Overriders

Here is my attempt to make an prototype bay overrider ( other bay window vehicles are available)

take some masking tape and completely cover an overrider
Next you need a release agent you can use an epoxy release spray, transmission fluid I used anchor wax Give it 2 coats and let it dry,
Next mix up your resin don’t use too much at a time I used about 4 mls, cut up the glass fibre netting in manageable 1 to 2 inch strips and start covering the mould take your time I did 3 layers although you can do more if you wish
Let it cure for 24 hours then take a plastic scraper/spreader and carefully prise the fiber glass overrider
from the mould
Next take a marker and trace around mould then trim off excess with an electric file if you have one or by hand if you dont( don’t forget to wear a face mask )

Then make good any imperfections using more fibre glass and leave to cure for 24 hours

to be continued

 

Are they the same both sides?

 

Both sides are the same,
I wanted 2 for the front so I removed a rear one and used it as a mould

 

I literally don’t know….but I assumed the fronts are different as the bumper curves.

Ultimately it doesn’t matter and I could be wrong anyway!!

 

They only do one profile for both early and late bays , so front fits back and vise versa

 

Cool!

 

I’m pretty sure on a late bay the fronts and rear are different and they are handed as well

 

Early ones are the same front and rear

 

You are correct late bay overrides are front and rear and L&R
Early ones are the same front and rear and left and right

 

A bit more done

 

Next I made some seals from 8 mm tubing I had in the shed, I cut this down the middle using small sharp scissors

 

Over rider impact rubbers £27 each ouch, not on my shift


So I’ve ordered some of this to make my own

 

That’s ace. That’ll learn that they should’ve had a proper early.

Ozziedog,,,,,,,,LR, FL, etc etc etc,,,,,tttssssskkkkkk

 

Nearly there

 

Good stuff! Did I miss how you fixed them to the bumper?

 

Not fixed to the bumper yet, I will drill the holes using the original as a template, file the holes square then use captive ( square) bolts then I can fit the impact rubber over this prior to fitting, the steel overriders use the bumper nut and bolt to secure because these are fibreglass another hole will have to be drilled to secure them to the bumper

 

Impact rubbers fitted, overall I’m very happy with the result

 

Can you pick that tissue up, Baz? It's getting my OCD going.

 

Sorry Rich,I’ve swept it all up