Re: [DML] just stuff

["Matthew David" <DMC5524@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

>From: "Videobob Moseley" <videobob@xxxxxxxxxxx>

>I have always wanted to get a Bricklin, but you mention damage...
>the problem is that the composites they used for fiberglass was not as good
>as it is now.
>Back then they use loose glass with the resin, like in our underbodies.
>This makes them very brittle and the reason why they ended up having to put
>a steel frame up the middle of our cars instead of the one peice underbody
>as originaly planned.
>
>With today's woven carbon fibers they could do it.
>
>The fiberglass on these Bricklin's usually need to be completely redone.
>The entire surface needs to be hard sanded, re coated and resealed and then
>wet sanded
>and painted again..... The doors and interior also need to be completely
>reworked
>with actuators, a whole lot of work, but one day I will do it.
>
>If you want to see a real Bricklin doing some serious haulin'ass then find
>the re-issue
>of the original "Gone In 60 Seconds" from the 70's.
>It is wicked.
>- VB



I always thought the Brickllin's body was acrylic?


Matt C.







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