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Vegas69 · #71 01-29-2008, 10:16 AM

I appreciate all the positive comments. I like to think it's got a modern look but not lost all it's nastalgia. Ben recommended some modern mirrors but I want to keep the car muscular. I was really considering a Fuel or Killer Customs look but really wanted to keep the rear bumper chrome and the wheels will pop even more in reality. So I kept the chrome mirror and doorhandles along with the grill trim. The nice thing about it if I change my mind it's all stuff that pops off and can be painted or powdercoated easily. I don't think that is going to be the case.
AJ I am glad you are not writing the checks.

I am running a g-bar out back and DSE upper and lower control arms with gulstrand mod and 2" lowering springs. The G bar has coil overs so I can dial in the stance and cut the front springs if necessary.
One of my favorite parts of the project is my seat belt set up. I wanted to get rid of the stock belts but didn't want to be strapped in the car with racing belts. I am going with a new set of 3 point belts mounted to the roll bar to function like a new factory car. Should have photos soon.

skatinjay27 · #72 01-29-2008, 10:54 AM

lol.
i think the car looks PERFECT in the rendering. not to much chrome , not to much black, to me the car is the perfect mix, and i agree with you on the mirrors (are you doing the drivers side also?)

the gulstrand mod ... thats where you lower the upper control arm mounting hole right? i wouldnt or could spend the dough on an air ride system just the look of that car with the big rear wheels and tires, i just envisioned it being parked just sitting super low!!! no i like you susupension set-up , very very fuctionaly without all the added costs.

Vegas69 · #73 01-29-2008, 11:54 AM

Yes....DSE has their own gulstrand template that works with their built in caster and camber curve. At this point adding anything to the budget is out. I totaled everything up in a spreadsheet and it's not pretty.

But who gives a ****.

vinz68 · #74 01-29-2008, 04:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Vegas69

Yes....DSE has their own gulstrand template that works with their built in caster and camber curve. At this point adding anything to the budget is out. I totaled everything up in a spreadsheet and it's not pretty.

But who gives a ****.

I know what you mean! On paper it's scarry.

Vegas69 · #75 01-29-2008, 04:40 PM

Hey at least yours drives! Well it used too.

Vegas69 · #76 02-06-2008, 12:17 AM

I opened my inbox and my computer locked up right when I saw that I had paint pics! Took me an hour to get my computer up and running. It was worth the wait:

Wet sanding and buffing this week. Man does it look hot!!!!!!!

Vegas69 · #77 02-06-2008, 12:21 AM

Made my decision on paint and gauges for my DSE dash this week as well.
Gauges are on the way to Frank for a custom touch

Will be discussing final roll bar, seat belt, and grill finishes tomorrow sometime.

Lenie · #78 02-06-2008, 02:28 AM

That looks very nice, what brand and color of black is that? I'm spraying next week with ppg no toner black. I can only hope it turns out as nice as yours did.

skatinjay27 · #79 02-06-2008, 09:18 AM

man i said it before and ill say it again thats some slick azz black paint!!!! looking good todd!!

Vegas69 · #80 02-06-2008, 10:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Lenie

That looks very nice, what brand and color of black is that? I'm spraying next week with ppg no toner black. I can only hope it turns out as nice as yours did.

Lenie, probably best to PM Frank at prodigy for the color. It's supposed to be a really black black. Judging by the photos I agree.