Introduction: Project Sikness - '64 Malibu Twin Turbo, version x

[brian mc]

wow that thing looks good at any height......thanks for the pics

Brian

[Nvrenuf]

The sikness is taking over! I just have to make changes, and I don't know why

I need your input. I am thinking of "de-blinging" the car. I think I am going to take all polished items, and make them the more "brushed" look. I can take scotch brite pads and get a very cool look. In my head, it seems like it would look different and more updated. But I'm scared to death to start on my wheels. I guess worst case scenario, I can always polish them back up later.
I would do the whole wheel, trim, motor trim. But I would leave the bumpers chromed. Don't want to go that far.

My current punch list of to do items: I am trying to take pics as I go, but i'm so tunnel vision once I get started, I can't stand to stop and take pics.

1. Paint dash - completed
2. New window mechanisms in drivers door completed
3. Re-work brake system in progress
   a. Hydrobooster? think I have decided against it. going to 7/8 MC instead of current 1" should take care of it
   b. found inside of rear rotors were grinding against calipers. built spacer to resolve problem
4. De-Bling car. Take any polished materials and ruff them up!
5. Paint a "reverse" hockey strip (from rear to front, following rear fender contour) in bright silver color
6. Take current turbos and change internals to get larger intakes/roller bearings, etc.
7. Install more agressive camshaft

[Payton King]

Maybe brush the centers of your wheels and leave the hoops polished?

Kenny Davis did a 69 camaro and had the stainless window trim and the bumpers coated in nickel and then brushed them. Coolest thing I have ever seen.

[camcojb]

man, you've got it bad............. I like Paytons idea on the wheels, brushing the spokes and leaving the rim polished; has a great contrast that way. The wheels on Malitude were fully brushed including the hoops and it never looked right to me.

Jody

[abadsvt]

Here is a pic of a red truck with grey center wheels. I know it is a truck but you get the idea. I think it would look pretty sweet on you car which by the way is just SICK!!! Looking forward to your updates!



Josh

[Nvrenuf]

Josh! That totally helps Thats almost exactly what I was looking for. I actually want to powdercoat the centers, but I am trying to keep my budget down for other stuff right now. I think I will "brush" them now, and maybe get em powdercoated this winter

[Lenie]

Here's a few more for ya. This is one cool car out of Renton Wa.. Enjoy.

[Nvrenuf]

This weekend: De-Blinged all polished/chrome parts. Installed new 7/8" Wilwood brake cylinder. Changed look of engine components. It is still hard to see in pics, but there is no chrome or polished left on the exterior. It is a very subtle change, but took many hours, and I am very pleased with it. Bumpers, trim, etc have all been "brushed." I left a couple of polished pieces in the motor.

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After reading some threads about cars on fire, I installed an extinguisher this weekend!