Project Cherry Widebody, finished! (New pics on post #451 and #511)
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Looking good so far Brad! Randy, you might be doing something like that to mine, in the not-so-distant-future!:x: Not the widebody, but a serious fender roll, and pull! Looks awesome so far. Can't wait to see it finished!:yumyum: :icon_bigg
P.S. The dude you bought the cf cowl hood from, is now rollin' in a 94' black on black TT, w/ HKS carbon TI, Greddy fmic. catless dp, Racing Hart 18's and a few other goodies!
P.S. The dude you bought the cf cowl hood from, is now rollin' in a 94' black on black TT, w/ HKS carbon TI, Greddy fmic. catless dp, Racing Hart 18's and a few other goodies!
Randy has more photos coming soon, but here's my update: We replaced the doors with 2 new mint rust-free doors. Randy has finished the basic shape of the front fenders. We decided to reduce the size of the flare and widen the body of the entire length of the top of the fender. This will not only match the rear better, but will make the entire front end look wider! Here's some pics of the master's quality work 
Other stuff for your interest: Fuel door hardware relocation:
Front LED side markers I've decided to go with. They are for a late model Mitsubishi EVO, ordered from the UK. I think they will nicely match the rounded wedge shapes in the Bomex front bumper. With the angular stock-bodied MK3 these might look out of place, but my car has got so many curves in the bumper, fenders, and sideskirts, that I think it will really update the look of the car. I want average folk to think that the car is some 2007 prototype supercar when they see it
Made by Bonniebuttons on eBay: Got my custom boots and armrest cover stitched from extra leather and seude materials from my new seat covers. Sexy trim I must say! Getting the armrest cover to fit without wrinkles was a real challege. I had to pull it super tight in many areas and screw the material to the plastic underneath to keep it taught.
Also, the full-bar LED JDM tail light retrofit is a go. I have separated all the JDM lenses from their housings, including the center lens, and will embark upon the challenge of soldering hundreds of Superflux LED's to 7 large PCB boards, complete with voltage regulators and pulse-width modulators to control brightness. This will radically change the appearance when lit. Every bit of red plexi in the lenses, including the edges, lines, and center peice, will light up!
Other stuff for your interest: Fuel door hardware relocation:
Front LED side markers I've decided to go with. They are for a late model Mitsubishi EVO, ordered from the UK. I think they will nicely match the rounded wedge shapes in the Bomex front bumper. With the angular stock-bodied MK3 these might look out of place, but my car has got so many curves in the bumper, fenders, and sideskirts, that I think it will really update the look of the car. I want average folk to think that the car is some 2007 prototype supercar when they see it
Made by Bonniebuttons on eBay: Got my custom boots and armrest cover stitched from extra leather and seude materials from my new seat covers. Sexy trim I must say! Getting the armrest cover to fit without wrinkles was a real challege. I had to pull it super tight in many areas and screw the material to the plastic underneath to keep it taught.
Also, the full-bar LED JDM tail light retrofit is a go. I have separated all the JDM lenses from their housings, including the center lens, and will embark upon the challenge of soldering hundreds of Superflux LED's to 7 large PCB boards, complete with voltage regulators and pulse-width modulators to control brightness. This will radically change the appearance when lit. Every bit of red plexi in the lenses, including the edges, lines, and center peice, will light up!
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looks Incredibule(sp) but i think it would look sweet with the old supra side markers
just my .02
just my .02
My only concern is...
...with tires that wide in front, those pics make it look like there's going to be some insane rubbing when you turn the wheel more than... well, at all.
...with tires that wide in front, those pics make it look like there's going to be some insane rubbing when you turn the wheel more than... well, at all.
Awesome progress man very very impressed. :::golf clap:::
What else are you planning for the engine bay?
What else are you planning for the engine bay?
kntmikado said:
The pics in post #103 are updated. The fenders have been widened much more than the pics a few post back. With the suspension compressed to the top, the tire does not touch the fender.
The engine bay will have to stay as is for now. I may paint it and do some engine upgrades next year.
I'm crying just because, well becuase Its wonderful. And because when people say theyre going to cry I cry, in forums that is
Tek, those side markers are dope... I have a set on my car from a Ford Cosworth... People are always asking me about them, it really stands out and looks good too... Keep up the progress, its looking great...
Butt welding .9mm hiten sheet is just so much fun!
(I remember it well from my widebody Z as it was all done in steel)
(I remember it well from my widebody Z as it was all done in steel)
Randy has finished the fenders and I just finished the LED tails and foaming of the framerails. Randy has been so busy making exhausts for you guys and my project is getting delayed! Despite that, the man's bodywork is flawless! The additional support and bracing of these exteneded fenders is hidden, but very well built.
Photos of the framerail foaming: http://www.supramania.com/forums/showthread.php?t=21218&page=2
LED tails thread: http://www.supramania.com/forums/showthread.php?t=50058
Fenders:
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Photos of the framerail foaming: http://www.supramania.com/forums/showthread.php?t=21218&page=2
LED tails thread: http://www.supramania.com/forums/showthread.php?t=50058
Fenders:
that is beautiful!!!! Wow I wish I was west coast to check that thing out! I'm getting the wide body itch now as my car needs some paint and body work done!