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RBS in-Limbo (extreme makeover) by Car-Lo
Started on | : 09-25-2011 12:29 AM |
Replies | : 1576 (186527 views) |
Last post by | : sourmash on 12-30-2020 08:06 PM |
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Aug 11th, 2012
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Amida Member Posts: 2357 From: Seattle, WA. USA Registered: Jul 2003
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lookin' good !
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10:38 AM
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infinitewill Member Posts: 2338 From: Overland Park, KS U.S.A. Registered: Mar 2009
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. [This message has been edited by infinitewill (edited 01-01-2016).]
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11:55 AM
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rodrieguz Member Posts: 134 From: cahokia IL 62206 Registered: May 2003
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Never droolled over a build diary as much as this one.
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08:22 PM
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Aug 12th, 2012
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Car-Lo Member Posts: 623 From: Vancouver, BC Canada Registered: Jun 2006
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| quote | Originally posted by rodrieguz:
Never droolled over a build diary as much as this one. |
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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. [This message has been edited by Car-Lo (edited 08-16-2012).]
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01:16 AM
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troyboy Member Posts: 2075 From: Registered: Sep 2005
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11:57 AM
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Car-Lo Member Posts: 623 From: Vancouver, BC Canada Registered: Jun 2006
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| 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).]
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01:40 PM
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troyboy Member Posts: 2075 From: Registered: Sep 2005
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[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. |
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If you can use the Madcurl Coke can test and I will do the same tommorrow when I'm at Archie's .
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01:46 PM
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jetsnvettes2000 Member Posts: 3311 From: Menasha,Wisconsin,USA Registered: Dec 2009
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Those wheels and frame are a really good idea i am going to have to steal it
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11:05 PM
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Aug 13th, 2012
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Car-Lo Member Posts: 623 From: Vancouver, BC Canada Registered: Jun 2006
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| 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 . |
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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 |
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Troyboy needs wheelies on the back too with that supercharged V8 [This message has been edited by Car-Lo (edited 08-13-2012).]
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01:32 AM
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Car-Lo Member Posts: 623 From: Vancouver, BC Canada Registered: Jun 2006
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02:06 AM
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satinta Junior Member Posts: 8 From: Registered: Sep 2011
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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!!!!! [This message has been edited by satinta (edited 08-13-2012).]
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01:51 PM
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PFF
System Bot
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Bloozberry Member Posts: 7760 From: Registered: Jan 2009
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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.)
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06:13 PM
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Sourmug Member Posts: 4538 From: Calgary, Alberta, Canada Registered: Sep 2002
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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 [This message has been edited by Sourmug (edited 08-14-2012).]
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11:41 PM
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Aug 15th, 2012
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Car-Lo Member Posts: 623 From: Vancouver, BC Canada Registered: Jun 2006
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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.) |
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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
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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. [This message has been edited by Car-Lo (edited 08-16-2012).]
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11:53 PM
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Aug 16th, 2012
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Car-Lo Member Posts: 623 From: Vancouver, BC Canada Registered: Jun 2006
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01:48 AM
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Sharkman Member Posts: 804 From: Sweden Registered: May 2004
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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)
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05:56 PM
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carnut122 Member Posts: 9122 From: Waleska, GA, USA Registered: Jan 2004
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| 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) |
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I agree. If I keep watching this thread, I may do something crazy.
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08:06 PM
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Car-Lo Member Posts: 623 From: Vancouver, BC Canada Registered: Jun 2006
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| 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) |
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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 [This message has been edited by Car-Lo (edited 08-17-2012).]
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11:59 PM
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Aug 17th, 2012
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Reallybig Member Posts: 974 From: Calgary Alberta Canada Registered: Mar 2011
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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
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12:37 AM
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madcurl Member Posts: 21401 From: In a Van down by the Kern River Registered: Jul 2003
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| quote | Originally posted by Car-Lo:
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Looking excellent Car-Lo.
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01:40 PM
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fourpoint9 Member Posts: 1058 From: Long Beach, WA, USA Registered: Feb 2004
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PFF
System Bot
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Car-Lo Member Posts: 623 From: Vancouver, BC Canada Registered: Jun 2006
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| quote | Originally posted by fourpoint9:
oh...sorry was I drooling? Love that tail !!!
