Facime's Mk2 build
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dang, i think this is going to keep me out of the show N shine LOL
thanks pete!
i'll still be there, but definitly not expecting to win even 3rd place LOL
thanks pete!
i'll still be there, but definitly not expecting to win even 3rd place LOL
James I dont expect to win anything...Im just hoping to stand out a little and for people to recognize the hard work alittle. Thats all I can hope for.
Today I had planned to head to Oly to help Speed with his body work, but he had some car trouble in the 'rents sable so we put it off another day or two. So, instead I worked on a couple minor details. Firs thing was fixing up my sad deflated arm rest.
I would have liked to get new fabric but the stuff that was on there was still serviceable for now. Again, where ever possible, Im using the original stuff just cleaned up best I can. I used some foam I had laying around and made it kind of overstuffed. Its really quite comfy to lean on now.
I also managed to make some fabric covers for my infinity's. Nothing super special, but they blend into the panel better than they did being bright silver.
That was all I managed to get done today.
Today I had planned to head to Oly to help Speed with his body work, but he had some car trouble in the 'rents sable so we put it off another day or two. So, instead I worked on a couple minor details. Firs thing was fixing up my sad deflated arm rest.
I would have liked to get new fabric but the stuff that was on there was still serviceable for now. Again, where ever possible, Im using the original stuff just cleaned up best I can. I used some foam I had laying around and made it kind of overstuffed. Its really quite comfy to lean on now.
I also managed to make some fabric covers for my infinity's. Nothing super special, but they blend into the panel better than they did being bright silver.
That was all I managed to get done today.
Looking better with every update.
Ween you cleaned your carpet, what did you do about the jute? Did you replace it or let it dry out? Or is it seperate from the carpet?
Ween you cleaned your carpet, what did you do about the jute? Did you replace it or let it dry out? Or is it seperate from the carpet?
gtsfirefighter
SM Expert on White trash
It's gotten to the point that I no longer have anything to say without repeating myself from earlier posts.
Wait! I have used the word "phenomenal" yet?
Wait! I have used the word "phenomenal" yet?
gtsfirefighter;1088260 said:
That's kinda why I don't post in here more often. This thread makes me so Jealous!
gtsfirefighter
SM Expert on White trash
From now on instead of saying "great job!" ,"excellent work" or "dude, you're the man!", I'm going to start using a thesaurus to come up with better words to describe the prodigious work that Pete is doing. With that said, the stupendous work that he is doing is well deserving of a proper vocabulary. So Pete, continue to exacerbate our jealousy with your fine attention to detail.
Cordially yours,
Kenneth
P.S. I've done my best to use proper grammar and sentence structure. Nothing but the finest for you!
:biglaugh:
Cordially yours,
Kenneth
P.S. I've done my best to use proper grammar and sentence structure. Nothing but the finest for you!
:biglaugh:
LOL, you guys crack me up! You dont have to say anything really. This is as much a chronological record for me as anything. Still, its nice to have you guys appreciate the hard work.
The jute backing is indeed glued to the back of the carpet, although a layer of it stayed on the floor when I pulled it out. The carpet is plastic backed so even when soaked not much gets through to the jute. I tried to keep it as dry as possible and then I let everything dry completely outside a full day and a half in the sun. I would have just replaced it, but I felt it was salvagable.
Kckazdude;1088190 said:
The jute backing is indeed glued to the back of the carpet, although a layer of it stayed on the floor when I pulled it out. The carpet is plastic backed so even when soaked not much gets through to the jute. I tried to keep it as dry as possible and then I let everything dry completely outside a full day and a half in the sun. I would have just replaced it, but I felt it was salvagable.
Kckazdude;1088190 said:
Jou never explained what a jute is! Wait........is Jou even a word? Ken, can I borrow that thesaurus?
Jute is the spun cotton padding/insulation under the carpet. Its hard not to tear up when pulling the carpet, and once it gets wet it gets kinda messy.
ForcedTorque;1088367 said:
Din'tcha know wha jute is?!?
Describing jute as messy when wet is quite the understatement. And if a pet was ever around the carpet........
