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cttandy · 04-03-2009, 10:43 PM

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Originally Posted by 5150

The panels are 3/4 MDF. The problem is that the material and foam is stretched over the back about 3 inches down. I'm afraid that if I attach it to the material then it's just going to pull it away from the MDF over time.

Thats why I am wondering if you could pull back the material in the spots where the magnets go, epoxy the magnents in, then pull the material back over the magnets. That way you will have twice the chance of the magnets staying in place. Also, after I talked to you, I noticed some of the magnets do have screw holes in the,.

wwhijr · 04-04-2009, 12:41 PM

I wonder if you shouldt route out the MDF and glue in a small strip of wood that wont coem apart like MDF or you could put the magnets on the body and a thin piece of steel on the mdf. Just a thought.

XXL · 04-04-2009, 01:32 PM

In retrospect, MDF may not have been the best choice for a topless vehicle. It doesn't like moisture (even high humidity) and will expand and break over time. If you're willing to call a redo at this point, consider using marine plywood as your substrate. As for attachment, the lock block mentioned earlier in this thread is a very good choice, and is used by rodders the world over for just this kind of application.

pcorriveau951 · 04-04-2009, 11:42 PM

there is no problem using mdf in a topless vehicle. just put a coat of resin over the mdf surfaces when fiberglassing the pods and it will last as long as the pods do.

XXL · 04-05-2009, 12:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pcorriveau951

there is no problem using mdf in a topless vehicle. just put a coat of resin over the mdf surfaces when fiberglassing the pods and it will last as long as the pods do.

Well, you could use rolls of Charmin if you put fiberglass resin over them to protect them. My point was wrt MDFs own behavior when it gets wet... not MDF encased in a waterproof finish.

dubdeuce80 · 04-05-2009, 02:03 AM

wow...i want a blazer now.

Cyclone44 · 04-05-2009, 07:01 AM

Bryan the blazer is looking great......

LUV2XCLR8 · 04-05-2009, 10:42 AM

I sold that thing too cheap

Cyclone44 · 04-05-2009, 11:14 AM

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Originally Posted by LUV2XCLR8

I sold that thing too cheap

Tell Bryan you want it back for what he paid you....I'm sure Bryan will understand....

5150 · 04-05-2009, 11:51 PM

Inherited71(Trae) came over today and helped me get the motor running right it sounds really good. I really appreciate it Trae. Sorry for the lack of progress pics, I really have been getting a lot done.

I got the Camaro Fan in and it looks like it belongs there.

6x9's are in and wired up and by themselves the garage is cranking.

Got my back seatbelts in yesterday. One normal lap belt and Halen's 3 point harness. Had to take the harness to my mother in law's and have her shorten it because it wasn't made for a 4 year old. I got the lap belt in and some of the harness, just have to drill a few holes.

Ordered my Alpine 6.5 components yesterday and hopefully they'll be in this week and I can get them in. Wires are already ran so it won't take long.

Got the air breather that Woody brought me and my new air filter installed.

Was going to try to get the alignment done tomorrow, but the temporary air-line that Jason hooked up for the front got a little close to the exhaust so I'm waiting on him to come help with the air stuff.

I'm going to have to make something to hide the amps and wiring, but everything is hooked up.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rf876vqVvY4

Frizzle Fry · 04-06-2009, 01:05 AM

Nice!!!

**Palf70Step** · 04-06-2009, 05:11 AM

Nice job Brian!!

OLDIRON69 · 04-06-2009, 08:34 AM

They are right about the MDF, It absorbs moisture like a sponge. You may have issues down the road..no pun intended.

**jamie72** · 04-06-2009, 07:29 PM

looks great brian can`t wait to see it in person!!... you might do what i did with my amp, i flipped my rear seat and screwed a piece of pywood on the bottom of the frame then mounted the amp upsidedown on the plywood, its tucked up under the seat and off the floor, and bolted down..

5150 · 04-11-2009, 11:49 AM

No Windshield, No Problem

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DcKXGQM40Vs

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7KWYEc_uw0w

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yNTfvyyYgA8

VA72C10 · 04-11-2009, 12:20 PM

Sweet!

