New fiberglass fascia / bumper cover

[tyb323]

I think I'd much rather prefer the "rigid" cover and black gelcoat.

So are you saying you never want to be able to install/adjust/remove your headlights? =)

[DMCNY]

So are you saying you never want to be able to install/adjust/remove your headlights? =)

No, thats not what I'm saying. I'm saying I would want a rigid fiberglass bumper, not a flexable one...I already have one of those.

Why couldn't I install/remove/adjust my headlights?

Have you ever removed/installed or adjusted a headlight on a DeLorean with a stock bumper? It's still no fun task even with the flexability of the bumper IMHO. You still have to be careful not to scratch up the bumper when replacing them.

I think it would be much easier to install your headlights, adjust them and then install your bumper. How often do you need to replace the headlights? How often do you need to readjust them? For me it would be worth the extra effort to pull the bumper to take care of the headlights for as often as they would need attention.

To each thier own on that though.

Flexable fiberglass? Does anybody know about the longevity of that stuff? I sure don't. Never even heard of it.

[Farrar]

I think it would be much easier to install your headlights, adjust them and then install your bumper.

Bingo.

This is why my original idea (when I started asking about stiffer front fascias in a different thread some time ago) was to have an entire new mounting scheme for the headlights similar to (but not exactly like) a modern car -- perhaps headlight buckets equipped with studs which poke through holes in the fascia; an access panel in the body would be removed facilitating access to the studs (and adjusting screws, mounted "backwards"). But this would involve heavy redesign/re-engineering and cutting into the fiberglass (!); Houston's solution is much more appropriate for people wishing to keep their car closer to stock form, and I see nothing wrong with it. In fact I hope to get one and cure Sparky's eyebrows permanently!

Farrar

[DMC5180]

I can't say I've ever heard of "Flexible fiberglass". Unless the resin being used has some sort of semi-hardening component too it. Or, the thickness of the lay-up is very thin. Example: If the Fiberglass thickness an resin content were as thick as the OEM urethane , it would tend to be very stiff. That is not to say It wouldn't have some flex to it. Just don't expect it to survive any kind of impact. Either way it's great to see Continued development of cost effective Replacement Parts.

[Ozzie]

Wow. ..and I was excited over the new coolant hoses.
Great job DMCH, keep 'em coming.

[DMC5180]

Alright I may need too eat some crow here. It suppose I should have actually looked at the Photo's at the beginning of this thread before making the previous post Based on comments in the thread.

Hey! I know that Car. Gotta love those Factory PIN STRIPES

That's VERY nice composite work. I can see how this would have some flexibility too it. When I scanned the small picture's the lay-up looked like basic chopped glass and resin. I see now that it is nice woven glass. I am curious what the average thickness is. I'd guess 1/8-3/16. I like the multi-part tool that keeps the OEM Edge lines. I can't imagine having any issues with trim & fit up.

chew chew yuck I HATE FEATHERS! lol

[DMCMW Dave]

If you feel like making a drive you can check it out in person. The car in the pictures will be here tomorrow with the white 'glass fascia still in place.

The car will be up for sale by spring. Without pinstripes!

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[DMC5180]

I just might do that! I was wondering if it was near the shop or shipped off to parts unknown. It may be the last substantial drive do with the D this fall.

[SamHill]

* Paying close attention to thread and listening for pricing *

*cough*

[DMCH James]

Until we've had a chance to inspect the fascia in person, and spend a little time with it, there will be no pricing update. If we want changes or modifications, all that will have an effect on the price. That said, I want it as soon as possible, too!

James