 fiberglass help, interior pieces |
 Sep 4, 2006 - 11:21 AM
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I bought a 2000 Tacoma yesterday. The first thing I noticed is that it has no cupholders! After a diligent search, I have found that the aftermarket is also void of any good options. As such, I want to make my own.
The middle console has a couple spaces that will fit cans but I will need to create a mold out of fiberglass to make it work. Can anyone that has worked with fiberglass give me some tips? Thanks. Jay -------------------- QUOTE(lagos @ Jul 10, 2006 - 1:55 PM) [snapback]454118[/snapback] i know your trying to do the right thing for your motor, but this is one of those times where you should just trust the guys who have had their swaps for a while and have done a ton of research into this. |
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Sep 6, 2006 - 11:43 PM
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As far as fiberglass molding doggy would be the one to ask.
A simple pour type mold you would need a material that is soft enough to form and heat resistent enough to hold melted plastic until it dries without distorting. E-mail me some sort of sketch and I may be able to help you out. I saw the pic in another thread, nice truck. 
-------------------- JDM guy made me do it.
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Sep 7, 2006 - 11:57 AM
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QUOTE(97lestyousay @ Sep 6, 2006 - 11:43 PM) [snapback]477031[/snapback] As far as fiberglass molding doggy would be the one to ask. A simple pour type mold you would need a material that is soft enough to form and heat resistent enough to hold melted plastic until it dries without distorting. E-mail me some sort of sketch and I may be able to help you out. I saw the pic in another thread, nice truck. thanks Randy. I will shoot you an email soon. I ended up finding a great deal on a 2000 Tacoma so I didn't get a new one. More money for the project car.... 
-------------------- QUOTE(lagos @ Jul 10, 2006 - 1:55 PM) [snapback]454118[/snapback] i know your trying to do the right thing for your motor, but this is one of those times where you should just trust the guys who have had their swaps for a while and have done a ton of research into this. |
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jgreening fiberglass help Sep 4, 2006 - 11:21 AM
playr158 find a cylinder the size you want your cup holder ... Sep 4, 2006 - 8:22 PM jgreening I am thinking about making a clay mold of the cup ... Sep 4, 2006 - 9:05 PM
97lestyousay QUOTE(jgreening @ Sep 4, 2006 - 7:05... Sep 6, 2006 - 7:17 PM Culpable04 BIG, MAN and Drink come from the same planet so th... Sep 5, 2006 - 11:59 AM celicaST are you sure there isnt cupholders? i just looked ... Sep 5, 2006 - 1:15 PM jgreening QUOTE(celicaST @ Sep 5, 2006 - 1:15 ... Sep 5, 2006 - 1:30 PM jgreening Do you have to make the mold from some form of met... Sep 6, 2006 - 9:42 PM |
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