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NeilBlanchard · 08-09-2014, 11:05 PM

Okay, big update - I had to rebuild the rear wheel skirts and the Kamm back, because the old ones were very ratty and the strakes were literally falling off. I built the left side and the top first, then took the left side pieces back off to trace them to make mirrored pieces for the right side.

Though I need to split the side panels so I can open the hatch, and I have to decide to either make the entire skirts and strake come off to change the wheels, or cut in a panel. I also want to add a leading strake, and a partial rear belly pan (again) and an inside skirt for each wheel.

I will hopefully be able to fiberglass this soon; as the 1/4" XPS foam is quite flexible and won't hold up to lots of travel time. And paint ...

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NeilBlanchard Master EcoModder Join Date: May 2008 Location: Maynard, MA Eaarth Posts: 7,907 Mica Blue - '05 Scion xA RS 2.0 Team Toyota 90 day: 42.48 mpg (US) Forest - '15 Nissan Leaf S Team Nissan 90 day: 156.46 mpg (US) Number 7 - '15 VW e-Golf SEL TEAM VW AUDI Group 90 day: 155.81 mpg (US) Thanks: 3,475 Thanked 2,950 Times in 1,844 Posts	Okay, big update - I had to rebuild the rear wheel skirts and the Kamm back, because the old ones were very ratty and the strakes were literally falling off. I built the left side and the top first, then took the left side pieces back off to trace them to make mirrored pieces for the right side. Though I need to split the side panels so I can open the hatch, and I have to decide to either make the entire skirts and strake come off to change the wheels, or cut in a panel. I also want to add a leading strake, and a partial rear belly pan (again) and an inside skirt for each wheel. I will hopefully be able to fiberglass this soon; as the 1/4" XPS foam is quite flexible and won't hold up to lots of travel time. And paint ... __________________ Sincerely, Neil http://neilblanchard.blogspot.com/