I'm coming back down on Friday -- they'll have the motor/trans installed and will have done the body drop... so it should be on the ground. I'm dying to see the stance with the wheels and tires... We couldn't get it as low as a '32 with a dropped straight axle so it won't be as BA as I'd ultimately like to have it but it'll be close. I was shooting for 4.5" ground clearance and I think we're more like 5".


Tony R --- We'll do lots of Beaches Wednesdays this summer! I'm going to try to wear this rod out this year.... :cheers:

Waynie --- This is kind of what these high end shops are known for... SAR loves to build custom trim..... and I'm no different than his other customers.... they show you something kool - and it becomes a "gotta have it". I have to say that the process (other than the check writing) has been a lot of fun. :woot:

Thats OK Greg. Even the check writing won't sting so much when your cruising around in this beauty.

This is really turning into an "old guys" car. I mean..... when you "forget" where you parked..... all you need to do is look for the 32 with your last name all over it.... :lol:

Lookin great Greg :thumbsup:

That is one of the things SAR is really well known for. They have some real craftsmen that work there. Take a look at these 2 builds. They were using C5 corvette suspension on custom built chassis before anyone else was.

http://www.stevesautorestorations.co...jid=26&ptype=2

this one is my favorite they nailed the look and stance. All custom made trim work.
http://www.stevesautorestorations.co...jid=25&ptype=2

Wow Greg this is turning out super nice.

Really cool how they make those custom trim pieces.

John

I wish they had a "finger" icon.... 'cause I resemble that remark! :lol:

And you're right -- the ONE medallion on the front headlight spreader bar turned into a "well -- they have to cast more than one so what do you want to do with the others".... so we found homes for them. :D

Steve sent me a couple of better pics of the trimmed out windshield posts...



http://i919.photobucket.com/albums/a...d/DSC00576.jpg


And of course - the reason we did this was because the old windshield shape was ugly... but it was also custom built for THIS car.... so rather than build a whole new one - they cut the posts and reshaped them - and then it was decided to add the "art deco" touch. You know, "as long as we're at it"! :unibrow:


http://i919.photobucket.com/albums/a...d/DSC00580.jpg


OLD shape for comparison....



http://i919.photobucket.com/albums/a...2fordred02.gif

Trim pieces are killer. I believe you that it's a pricey process though.

Not that you're planning on selling...but you think the Weld "branding" will hurt resale value? :thumbsup:

No.... 'cause all someone has to do is make their own replacements - or grind off the flat area where my name is.... and have 'em re-chromed.

When it's finally - if ever - comes for sale - I won't give a hoot anyway cause the resale value of this car is about $35K. Which is about my shop time for last weeks work. :rofl: