Corvette C5 Carbon Fiber Targa Top

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#1

Alright guys, I want to show some cool pictures of my project. I am making a 1997-2004 Carbon fiber targa top for a chevy corvette C5

#2

Looking nice… Get the resin through! :wink:

#3

this looks awesome. what CF weight are you using? are you using straight CF or a core material in addition to it?

#4

Is this just a skin or is there a substructure mold also ?

#5

The resin is on the way )))

I am using 2x2 twill 5.7oz and the reinforcing with 2x2 Twill 19.7oz . No core. Only pure carbon.

This will be a full structural lower part of the targa top.

#6

Adding more reinforcing material- 19.7oz pure 2x2 twill carbon

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#8

looking good!

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#11

Cleaning up from PVA ( release agent)

#12

Once its trimmed, let us know how stiff it is when twisted ?

#13

i already trimmed and let it fully cure for a week and i can tell you for sure, it’s stiff enough I probably be able to stand on it with my weight.

#14

Looks really good… :slight_smile:

#15

That is great! What are you using to secondarily bond the the two halves with ?

#16

I am using a -"Lord Fusor Plastic Bonding Adhesive (Slow) " $38 on ebay. That thing bonds very well.

#17

Very nice. Why no core?

#18

No need for a core. It’s very strong and light.