We got a huge crate of 73 Firebird parts from Chad last week. The shipping company used it as an example of what not to do with a shipment, and everything showed up damaged or chipped. We decided to fix them here and fill in a few areas to make the CF parts nicer.
We started with the nose piece last Wednesday and filled in the bumper jack holes and front plate recess. It was my first time doing any body work so it was slow going. Matt came in and did the final shaping to make it perfect.
Here is the nose as we go it out of the crate:
Here I am making rough foam parts to fill in the large void where the front plate sits:
Then I begin learning how to sculpt with bondo! (note: I don't recommend filling a part like this that will ever see road time. For making a master tool it is just fine since the original will not be re-used after molding.)
All shaped and primered with the bumper jack points also filled:
Next we will fill in the cowl vents at the back of the hood and then fix a crack in the rear panel. Stay tuned!
Tyler