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newest project by bubbajoexxx
Started on | : 09-12-2003 06:18 PM |
Replies | : 3111 (375484 views) |
Last post by | : Trinten on 04-23-2023 11:02 PM |
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May 21st, 2005
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ShaddowGt Member Posts: 1604 From: Phx, Az Registered: Jan 2004
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ive been searching, and i cant find the info, what v8 is that? SWEET FREAKING CAR! HOLY HELL. i cant beleive that youve done this, my goodness man, INCREDIBLE!
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02:16 AM
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Fierobsessed Member Posts: 4782 From: Las Vegas, NV Registered: Dec 2001
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Northstar, though it don't look much like one anymore.
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05:09 AM
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Quad GT Member Posts: 1624 From: Toronto, Ontario, Canada Registered: Aug 2002
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01:57 PM
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foolishmouse Member Posts: 68 From: knightsen,ca Registered: May 2005
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Total ratings: 50
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Freaking Intense!!! I think this thread just ruined the next couple years of my life . Life please hold while I get involved in something more important.
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04:20 PM
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madcurl Member Posts: 21401 From: In a Van down by the Kern River Registered: Jul 2003
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Looking good�as usual. Nice fender flares.
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04:33 PM
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bubbajoexxx Member Posts: 1630 From: Ontario Canada Registered: Aug 2003
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| quote | Originally posted by Kameo Kid: Hey Bubba, When do you estimate the completion of you build up to the point of paint and running? |
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mid summer as there is a fair amount of glass yet to finish but the car runs and is drivable just dont want to drive it till it is complete
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10:41 PM
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May 24th, 2005
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toddshotrods Member Posts: 1177 From: Columbus, OH, USA Registered: Aug 2004
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May 25th, 2005
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Bobby Amos Albrecht Member Posts: 60 From: Lewisburg TN USA Registered: Aug 2002
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I'm watching Joe and wow I've just looked at all your pictures and showed the wife. Really nice work looks like your haveing a really good time, that car show where their building all these cars should have you on there when your all done. You know people like you wind up on TV doing there own show. My wife and I are on our way to MI for this weekend for her mom and dads 50th were just going to pop in and pop out, don't want to catch a cold ya know. I'll be driving the Fiero always like taking the Fiero so will be heading out tomorrow about 6pm it's still running good. I e-mailed you a time or two but I guess your really busy on your car as I seen. wow. great job Joe. Ha don't let my son get to you Joe hes got a mess over there I don't think it will ever be right again, hope I'm wrong. Bobby here!
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10:43 PM
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May 26th, 2005
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bubbajoexxx Member Posts: 1630 From: Ontario Canada Registered: Aug 2003
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| quote | Originally posted by Bobby Amos Albrecht: I'm watching Joe and wow I've just looked at all your pictures and showed the wife. Really nice work looks like your haveing a really good time, that car show where their building all these cars should have you on there when your all done. You know people like you wind up on TV doing there own show. My wife and I are on our way to MI for this weekend for her mom and dads 50th were just going to pop in and pop out, don't want to catch a cold ya know. I'll be driving the Fiero always like taking the Fiero so will be heading out tomorrow about 6pm it's still running good. I e-mailed you a time or two but I guess your really busy on your car as I seen. wow. great job Joe. Ha don't let my son get to you Joe hes got a mess over there I don't think it will ever be right again, hope I'm wrong. Bobby here! |
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have a great trip my good freind and have a great time from your good freind bubbajoexxx PS with me giving him direction he will gweat it back together as long as he takes the time to listen [This message has been edited by bubbajoexxx (edited 05-26-2005).]
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06:38 PM
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May 27th, 2005
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MinnGreenGT Member Posts: 11545 From: Lakeville, MN 55044 Registered: Jul 2001
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I have a slighty off-topic question (actually, it's directly related to about pages 9-11  ) I've asked my brother to see about cutting me a set of brake adaptors (his shop is getting a waterjet) - he mentioned that it would probably be best to do the concentric rings in Stainless Steel - and recommended 6061T-6 or 7073-T651 aluminum for the plates themselves. I could definitely see a weight benefit there - any negative side effects? He even mentioned having them black hard anodized for wear resistance. Thoughts? [This message has been edited by MinnGreenGT (edited 05-27-2005).]
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09:36 AM
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bubbajoexxx Member Posts: 1630 From: Ontario Canada Registered: Aug 2003
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| quote | Originally posted by MinnGreenGT: I have a slighty off-topic question (actually, it's directly related to about pages 9-11 ) I've asked my brother to see about cutting me a set of brake adaptors (his shop is getting a waterjet) - he mentioned that it would probably be best to do the concentric rings in Stainless Steel - and recommended 6061T-6 or 7073-T651 aluminum for the plates themselves. I could definitely see a weight benefit there - any negative side effects? He even mentioned having them black hard anodized for wear resistance. Thoughts? |
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6061 will work fine and aluminum concentric rings are the best choice not stainless just be sure to use loctite blue on all threaded bolts as aluminum and steel bolts need to be sealed to inhibit corrosion and blue is whats used by the vettes on all brake components bolted to aluminum [This message has been edited by bubbajoexxx (edited 05-27-2005).]
