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di-devol · 02-15-2013, 02:52 PM

^Having a shop do it for $200 is really good lol.

Beejis60 · 02-15-2013, 03:17 PM

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Originally Posted by LOVERboy

I paid $200 for a shop to do it for me. I was gonna buy those trailer fenders but I was kinda in a hurry to paint it. But after the tub was done.... It's still just sitting there waiting for paint cuz the shop is now busy again :/

Fair enough. I suppose if my "free" time had a monetary value and I didn't enjoy building things, $200 would be a good price.

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Originally Posted by di-devol

^Having a shop do it for $200 is really good lol.

What's so funny about that?

di-devol · 02-15-2013, 03:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Beejis60

Fair enough. I suppose if my "free" time had a monetary value and I didn't enjoy building things, $200 would be a good price.

What's so funny about that?

Sorry, that didn't come out right. I meant that was a really good price from a shop. the "lol" part of it was I thought it was expensive when he first posted, which explains why he was happy about it.

Fearell · 02-15-2013, 05:11 PM

$200 for the tubs to be welded in is crazy cheap. I don't know how well they're actually done, but I know I sure as hell wouldn't do it again for only $200.

LOVERboy · 02-16-2013, 01:03 PM

He did a good job with just using blank sheets of steel.

Sunny D.-

Beejis60 · 02-16-2013, 01:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fearell

$200 for the tubs to be welded in is crazy cheap. I don't know how well they're actually done, but I know I sure as hell wouldn't do it again for only $200.

I would agree here. The time taken to just weld is probably worth two bills. Factoring in 'fab time' is worth a hell of a lot more than that IMO.

living4surf · 02-19-2013, 07:10 AM

definitely not the nicest but it will get the job done

up in smoke · 02-19-2013, 09:20 AM

WHOA

greenwood · 02-19-2013, 09:22 AM

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KoukiMonsta · 02-19-2013, 09:46 AM

what are you guys hating on? theres room for dayyyyssssss in those wheel wells now. ive seen worse lol.

shit compared to the rest of the bay the new stuff looks clean

Nissansota240 · 02-19-2013, 09:52 AM

dudermagee · 02-19-2013, 11:01 AM

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Originally Posted by living4surf

definitely not the nicest but it will get the job done

Powerwash, prep, and paint will make that look good.

living4surf · 02-19-2013, 11:11 AM

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Originally Posted by dudermagee

Powerwash, prep, and paint will make that look good.

It will be finished up this week everything will be cleaned up a bit and smoothed out and painted

Martino · 02-25-2013, 04:55 PM

driftwhat · 02-25-2013, 06:49 PM

Here's mine Paint next week.

sil14zenki · 03-03-2013, 06:21 PM

so i've been following this thread for a while and finally decided
to try my hand on some tubs. this is where i'm at so far.

sorry for the cell phone pics.
this is the color i plan on painting the bay.

huffandpuff00 · 03-04-2013, 01:39 AM

Started my tubs this weekend... what type of sealant do people use on the joints? polyurethane caulking?

sil14zenki · 03-04-2013, 08:23 AM

i used 3m panel bonding adhesive. it was about $28 from the local paint store. takes a couple hours to dry but once it does its like metal

Beejis60 · 03-04-2013, 09:32 AM

I used 3M automotive seam sealer

di-devol · 03-04-2013, 03:19 PM

I used none.

Beejis60 · 03-04-2013, 03:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by di-devol

I used none.

If I had used a weld-through primer then I wouldn't have worried about a seam sealer. I guess it all depends on how good the welds look and/or if you're trying to go for a show car look. Also location, elements, and what kind of paint you used would also play role as to whether or not it's "needed".

Martino · 03-04-2013, 04:32 PM

I used a water resistant caulking.
I figure, the more residue it could keep out in any circumstance the better chance I have of it not letting any water under it.

That and the caulking is a little more flexible if needed.