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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
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10:53 PM
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Aug 18th, 2012
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jetsnvettes2000 Member Posts: 3311 From: Menasha,Wisconsin,USA Registered: Dec 2009
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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!!
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11:06 PM
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Car-Lo Member Posts: 623 From: Vancouver, BC Canada Registered: Jun 2006
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11:37 PM
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Car-Lo Member Posts: 623 From: Vancouver, BC Canada Registered: Jun 2006
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| quote | Originally posted by jetsnvettes2000:
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!! |
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It's probably the same stuff Yes, Clynt's work will be covered foam and fiberglass and it does look cool as is ready for battle [This message has been edited by Car-Lo (edited 08-18-2012).]
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11:56 PM
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Aug 20th, 2012
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85SEnochie Member Posts: 2081 From: Tri-cities, WA Registered: Oct 2007
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Car-Lo Member Posts: 623 From: Vancouver, BC Canada Registered: Jun 2006
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| quote | Originally posted by 85SEnochie:
Just messing around with it any ideas that you like?
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NO, try again it's to nice and domesticated looking, you have to think Mad Max, evil, sharp angles and all blacked out rear
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02:22 PM
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Capt Fiero Member Posts: 7657 From: British Columbia, Canada Registered: Feb 2000
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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. ------------------ 857GT Part 85GT Part 87GT Part Caddy, 93 Eldorado 4.9, 5spd Dual O2 Custom Chip, Custom Exhaust. MSD Everything Now with Nitrous. Capt Fiero --- My Over View Cadero Pics Yellow 88GT 5spd Full Poly Suspension, Lowered 1/2" in front, Corner Carver.
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02:59 PM
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85SEnochie Member Posts: 2081 From: Tri-cities, WA Registered: Oct 2007
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04:19 PM
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Car-Lo Member Posts: 623 From: Vancouver, BC Canada Registered: Jun 2006
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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.
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Rear will be raw and exposed (she likes that) [This message has been edited by Car-Lo (edited 08-20-2012).]
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05:15 PM
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Aug 21st, 2012
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Car-Lo Member Posts: 623 From: Vancouver, BC Canada Registered: Jun 2006
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Tweaking rocker panel design, the old wasn't evil enough... Sketch overlay... Playing with rough mock ups [This message has been edited by Car-Lo (edited 08-21-2012).]
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02:17 PM
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PFF
System Bot
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nightonfire Member Posts: 1015 From: San Diego, Ca. Registered: Feb 2004
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Just from a technical and fabricating perspective; the work being done is beyond impressive
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06:08 PM
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Aug 22nd, 2012
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85SEnochie Member Posts: 2081 From: Tri-cities, WA Registered: Oct 2007
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Sometimes I'm a bit too literal but thought what the hell why not from this pic A better idea maybe? ------------------ Love The Excitement! https://www.fiero.nl/forum/Forum1/HTML/068738.html[This message has been edited by 85SEnochie (edited 08-22-2012).]
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08:36 AM
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Car-Lo Member Posts: 623 From: Vancouver, BC Canada Registered: Jun 2006
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11:06 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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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.
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11:31 PM
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Aug 23rd, 2012
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Capt Fiero Member Posts: 7657 From: British Columbia, Canada Registered: Feb 2000
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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?
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01:08 PM
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GADJet Member Posts: 1466 From: Star City, AR, USA Registered: Sep 2010
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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.
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03:50 PM
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Car-Lo Member Posts: 623 From: Vancouver, BC Canada Registered: Jun 2006
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| 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. |
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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. |
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Thank you GADJet, Just pensioners having fun with their time [This message has been edited by Car-Lo (edited 08-23-2012).]
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05:46 PM
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Aug 24th, 2012
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madcurl Member Posts: 21401 From: In a Van down by the Kern River Registered: Jul 2003
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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.
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01:23 AM
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Stubby79 Member Posts: 7064 From: GFY county, FY. Registered: Aug 2008
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| 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. |
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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".
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09:53 AM
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