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preston 11-29-2013 06:55 PM

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 ?

65 347 11-30-2013 08:20 PM

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/s...ps1ab4d420.jpg


WOW!!

andreb 12-04-2013 12:14 PM

Just amazing! Every tweak and mod compliments the next.

RS-Chris 06-05-2014 09:28 AM

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.

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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.

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Note the rounded corners on the decklid also...

https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5274/...fea75b2b_b.jpg

NOPANTS68 06-05-2014 09:38 AM

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

RS-Chris 06-05-2014 09:46 AM

Engine installed and fabrication of the aesthetic pieces:

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We are also going to be machining a new supercharger cover:

https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5518/...dff83925_b.jpg

Speaking of machining, we also cut the new tips for the exhaust and mounted them:

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EBMC 06-05-2014 09:59 AM

Nice job guys!:thumbsup:

67XR7 06-05-2014 11:02 AM

I know this the 589th time i've said this but: GREAT JOB ROADSTER SHOP!!

RS-Chris 06-05-2014 11:31 AM

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

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Exhaust detail:

https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3845/...89f63bbc_b.jpg

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Juggernaut 06-05-2014 11:37 AM

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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