That looks great, I really like the color it is now, and I wonder how it would look with the gun-metal color of the chin spoiler for the rest of the ground effects? Anyways, great build, love the notchie!

EDIT: YES! FIRST PAGE OWNAGE EVER!

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You may want to change it's name to "The Wedge" hehe..... Looking good Phil!

Looking good! Can't quite roll beer cans down the road, but it is pretty low. Don't forget I am interested in the motor if you decide to go V8.

If I get my next project rolling, I'll be putting the whole car up for sale. I want to finish this one, but I got a new itch!
Never hurts to make an offer if you want the engine.

... Thinking you went too low ? (is there such a thing?)

I like it, but I think I'd have to keep it a bit closer to stock height (my driveway has a serious curb attached to it)

quote Originally posted by Carver1: If I get my next project rolling, I'll be putting the whole car up for sale. I want to finish this one, but I got a new itch! Never hurts to make an offer if you want the engine.

I've got a stock 2.8 and the wheels I sent you a pic of yesterday.......

Can't wait to see this get done! If your next project needs a low mileage LS2 engine, let me know as I have one laying around and I just plain love yellow cars.

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Foster can should be no problem. Is that kinda cheating?

If I get the back window cut, I should have the car complete enough to drive. It needs some fresh air after being couped up all this time.
I'll get some new pics this weekend, hopefully with some different scenery than my parts filled garage.

I'm digging the idea of the gray lowers and trim. It would look nice with the interior. Kinda hard to make yellow blend in with normal cars, so maybe that will tone it down a little?
What am I thinking? I have a slammed, shaved, chopped, souped up ticket magnet. Blending went out the window. I might as well put strobes and neon all over it.

Update soon!

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FIRE IN THE HOLE>

Took the Bus out for a spin today. I forgot how much power this thing has. With the back window out, you can really hear the 3.4 pumping.

I finished up the outside. The only things left are the rear window, some kind of side windows. (I may leave them out), and a few odds and ends for the interior.
As low as it is, I could not get it to drag the fenders no matter how hard i turned or braked. It is not real harsh either which suprised me a little.\
Here are some pics.

Looks good Phil - real good! Glad to see the Bus back on the road.

quote Originally posted by katatak: Here's a few options for you to think about! I know where there will be a turnkey 4.9 swap avaialble soon! Or, you could merge an 86 V8 Coupe with the Short Bus! The Bus is screaming for a V8 of some kind.........heehee.........!

I like the way you're thinking....

reminds me of a wasp. the black and yellow. and the sweet slick look it has.

New pics. Paint done, rear window installed. Working on the side windows now. Getting close!

I liked this car before the chop. Now its just beyond awesome. You're doing amazing work. Glad to see the body finished. The lowered front looks awesome. But you really have to lower the rear.

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Wow.....Phil......You work fast brother - that car looks amazing! If someone does not buy it, I'll be completely amazed. Any thought about painting the trim grey/silver? Maybe a charcoal? Very nice work!

loving it as always

Thanks everyone. It ain't perfect, but fun!
I am leaning towards charcoal for the trim and lower pieces. Similar to what Pat used on the sail panels, and mirrors.

I love it!

quote Originally posted by Carver1:

Just noticed the shorter antenna, that's a nice touch! Also in that picture, what's the little yellow and black square that seems to be sticking out from the door below the mirror?

quote I am leaning towards charcoal for the trim and lower pieces.

x2!

I'm not sure I see what you are referring to . The gap in the lower trim? Or just below the mirror? That is just the rubber seal painted yellow.

Yeah, that's just the rubber seal? I guess it just looked different to me, or maybe I just need to go to sleep...

quote Originally posted by katatak: Here's a few options for you to think about! I know where there will be a turnkey 4.9 swap avaialble soon! Or, you could merge an 86 V8 Coupe with the Short Bus! The Bus is screaming for a V8 of some kind.........heehee.........!

If Carver ends up the 4.9, or other V8, I have a place for the 3.4

Dropping the rear will happen soon. All that's left is finish up the interior, and side windows.
Can the rears be cut? Maybe just clamp them down?

If I were to drop it, I wouldn't rely on clamps... Cut from the top, maybe?

quote Originally posted by Carver1: Thinking of selling the 3.4 and going for a small block chevy also. Depends on how the chop turns out.

Patiently waiting...........

quote Originally posted by Rick 88: Patiently waiting...........

Something might be brewing......

Dude it is beyond me why you would take so much time to do that choptop, not once but twice, get it all finished, painted, and looking just wicked cool and then want to sell the damn thing? What gives, you know that nothing you get will be cooler than that car right? peace

Pete

It's all in the fun of the build.

Here are some pics. Looks like a window!

Now there's some talent - The window looks good!

They are wavy as hell, but should keep the rain out. Still some tweeking with the door seal and heat gun.

Anyone have a pic of where the plastic barrel stopper goes in the door? I forgot.

Your car looks great. It is hard to believe that it is the same one.

Kinda weird how small changes add up to a big difference. The chop is only three inches. The front is a few inches lower. An inch here and there adds up quick. The before pic looks like a long lost cousin...

your car just sold me on the TC rims. found a guy here locally on CL with a set for 100 bucks, was debating then seen yours. looks awesome i kinda liked the slantback look you where doing @ first, very original

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quote Originally posted by Carver1: Something might be brewing......

Brew away!

FINALLY home for the weekend. Can't wait to get started in the morning. Lots of tinkering to do. More updates soon!