It was twenty five years ago. The skylight place that owned the oven knew all the temp and times, and provided the acrylic , but the wooden mold went right in the oven. I checked in the internet for a laugh and the place is still in business. Sky-Tech Sky-Lights in Edmonton Alberta. sorry, not much help
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If you go to www.craigvetter.com you can buy brand new replacement snapvents for $35 including shipping overseas!
Regards,Last edited by Guest; 03-17-2011, 11:00 AM.Comment
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Thanks for that, I also found them here: http://www.aircraftspruce.com/catalo.../snapvents.php not sure what the shipping will do with that price.
I have pushed the windshield on the afterburner for a while and started the painting today. I got quite a bit done until the weather closed in and a friend rocked up with a GSX1100 that was spluttering and wanted to leave for the Buffalo Rally in Mossel Bay tomorrow.
I think replacing the chrome edging is higher on my list of expenses now, unfortunately not available locally again.Comment
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Some progress, the lowers, tailpiece and side covers have been completed. Below are the Type IV lowers made to fit the Windjammer V with matching decals:
Method followed:
1) Separated inner from outer, removed black and chrome edging, removed S/S staples for reuse. Levered the two pieces apart, the old glue came apart easily.
2) Cleaned of old glue with a file
3) Fixed all cracks and chips with ABS Slurry and sanded smooth on painted side only, left bead on side not seen over cracks. Filled in the mounting holes except the two rear holes.
4) Fitted Windjammer V and bent and shaped the mounting edge of the lowers carefully with a heatgun. Used the two rear holes as the markers.
5) Carefully trimmed the outer to match the engine casing contours. A bench grinder used carefully and a some files worked very well.
6) Drilled two new holes center and front and bolted to Windjammer.
7) Trimmed top of lower to align with Windjammer V mounting indentation.
8) Did the same with the inner until its fitted nicely over the engine contours and aligned with the outside edge of the outer part.
9) Fixed the inner to the outer re using the old S/S staples and some ABS adhesive.
10) Test fitted complete lower again and trimmed as needed.
11) Wet sanded edges and surface with #320.
12 Sprayed with adhesion promoter.
13) Spayed with spray filler primer.
14) Sprayed with basecoat
15 Applied decals.
16) Sprayed 2K clearcoat
Clear has not been polished yet, but looks good enough to leave for much later if needed. My painting skills are.... actually I have none.
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Just picked up a tip.When sanding plastics before putting adhesion promoter on wash it down with rubbing alcohol.It removers the mold release agents you bring to the surface.That paint looks pretty good for someone with no skills!Comment
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Mate they look great!Comment
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Thanks! I really have zero painting skills or experience and collected advice from all over and then just followed the middle line. There were a few anxious moments I must say and I have some small imperfections such as a few tiny bits of dust that needs buffing out, but that can wait until much later!Comment
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Andre,
What an amazing bit of paintwork you have done! if the rest of your pieces turn out as well as those lowers look, you are going to have one NICE looking, fairing equipped, bike. for all you have gone through so far in getting it to look as you want, it should be the envy of all those who see it...
truly a fantastic job. give yourself a well deserved pat on the back for a job well done!
remember, there a very few who would have attempted what you have already accomplished!
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Well, without all the help and assistance from certain person in Michigan this would never have happened. I think you know him personally!
It started off with some Honda grease for the rear spline a few years back.....
I also think that I know at least one person who would have no qualms doing the same thing, as you have been involved in it just about every step.
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We sure have gotten our mileage out of that 50 cents of grease haven't we
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Youd be surprised how much use you can get out of a good grease job!!MY BIKES..1977 GS 750 B, 1978 GS 1000 C (X2)
1978 GS 1000 E, 1979 GS 1000 S, 1973 Yamaha TX 750, 1977 Kawasaki KZ 650B1, 1975 Honda GL1000 Goldwing, 1983 CB 650SC Nighthawk, 1972 Honda CB 350K4, 74 Honda CB550
NEVER SNEAK UP ON A SLEEPING DOG..NOT EVEN YOUR OWN.
I would rather trust my bike to a "QUACK" that KNOWS how to fix it rather than a book worm that THINKS HE KNOWS how to fix it.Comment
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Andre,
Along with watching for some new decorative edging, I've been noticing a few different Vetter patches for jackets and such. I think I'll include one and the 'flags' when I send the package for your newest addition to the family.
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