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Ecocat Part III

Part III, Molding In the Headrests.
By Eric Geisert
Photography by Arvid Svendsen
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Another unique design element... 
   
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Another unique design element of the ECOCAT are the molded headrests. In order to achieve the proper look for the car, Tracy fashions a cardboard template, trimming it until it looks just right.
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Wood is then cut, following... 
   
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Wood is then cut, following the shape of the template and attached with screws to the body. The strength in the panel will come from the fiberglass matting. The seat is then positioned in the cockpit area to double-check for proper fit.
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Feathering the edges of the... 
   
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Feathering the edges of the rear body section with a sander, Tracy grinds the area smooth in preparation for the fiberglass bonding.
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Fleece cloth is stretched... 
   
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Fleece cloth is stretched and rolled under, attached to the body using an air-powered staple gun.
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The USC Fiberglass Resin is... 
   
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The USC Fiberglass Resin is then mixed and poured onto the fleece.
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Fiberglass matting soaked... 
   
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Fiberglass matting soaked with resin is applied to the seams to smooth the line between the body and reshaped trunk area.
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Duraglass is then applied... 
   
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Duraglass is then applied to the entire surface and ground smooth.
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USC Kromate Lightweight Filler... 
   
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USC Kromate Lightweight Filler is then applied on top of the Duraglass, and again smoothed and block sanded.
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After a good coat of primer,... 
   
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After a good coat of primer, the ECOCAT is already stunning. These skinny roller tires provide only a murky preview of what the car is going to look like with serious rubber and the 18" ET-III wheels. With the body mods nearing completion, the ECOCAT is shaping up to be one fearsome, feline flyer. Stay tuned!
SHELL VALLEY COMPANIES, INC.
23119 287th St., Dept. KC
Platte Center
NE  68653
(808) 246-0900

www.shellvalley.com
3M COMPANY Automotive Aftermarket Division
(877) 666-2277

www.3M.com/automotive
T&R AUTO BODY LLC
6552 Osborn, Dept. KC
Hammond
IN  46323
(219) 845-8022

www.tandrautobody.com

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