Cost of raw materials for kit body?

[Bosuch Junior Member Find all posts View Profile Close Bosuch]

Might possibly have access to a set of molds, and I was wondering about what the raw materials would run to create all the pieces. It'd be a typical-size Fiero kit that replaces everything but the roof section. Thanks!

Bill

[FunnyWheels Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close FunnyWheels]

Re:Cost of raw materials for kit body?

There are a few ways to do bodies. Some produce them with a chopper gun, others hand lay up parts, others vacuum form parts in a mold process for fiberglass.

It all depends on how deep your pockets are.

If you hand lay up a 355 body (properly like John Watson) you will have about $3,500 just in materials. If you use a chopper gun lay up like B & B Spyder or Jack Lucas, you can spend as little as $1,000.

As a matter of fact, call John Watson, he will be able to give you an exact quote, 706-328-3311.

No matter how you look at it, it is a messy and time consuming process.

Dave

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Re:Cost of raw materials for kit body?

You are going to want good materials, but just as important, it will require the 3 T's.

Time
Tools
Talent

For a whole car, figure MANY rolls of fiberglass and a 55 gallon drum of resin.

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Re:Cost of raw materials for kit body?

OK this is two times in one day but I agree with Dave here; laying glass is a very hard thing to do and very messy It is time cosuming and well worth paying some one like John to do the dirty work for you. Patching a spot or making a small piece is ok but trying to do a whole car more than I want to deal with. but this is just my opinion and to some means nothing but I'm giving it.

There are a few ways to do bodies. Some produce them with a chopper gun, others hand lay up parts, others vacuum form parts in a mold process for fiberglass.

It all depends on how deep your pockets are.

If you hand lay up a 355 body (properly like John Watson) you will have about $3,500 just in materials. If you use a chopper gun lay up like B & B Spyder or Jack Lucas, you can spend as little as $1,000.

As a matter of fact, call John Watson, he will be able to give you an exact quote, 706-328-3311.

No matter how you look at it, it is a messy and time consuming process.

Dave

[FunnyWheels Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close FunnyWheels]

Re:Cost of raw materials for kit body?

Amen Mike, Nuff said on making another mess in our garages! Besides, our friend John needs the business.

Dave