Empty shell to finished car
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From: Spartanburg, SC
I just remembered: don't forget a weld-thru primer on the roof structure before you weld the panel on, and make sure to seal the edges well where the new panel meets the frame before painting. You don't want ANY way of rust getting started in there and working its way out.
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From: Tucson,AZ
I just remembered: don't forget a weld-thru primer on the roof structure before you weld the panel on, and make sure to seal the edges well where the new panel meets the frame before painting. You don't want ANY way of rust getting started in there and working its way out.
Carl
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What size wheelstires are you running? The rear fenders are rolled on the GT, so I think there will be enough room. I ran 18" Fikse FM 10 with 295's in the rear on my 86.5 with rolled fenders. Need more tire than that?
Been watching your modifications...beautiful car!
Cheers!
Carl
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From: Oklahoma
Guards Red 90GT...hope it wasn't the one I used to own - that was a great car, later owned by RKD in OKC. What are the last 4 digits of your VIN, if you don't mind me asking?
As to a black color - I've always been a fan of BMW's Cosmos Black. I had it on a '95 M3 and when clean and properly polished it was stunning. Seemed like it had both silver and blue flake in it. Looks like a fun project, good luck!
As to a black color - I've always been a fan of BMW's Cosmos Black. I had it on a '95 M3 and when clean and properly polished it was stunning. Seemed like it had both silver and blue flake in it. Looks like a fun project, good luck!
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Guards Red 90GT...hope it wasn't the one I used to own - that was a great car, later owned by RKD in OKC. What are the last 4 digits of your VIN, if you don't mind me asking?
As to a black color - I've always been a fan of BMW's Cosmos Black. I had it on a '95 M3 and when clean and properly polished it was stunning. Seemed like it had both silver and blue flake in it. Looks like a fun project, good luck!
As to a black color - I've always been a fan of BMW's Cosmos Black. I had it on a '95 M3 and when clean and properly polished it was stunning. Seemed like it had both silver and blue flake in it. Looks like a fun project, good luck!
Don't have the VIN in front of me but according to the Carfax registration report it has been a Florida car since new.
Cheers!
Carl
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From: Oklahoma
Thanks Carl. If it was a FL car since new then it wasn't my previous GT. Last I knew it was in the New England area, and it was in Oklahoma before that.
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From: So Cal
Simply Beautiful. I'd look into sandblasting or acid dipping to REALLY start at the beginning. I did very similar and I am on 7 years.
Powercoat what you can - it makes assembly much more fun, and brings out some nice colors.
I painted the car before assembly - that has caused some issues with chips on the paint - but not much.
Look into this for wiring: http://www.isispower.com/
Don't forget about Aftermarket EMS.
Powercoat what you can - it makes assembly much more fun, and brings out some nice colors.
I painted the car before assembly - that has caused some issues with chips on the paint - but not much.
Look into this for wiring: http://www.isispower.com/
Don't forget about Aftermarket EMS.
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Its looking like a great system - my concerns are:
1) longevity of company/product
2) Replacement parts
3) Support of Product
Not that there would be any of 1 or 3 if I bought some 399.99 loom.
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I want to, but I have not yet. Its pricey as I mentioned in relation to a universal 18 or 22 channel harness - but if you think about it - it would make things pretty damn easy. And you could have modern-vehicle functionality - like slowly dimming interior lights, outside lights on at night for unlocking and locking, multi-function signal array for turn signals, radio on until door open, headlights lights timed on off from key removal, etc.
Its looking like a great system - my concerns are:
1) longevity of company/product
2) Replacement parts
3) Support of Product
Not that there would be any of 1 or 3 if I bought some 399.99 loom.
Its looking like a great system - my concerns are:
1) longevity of company/product
2) Replacement parts
3) Support of Product
Not that there would be any of 1 or 3 if I bought some 399.99 loom.
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From: Kings Mountain N.C.
I know how much work this is going to be as I tore down your car. I could not believe it when Mark told me what you were going to do with it. I am glad to see you got started and also look forward to the sunroof delete part of the project.
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Very interesting, never thought of nylon for fuel lines. Thank you for the links, they will come in handy. I am curious as to the DOT position here in the USA regarding these lines. They are fully approved in Europe?
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From: Chandler, AZ, USA, Earth, Milky Way Galaxy
Carl - Congratulations on beginning such an ambitious project.
I too like black cars with a hint of pearl in them. I think black cherry is a really incredible color. Black base with very fine cherry pearl. I also like eggplant as a color. Black base with a dark purple fine pearl. Those colors just look fantastic on cars with curves like a 928.
Widen the rear quarter panels as Sterling suggests.
Good luck!
I too like black cars with a hint of pearl in them. I think black cherry is a really incredible color. Black base with very fine cherry pearl. I also like eggplant as a color. Black base with a dark purple fine pearl. Those colors just look fantastic on cars with curves like a 928.
Widen the rear quarter panels as Sterling suggests.
Good luck!
Instructor
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From: Glendale, CA
If I were you, I would NOT use Classic Tube. They took forever to make my fuel lines, and I ended up trashing everything they sent. The bends were inaccurate, the convex flares were not properly formed, there were incorrect fittings, etc.
I ended up fabricating new fuel lines for my car using copper-nickel - everything from the tank to the fuel distributor and back. Just bite the bullet and get good tools - bender, flare, straightener, cutter, deburring, etc. It's a pain in the ***, but nobody other than you is likely to take the time and effort to do a nice job.
Instructor
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From: Carlsbad, California
full resto...
I enjoy watching others do full restorations, and I am somewhat of a restoration junkie/wannabee myself. The last restoration I did was on a 65 karmann ghia, which I completely dismantled, then sold in pieces for more than I put into it....Your wood dolley reminded me of my old project...
I suspect your project will go further than mine did...
I suspect your project will go further than mine did...
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