lookin' good !

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Never droolled over a build diary as much as this one.

quote Originally posted by rodrieguz: Never droolled over a build diary as much as this one.

Thank you so much, here's a bit more


Today we started to play with rear wing (but ran out of material) there will be lots of tweaking on this one
trying to fit around everything and still make it look right

A few pics of what's going on, Clynt getting started on rear wings...



First pic below: wings dips are closer



Second pic below: wings dips are further apart





Tail pipes will be moved in-board





I'm still not sure about the overall rear wing look yet we'll have to tweak it more this week.

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quote Originally posted by Car-Lo:

Now add a set of Corvette rollers and your all set for the ..High driveway , high curb, and or speed bump. It's a cheep mod but the payoff is big the first time you hit ground.

quote Originally posted by troyboy: Now add a set of Corvette rollers and your all set for the ..High driveway , high curb, and or speed bump. It's a cheep mod but the payoff is big the first time you hit ground. Thanks troyboy, I have missed that part of your build RBS2 may not need holy rollers, the front is shorter and stock hight than yours. Today I'll shoot some side shots and hight measurement. [This message has been edited by Car-Lo (edited 08-13-2012).] IP: Logged 01:40 PM troyboy Member Posts: 2075 From: Registered: Sep 2005 Feedback score: N/A Leave feedback Total ratings: 154 Rate this member Report this Post08-12-2012 01:46 PM troyboy 2075 posts Member since Sep 2005 [QUOTE][B]Originally posted by Car-Lo: Thanks troyboy, I have missed that part of your build RBS2 may not need holly rollers, the front is shorter and stock hight than yours. Today I'll shoot some side shots and hight measurement.

If you can use the Madcurl Coke can test and I will do the same tommorrow when I'm at Archie's .

Those wheels and frame are a really good idea i am going to have to steal it

quote Originally posted by troyboy: If you can use the Madcurl Coke can test and I will do the same tommorrow when I'm at Archie's .

Great idea, will do !

quote Originally posted by jetsnvettes2000: Those wheels and frame are a really good idea i am going to have to steal it

Troyboy needs wheelies on the back too with that supercharged V8

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I can imagine driving by that scene and saying to myself, oh look, there's a Fiero..

WAIT!!!!! WHAT THE HECK IS THAT!!!!!

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This thing is looking more evil everyday. Keep up the great work.

(But for his sake, you should insist Clynt use eye protection when welding... he'll live to regret not using it.)

Car-Lo and Clynt:

Just a note to say thanks for taking the time to post all the pictures that you do of the work in progress! It will be an excellent resource for all of us who modify our cars.

Nolan

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quote Originally posted by Bloozberry: This thing is looking more evil everyday. Keep up the great work. (But for his sake, you should insist Clynt use eye protection when welding... he'll live to regret not using it.)

Thanks Bloozberry for the complement, it's getting there

About Clynt, I'm afraid it's too LATE

quote Originally posted by Sourmug: Car-Lo and Clynt: Just a note to say thanks for taking the time to post all the pictures that you do of the work in progress! It will be an excellent resource for all of us who modify our cars. Nolan

Thanks Sourmug, when ever RBS2 is finished I'd like to take a round trip to Calgary (see your perfect ride), to Edmonton (see family), to Jasper and back home.

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Today Clynt and I started tweaking rear wings again, working around without altering existing exhaust system (that budget thing)
just moving exhaust tips in board, mocking up again...



Tweaking



















Wings look like ZZ Top logo

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Your tread inspired me to really start my next build.
And after I seen you cut wild I got the guts to do the same.
Chop chop ;0)

quote Originally posted by Sharkman: Your tread inspired me to really start my next build. And after I seen you cut wild I got the guts to do the same. Chop chop ;0)

I agree. If I keep watching this thread, I may do something crazy.

quote Originally posted by Sharkman: Your tread inspired me to really start my next build. And after I seen you cut wild I got the guts to do the same. Chop chop ;0)

WOW, good for you but your old ride is so perfect


Today's playing...

Taped mark to trim deck lid



Trimmed



Taped pieces to cut from hood scrap



Pieces cut, sanded and Pliogrip on



Pliogrip back stop



Then cut out pieces from roof scrap



Pliogrip on pillars





Sanding flush to pillars

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I always get excited when this thread is at the top of the construction zone...it usually means something great happened today! And today is no exception! Keep up the amazing work Car-lo

quote Originally posted by Car-Lo:

Looking excellent Car-Lo.

quote Originally posted by Car-Lo:

oh...sorry was I drooling? Love that tail !!!

quote Originally posted by fourpoint9: oh...sorry was I drooling? Love that tail !!!

