Thread: Project Sebring GT Spyder

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Since the cowl was where it needed to be, it would be a good time to glue in the fiberglass section from the original firewall just to keep everything shaped right. I looked around at different epoxies that were recommended for fiberglass and found one called Lord Fusor that was made for SMC (Corvette panels) and fiberglass. It came in one of those twin tube applicators that mixes the glue in a special tip and applies it like caulk.







The twin tubes needed a special gun and it turns out that it was pretty expensive for something that I might not use but once or twice. What I found was a twin tube gun at a pawn shop that was made for another type of construction epoxy, but it looked like it could be made to work. I think I paid $15 for it and was able to turn down one of the pistons and redrill a few guide rod holes to fit the Lord Fusor tubes. It worked like a champ!



After roughing up the 2 pieces and cleaning them with acetone, I applied the epoxy and stuck the brace in place with a few wooden wedges. When the epoxy set up, I drilled a some holes through the fiberglass and the aluminum firewall. A few bolts hold the 2 parts together and the metal firewall is now attached to the fiberglass body. Sure stiffened things up and I could take the turnbuckles off.