looks like I may have to add a lcd monitor to the dash for the rear view. looks like the wing and the rear window are about the same height. This just gives me a reason to add another toy to the car. he he
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Russ544 Member
Posts: 2136 From: S.W. Oregon Registered: Jun 2003
looks like I may have to add a lcd monitor to the dash for the rear view. looks like the wing and the rear window are about the same height. This just gives me a reason to add another toy to the car. he he
Actually you may want to do just that. You'll be surprised to find just how little you can see from the stock side view mirrors also, since the body work is now wider. I have 5" tall stock type wingstands and a stock wing on mine along with a rollbar in the middle of ther rear window. rear visability is really sketchy. it's the price we pay to look cool however, so I'm not complaining. how bout you? LOL
Russ
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Archie - one suggestion or rather request....when this is done can you post a picture (preferably from the back side) of the widebody chop next to a standard fastback? I would really like to see the visual because you sure have my interest.
You would think with those molds sitting right here I would have started a similat project over a year ago, but seeing as how I can't seem to even get the project I have started finished I guess I will just have to watch you build
http://www.fierowarehouse.com/ look under Fiberglass parts for the IMSA kit. Keep in mind that Archie has added many mods to the base kit. ex: front hood scoop, rear deck lid, chop, larger wheel wells,...... I have info on the other parts, if you need them just send me a pm.
Troy
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exoticse Member
Posts: 8654 From: Orlando, Fl Registered: Jun 2003
Don't worry, I'm sure this car will be well worth any time you need to spend sleeping on the sofa . If you need to get rid of it, I want first dibs .....
in those photoshop pictures it reminds me of the 90 prototype. sexy. id go with the orange, you see yellow fieros all the time. but orange hardly ever and it is a nice orange too.
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Feb 10th, 2006
doublec4 Member
Posts: 8289 From: Oakville, Ontario, Canada Registered: Jun 2003
Wow - no matter which color you choose, the black 1/2 top with the dark windows really looks good. How come I'm perfectly satisfied with my car until I start looking at one of Archie's build threads .......
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007DOUG Member
Posts: 1280 From: Wheeling, WV 26003 Registered: Feb 2000
yea, for $176 a PINT, it outta be! I just inquired on it today, that's in PPG paint
With this paint job it’s the application that’s the real killer. I can get a great deal on the paint in NY just 175.99 a pint. I could get it cheaper if I went with non-PPG paint but PPG paint is what the factory used.
I agree, orange it is. now time to start looking for a shop in NY that I can trust to do the paint job.
http://tuccihotrods.com/ Maybe? Try to find Lenny Smith, I think he may be retired but I know his son is an excellent painter as well. I would suggest my Dad, but his hand is currently disabled and the shop is a little messy.
Oh yeah, bump!
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Archie Member
Posts: 9436 From: Las Vegas, NV Registered: Dec 1999
The back end of the chassis had a bit of frame rust on it & the fuel inlet pipe had rust in it too.
So we set about fixing it before we final mounted the rear clip. These are the kinds of things that have to be fixed if you're gonna do things "right".
Some before pics......
It also looks like someone had the engine cradle out of the car before. Here you can see the "window" cut in the side of the frame rail so that they could get the right rear engine cradle bolt out.
LOL
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