Haus of Guru: The Ultimate Car Build Off (Page 28/58)
Charlie64 JUL 21, 11:00 PM
I was hoping to have pictures today, but unfortunately that didn't happen. I did find out they are about 90% complete and should have it ready before COB tomorrow. Keeping my fingers crossed!
JHarvey JUL 22, 02:42 AM
This is probably my favorite thread ever on here other than a few in the construction zone imo this is very classy and well built.
Charlie64 JUL 22, 10:02 PM
Here's what we have as of today. The shop did the second coat...





but want to work out some imperfections so they plan to give it another sanding then shoot it again. I'm now looking at completion on Tuesday. As far as the nose emblem goes....there wasn't a way to put the pewter emblem on the nose and make it flat so I'm probably going to go without emblems. I'll have to gauge how it would look with decals. Looks like I'll be very busy next weekend instead. I'll stop by the shop Monday afternoon and see if they are on schedule for Tuesday.

Just about everyone that has come to the shop has seen my car and have provided nothing but positive comments about both the cosmetics (Thanks Team Archie) and the mechanical (Thanks Team Guru). There's a Porsche specialty shop behind the building across the street from the paint shop. The paint shop owner knows the Porsche shop owner and wants him to come over and see my car when it's done. I'm very interested to see what his opinion will be

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sabooo JUL 23, 02:23 PM
Just... wow.
timgray JUL 23, 02:28 PM
So how much?

all said and done I'm guessing $28,500 spent for a car that looks better than any Vette made in the past 25 years and a LOT faster than any vette made in the last 50 years.
ConvictedRedneck JUL 23, 02:40 PM

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Originally posted by timgray:

So how much?

all said and done I'm guessing $28,500 spent for a car that looks better than any Vette made in the past 25 years and a LOT faster than any vette made in the last 50 years.



If you're willing to share, I'd love to know as well what your total "investment" has been into this car. Even at 30k, it's hard to compare buying something new for that price that would be anywhere near as fast and unique!
madcurl JUL 23, 03:09 PM

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Originally posted by Charlie64:

Here's what we have as of today. The shop did the second coat...






That's nice. It's the first yellow MadArch widebody kit. I can't wait to see the wheels. Oh yeah, I think the wheels will set the car off. Thanks for deciding to equal out the two (widebody & wheels) for both the kit & wheels are an excellent combo.

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Charlie64 JUL 23, 10:57 PM

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Originally posted by timgray:

So how much?

all said and done I'm guessing $28,500 spent for a car that looks better than any Vette made in the past 25 years and a LOT faster than any vette made in the last 50 years.



Would that be the total amount your asking for or this year alone??? You're closer to right for this year alone, but well worth it.
Charlie64 JUL 27, 10:02 PM
After checking all my receipts I've come up with how much I've spent this year alone. Of course this year is the year that matters since people actually WORKED on my car.

Over $29,500. Still money well spent. Hope to be posting pictures tomorrow.
Charlie64 JUL 28, 09:54 PM
Ok...here's the pictures I have today. Wetsanding and buffing completed. They have to put my car on a lift to get the chin on. I should be driving it home tomorrow after work.









They did discover the quarter glass from the Fiero Store were too long and will have to shave them down from the end so they will fit.