SVreX
SVreX MegaDork
6/16/15 8:15 p.m.

Any condition.

It's for a $20XX Challenger, and we are running out of budget.

I can fix holes, breaks, whatever. I'm looking for the basic shape, front edge.

Anyone know of one that has been smashed by a tree branch, wrecked at the track, whatever??

markwemple
markwemple Dork
6/16/15 8:25 p.m.

After a spec piñata race. Someone had to say it.

markwemple
markwemple Dork
6/16/15 9:01 p.m.

After a spec piñata race. Someone had to say it.

SVreX
SVreX MegaDork
6/16/15 9:15 p.m.

Someone had to say it again.

MrJoshua
MrJoshua PowerDork
6/16/15 9:23 p.m.

Anyone here who's tied into the spec miata community and could ask around?

Spinout007
Spinout007 GRM+ Memberand UltraDork
6/16/15 11:12 p.m.

I've got a few bare soft top frames.

SVreX
SVreX MegaDork
6/17/15 6:01 a.m.

I have a soft top frame.

You knew that.

srmorse
srmorse
6/17/15 7:25 a.m.

I came across one in the Albany, NY area:

http://albany.craigslist.org/pts/4988680856.html

SVreX
SVreX MegaDork
6/17/15 7:32 a.m.

In reply to srmorse:

Thanks.

Too far, and too much.

I can buy a new (lightweight racer version) for that much.

But the distance is a bigger issue than the price.

markwemple
markwemple Dork
6/17/15 8:43 a.m.

That top in Albany is a real beater. I think the ad has 1 too many zeros in the price. Sorry about the double post. Was using my cell and it didn't look like it had posted the first time so I resent it. Then they both hit. Go figure.

srmorse
srmorse New Reader
6/17/15 4:07 p.m.

Yeah it's been on there a long time...I agree it's way too much

RossD
RossD PowerDork
6/17/15 4:12 p.m.

Fiberglass your soft top frame?

SVreX
SVreX MegaDork
6/17/15 8:13 p.m.

In reply to RossD:

Don't put it past me.

RossD
RossD PowerDork
6/18/15 10:53 a.m.

In reply to SVreX:

Where's the build thread?

SVreX
SVreX MegaDork
6/18/15 3:31 p.m.

That's Mr Joshua's job.

patgizz
patgizz GRM+ Memberand PowerDork
6/18/15 8:13 p.m.

so i just built my $2015 car spoiler out of a buck made of cardboard boxes and a partial can of great stuff, some leftover fiberglass resin from my dad's boat repairs, and old jeans instead of store bought 'glass mat. i suggest that, and don't bodywork or paint over the denim.

yamaha
yamaha MegaDork
6/19/15 7:44 p.m.

In reply to patgizz:

Wait, you mean you can use denim as your matting? Oh the horrible ideas.

patgizz
patgizz GRM+ Memberand PowerDork
6/19/15 10:30 p.m.
yamaha wrote: In reply to patgizz: Wait, you mean you can use denim as your matting? Oh the horrible ideas.

not saying it was a good idea, or that my work underneath is decent enough to not require filler as this was my first attempt at covering foam with something for any parts, but i will say that there are 2 pairs of cut up old jeans from my wife on the budget spreadsheet for $0

44Dwarf
44Dwarf UltraDork
6/20/15 7:00 a.m.

Just a FYI for anyone doing glass repairs. EpoxyUSA has the best prices I've ever found on epoxy resin the site or I should say sites can be hard to navigate at times as there's so many link to so many cool projects its easy to get in a loop. He is very helpful on the phone or by e-mail as well.

No not a Canoe, but you can build one with his products.

http://www.epoxyusa.com/category_s/3.htm
Basic No Blush™ marine epoxy (3 quart - 3/4 gallon - unit)
Our Price: $69.00
Our most popular marine epoxy. Compare to our competitor's NON BLUSHING epoxies (we're much cheaper!). This is a formulated product like the high price guys sell, not a simple 'pour out' of the raw chemicals that the discount sellers offer. Simple 2:1 mix ratio. The Professional's Choice when Price, Quality, Reputation, and Performance matter.

Oh for you porting guys he sells Slash Zone putty that many use in heads and intakes when raising the roof of a port you need to build up the bottom.

Woody
Woody GRM+ Memberand MegaDork
6/20/15 7:34 a.m.

I don';t think you're going to find any bargains on a damaged one. I saw a badly damaged one on Craigslist last month for $400. I've bought two perfect ones for $500 each.

SVreX
SVreX MegaDork
6/20/15 7:29 p.m.

In reply to Woody:

I'm sure you are right.

Just figured I'd ask. I'll never find an opportunity if I don't ask.

Most of us have a lot weirder things laying around the shop than a broken hardtop.

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