VA72C10 · 04-11-2009, 12:30 PM

Just watched the last one...your daughter laughs like mine when i rev it up...one of the best feelings is sharing it with your kids

5150 · 04-11-2009, 12:31 PM

Yes it is.

wwhijr · 04-11-2009, 06:17 PM

Dude you forgot the headlight.

Looks great.

meathead95 · 04-11-2009, 07:31 PM

very nice brian. i cant wait to check it out in person.

**rob32472** · 04-11-2009, 08:25 PM

check these guys for magnets they have them in many shapes.

http://www.rare-earth-magnets.com/magnets.htm

Hoffman65burb · 04-11-2009, 08:37 PM

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Originally Posted by VA72C10

Just watched the last one...your daughter laughs like mine when i rev it up...one of the best feelings is sharing it with your kids

your daughter laughs like me when i rev it up

Looks awsome, good work

5150 · 04-17-2009, 12:57 PM

I got the speaker box back and got all of the seat belts installed.

lyrikz · 04-17-2009, 01:09 PM

One quick tip, thought. Eventually one day you are going to get caught in the rain. I guarantee you. What you should do is make a little tub for the amps to sit in. Or put a 1/8 spacer underr them so they arent on the ground... A very small amount of water will hurt those things...

VA72C10 · 04-17-2009, 01:10 PM

You driving it to the show?

04-04-2009, 12:41 PM	#527
wwhijr SUPERscrapMAN Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Crouse, NC Posts: 326	Re: Project Topless 365/24/7 I wonder if you shouldt route out the MDF and glue in a small strip of wood that wont coem apart like MDF or you could put the magnets on the body and a thin piece of steel on the mdf. Just a thought. __________________ Christine 1987 Chevy S10 2.8l 5 speed 600k miles! still chugging along - wifes ride Old Smokey 1990 Chevy K1500 Suburban 6.2L Diesel - Banks sidewinder The WarBeast 1994 Chevy Suburban K1500 - Semi retired at 400K miles The BLueOx 1994 Chevy Suburban. K2500 454 Used on a daily basis.

04-04-2009, 01:32 PM	#528
XXL Señor Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Edge of the world Posts: 5,367	Re: Project Topless 365/24/7 In retrospect, MDF may not have been the best choice for a topless vehicle. It doesn't like moisture (even high humidity) and will expand and break over time. If you're willing to call a redo at this point, consider using marine plywood as your substrate. As for attachment, the lock block mentioned earlier in this thread is a very good choice, and is used by rodders the world over for just this kind of application. __________________ Craigslist \| ebay \| Engrishtees \| www.myattitudesucks.com \| Follow me on Twitter

04-04-2009, 11:42 PM	#529
pcorriveau951 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: riverside, ca Posts: 147	Re: Project Topless 365/24/7 there is no problem using mdf in a topless vehicle. just put a coat of resin over the mdf surfaces when fiberglassing the pods and it will last as long as the pods do.

04-05-2009, 02:03 AM	#531
dubdeuce80 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Arizona Posts: 213	Re: Project Topless 365/24/7 wow...i want a blazer now.

04-05-2009, 07:01 AM	#532
Cyclone44 Step Brother Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: K-town Posts: 4,029	Re: Project Topless 365/24/7 Bryan the blazer is looking great......

04-05-2009, 10:42 AM	#533
LUV2XCLR8 The LuvShack Garage Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side) Posts: 30,475	Re: Project Topless 365/24/7 I sold that thing too cheap __________________ Owner/Op: "TN Classic Transport Carriers" The Toy: "Square Vette" 72 Hybrid Blazer Toy Barn: "LuvShack" 40 x 60 x 20 Shop Big Piggy: "Goliath" 07 Kodiak C4500 Lil Piggy:"Maddy" 88 Silverado 3500 Hauler: "Feathers" 14 Aluma 8218T

04-06-2009, 01:05 AM	#536
Frizzle Fry Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hillsboro Oregon Posts: 6,449	Re: Project Topless 365/24/7 Nice!!!

