dave at Futo Fab... they make theirs inhouse. I bet if you supplied the material he would make you one. Hes a good guy. Quote Link to comment
Laecaon Posted February 15, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 15, 2013 Hmm... So many awesome CF colors out there... Quote Link to comment
Silky_Johnson Posted February 15, 2013 Report Share Posted February 15, 2013 Yes, and the Subaru GL one. And simply cutting the top off another Wagon hatch. This is not for style, but function. That is where the three previous fail. The Blazer one does nothing to keep the back of the car clean or dry. The Subie one keeps a small triangle dry on the back window, but the window gets dirty still. Wagon one looks the best, but is marginal at keeping it clean. This one is a direct copy from a Canada Dealer option. This one keeps the rear window dry and clean, and also supposedly increases a mpg or 2. Anyways its on. Riv-nuts were used. Pictures at a further date. Im a bit cranky and tired now after work. I know I have said it before, but FUCK FORD. So I'm not the only one with a filthy wagon hatch!? That makes me feel better. My car gets so bad in the winter that the hatch turns a different color than the rest of the car... Quote Link to comment
Eagle_Adam Posted February 15, 2013 Report Share Posted February 15, 2013 +1 for keeping it as close to "stock" as possible!!!! Quote Link to comment
jrock4224 Posted February 15, 2013 Report Share Posted February 15, 2013 So I'm not the only one with a filthy wagon hatch!? That makes me feel better. My car gets so bad in the winter that the hatch turns a different color than the rest of the car... ratsun , were people openly admit to not washing there shit.....lol Quote Link to comment
Silky_Johnson Posted February 15, 2013 Report Share Posted February 15, 2013 ratsun , were people openly admit to not washing there shit.....lol Lol I've got the outdoor faucets covered and insulated for the winter, and the blocks in the back of my goon make it so I can't go through any car washes. The leafs always get hung up on the trough thing that you have to drive into. It's just as well, because I would probably have to wear swimming trunks to go through any car wash anyway. 1 Quote Link to comment
jrock4224 Posted February 15, 2013 Report Share Posted February 15, 2013 prolly that shit l 20 i sold u blow bying the oil all over...lol car washes are for soccer moms....no dattos hit the car wash lol Quote Link to comment
Silky_Johnson Posted February 15, 2013 Report Share Posted February 15, 2013 prolly that shit l 20 i sold u blow bying the oil all over...lol Prolly the stupid head that I put on from my old motor! Quote Link to comment
jrock4224 Posted February 15, 2013 Report Share Posted February 15, 2013 Lol dang datsun..... My oil pump leaks on my 521 and covers the rear gate with a fine mist..... Need to just throw a ka one in Quote Link to comment
Laecaon Posted February 20, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 20, 2013 Been getting in some work here and there. Work regarding my power windows, and keyless door locks. Its amazing how much is actually involved when one does not want to just slap it together. Ill probably have more pics later tonight, well I know I will, but I need to go to Home Depot... but no other cars are home... So one of the reasons I have been stalling on this project, is the wiring. I hate doing bad wiring, and will only do it if it can easily be redone. Well this is one of those cases where I dont think I want to spend the time twice. There are ALOT of connections to make for the power windows, not because its complicated, but because there are 4 doors, 6 switches, and I am also putting in a module for auto up/down for the fronts. This module will also allow for the keyless to auto roll up the front windows when locked, and allow me to roll down the front windows with the extra button on the key fob. The Keyless will require 2 relays, and the Windows 1 relay, maybe 2. And of course fuses for all the systems. On top of all of that I know I want to motor swap my car one day, and that will be another 3 relays. I want all of this to be clean, to be factory ish looking. I cannot source a good aftermarket fuse/relay block. So at this point I am thinking I am going to pull a fuse box out of a 80s car and rewire it will all new wire and connectors in it. I looked briefly at different ones at the JY and I liked the E30/E34 BMW ones the most. They used blade style fuses, and housed a decent amount of Relays; it is easy to get to all the wires on the back side and put in new connectors, and best of all the box is square, giving a nice older look and not so form fitted. It will probably end up under/behind the glovebox area. It will also make the factory fuse box obsolete. In the last set of photos, I am taking the door off to do 2 things, rebuild the hinges (they are absolutely terrible), and install a wiring boot. I got this boot from a Volvo V70 rear door. Grabbed 4 of course. Anyways pictures of things I have done. (Later should be rebuilt hinges, and door back on...) Quote Link to comment
jrock4224 Posted February 20, 2013 Report Share Posted February 20, 2013 Nice laecon I need those boots too I wanna do that while all my doors are off be nice for when I go power windows and door locks 1 Quote Link to comment
Draker Posted February 20, 2013 Report Share Posted February 20, 2013 Very nice! Boots are gonna make it look really nice. Quote Link to comment
converted_to_datsun Posted February 20, 2013 Report Share Posted February 20, 2013 Looks almost factory. I like it! Sounds like a few days of work ahead of you Quote Link to comment
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