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Here's a picture of the custom moulded and hand painted horn button. I'm sure you can recognize the surround.



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Such enthusiasm was expressed in the flipper rear ends thread that I couldn't resist to post this. There's a lot of work involved to get the rear to flip 'weightlessly"...not sure if that's a word...

Here's the link to Flipper Rear Ends of some more detail on how this was executed.
http://www.fiero.nl/forum/Forum1/HTML/073248.html

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As requested here are some pictures of how the rear integrates with the car when it's flipped up. The tolerances are 3/16" around all the gaps and nothing has rubbed or chipped.




Here's the fuel filler. Ensures that no one messes with the fuel. You can also see the trim piece for the turbo intakes.


Latching mechanisms can be seen from this perspective. Also, if work needs to be done on the engine, the stops can be disconnected and the rear will flip up the full 90deg.

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AMAZING! Very nice work and craftsmanship. I gotta' hand it to you... that is a work of art. Making it out of sheet metal is truly mind boggleing. You may have it all figured out, but if you are interested in the information, I have an SBC / Porsche 930 set up in my tube chassis race car that I built. I would love to help you get some horsey in that masterpiece!

Again, fantastic job. (chant while bowing.... we're not worthy... we're not worthy.. )

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Paul

For a full history of my IMSA Build: http://www.cardomain.com/ride/789315
HHP Adjustable Sway bars for ALL MODELS: http://www.fiero.nl/forum/Forum4/HTML/036556.html

quote Originally posted by johnyrottin: WOW!!!! I love the interior even though I am not so keen on the exterior. I can still appreciate the effort that has gone into the body and the talent behind all teh modifications!!!!!! I also have to ask about all these claims people make about the "fighter jet" experience. I have heard this claim from a few builders/tweakers. I actually fly jets and I have to tell you not one of the cars that have claimed that come anywhere even close...not even slightly if you squint with one eye and completely close the other one, to any of the instrumentation of layouts of a jet. Not meaning to be arguementattive or downplay the effort you obviously put into this because it is brilliant. Just wondered which fighter you were in that it was modeled after?

Thanks very much! Yeah, with this car I don't think I'll be changing the exterior. Saying that, "the next one" will definitely have the exterior massaged. ie. overhangs shortened, rocker scoops re proportioned, and overall height lowered. Thats the fun of creating. I started building this one at 19/20years old and took 8 years...the next one won't take half as long since I know where I'm going with design and performance. It's been an exponential learning curve. Moreover, when referring to the term "fighter jet cockpit" I'm using it very loosely. I've never flown a jet...that must be one hell of an experience. All I mean is that when the driver is sitting in the car it feels like a cockpit...everything at your fingertips...and with the driver(I'm 6' 3") sitting so low all I see over the hood is the front scoop.

Thanks for looking at her and thanks again for the compliments.

Nick


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