Archie's chop's/Mikes windows results. (Page 11/31)
MstangsBware AUG 25, 02:05 AM

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Originally posted by madcurl:
Actually, [we] do. However, it's done in a constructive- adult manor through PMs, over the phone, or sometimes in person. In Will-Martin's case if there's issues involving then you or someone else should have informed him. If someone has a bugger in his/her nose you don't need to post it on the forum. You walk up and tell them.



I did inform him in a PM first and did not bring it up in this Thread. If you read back, you will see that Archee brought up whos car it was and put his name out there. So you should be telling this statement to Archee and not me.
MstangsBware AUG 25, 02:10 AM

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Originally posted by blakeinspace:

aww hell, MstangsBWare beat me to the punch...

Now I just look like a dumb President of the Largest Fiero Club ever...

Thanks Poe. BTW, you're out... form your own club. Go-Go or somesuch...
Gay Old Greenville Owners...

(I truly crack myself up...)




Did you edit your post or did I just miss the whole Gay Old Greenville Owners comment. If that what it takes to get a Greenville Movie Night then I might just have to.

jscott1 AUG 25, 02:19 AM

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Originally posted by MstangsBware:


I got rid of it shortly after I done the chop. It got parted out all over the place. Amber has the video of it getting chopped.



I'd be interested to see how you did it.... Ironically the chop top t-top I sold was missing GLASS!! I had a rear wind cut for it, but it lacked side windows and a windshield. I planned to use Mike's windows for the side, but lack of a suitable windshield made me lose interest.

Now can we PLEASE get back on topic???? There are 25 of us that would like to discuss glass, not crooked roofs.

blakeinspace AUG 25, 03:13 AM
here's what I came up with from browsing the Stinger thread... on of my all time favorites...
http://www.fiero.nl/forum/A...050410-1-013402.html

Archie had us guessing for MONTHS about the 3 secret mods... we were all over the place...

Some shots I pulled of the back...








Reckon it's hard to tell much w/o breaking out a ruler... camera lenses can do funny things... (like add 10lbs... or in my case, about 50lbs)...
jscott1 AUG 25, 04:51 AM

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Originally posted by jscott1:


Archie, thanks for the update....

I don't think anyone expects you to front $100K for the tooling to make glass windows exactly like the chop top windows we presently have today.

But I know this is painful to consider, but it might be possible to get an acceptable fit with a barrel curve, with a tighter radius than Mike's windows, maybe less than the current windows, but still better thank Mike's. It might not be a drop in replacement, but it might be possible to do it without making it look like a hack job.

Yes, every one of your customers accepted the current windows when we agreed to have chop tops. But that doesn't mean that we can't dream for something better. Maybe the dream is just a dream, but Mike's windows, as imperfect as they are, CAN be made to work at some level. I have to believe that a second iteration would be better.

I have a set of Mike's windows in my parts room, and as much as the idea pains me, if a better set of chop top windows never materializes one of these days I will install the imperfect glass.



By the way, I went back to see where I said anything bad about Mike's windows, and I see where some people might have mis-interpreted my comments... I called them imperfect. I didn't mean to imply there is anything wrong with them. They are beautiful windows, very fine craftsmanship. I mean that they would be an imperfect fit in my car. We all know the right way to do it is like Mike did to fit the car to the glass. Like I said my car is done and it's too late to reshape the car. When I talked about the hack job I was referring to me messing up my car trying to make the windows fit, again, nothing bad should be implied about the glass itself.

Jonathan
troyboy AUG 25, 08:24 AM

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Originally posted by blakeinspace:

here's what I came up with from browsing the Stinger thread... on of my all time favorites...
http://www.fiero.nl/forum/A...050410-1-013402.html

Archie had us guessing for MONTHS about the 3 secret mods... we were all over the place...

Some shots I pulled of the back...








Reckon it's hard to tell much w/o breaking out a ruler... camera lenses can do funny things... (like add 10lbs... or in my case, about 50lbs)...



If the defect does not show in these pic's, I guess I can live with them. Nothing and no one is perfect to the mm. BTW I still think Archie was talking about a few people from Texas and not all that participate in your club. Hell, even I have special thoughts about a particular member of your club but feel that most are cool people.
GTGeff AUG 25, 11:51 AM

Since my car is part of the discussion, I will pipe in. I have no idea what the hell your are talking about. I guess I WILL live with whatever it is. I do happen to be somewhat anal and a perfectionist when it comes to my things. Hence the all new paint job.

I would not put a whole lot of value on what was seen at the 25th. Remember, paint was less than 48 hours old and not done. Body panels were loose and not firmly attached. The B pillars glass with arrowhead logos were not attached at all due to the need to re-paint and I merely layed them into place via friction fit. Everytime a door was opened they shifted. The only issue I have is with the passenger side A pillar body panel work is noticeable in that is does not run straight when the two pieces of body panel were cut and patched. I will also add the the Stage 3 scoops may be adding to the look as the were not good fits and required some work by Archies crew, I am pleased with what they did.

Jeff
MstangsBware AUG 25, 03:03 PM

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Originally posted by GTGeff:


Since my car is part of the discussion, I will pipe in. I have no idea what the hell your are talking about. I guess I WILL live with whatever it is. I do happen to be somewhat anal and a perfectionist when it comes to my things. Hence the all new paint job.

I would not put a whole lot of value on what was seen at the 25th. Remember, paint was less than 48 hours old and not done. Body panels were loose and not firmly attached. The B pillars glass with arrowhead logos were not attached at all due to the need to re-paint and I merely layed them into place via friction fit. Everytime a door was opened they shifted. The only issue I have is with the passenger side A pillar body panel work is noticeable in that is does not run straight when the two pieces of body panel were cut and patched. I will also add the the Stage 3 scoops may be adding to the look as the were not good fits and required some work by Archies crew, I am pleased with what they did.

Jeff



As long as you are happy with the car then thats all that matters.
madcurl AUG 25, 03:24 PM

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Originally posted by MstangsBware:

It looks just like the Stinger does if you look at it from behind at a distance. It is very obvious when looking at the car from str8 on from the back side. Not forsure why the NB chops turn out like this but I am guessing wrong measurments.





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Originally posted by MstangsBware:


As long as you are happy with the car then thats all that matters.



Wrong measurements (as you're calling it) that are so obvious all could see if viewed from the rear, but some how the pictures nor the owner of the Stinger couldn't demonstrate the "obvious."

Dude, you've been "OWND." Redeem yourself by helping Will-Martin retrive his choptop. Until then, please by-pass this thread. Your comments are not welcomed.

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"Friends don't let friends drive stock"

MstangsBware AUG 25, 03:38 PM

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Originally posted by madcurl:


Wrong measurements (as you're calling it) that are so obvious all could see if viewed from the rear, but some how the pictures nor the owner of the Stinger couldn't demonstrate the "obvious."

Dude, you've been "OWND." Redeem yourself by helping Will-Martin retrive his choptop. Until then, please by-pass this thread. Your comments are not welcomed.



I wasn't going to say anything else about this being JScott is wanting to get back to the topic of this Thread. But since for some reason you think I am lieing about this issue. Take a look at picture #3 and if you look at the Pass NB pillar coming down you will see that it lays over more than the DRV side. This is even more noticable in person than in the pictures. I am sure in the near future that I can get pictures of Will's car and also have several others look at the car and see the same issue. Maybe you will believe me once Will Martin comes in the Thread and says it himself or will you still continue to beleive its all made up? I know its hard to believe that Archee makes mistakes but no one is perfect.