Chester and Elvira dropped by for a surprise visit the other day...
Chester with the rat...
Close up of the new cold air intake peeking out from behind the scoop
Ladies and gentlemen... words can not describe the impact of this vehicle upclose and in person. From the wicked stance, to the rumble of the exaust note as it pulls away, simply amazing.
Congrats to Chester on a fine piece of work.
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Rare87GT Member
Posts: 5068 From: Wichita, KS USA Registered: Oct 2001
Who tinted your windows??!!! Man I would take that back and have them redue it. And time for a brake upgrade.
Thats all I am going to say.
That's not window tint.
That's the plastic film cover of the lexan windows from the 3" chop that V8Archie did. He's kept the film on the windows while the work is still being done so as to not scratch the lexan.
Also, those are not stock breaks on that. Chester has put 12" brakes on. They just look smaller due to the 19" rims.
Odd.. I thought all of that was pretty obvious from a first glance.
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fastbackboy Member
Posts: 187 From: new-brunswick Registered: Nov 2003
very nice work chester this car is amazing i bet it is tru the exaust note on that id like to see that car pull away must be very strong nice work i would buy it offf u if i had the money thats for sure keep the good work comin
my bad. I didnt' know archie used lexan and from the pic it does look like the brakes are dwarfed by the large rims which mande them look smaller then they are
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chester Member
Posts: 4063 From: State of insanity...moved in and comfortably numb... Registered: Jun 2001
whens the nose an all gonna be done? how about the paint? Im starting to get excited to see this thing all "done."
Actually the nose is mounted on the car, Datacop just didn't get it in the picture.
Thanks for posting the pics!!
The brakes look dwarfed by the 19's. I have the 11.25" brakes. I told Elvira that I need the 13's now to make it look right.
I'll probably have to work on some 1" drop spindles for the front as well. If I try to crank the coil overs down any further, I loose all my suspension travel.
The paint won't happen till sometime this summer - I have a few more tricks up my sleeve before that takes place.
It was a rush finally driving the car out in town. I took it out before, but thru the back roads. That day I drove it right into town...the looks I got were priceless! Then we made a quick run on the highway... Damn - seems like she idles at 80! What a blast!
For those that want to see the car up close and personal, it will be at the Daytona show next weekend. She's not done, but then are they ever?
Thanks for the kind words all!
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Black-Azz-GT Member
Posts: 2326 From: Florida Keys Registered: Oct 2003
------------------ The Dirty Rat Chopped, dropped and just plain NASTY! 383 Stroker MPFI with N2O 2" Drop 3" Chop 11" Brakes 19" Motegi Roja's wrapped in Goodyear Gforce T/A KDW-2 rubber RCC Coilover Suspension Updated Jan 21 '04 www.dirtyratracing.org
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FieroRaines Member
Posts: 248 From: Hohenfels, Germany Registered: Mar 2003
I'll probably have to work on some 1" drop spindles for the front as well. If I try to crank the coil overs down any further, I loose all my suspension travel.
Chester, I have a set of HMS 1 inch drop spindles that I purchased for my 88 that I ended up not using. Want them? Never been driven on. Has the rear 88 wheel bearing conversion on them too... Stronger, more available rear bearings on the FRONT of the car!!! Imaging that
I paid over $600 for them... I'll let them go for $400. Interested?
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madcurl Member
Posts: 21401 From: In a Van down by the Kern River Registered: Jul 2003
That looks like very little tire over those rims, is that strictly show stuff or can wheels like that be used on a daily driver?
I would concur with Madcurl that it shouldn't been much of a problem as long as you keep an eye on tire pressures. The again, I wouldn't run tires so low, lets say in New York city. Would depend on the road conditions around your area as well.. I've never run tires this low so we shall see..
Rob D.
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chester Member
Posts: 4063 From: State of insanity...moved in and comfortably numb... Registered: Jun 2001
Chester, I have a set of HMS 1 inch drop spindles that I purchased for my 88 that I ended up not using. Want them? Never been driven on. Has the rear 88 wheel bearing conversion on them too... Stronger, more available rear bearings on the FRONT of the car!!! Imaging that
I paid over $600 for them... I'll let them go for $400. Interested?
Originally posted by chester: For those that want to see the car up close and personal, it will be at the Daytona show next weekend.
Chester, looks great I wish I could see it in Daytona this year, but can't make it. Are you planning on Wheatstock this year? I'd love to see you there!
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madcurl Member
Posts: 21401 From: In a Van down by the Kern River Registered: Jul 2003
Chester, looks great I wish I could see it in Daytona this year, but can't make it. Are you planning on Wheatstock this year? I'd love to see you there!
Yes, we are planning on bringing her to Wheatstock. She should be painted by then also!
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86fierose Member
Posts: 4086 From: Livonia, Michigan Registered: Feb 2002
Chester, looks great I wish I could see it in Daytona this year, but can't make it. Are you planning on Wheatstock this year? I'd love to see you there!
Shame, I was looking forward to seeing you. We'll miss ya! I'll make sure to slam a few for you!
Rob D.
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chester Member
Posts: 4063 From: State of insanity...moved in and comfortably numb... Registered: Jun 2001
Hey I just notice, Chester.........you updated your sig! Cool. Now I need to change mine, hehehe.
Get going slacker!
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chester Member
Posts: 4063 From: State of insanity...moved in and comfortably numb... Registered: Jun 2001
hey chester ... do you plan on leaving that door trim ? i havent decided to leave or take mine yet
Door trim as in the center door trim will stay, door handles are being shaved. The bottom aero trim on the doors will be removed when I replace the door skins...
Rob D.
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chester Member
Posts: 4063 From: State of insanity...moved in and comfortably numb... Registered: Jun 2001
So, you did say you were going to the Dell's Run this year correct?
I don't want to beg you Rob!
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tjfennel Member
Posts: 585 From: Honolulu, HI, USA Registered: May 2003
Thanks - The wings not for the weak of heart - BUT I LIKE IT!
Rob D.
I was just about to say I like the wing. I know a lot of people don't like that style, but I, for one, tend to like that more "more for go than for show" look when it comes to wings. Looks great on the car, man. Keep up the good work... err... continue with the good work!!
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California Kid Member
Posts: 9541 From: Metro Detroit Area, Michigan Registered: Jul 2001
Looking Good Rob!!! Now change that signature to read "Goodrich".
OOOps... Good eye!
Rob D.
------------------ The Dirty Rat Chopped, dropped and just plain NASTY! 383 Stroker MPFI with N2O 2" Drop 3" Chop 11" Brakes 19" Motegi Roja's wrapped in BF Goodrich Gforce T/A KDW-2 rubber RCC Coilover Suspension Updated Jan 21 '04 www.dirtyratracing.org
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exoticse Member
Posts: 8654 From: Orlando, Fl Registered: Jun 2003
Rob, Looking fwd to seeing the you and the rat in Daytona! Just got off the phone whith my engine guy and shooting for Sunday night to pick it up. (been waiting on resolution of the balance issue since I picked it up from Arch in the fall)
