chadz34 Posted October 29, 2010 Report Share Posted October 29, 2010 So as you know my '96 Lumina needs the rockers done again as there are a couple holes in them. Since I plan on driving the car until it's got nothig left, because I owe nothing on it. My dad and I cut the rust off and body wrapped the rockers in ''Gorilla Tape''. It's probably the best idea ever. ''We shingled'' the tape so water runs off it, it's black and looks 100percent better than it did. It's also tear away style like NASCAR windshields hahahaha. So if per say it does come off because its Gorilla tape, I can tear it off and blast it again. Now, I know what you guys are thinking! Who the FUCK duct tapes a car? I do, becuase I'm not planning on fixing it, but rather hiding it, just as long as you cant visibly see it I feel better about the car. The motor and transmission and the rest of the car the shit bodyman didnt touch is gold. This being said, anyone need a maaco tape job? /begin bashing:lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MemphisMan Posted October 29, 2010 Report Share Posted October 29, 2010 picssssss? We gotta see this! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazy K Posted October 29, 2010 Report Share Posted October 29, 2010 this thread is full of WIN. I've seen some cars have rockers made of HVAC spec galvanized metal rolled and riveted on.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chadz34 Posted October 29, 2010 Author Report Share Posted October 29, 2010 Pics are on way as per requested, waiting on photobucket haha. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chadz34 Posted October 29, 2010 Author Report Share Posted October 29, 2010 Here is the great 20ft looker A close up of the most amazing tapework you've ever seen! P.S this was the side with the gaping hole of glory. I forgot to post about painting my back end, sorry bout the dirt on the car it's wet.....I'M SORRY ALREADY! And to take the sour, terrible tapey taste out of all our mouths.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MemphisMan Posted October 29, 2010 Report Share Posted October 29, 2010 WIN!!! Do they make Gorilla Tape in Dark Teal Metallic lol?? That looks AWESOME!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chadz34 Posted October 29, 2010 Author Report Share Posted October 29, 2010 WIN!!! Do they make Gorilla Tape in Dark Teal Metallic lol?? That looks AWESOME!!!!!! Hahahaha sadly after applying it I thought it looked crazy showroom good too! Hahaha. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Ficho Posted October 29, 2010 Report Share Posted October 29, 2010 Love it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AL Posted October 29, 2010 Report Share Posted October 29, 2010 Wow, Im uh, impressed... And I never thought I would say that about someone taping over rust Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
94 olds vert Posted October 29, 2010 Report Share Posted October 29, 2010 Epic thread! Now hurry and sell it to an unsuspecting buyer! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chadz34 Posted October 29, 2010 Author Report Share Posted October 29, 2010 I'd like to and not like to sell it at the same time. I wanna know just how much I can get out of it. At the given point it's ready to die, I will buy a new vehicle haha. That, and there's no replacing the man hours I've got into this car. Plus, the duck tape adds the ridgity and character the Lumina has been missing. Until it dies, I've got time to make the right decision for my next vehicle....I almost bought a 2001 Buick Regal GS Supercharged in white.....price was right but my timing was off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
91LuminaEuro Posted October 29, 2010 Report Share Posted October 29, 2010 I've never used duct tape like this before.. i have repaired or seen repairs similar, except the duct tape was cut in a few spots, expanding foam was sprayed in, then the tape was removed, then bondo'd over and painted...but those were always on "Farm trucks" nothing that was ever really supposed to be driven on the road lol. As long as you're happy, sweet deal is what i say! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Addicted To Boost Posted November 2, 2010 Report Share Posted November 2, 2010 I'm not a Z fan, but your 92 is... oh goodness... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chadz34 Posted November 3, 2010 Author Report Share Posted November 3, 2010 I'm not a Z fan, but your 92 is... oh goodness... Thanks alot man, that measn alot. I try to keep my wheels looking as good as I can. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mediabandit Posted November 4, 2010 Report Share Posted November 4, 2010 Nice job on the Tapework,lol. Looks good for what it is. Hopefully it last awhile before you have to do it again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GOT2B GM Posted November 4, 2010 Report Share Posted November 4, 2010 Red Green would be proud. If the women don't find you handsome, they can at least find you handy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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