Newb from MS

LowBlack99 · August 20th, 2009, 11:50 AM

Hey folks I'm a newb. I was recently given a 91 lx coupe 4cyl with a bad transmission that I'm turning into a project car. I have big plans to basically go through the whole thing from top to bottom and add/upgrade to make a good all around performance vehicle, no drag car but It will hold its own on the strip, no road racer but it wil be able to turn in the twistys.

Anyway I have a question that I was hoping someone might have a answer for. First off I hate the body side moldings and would love to eliminate them BUT the problem with that is the bumpers with the molding made into it! Does anyone make smooth bumper covers?

Thanks in advance.
Greg

baine21225 · August 20th, 2009, 11:53 AM

Not really, here are your options

https://www.cervinis.com/search.aspx?model=Mustang

LowBlack99 · August 20th, 2009, 11:55 AM

Yeah I looked there allready. I guess I could make some? Wonder if there is a market for it?

baine21225 · August 20th, 2009, 12:11 PM

Lots of work, have fun with it

LowBlack99 · August 20th, 2009, 12:17 PM

Not really, guy down the street has the stuff to make the molds with since he used to do fiberglass work. Make the mold then use right composite plastic to make the finished product. I dont think it be that hard. I can use the existing cover for mock up the fill in what i dont want to be there and make a mold. I would rather just buy one but I guess that is going to be an option?

95StangMX · August 20th, 2009, 02:00 PM

I would think you could grind/cut down the plastic where the molding is at until it is flush with the bumper. Then if you are any good with fiberglass you can patch it back in with the fiberglass....Shouldnt be that hard. I had a couple of holes in my fenders on my dually where the tires hit, they are plastic, and I filled them with fiberglass and they look like new and are holding up just fine, actually the fiberglass part is stronger than the original plastic and they bond just fine.

baine21225 · August 20th, 2009, 02:21 PM

Originally Posted by LowBlack99

Not really, guy down the street has the stuff to make the molds with since he used to do fiberglass work. Make the mold then use right composite plastic to make the finished product. I dont think it be that hard. I can use the existing cover for mock up the fill in what i dont want to be there and make a mold. I would rather just buy one but I guess that is going to be an option?

If you don't think it will be a lot of work then you have obviously never done fiberglass before, i never said it would be hard, just a lot of work. if your going to use the stock one for mock up then why not just use it for the car? it will be painted right?

LowBlack99 · August 20th, 2009, 03:24 PM

Originally Posted by 95StangMX

I would think you could grind/cut down the plastic where the molding is at until it is flush with the bumper. Then if you are any good with fiberglass you can patch it back in with the fiberglass....Shouldnt be that hard. I had a couple of holes in my fenders on my dually where the tires hit, they are plastic, and I filled them with fiberglass and they look like new and are holding up just fine, actually the fiberglass part is stronger than the original plastic and they bond just fine.

Because the plastic is not thick enough, its molded into the cover thus it is the cover itself.

LowBlack99 · August 20th, 2009, 03:27 PM

Originally Posted by baine21225

If you don't think it will be a lot of work then you have obviously never done fiberglass before, i never said it would be hard, just a lot of work. if your going to use the stock one for mock up then why not just use it for the car? it will be painted right?

As a mock up to make he mold from. I know there is work involved but it's not a real hard job. It will take some time I know that. I have done more than a little custom and fabrication work in my life.

EscortSportage · August 20th, 2009, 10:02 PM

Originally Posted by LowBlack99

Hey folks I'm a newb. I was recently given a 91 lx coupe 4cyl with a bad transmission that I'm turning into a project car. I have big plans to basically go through the whole thing from top to bottom and add/upgrade to make a good all around performance vehicle, no drag car but It will hold its own on the strip, no road racer but it wil be able to turn in the twistys.

Anyway I have a question that I was hoping someone might have a answer for. First off I hate the body side moldings and would love to eliminate them BUT the problem with that is the bumpers with the molding made into it! Does anyone make smooth bumper covers?

Thanks in advance.
Greg

swap a 2.3L SVO motor in it...

sickfox · August 20th, 2009, 10:23 PM

Originally Posted by LowBlack99

As a mock up to make he mold from. I know there is work involved but it's not a real hard job. It will take some time I know that. I have done more than a little custom and fabrication work in my life.

then why you here asking questions.

Chris951 · August 21st, 2009, 12:31 AM

My last fox had the molding removed with all the holes filled. Didn't look bad

LowBlack99 · August 21st, 2009, 08:12 AM

Originally Posted by EscortSportage

swap a 2.3L SVO motor in it...

Uh no I got bigger plans for it.

LowBlack99 · August 21st, 2009, 08:13 AM

Originally Posted by turbofoxbody

then why you here asking questions.

To see if there was something allready out there for what I want to do. Thanks for the warm welcome to the Forum! I see there is alot of support for new members with questions here!