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09:21 PM
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PFF
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May 29th, 2005
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bubbajoexxx Member Posts: 1630 From: Ontario Canada Registered: Aug 2003
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piced up some fiberglass vette panels with scoops in them for making up the remaining vents and to make a few molds from will post progress on tuesday
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07:07 PM
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May 31st, 2005
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MinnGreenGT Member Posts: 11545 From: Lakeville, MN 55044 Registered: Jul 2001
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| quote | Originally posted by bubbajoexxx: 6061 will work fine and aluminum concentric rings are the best choice not stainless just be sure to use loctite blue on all threaded bolts as aluminum and steel bolts need to be sealed to inhibit corrosion and blue is whats used by the vettes on all brake components bolted to aluminum
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Thanks BubbaJoe - I greatly appreciate your knowledge and input!
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10:21 AM
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fiero go fast Member Posts: 1728 From: Royersford, PA Registered: Apr 2002
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You have a pm Bubba.
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09:57 PM
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Jun 1st, 2005
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bubbajoexxx Member Posts: 1630 From: Ontario Canada Registered: Aug 2003
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| quote | Originally posted by fiero go fast: You have a pm Bubba. |
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reply sent
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08:13 AM
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Jun 3rd, 2005
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bubbajoexxx Member Posts: 1630 From: Ontario Canada Registered: Aug 2003
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have not posted any work for a few days now but will post soon as I am laid up flat on my back with a problem with my neck and it is very hard to move around but it should clear up in a few days so I can get back to work Joe
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04:45 PM
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toddshotrods Member Posts: 1177 From: Columbus, OH, USA Registered: Aug 2004
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Hey Bubbajoe, do you know the width of the (rear) upper control arm mounting points? Take care of yourself and get well soon... ------------------ Todd Perkins - the member formerly known as "perkidelic" todd's hot rods
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10:48 PM
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Jun 4th, 2005
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Master Tuner Akimoto Member Posts: 2267 From: South Florida,USA Registered: Jul 2003
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Total ratings: 271
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Hey Joe slow down remember we are not that young any more slow down you'll live longer  get well.
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12:45 AM
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bubbajoexxx Member Posts: 1630 From: Ontario Canada Registered: Aug 2003
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Thanks guy's need some one to do some photo shop for me I have a set of vette shark grills and I want to see what they will look like mounted into my scoop area 


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05:42 PM
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Will Member Posts: 14267 From: Where you least expect me Registered: Jun 2000
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| quote | Originally posted by bubbajoexxx:

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This picture makes me think that you ought to name the car "palindrome".
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09:49 PM
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NotAFieroAnyLonger Member Posts: 4413 From: 75762/Texas/USA Registered: Dec 2003
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I thought it was supposed to look like this..??  Great job and I think it looks better like it is now then a wagon... ugh!! ------------------ Choptop WideBody GT 1 of 1 4.9L-V8-Auto---almost finished
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11:21 PM
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PFF
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Jun 5th, 2005
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fourpoint9 Member Posts: 1058 From: Long Beach, WA, USA Registered: Feb 2004
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| quote | Originally posted by bubbajoexxx: Thanks guy's need some one to do some photo shop for me I have a set of vette shark grills and I want to see what they will look like mounted into my scoop area
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Hold them up to your car and take a photo. It will show how large they are and where you would like them placed. ------------------
 87 notchback 4.9L swap in progress Custom LED Notchback Tail Lights
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01:47 AM
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bubbajoexxx Member Posts: 1630 From: Ontario Canada Registered: Aug 2003
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| quote | Originally posted by fourpoint9: Hold them up to your car and take a photo. It will show how large they are and where you would like them placed.
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will do they exactly the size of the scoop area
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01:52 PM
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bubbajoexxx Member Posts: 1630 From: Ontario Canada Registered: Aug 2003
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here is what i need done
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07:25 PM
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Jun 6th, 2005
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riley Member Posts: 965 From: Saskatoon, SK, Canada Registered: Feb 2004
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isnt doublec4 the thread's official photoshop guy?
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05:43 AM
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fieroparts.com Member Posts: 4831 From: Maine 207-934-1969 Registered: Jun 2000
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Looks better the way you had it. IMO
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06:26 AM
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doublec4 Member Posts: 8289 From: Oakville, Ontario, Canada Registered: Jun 2003
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| quote | Originally posted by riley: isnt doublec4 the thread's official photoshop guy? |
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I check back often but the past 2 or so days I've only had time to cruise the forums and not really get started on a photoshop. Maybe I'll try it in the next few days but personally I wouldn't add those vents. I think the scoop looks best the way it is.
