XBE-Rally Build

[Guantanamo Joe]

I would love that part too, except for then I would be afraid to drive it... I already have plans of runing my XT body on my awaited MT so I don't screw up the body I am going to have my Soldier paint.

 

[Guest]

Yes a very excelent start. Look`s sexy in a plain wrapper!

Thanks cordy! It is a beautiful body.

 

[Guest]

I am also looking forward to seeing the progress you make every day!! You should also be able to put under the front,a support with a sponge type that use the mcd x4 ...

I already have one to try. Look at the bottom right corner of this photo.

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[grafildave]

Oh!!!!

Perfect friend,really perfect!!!!!!!

 

[Guest]

I would love that part too, except for then I would be afraid to drive it... I already have plans of runing my XT body on my awaited MT so I don't screw up the body I am going to have my Soldier paint.

Just reinforce it after its painted. Mesh tape and shoe goo or mesh tape and truck bed liner both do wonders for strength. Don't get me wrong I don't go jumping off cliffs with my favorate custome paint jobs.

 

[grafildave]

I'm curious to see what progress you do today to show us

 

[Guest]

All that's left is to trim out the wheels, clean up some of my cuts, cut out the mirrors and add screws for the mirrors and wing. Oh yeah, I'm adding side body posts. Paint will come soon enough!!

 

[Deluge]

I would love that part too, except for then I would be afraid to drive it... I already have plans of runing my XT body on my awaited MT so I don't screw up the body I am going to have my Soldier paint.

Shoe Goo, mesh tape and some Plasti Dip/or bed liner. It'll take a beating.

 

[Guantanamo Joe]

Im going to be looking into all that when the paint is on it... I just hope I can get the needed supplies down here... our store seems to never have what you need but have plenty of the crap you have NO USE for.

 

[Guest]

Shoe Goo, mesh tape and some Plasti Dip/or bed liner. It'll take a beating.

What do ya think of the spray foam? I've alway wanted to try and fill some of the vulnerable areas. Im not sure if the solvents in it would eat through and ruin the paint job.

 

[Guantanamo Joe]

I would worry also that it would get into a tight spot and expand too much... but I don't really have much spray foam experience.

 

[Guest]

Expanding to much is ok. It trims easy enough with a blade. Have to keep it away from the window areas. I just might have to do some experimenting. My thought is to fill the front and rear bumper areas of the Rally. There is a lot of room to fill under there.

 

[Deluge]

Never seen spray foam used to reinforce a body.

 

[Guest]

I don't think it would add strength. It could act as support between the body and chassis. It's nice and light.

 

[Deluge]

Or you could make some foam bumpers. Like the 10th scale touring cars use.

 

[Guest]

That was the original plan. But I need a larger piece of foam for a tighter fit. I picked up a X4 bumper.

 

[GRAFIL]

RcDAD = TOP JOB Man !!!

....we would use your guide.... to make a good instruction guide sheets to put in our body kits.

 

[Guest]

Thanks.

Just having fun!

 

[GRAFIL]

I already have one to try. Look at the bottom right corner of this photo. -

The best bumper solution for our opinion..... is X4 bumper (a little secret..... our body low front spoiler line follow the X4 bumper shape ).... you have only to put the foam support forward .....

 

[Deluge]

Nice. Sounds like an easy fix.