1955 Chevy "Nickelback"

[Sieg]

Originally Posted by Ricochet

Holy crap! I just looked up Audemars Piguet watches. 300K ? That's insane. I knew if I couldn't pronounce it I couldn't afford it - but this a whole different world!

In my eyes you're more of the Breitling style..........saves ya a couple bucks too.

http://www.breitling.com/en/

Curtis might even sport one.

[GregWeld]

Originally Posted by jy211

Probably more Audemars Piguet

Nope --- I'm all about rugged.....

A Sub-Mariner and a Daytona... and a few others all kept in a Brown Man Safe.

[xvette]

Originally Posted by Ricochet

Well, still been plugging away on it still. After weighing out my options on how to manage any potential heat issues around the muffler area I decided to use perforated metal. The rear area of the tire is open to draw air in and with these openings now I think crisis adverted!I still plan on coating & wrapping everything. This is just some added insurance. I also finished the rear pan as well.

Here is the pan


Now with openings

nice job looking good ,

[Spiffav8]

Originally Posted by Sieg

In my eyes you're more of the Breitling style..........saves ya a couple bucks too.

http://www.breitling.com/en/

Curtis might even sport one.

Wish I had the $$ to spend on a watch like that! I sport a Suunto Core and it's $200.00 price tag was high in my book. I'm kinda hard on watches.

[MrsSpiffAv8]

Originally Posted by Sieg

In my eyes you're more of the Breitling style..........saves ya a couple bucks too.

http://www.breitling.com/en/

Curtis might even sport one.

Ummmmm yeah...NO!! If I see Curtis "sporting a Breitling".....then that means I'm going to be Suzy Freaking Homemaker from here on out.

I love you Curtis.....but let's just keep it to the car. My heart (and sanity level) can only handle so much right now.

Ok, now back to this Nickelback.......

[GregWeld]

Add some NACA ducts just ahead of the exhaust and as you move forward the air will flow. The bottom of the Lotus is just flat panels and the ducts are plastic - but it's this SHAPE - done in metal -- would like good and be effective.



















An article about why they're used etc.


http://www.hotrod.com/techarticles/g...308_naca_duct/

[GregWeld]

Originally Posted by Spiffav8

Wish I had the $$ to spend on a watch like that! I sport a Suunto Core and it's $200.00 price tag was high in my book. I'm kinda hard on watches.

I'll trade you all my Rolex's for Laurie! Although I think she might have a bit to say about that... but you can't say I didn't TRY! LOL

[Ricochet]

Latest and greatest......Been working on all of the little details underneath that take so much time. I finished up E-Brake set up. I like using Control Cables Inc. products. Their products are second to none and great people to work with. I used their late model style push on - push off pedal assembly. All of the cables, clamps etc. are done. Mounted the fuel regulator & filter. Mapped out all of the fuel & brake plumbing. I drew it all out on the frame with a good ole' sharpie. Took notes and made a list of what to order. Once the body comes off the frame in a few weeks I will do all of the bending and fitment knowing nothing will interfere. I fit the rear brakes, wheels and tires. Made sure everything cleared so no hidden surprises during final assembly. I'm using iForged wheels. 20X11 in the rear with a 315/35-20. With that said I can officially say that the rear half of the car is 100% complete. Onto the inside this week for console & dash work. Here are a few pics...



Here are the wheels. I did them in full polished finish for now. Once I finalize the colors on the car, I will determine the color of the wheel centers.

[jy211]

great looking wheel!

[tubbed69]

Brent I really like all those closeout panels underneath,fab work looks great and really like those wheels