93nismo · 03-05-2013, 11:40 AM

Get some seam sealer from Carquest. A tube should be enough for both tubs if your not sloppy with it

tengo240 · 03-13-2013, 05:46 PM

Does anyone have some better pics of the back half of the tub if you cut it at all ? , I cut the shock towers pretty hard like i saw 95katurbo do but im still worried it is going to hit in the back half.any tips on where to cut and hammer would be much appreciated , I have a good idea of where but some advice couldnt hurt.thanks its a s13 if that helps at all .

beems240sx · 03-14-2013, 02:56 PM

Back of it like this?

My tubs

di-devol · 03-14-2013, 04:10 PM

^That looks good!

Mine look good again with the engine in it haha

tengo240 · 03-14-2013, 06:17 PM

I meant the back side of the tub ,the side closer to the wiper motor and cmc. your bay looks great beems.

NismoPlsr · 03-15-2013, 04:16 AM

I think he is talking about the aft side of the stock wheel well, behind the strut tower.

Not many people have problems with it so nobody tubs that part. I think if you run anything close to stock caster or greater you will be fine.

beems240sx · 03-15-2013, 09:57 AM

I just pounded my in a shit ton. Should be good but I won't know for sure

karkas9 · 03-15-2013, 10:39 AM

im ganna do mine soon and this thread is awesome tnx all.
i do have a few tips that most for all you cool people know but for those that dont:
1. bead rolling the middle of the tub makes it stronger
ie:

2. less sharp cuts = stronger tub
ie:

3. making the flat engine bay plate angled = stronger tub
ie:

this was my 2c. hope it helps for people that cant decide on how to fabricate.

02-15-2013, 05:11 PM	#364
Fearell Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Annapolis MD Age: 36 Posts: 489 Trader Rating: (8) Feedback Score: 8 reviews	$200 for the tubs to be welded in is crazy cheap. I don't know how well they're actually done, but I know I sure as hell wouldn't do it again for only $200. __________________ IG: slideonkranze

02-19-2013, 09:46 AM	#370
KoukiMonsta Nissanaholic! Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: NC Posts: 1,969 Trader Rating: (23) Feedback Score: 23 reviews	what are you guys hating on? theres room for dayyyyssssss in those wheel wells now. ive seen worse lol. shit compared to the rest of the bay the new stuff looks clean __________________ @UpshiftEngineering

02-19-2013, 09:52 AM	#371
Nissansota240 Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Land of Purple Rain Posts: 1,255 Trader Rating: (21) Feedback Score: 21 reviews	__________________ DLG - DIRTYLOVE

02-25-2013, 04:55 PM	#374
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02-25-2013, 06:49 PM	#375
driftwhat Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Calgary Canada Age: 41 Posts: 328 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Here's mine Paint next week. __________________ I love haters!

02-15-2013, 02:52 PM	#361
di-devol Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Woodinville Age: 42 Posts: 1,412 Trader Rating: (5) Feedback Score: 5 reviews	^Having a shop do it for $200 is really good lol.

02-16-2013, 01:03 PM	#365
LOVERboy Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: RC Posts: 464 Trader Rating: (4) Feedback Score: 4 reviews	He did a good job with just using blank sheets of steel. Sunny D.-

02-19-2013, 07:10 AM	#367
living4surf Nissanaholic! Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: jupiter Age: 38 Posts: 1,701 Trader Rating: (52) Feedback Score: 52 reviews	definitely not the nicest but it will get the job done

02-19-2013, 09:20 AM	#368
up in smoke Leaky Injector Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Maryland Posts: 71 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	WHOA

02-19-2013, 09:22 AM	#369
greenwood Zilvia Addict Join Date: May 2011 Location: nc Posts: 620 Trader Rating: (5) Feedback Score: 5 reviews	_______________

03-03-2013, 06:21 PM	#376
sil14zenki Zilvia Addict Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: i'm just livin Posts: 748 Trader Rating: (25) Feedback Score: 25 reviews	so i've been following this thread for a while and finally decided to try my hand on some tubs. this is where i'm at so far. sorry for the cell phone pics. this is the color i plan on painting the bay.

