Saturday, March 31, 2012

Dual Tube Applicator

I recently bought body panel adhesive "PF7770".  This product is a 2 part apoxy glue for attaching new body panels to your car.  It is applied using a special applicator gun.  My local 10rdc0 auto parts store wanted $240 for such an applicator.  I couldn't justify the cost for something I might only need once.  On-line searching found the cheapest tool for $54.

So I set to work making my own "Dual Tube Applicator" gun.
new calking gun $12.50
modified "dual tube" Gun
 Using some parts from my scrap metal bin I made a very good functional applicator gun for dual tube adhesive.
Small piece of Metal plate, 2x 8" 5/16 threaded rod, 2x fender washers; a few minutes with the hacksaw and welder, a rattle can paint job... done.













Time, gentlemen, please.

Friday, March 30, 2012

Update- its been more than a year since I posted my blog. time to return to basics

To start with just a couple of pics to show the progress on my MGB project.
rear view

rear view some sanding done

rear view: first shot of primer (rattle can, acid etch) Notice that I have welded filler pieces below tail light areas

Sebring Rear Valence: temp held in place with velcro 

Since these pics, I have used panel adhesive to "glue" the rear valence in place.  I'm now in the process of filling the voids with long strand fiberglass filler.  I'll try to take more pics this weekend.

Time, Gentlemen, please