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Looks good.
I know this particular build is a convertible, but often see you and other builders smoothing out the cowls and getting rid of fresh air. I also see most of the Vintage Air A/C setups that don't use OEM design only pull interior air. It has been my experience that while that is great for hot days when you need maximum cooling and drying, having no fresh air into the cabin makes it kind of stale and also makes defrost more difficult (although of course you have the A/C helping). Is this a bit of a sacrifice for looks or is it a total non-issue to have no fresh air source for the interior when you have A/C ? |
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Just amazing! Every tweak and mod compliments the next.
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Picking up where we left off, attention turned to the way the glass will be mounted and the side vents. For a cleaner, contemporary look, we will be eliminating the vent function and installing a fixed side piece.
https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5588/...88acd5e0_b.jpg https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3850/...a1540d17_b.jpg https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2923/...e82f91f1_b.jpg https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2930/...12b41fc9_b.jpg https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3870/...ce383633_b.jpg With the new quarters going on, the new sheetmetal created a lot of 'compatibility' issues with the roof and top mechanism, part of which meant new handmade trim and sheetmetal massaging in the surrounding area. https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5198/...5371306a_b.jpg https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2906/...b28cf2d3_b.jpg https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3919/...089c3538_b.jpg Note the rounded corners on the decklid also... https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5274/...fea75b2b_b.jpg |
That rim around the top's edges is just killer. It really finishes off that border and the swept lines and curves match the quarter's radii. Really nice job guys. wow
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Engine installed and fabrication of the aesthetic pieces:
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Nice job guys!:thumbsup:
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I know this the 589th time i've said this but: GREAT JOB ROADSTER SHOP!!
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Mockup of console location and trim layout.
https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3857/...1cc10e07_b.jpg iPad Mini retracts into dash on a linear actuator. https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2940/...260eb21a_b.jpg Couple of shots on the ground as it was moving to have the exhaust built.(wheels are just rollers - we will be making a custom set) https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2917/...33585d2b_b.jpg https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5548/...5b2c36be_b.jpg Exhaust detail: https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3845/...89f63bbc_b.jpg https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3919/...a5faff1e_b.jpg https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3896/...9b982e25_b.jpg https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3853/...47ff6943_b.jpg |
That's so hot! I'd dreamed about doing a custom center console in my '96 Caprice before it was totaled but never got around to it.
Gonna re-read this entire thread after work tonight! |
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Ok you win!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :trophy-1302:
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The trick machined tailpanel, lenses and custom LED boards also coming together nicely:
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I was just looking at this on your website the other day. How did you mold the tail light lenses?
If I know your timeline, car in probably going to make Columbus for SMOTY. |
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Wow, that is some work guys! Those exhaust tips are nasty. In fact, the whole exhaust seems to be pretty darn awesome. |
Wow :king: You guys make dreams come true.
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by far the best thing ive seen done in awhile
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Ive got nothing except for WOW :king: :king: :king:
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This car blows me away with every update. Just gorgeous.
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Awesome ! I love this build.
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Live bare metal just plain flawless !!!!
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The ipad will be out dated by the time the car is done.
Just saying that's apple for you |
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