Thanks Stevie Wonder , I'll be doing a Mad Max wedge lip spoiler
We'll have to hook up when ever you zip up here or next year when I cruise down the west coast (to visit Madcurl)


Today I had to go out, so I didn't do much just clean out RBS2

SO hey I went to the automotive store today to see if they had that Pilogrip...They do! but.... it cost more than the 3m glue here I grabbed some anyway to compare the two I am curious about the difference! I think ill try it out at work we have lots of scrap stuff i can destroy for fun!

Are the bumper frames you made internal structure? are they going to be covered by formed fiberglass? I was curious they look cool so far!!

Finishing lower rear wing...









Trimming frame rails (make room for lower wing)







We taped paper on lower wing to visualize ( not to look too goofy )



Lower wing still needs tweaking and after play with upper wing

Just messing around with it any ideas that you like?

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quote Originally posted by 85SEnochie: Just messing around with it any ideas that you like?

NO, try again it's to nice and domesticated looking, you have to think Mad Max, evil, sharp angles and all blacked out rear

I was gonna say probably a dark coloured heat shield to cover up the muffler and piping but if you are truely going Mad Max, maybe leaving that exposed is a good idea.

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quote Originally posted by Car-Lo: NO, try again it's to nice and domesticated looking, you have to think Mad Max, evil, sharp angles and all blacked out rear

Mad Max version



Had to put some bumper pads on it


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Much better the upper part is still to tame (get rid of those lights) there is going to be mesh between them
EDIT: Just the rear is all blacked out, not the whole body, no bumper pads (remember think EVIL )

quote Originally posted by Capt Fiero: I was gonna say probably a dark coloured heat shield to cover up the muffler and piping but if you are truely going Mad Max, maybe leaving that exposed is a good idea.

Rear will be raw and exposed (she likes that)

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Tweaking rocker panel design, the old wasn't evil enough...



Sketch overlay...



Playing with rough mock ups

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Just from a technical and fabricating perspective; the work being done is beyond impressive

Sometimes I'm a bit too literal but thought what the hell why not



from this pic



A better idea maybe?


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quote Originally posted by nightonfire: Just from a technical and fabricating perspective; the work being done is beyond impressive

Thank you so much nightonfire


Today Clynt showed up and finished welding front wing (it was only tacked together )



Bolting wing on, test fitting front brackets he made today (rear brackets made last week)



It's a bummer



Cutting more sheet metal for headlights again







Headlights





We're going with the Mad Max looks for the rocker panel scoops

What happened to the RX headlamps? The ones in the pictures look more like fog lamps in that location and you might get pulled over for them being so low, especially if under 24" in CA.

Curly has a point, I believe there is a height law here in BC about lights, and I don't know the exact limit off the top of my head. Now the grey area is, the cops don't enforce it, unless you give them a reason to, or they are having a bad day. Case in Point Clynt's side windows, or people with no front plate. So long as the cops love you, its no harm no foul. However get into an accident where ICBC can claim that its your fault because of the lights and you might be in for a world of hurt. (for those that don't know ICBC is our government car insurance)

Now on to the good chat. That is looking mean, and I love it. Kinda reminds me of an early 80's pro ralley car, or some serious exotic race car. With all the body mods, have you thought about building a fiberglass box to house a proper cold air intake for the motor. Would be kinda cool if you could turn one of the scoops into an echo chamber for the supercharger, really scare people when you get into the boost, plus the added benefit of pulling air from outside. IIRC you have a cone filter in the fender now?

You know what I love about this build mostly? Its done from a garage and driveway. Not a SHOP! This is true inspiration!

Love the look of the car! Keep bringing it.

quote Originally posted by madcurl: What happened to the RX headlamps? The ones in the pictures look more like fog lamps in that location and you might get pulled over for them being so low, especially if under 24" in CA.

Thanks Madcurl, you're right about that, I can still install RX headlights (making me rethink )
We'll see where this goes a shot with RX lights sit at 20" from floor to bottom lights

quote Originally posted by GADJet: You know what I love about this build mostly? Its done from a garage and driveway. Not a SHOP! This is true inspiration! Love the look of the car! Keep bringing it.

Thank you GADJet,

Just pensioners having fun with their time

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I'm not sure of the laws in your country, but it might be 18" or more for headlamps. I was digging the RX headlamps from the beginning.

quote Originally posted by madcurl: I'm not sure of the laws in your country, but it might be 18" or more for headlamps. I was digging the RX headlamps from the beginning.

I've found a couple of references for us here in BC (or perhaps it's for all of Canada, but theses were BC specific): 56cm minimum. Which is about 22.5".