LowBlack99 · August 21st, 2009, 08:15 AM

Originally Posted by Chris951

My last fox had the molding removed with all the holes filled. Didn't look bad

Thats what i want to do but dont like the way the bumpers will stick out.

sickfox · August 21st, 2009, 08:17 AM

take the bumper, cut that part out then fiberglass it. easiest way.

LowBlack99 · August 21st, 2009, 08:24 AM

Yeah that has come to mind. Not sure with it being ridgid how it will hold up to 150+ mph? The plastic will flex and Im concerned it could come apart?

sickfox · August 21st, 2009, 08:30 AM

no way, fiber is strong stuff. plus on the back put some metal brackets on it with it screwed from top to bottom then fiber glass over them, grind of the part of screw sticking out the front and fiber them.

LowBlack99 · August 21st, 2009, 08:33 AM

Im more concerned with the flex of the plastic around it breaking free of the fiberglass? I know how strong the glass portion would be.

Damn I wish someone just made smooth bumpers.

sickfox · August 21st, 2009, 08:44 AM

lol yeah that would be easier. but the plastic would hold as good as it does now. or u do what i said then wax it down and make a whole solid f.g. bumper

August 20th, 2009, 11:50 AM	#1
LowBlack99 Newbie 1991 LX Coupe(Project) Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Southaven, MS Posts: 27 iTrader: 0 reviews	Newb from MS Hey folks I'm a newb. I was recently given a 91 lx coupe 4cyl with a bad transmission that I'm turning into a project car. I have big plans to basically go through the whole thing from top to bottom and add/upgrade to make a good all around performance vehicle, no drag car but It will hold its own on the strip, no road racer but it wil be able to turn in the twistys. Anyway I have a question that I was hoping someone might have a answer for. First off I hate the body side moldings and would love to eliminate them BUT the problem with that is the bumpers with the molding made into it! Does anyone make smooth bumper covers? Thanks in advance. Greg

August 20th, 2009, 11:53 AM	#2
baine21225 MM Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Baltimore, MD Posts: 4,349 iTrader: 1 reviews	Not really, here are your options https://www.cervinis.com/search.aspx?model=Mustang __________________ "That's how Dad did it, that's how America does it... and it's worked out pretty well so far..."

August 20th, 2009, 12:11 PM	#4
baine21225 MM Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Baltimore, MD Posts: 4,349 iTrader: 1 reviews	Lots of work, have fun with it __________________ "That's how Dad did it, that's how America does it... and it's worked out pretty well so far..."

August 20th, 2009, 02:00 PM	#6
95StangMX MM Fanatic 95 Mustang GT depends how many people are pushing Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Playa del Carmen, Mexico Posts: 3,243 iTrader: 0 reviews	I would think you could grind/cut down the plastic where the molding is at until it is flush with the bumper. Then if you are any good with fiberglass you can patch it back in with the fiberglass....Shouldnt be that hard. I had a couple of holes in my fenders on my dually where the tires hit, they are plastic, and I filled them with fiberglass and they look like new and are holding up just fine, actually the fiberglass part is stronger than the original plastic and they bond just fine. __________________ People should think about boarding up their glass house before starting a rock fight!

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August 20th, 2009, 11:55 AM	#3
LowBlack99 Newbie 1991 LX Coupe(Project) Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Southaven, MS Posts: 27 iTrader: 0 reviews	Yeah I looked there allready. I guess I could make some? Wonder if there is a market for it?

August 20th, 2009, 12:17 PM	#5
LowBlack99 Newbie 1991 LX Coupe(Project) Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Southaven, MS Posts: 27 iTrader: 0 reviews	Not really, guy down the street has the stuff to make the molds with since he used to do fiberglass work. Make the mold then use right composite plastic to make the finished product. I dont think it be that hard. I can use the existing cover for mock up the fill in what i dont want to be there and make a mold. I would rather just buy one but I guess that is going to be an option?

August 21st, 2009, 12:31 AM	#12
Chris951 Hardcore Enthusiast 1991 mustang 5.0 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Mesa, AZ Posts: 1,938 iTrader: 0 reviews	My last fox had the molding removed with all the holes filled. Didn't look bad

August 21st, 2009, 08:24 AM	#17
LowBlack99 Newbie 1991 LX Coupe(Project) Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Southaven, MS Posts: 27 iTrader: 0 reviews	Yeah that has come to mind. Not sure with it being ridgid how it will hold up to 150+ mph? The plastic will flex and Im concerned it could come apart?

August 21st, 2009, 08:33 AM	#19
LowBlack99 Newbie 1991 LX Coupe(Project) Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Southaven, MS Posts: 27 iTrader: 0 reviews	Im more concerned with the flex of the plastic around it breaking free of the fiberglass? I know how strong the glass portion would be. Damn I wish someone just made smooth bumpers.

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