BTW I know the top of the fender is off. I put tabs on all the panels to align them and when I cut them off the fender popped up. I kinda expected something to happen like that. The biggest thing with it right now is fixing the hinges.

No problem..... I was just trying to help out before you got too far into it.

The project is really coming along!



--Eric

I had a 76 Z for several years and always wanted to drop in an LS and do the YZ body kit. One of my riding buddies in the bay did the YZ on his 240 and it came out awesome. The way you're doing it should look a lot more like a street car. I'm looking forward to following your progress. :thumbsup:

We are getting a rendering do for this car. In the mean time here are more pictures.

The green tape around the back hatch is where new glass is going. No more frame for the window. I think I have the windshield picked out I need to use. Just gotta make some templates of the hatch and try them on the glass. If it is close then its time to cut it to size and fit the roof or whatever slight difference curve there will be. I just go around to dealerships and check the curves and lengths of glass. Its the easiest and fastest way.

I shaved the drip rail already. The only frame that will be on the seen is the drivers window which will be painted black. If i had my way I would find a way to get rid of the frame completely. The new quarter glass will go right up to the the door window frames. Those will be cut out of a windshield too.

I like the rear glass idea. Will it still be a hatch back design or...?

Yes. It will still function just like before just all glass. I got the idea from my buddies RSX in the shop. The glass seam to the hatch will be covered by the spoiler.

Sorry its so messy everywhere. We have yet to build our office and storage area and we moved two months ago. All the parts are in a few cars we dont have racks for yet.

:thumbsup: Sounds even better.

Im hoping it looks like a brand new car when its done and super sleek. When i shaved the drip rails it made the cabin look even skinner which made the sides wider as well. I can't wait for this one. :)

The windshield challenge intrigues me. I was in auto glass for many many years.

Is this a large challenge on a job like this?

What model car/truck would withstand the same curvature, or what car will the shield be coming out of?

Good stuff...

The sidelites and back glass aren't such a challenge ( there flatter and easier to cut/grind/polish/install/trim, also to clarify, you can only do this to laminated glass, tempered has to have all fabrication done to it before its tempered) . But not the shield...