Kckazdude;1088419 said:
Ohh god I have nightmares about leaving my windows open and having a male cat come and "spray" on my carpets. I had that heepen in my 73 celica and ended up just getting all new carpet in the end.
*not supra related content*
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Im so fucking pissed off right now that Im going to self impose a 7 day ban. I seriously need to take a break from SM right now before I lose sight of what its all about and write EVERYONE off as assholes. I swear between the political nutjobs, the kids, and the just plain infuriating fuckwads I seem to have to have the displeasure of dealing with on this site, I am wondering why I bother coming here everyday.
I dont want to say something I will regret, but I will say that a few people I HAD respect for have lost it. There are a couple people on this site that I considered to be somewhat friends that I really want to just tell to go fuck themselves right now. So instead of doing that Im going to do as all good pacifists should do, Im going to turn the other cheek and walk away.
Supramania is about cars. Im going to take a week off to see if I can remember that.
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PLEASE DO NOT RESPOND TO THIS POST IN THIS THREAD!
[rant]
Im so fucking pissed off right now that Im going to self impose a 7 day ban. I seriously need to take a break from SM right now before I lose sight of what its all about and write EVERYONE off as assholes. I swear between the political nutjobs, the kids, and the just plain infuriating fuckwads I seem to have to have the displeasure of dealing with on this site, I am wondering why I bother coming here everyday.
I dont want to say something I will regret, but I will say that a few people I HAD respect for have lost it. There are a couple people on this site that I considered to be somewhat friends that I really want to just tell to go fuck themselves right now. So instead of doing that Im going to do as all good pacifists should do, Im going to turn the other cheek and walk away.
Supramania is about cars. Im going to take a week off to see if I can remember that.
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PLEASE DO NOT RESPOND TO THIS POST IN THIS THREAD!
So.
How about that rain today?
Maybe if I feel extra non-fail, I'll wash the carpet in my car too. I vacuumed it for the first time (yes, first since last September) last weekend, and I think it has a chance at surviving. Weez is my inspiration!
How about that rain today?
Maybe if I feel extra non-fail, I'll wash the carpet in my car too. I vacuumed it for the first time (yes, first since last September) last weekend, and I think it has a chance at surviving. Weez is my inspiration!
gtsfirefighter
SM Expert on White trash
I would answer, but I fucked off as I was told. I even whined about it in my build thread update.
Your car is looking good Pete. I haven't been on SM much lately because I've been busy with work and moving to my new house, but I check this thread every time I'm on.
for some reason i want to read more pages in that book?
:biglaugh:
it is funny pete. the book that is, any how, hope to see you on the 16th!
:biglaugh:
it is funny pete. the book that is, any how, hope to see you on the 16th!
Using Duplicolor vinyl/fabric color I decided I was tired enough of the faded gray interior that had turned blue to bother doing something about it. My interior was already in great condition as far as wear goes, but fading was a problem.
I used medium gray which turned out to be a very good match for the stock gray, and did the inserts in black. Im EXTREMELY pleased with the results.
Here are some pics of the current state. I only have the door panel inserts left to do.
These pictures shows the colors before and after paint. The gray is subtle but the old seat is definately on the blue side
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After paint/dye:
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The only major flaw in the seats was a small cigarette burn on the bottom of the drivers seat. I managed to minimize its appearance using an old trick of mine. Here are the before and after of it.
Im going to be painting my privacy shade as the one I got with the car was actually burgundy. I should have that finished tomorrow.
I used medium gray which turned out to be a very good match for the stock gray, and did the inserts in black. Im EXTREMELY pleased with the results.
Here are some pics of the current state. I only have the door panel inserts left to do.
These pictures shows the colors before and after paint. The gray is subtle but the old seat is definately on the blue side
__________________________________________________
After paint/dye:
______________________________________________
The only major flaw in the seats was a small cigarette burn on the bottom of the drivers seat. I managed to minimize its appearance using an old trick of mine. Here are the before and after of it.
Im going to be painting my privacy shade as the one I got with the car was actually burgundy. I should have that finished tomorrow.