Dasred
07-01-2009, 07:47 PM
So, I'm new here, and I know I'm going to get blazed for this:
So I got a 2001 Pontiac Sunfire for my winter beater.
Engine runs solid with 195,500 mi.
Physically damaged on the Passenger side, previous owner did a little slip sliding on the road in some rain, smashed in the passenger door and rear quarter, then spun around and cracked the bumper and scratched the drivers side.
He was going to junk it, I offered him $500, and I got a new beater.
So here's what I'm thinking:
I'd like to "armor" it with aluminum sheet metal. Just cut and rivet it on. No protruding parts like spikes or anything, just a layer of aluminum riveted on.
Like in Mad Max or Deathrace.
This is just for fun, not a demo derby or anything, I know the aluminum won't add any structural integrity, it's just for looks.
It's got a sun roof so I was thinking about making a mount for a large Nerf gun or something removable and attachable in safe areas.
The aluminum will be too shiny so I'd like to char the whole thing with a propane torch and clear coat it if that works, or else just paint it flat black.
Thoughts? Legality? Ideas?
Flame away.
So I got a 2001 Pontiac Sunfire for my winter beater.
Engine runs solid with 195,500 mi.
Physically damaged on the Passenger side, previous owner did a little slip sliding on the road in some rain, smashed in the passenger door and rear quarter, then spun around and cracked the bumper and scratched the drivers side.
He was going to junk it, I offered him $500, and I got a new beater.
So here's what I'm thinking:
I'd like to "armor" it with aluminum sheet metal. Just cut and rivet it on. No protruding parts like spikes or anything, just a layer of aluminum riveted on.
Like in Mad Max or Deathrace.
This is just for fun, not a demo derby or anything, I know the aluminum won't add any structural integrity, it's just for looks.
It's got a sun roof so I was thinking about making a mount for a large Nerf gun or something removable and attachable in safe areas.
The aluminum will be too shiny so I'd like to char the whole thing with a propane torch and clear coat it if that works, or else just paint it flat black.
Thoughts? Legality? Ideas?
Flame away.