03-04-2013, 01:39 AM	#377
huffandpuff00 Zilvia Addict Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: oregon Age: 38 Posts: 835 Trader Rating: (9) Feedback Score: 9 reviews	Started my tubs this weekend... what type of sealant do people use on the joints? polyurethane caulking?

03-04-2013, 08:23 AM	#378
sil14zenki Zilvia Addict Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: i'm just livin Posts: 748 Trader Rating: (25) Feedback Score: 25 reviews	i used 3m panel bonding adhesive. it was about $28 from the local paint store. takes a couple hours to dry but once it does its like metal

03-04-2013, 09:32 AM	#379
Beejis60 BANNED Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: in a house Posts: 564 Trader Rating: (4) Feedback Score: 4 reviews	I used 3M automotive seam sealer

03-04-2013, 03:19 PM	#380
di-devol Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Woodinville Age: 42 Posts: 1,412 Trader Rating: (5) Feedback Score: 5 reviews	I used none.

03-04-2013, 04:32 PM	#382
Martino Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 1,000 Trader Rating: (8) Feedback Score: 8 reviews	I used a water resistant caulking. I figure, the more residue it could keep out in any circumstance the better chance I have of it not letting any water under it. That and the caulking is a little more flexible if needed. __________________ IG: @vsMARTINO

03-05-2013, 11:40 AM	#383
93nismo Zilvia Addict Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: sycamore il Posts: 766 Trader Rating: (14) Feedback Score: 14 reviews	Get some seam sealer from Carquest. A tube should be enough for both tubs if your not sloppy with it __________________ WTB: 1/24 scale chuki s13 model.

03-13-2013, 05:46 PM	#384
tengo240 Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: lancaster ,pa Posts: 359 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	Does anyone have some better pics of the back half of the tub if you cut it at all ? , I cut the shock towers pretty hard like i saw 95katurbo do but im still worried it is going to hit in the back half.any tips on where to cut and hammer would be much appreciated , I have a good idea of where but some advice couldnt hurt.thanks its a s13 if that helps at all . Last edited by tengo240; 03-13-2013 at 05:47 PM.. Reason: mmmmssssggggllnnnght

03-14-2013, 02:56 PM	#385
beems240sx Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Phoenix Posts: 1,135 Trader Rating: (10) Feedback Score: 10 reviews	Back of it like this? My tubs __________________

03-14-2013, 04:10 PM	#386
di-devol Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Woodinville Age: 42 Posts: 1,412 Trader Rating: (5) Feedback Score: 5 reviews	^That looks good! Mine look good again with the engine in it haha

03-14-2013, 06:17 PM	#387
tengo240 Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: lancaster ,pa Posts: 359 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	I meant the back side of the tub ,the side closer to the wiper motor and cmc. your bay looks great beems.

03-15-2013, 04:16 AM	#388
NismoPlsr Zilvia Addict Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: CT Age: 40 Posts: 690 Trader Rating: (21) Feedback Score: 21 reviews	I think he is talking about the aft side of the stock wheel well, behind the strut tower. Not many people have problems with it so nobody tubs that part. I think if you run anything close to stock caster or greater you will be fine. __________________ S12 \|\| KN13 \|\| S13 \|\| B16

03-15-2013, 09:57 AM	#389
beems240sx Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Phoenix Posts: 1,135 Trader Rating: (10) Feedback Score: 10 reviews	I just pounded my in a shit ton. Should be good but I won't know for sure __________________

03-15-2013, 10:39 AM	#390
karkas9 Leaky Injector Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Toronto Age: 34 Posts: 53 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	im ganna do mine soon and this thread is awesome tnx all. i do have a few tips that most for all you cool people know but for those that dont: 1. bead rolling the middle of the tub makes it stronger ie: 2. less sharp cuts = stronger tub ie: 3. making the flat engine bay plate angled = stronger tub ie: this was my 2c. hope it helps for people that cant decide on how to fabricate.