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09:37 AM
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Jun 7th, 2005
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bubbajoexxx Member Posts: 1630 From: Ontario Canada Registered: Aug 2003
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well I guess that idea is out but I would like to put vertical slats in the opening to better direct the air flow
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10:01 AM
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Jun 8th, 2005
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divilspawn Member Posts: 103 From: mission viejo, Ca USA Registered: Apr 2005
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I know its not photoshop and it doesn't look very well done but being as I support the idea of the vents I did what I could do with mspaint and other than it needing to be molded in and all one color i think it looks a little better than just ductaped on altho it would also need cut down a little but hey like I said it was mspaint and took half as long to make as it did to write all of this...  and such is my feble contribution to the cause
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05:05 PM
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fierofetish Member Posts: 19173 From: Northeast Spain Registered: Jul 2003
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I really like the vents, but feel they should be further back...I think that may be possible, because the front two would still be over the intake, and I would have thought that would be enough to work still  ..my 0.2c ------------------ fierofetish.PFF'S self-confessed Snowbird!!
 Responsibilty: the solution for our World's Dilemmas.. [This message has been edited by fierofetish (edited 06-08-2005).]
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05:26 PM
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RCR Member Posts: 4416 From: Shelby Twp Mi Registered: Sep 2002
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The vents look too square. You need something more "swoopy". Love the build  Bob
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09:03 PM
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PFF
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justa6 Member Posts: 1968 From: twin cites, mn Registered: Jul 2004
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how bout something like this  ------------------ The unfortunate history of my GT
 "Because you're so chocked full of preservatives, they're just preserving you now" - why you shoud eat healthy
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10:05 PM
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toddshotrods Member Posts: 1177 From: Columbus, OH, USA Registered: Aug 2004
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Finally got a few spare minutes to play... I don't know why it's so blurry, and i didn't have time to do it over, so...
 Or, you could just supersize the ones you have...
 ------------------ Todd Perkins - the member formerly known as "perkidelic" todd's hot rods
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10:07 PM
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Erik Member Posts: 5625 From: Des Moines, Iowa Registered: Jul 2002
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I would get rid of the notch window
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10:23 PM
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Kameo Kid Member Posts: 2343 From: Cortland,Ohio Registered: Jul 2002
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I like the scoops, the vents do nothing for the overall look.. that's my 2cents worth
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11:03 PM
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exoticse Member Posts: 8655 From: Orlando, Fl Registered: Jun 2003
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Bubba do u plan to add ground fx to the sides and rear ?
Is that the final nose you are going with ? Just curious.
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11:50 PM
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Jun 9th, 2005
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stevenrossi Member Posts: 2232 From: Toronto, Ontario Registered: Apr 2002
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| quote | Originally posted by exoticse: Is that the final nose you are going with ?
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I say we all pitch in $20 towards bubba getting one of those "norm" front ends...that would look TOTALLY mind-blowing on this setup. Not saying that bubba needs the charity...but who doesn't like free, or at least semi-free Fiero stuff? anyone? I thought so. Can anyone photochop a picture of one of bub's pics with a norm front end kit on it?
SR [This message has been edited by stevenrossi (edited 06-09-2005).]
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12:05 AM
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toddshotrods Member Posts: 1177 From: Columbus, OH, USA Registered: Aug 2004
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| quote | Originally posted by Erik: I would get rid of the notch window |
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------------------ Todd Perkins - the member formerly known as "perkidelic" todd's hot rods
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12:15 AM
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fierofetish Member Posts: 19173 From: Northeast Spain Registered: Jul 2003
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BubbajoeXXX..I don't appear too often in your thread, because I prefer to stand and watch..but I do play by myself (now don't go thinking the wrong thing!!), and I took the liberty of experimenting with your design.I have no skills with picture enhancement, and the results are not good!! Just thought I might post my feeble attempt!!  I was just trying to compensate for what I see as a "visual imbalance" between the front half of the car, and the new rear half,as my eyes see it!! I also tend to think the "Notchie" quarter window detracts from the car a bit, and so adapted it ..it is a "fake" window, and I tried to show it as having been "silver-filmed" from the inside, to hide the fact that it is not a real window. I have to say, as so many others before me already did, that you have incredible abilities, conception and determination..and thanks for sharing it all!! ------------------ fierofetish.PFF'S self-confessed Snowbird!!
 Responsibilty: the solution for our World's Dilemmas.. [This message has been edited by fierofetish (edited 06-09-2005).]
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04:45 AM
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Wolfhound Member Posts: 5317 From: Opelika , Alabama, USA Registered: Oct 1999
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Fierofetish, Try taking the windshield and hood of the car parked on the otherside out of the original photo. I think that's the imbalance you're seeing. [This message has been edited by Wolfhound (edited 06-09-2005).]
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08:33 AM
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