04-06-2009, 05:11 AM	#537
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 46,754	Re: Project Topless 365/24/7 Nice job Brian!! __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

04-06-2009, 08:34 AM	#538
OLDIRON69 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Ben Wheeler,Texas Posts: 992	Re: Project Topless 365/24/7 They are right about the MDF, It absorbs moisture like a sponge. You may have issues down the road..no pun intended. __________________ 05 2500HD 6.0 excab 69 LWB-Gone but not forgotten! 68 Dodge Charger 383/727 69 Dodge Charger-440/4spd

04-06-2009, 07:29 PM	#539
jamie72 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: madison indiana Posts: 3,839	Re: Project Topless 365/24/7 looks great brian can`t wait to see it in person!!... you might do what i did with my amp, i flipped my rear seat and screwed a piece of pywood on the bottom of the frame then mounted the amp upsidedown on the plywood, its tucked up under the seat and off the floor, and bolted down.. __________________ jamie72 72 BB cheyenne -- Restoration getting started.. member #807 http://www.myspace.com/whitetailobsession www.antlertalk.com

04-11-2009, 12:20 PM	#541
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: Project Topless 365/24/7 Sweet! __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

04-11-2009, 12:30 PM	#542
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: Project Topless 365/24/7 Just watched the last one...your daughter laughs like mine when i rev it up...one of the best feelings is sharing it with your kids __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

04-11-2009, 12:31 PM	#543
5150 C10 Club Tennessee Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: White House, TN 37188 Posts: 8,281	Re: Project Topless 365/24/7 Yes it is. __________________ Bryan www.gmtruckshow.com Project "Andes"-Halen's First Truck Project: Patina Burb for he is God’s servant for your good. But if you do wrong, be afraid, for he does not bear the sword in vain. For he is the servant of God, an avenger who carries out God’s wrath on the wrongdoer. Romans 13:4

04-11-2009, 06:17 PM	#544
wwhijr SUPERscrapMAN Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Crouse, NC Posts: 326	Re: Project Topless 365/24/7 Dude you forgot the headlight. Looks great. __________________ Christine 1987 Chevy S10 2.8l 5 speed 600k miles! still chugging along - wifes ride Old Smokey 1990 Chevy K1500 Suburban 6.2L Diesel - Banks sidewinder The WarBeast 1994 Chevy Suburban K1500 - Semi retired at 400K miles The BLueOx 1994 Chevy Suburban. K2500 454 Used on a daily basis.

04-11-2009, 07:31 PM	#545
meathead95 computer illiterate Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Des Moines, IA Posts: 6,446	Re: Project Topless 365/24/7 very nice brian. i cant wait to check it out in person. __________________ 72 2wd blazer 72 swb 4x4



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04-11-2009, 08:25 PM	#546
rob32472 Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: dallas ga Posts: 1,504	Re: Project Topless 365/24/7 check these guys for magnets they have them in many shapes. http://www.rare-earth-magnets.com/magnets.htm

04-17-2009, 12:57 PM	#548
5150 C10 Club Tennessee Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: White House, TN 37188 Posts: 8,281	Re: Project Topless 365/24/7 I got the speaker box back and got all of the seat belts installed. __________________ Bryan www.gmtruckshow.com Project "Andes"-Halen's First Truck Project: Patina Burb for he is God’s servant for your good. But if you do wrong, be afraid, for he does not bear the sword in vain. For he is the servant of God, an avenger who carries out God’s wrath on the wrongdoer. Romans 13:4

04-17-2009, 01:09 PM	#549
lyrikz PITbut Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: monroe washington Posts: 3,041	Re: Project Topless 365/24/7 One quick tip, thought. Eventually one day you are going to get caught in the rain. I guarantee you. What you should do is make a little tub for the amps to sit in. Or put a 1/8 spacer underr them so they arent on the ground... A very small amount of water will hurt those things...

04-17-2009, 01:10 PM	#550
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: Project Topless 365/24/7 You driving it to the show? __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

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