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Old 12-01-2012, 12:38 AM   #1
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Default Building my own stretch limo seat pod.

I am thinking of building my own front seat pod with fiberglass. Not sure where to begin but here is my idea.. I have some Styrofoam block that I can sand and shape to the size and style of all the other seat pods. My question would be is how many layers of fabric would be needed to make it sturdy. Hopefully I can figure this out and I can post a step by step of how to make your own limo seat pod. Thanks everyone for your help.
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Old 12-01-2012, 04:01 AM   #2
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Default Re: Building my own stretch limo seat pod.

I would think that a frame will be needed for strenth, not the fiberglass. My G-20 uses a 3/4 by 3/4 square tube but you could use about anything.
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Old 12-01-2012, 06:07 AM   #3
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Default Re: Building my own stretch limo seat pod.

You may be able to make the seat strong enough with a lot of layers of fiberglass. When a boat is built the company sometimes will add a honeycomb type material for rigidity. Otherwise you would have to put quite a few layers of fiberglass. Sometimes that makes the fiberglass rigid, which may lead to cracking. Lots of layers will also make the seat heavy. I'm thinking a frame with a thin fiberglass skin would be a better idea, unless you can get your hands on some kevlar. We can get some here in south florida, but it's expensive and can be more difficult to work with.
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Old 12-01-2012, 07:58 AM   #4
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Default Re: Building my own stretch limo seat pod.

It's easier to get an extra body, and cut it, and make your own seat pod, easier and cheaper than making one
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Old 12-01-2012, 10:28 AM   #5
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Default Re: Building my own stretch limo seat pod.

Thanks for all you help. I already had a extra rear body to make one with but I still kind of like that pod look and was looking for a cheap way to get one but it seems like the material alone will add up to a bunch of money.
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Old 12-01-2012, 12:07 PM   #6
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Default Re: Building my own stretch limo seat pod.

As I recall, Ezgo pods are all fiberglass, with a unique desighn for strength. Heck, the build cars from foam and clay. If you have the foam.....go for it
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Old 12-26-2012, 07:56 PM   #7
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I am thinking of building my own front seat pod with fiberglass. Not sure where to begin but here is my idea.. I have some Styrofoam block that I can sand and shape to the size and style of all the other seat pods. My question would be is how many layers of fabric would be needed to make it sturdy. Hopefully I can figure this out and I can post a step by step of how to make your own limo seat pod. Thanks everyone for your help.
If you have the foam then you can make your design/shape then you can use fleece(yes fleece like a blanket) and lay it over the sfoam and stretch it. Youwill nee some way of attaching the fleece to your mold. You can add some strips of wood that you can staple the fleece to. Then use resin and brush it on til you have soaked the fleece completely. Let dry overnight and it will be rock hard. You can the glass over it or just use some body filler, not bondo, to smooth it out then prime paint and your done.

Audio shops have been making speaker enclosure like that for years. Maybe get with a local shop for help or ideas. You tube is great for video help.

Hope this helps you!! Good luck. One more thing, you may have more money into it doing it this way but you can make a (one off) pod that you can be proud of!
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Old 12-26-2012, 11:17 PM   #8
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Here is a pod for $168.00 on E-bay. Buy it now.


http://compare.ebay.com/like/3208382...Types&var=sbar
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Old 12-27-2012, 10:32 AM   #9
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Here is a pod for $168.00 on E-bay. Buy it now.


http://compare.ebay.com/like/3208382...Types&var=sbar
I agree with Andy! For that price buy it NOW!
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Old 12-27-2012, 11:46 PM   #10
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Here is a pod for $168.00 on E-bay. Buy it now.


http://compare.ebay.com/like/3208382...Types&var=sbar
!!! WHERE WAS THIS WHEN I WAS BUILDING MINE????!!!

Go buy them while it lasts, they seem to be hard to find at a decent price.
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