Project Silk Violet GSi

**LeonStr** · 18-04-17, 02:00 PM

Why isn't this sick project on our own dutch forum?

Nice work!

**Vlietje** · 19-04-17, 07:55 PM

Cheers guys!!

@LeonStr I'm not a fan of the Dutch forum, I was on there but I've removed all my posts and Pastry has removed my profile.

**Benn** · 20-04-17, 01:52 PM

Dont try and cut/grind the roller weld in the roof gutters out. The bottom skim is so soft and weak. Believe me. Clean it up and sit it on top.

**nova_niek** · 20-04-17, 07:49 PM

Originally Posted by Benn

Dont try and cut/grind the roller weld in the roof gutters out. The bottom skim is so soft and weak. Believe me. Clean it up and sit it on top.

Cheers Benn, I'll make a mental note of this come time to replace my roof skin.

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**Vlietje** · 21-04-17, 05:50 PM

Originally Posted by Benn

Dont try and cut/grind the roller weld in the roof gutters out. The bottom skim is so soft and weak. Believe me. Clean it up and sit it on top.

I have new rear quarters and new A pillars Benn, he is refabricating the sections between the A pillars and the rear quarters so the roof will be supported be new roof gutters. Roof panels will be glued in at the roof gutters (with a typical spot weld here and there) and will get spot welds at the front and the rear as per original.

**Vlietje** · 26-04-17, 11:03 AM

So, I've picked up the steel to fabricate a cart where the brackets for aligning the chassis will be welded onto. Looks well over-engineered if you ask me. But I got a great deal on the steel, was cheaper getting 150x150x8mm than 80x80x8mm in the end.

Next stop is that they will cut out the rear panel and rear quarters up to the roof... Also the rear floor section will come out as I have that new.

**Benn** · 26-04-17, 12:37 PM

Originally Posted by Vlietje

I have new rear quarters and new A pillars Benn, he is refabricating the sections between the A pillars and the rear quarters so the roof will be supported be new roof gutters. Roof panels will be glued in at the roof gutters (with a typical spot weld here and there) and will get spot welds at the front and the rear as per original.

Just checking. As it was a nightmare on mine, in the end i clean it all up and put the skin on top. Which was way better as it was stronger.

**nova_niek** · 26-04-17, 05:07 PM

Nice cart Mr. Vlietje. 👍

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**Vlietje** · 26-04-17, 06:52 PM

Originally Posted by nova_niek

Nice cart Mr. Vlietje. 

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Credits go to the big man from down south! This guy rocks!

**Jonesfach** · 26-04-17, 07:23 PM

Was the shell that bad?? Looked pretty good from previous pics.

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