Uk based light cover moulders???

[Chris Huck]

Hi, does anyone have any info on any company able to do light covers and side windows for a 917, i have all the shapes, male and female in fibreglass just struggling to find someone to do it.
Had thought about making a hot box and doing them myself using vacuum and compressed air, any ideas???
regards Chris

 

[David]

I'm pretty sure I remember reading about this guy doing it in "How to Build Your Own Supercar"
How to Build Your Own Supercar Essential Manual Essential Manual Series: Amazon.co.uk: Brian Thompson: Books

While more a book on how he did it for £6.80 there are still some useful tips and tricks in there.

I don't have the book to hand so can't recall what he did but IIRC he created a plaster of paris mould and heated it in the oven with the plastic on and then attached a hoover to suck it into the mold.

 

[Ian Anderson]

Roy Snook
A member of this board makes all perspex pieces for the GT40
I am sure he can do them for your car

Ian

 

[Andy Green]

Hi Chris,
as you've got all the moulds, the easiest way I understand is to drape the polycarb sheet over the mould and either stick it an oven or heat it with a halogen heater.

Alternatively Graham Turner (GTA Racing) is a forum member and has a 917 replica, so may have a source for these

By the way stunning project & look foward to see the finished result.

Regards
Andy

 

[Jim Cowden]

I goggled vacuum formers UK.
You should try it

Jim

 

[Andy Sheldon]

Chris

If you have made your own tools we can form them for you.

Give me a call if you are interested on 01562 820372

Thanks

Andy

 

[Chris Huck]

Thanks all,
I will have a go at doing it myself, thanks for the kind offer Andy.
I will build a hot box and vacuum and let you know how I get on!
cheers Chris