Rob -
I don't know if it's too late to change your stripe orientation, but I really like the orientation of a more diagonal one (behind the front wheel) that's on F.A.S.T.'s car.....
Check it out. Another option.
I like your stealth body color. That's cool.
Rocky
PS> And I am sure that whether the stripe orientation pleases me is one of the key criteria of this build??
oooh Rocky... I agree that does look cool. It also could have had the Italian flag colors (looks like FAST's "may" be this way...not sure from the little avatar pic. Well... a bit late my friend... so you're just going to have to deal with it.. . That's what you get for coming late to the party....
One day I started the car at the local bar and grill and it set off the car alarm in the car next to me, don't worry it's not too loud. You'll do fine.
OK, so 6001 is ready to roll again. Thought I'd snap a few "ready to hit the road" shots...
I'm glad to see the effort on the hood paid off. I'm pleased to see how it looks out in the light.
Now.....it time to wear out some tires.....
I'm glad to see the effort on the hood paid off. I'm pleased to see how it looks out in the light.
Now.....it time to wear out some tires.....
quote:Originally posted by Rob Borruso:
OK, so 6001 is ready to roll again. Thought I'd snap a few "ready to hit the road" shots...
Now.....it time to wear out some tires.....
PURE PORN!
Very stealth. You need a driving suit to match? Maybe with a racing stripe on one sleeve?
I forgot what color you decided on here? Is this a pre-mixed "hot rod black" or did you have it matched to something?
Is that satin or is it flat?
Some are single stage, some use and activator?
I forgot what color you decided on here? Is this a pre-mixed "hot rod black" or did you have it matched to something?
Is that satin or is it flat?
Some are single stage, some use and activator?
I like the steering wheel.
What brand and hub?
Simon
What brand and hub?
Simon
I like the blacked out shifter gate!
Rob; Been following your build since last Oct. when you brought it home. Somewhat curious about the bumpers and stainless trim. Appears all the stainless was "blacked out" from when you got it and the bumper holes filled. Was the stainless originally polished stainless and previous owner "blacked out" the stainless? Was the bumper holes filled with intent of going bumperless or converting to different set?
I do like the stealth look.
I do like the stealth look.
JFB..glad I can be your porn source. I always wanted to be a porn producer.... I always thought that'd be a fun job.
Doug, I like it man! Black suite, black helmet, mirrored visor, red stripe on LH bicep. cool.... The paint actually.. isn't.... I used a epoxy primer/sealer (w/ activator). I'm at work as I type this and don't recall the exact details, but they were discussed a couple of pages back. Honestly, it was a challenge to spray it with a finish that I felt was acceptable to leave "as sprayed". Took a couple of shoots in some areas. I never worried about how it looked before, as I was just going to sand it before shooting color. So, had a bit of a learning curve to deal with. I'll drive it like this for a couple years before I fully disassemble for proper restoration, at which time she will go back to her OE red. But, for now...enjoying the opportunity to express my "artistic freedom".
Simon, the wheel is an aftermarket Nardi Personal. Hub is an ebay piece...nothing special. If desired, I can look up the specifics.
Jag, The trim was blacked out somewhere along the line. I simply re-did it. The stainless looks great under the paint, but I doubt I'll ever go the unpainted route on her. The bumper holes were welded closed when I got her. I am working on getting Euro style bumpers for the front. Wasn't thinking of using rear bumpers, but after installing the exhaust, I think they may be needed to finish the tail properly.
... I am totally digging the stealth look. I've never just done what I wanted with my restorations, always focusing on the most "sellable" approaches or keeping/putting back to stock. So, I'm going to enjoy the hell outa this while it lasts...
Doug, I like it man! Black suite, black helmet, mirrored visor, red stripe on LH bicep. cool.... The paint actually.. isn't.... I used a epoxy primer/sealer (w/ activator). I'm at work as I type this and don't recall the exact details, but they were discussed a couple of pages back. Honestly, it was a challenge to spray it with a finish that I felt was acceptable to leave "as sprayed". Took a couple of shoots in some areas. I never worried about how it looked before, as I was just going to sand it before shooting color. So, had a bit of a learning curve to deal with. I'll drive it like this for a couple years before I fully disassemble for proper restoration, at which time she will go back to her OE red. But, for now...enjoying the opportunity to express my "artistic freedom".
Simon, the wheel is an aftermarket Nardi Personal. Hub is an ebay piece...nothing special. If desired, I can look up the specifics.
Jag, The trim was blacked out somewhere along the line. I simply re-did it. The stainless looks great under the paint, but I doubt I'll ever go the unpainted route on her. The bumper holes were welded closed when I got her. I am working on getting Euro style bumpers for the front. Wasn't thinking of using rear bumpers, but after installing the exhaust, I think they may be needed to finish the tail properly.
... I am totally digging the stealth look. I've never just done what I wanted with my restorations, always focusing on the most "sellable" approaches or keeping/putting back to stock. So, I'm going to enjoy the hell outa this while it lasts...
quote:Originally posted by Rob Borruso:
JFB..glad I can be your porn source. I always wanted to be a porn producer.... I always thought that'd be a fun job.
Doug, I like it man! Black suite, black helmet, mirrored visor, red stripe on LH bicep. cool.... The paint actually.. isn't.... I used a epoxy primer/sealer (w/ activator). I'm at work as I type this and don't recall the exact details, but they were discussed a couple of pages back. Honestly, it was a challenge to spray it with a finish that I felt was acceptable to leave "as sprayed". Took a couple of shoots in some areas. I never worried about how it looked before, as I was just going to sand it before shooting color. So, had a bit of a learning curve to deal with. I'll drive it like this for a couple years before I fully disassemble for proper restoration, at which time she will go back to her OE red. But, for now...enjoying the opportunity to express my "artistic freedom".
Simon, the wheel is an aftermarket Nardi Personal. Hub is an ebay piece...nothing special. If desired, I can look up the specifics.
Jag, The trim was blacked out somewhere along the line. I simply re-did it. The stainless looks great under the paint, but I doubt I'll ever go the unpainted route on her. The bumper holes were welded closed when I got her. I am working on getting Euro style bumpers for the front. Wasn't thinking of using rear bumpers, but after installing the exhaust, I think they may be needed to finish the tail properly.
... I am totally digging the stealth look. I've never just done what I wanted with my restorations, always focusing on the most "sellable" approaches or keeping/putting back to stock. So, I'm going to enjoy the hell outa this while it lasts...
I just get this distinct impression that it is completely invisible to radar? I wonder why?
Don't forget about the aluminum foil mentioned some posts back....
Funny enough, the camera can't focus on the car. I have to lock the focus on some area with sharp edges or on the ground nearby then point at the area to be photod.
I don't think I want to test any theories with the local sheriff though.
Funny enough, the camera can't focus on the car. I have to lock the focus on some area with sharp edges or on the ground nearby then point at the area to be photod.
I don't think I want to test any theories with the local sheriff though.
Looks fantastic Rob. Super smooth and mean.
WOW! That came out wild! I must admit I was skeptical when you started doing the matte primer finish. Seeing it in progress had me wondering what you were thinking - but putting it all together in a hyper clean minimalist look is striking. Great job!! Rod
Thanks gents.
Update:
I've got about 100 miles on the car now. No real issues to speak of... I need to balance the front wheels, need to switch to a thinner or synthetic lube for the gearbox (get occasional crunches which I didn't get before putting in fresh 80/90 weight), replace factory oil sending unit.... nothing major. Really enjoying it. And...she's faster than stink.. whole lotta fun..!! She'll step out sideways with only modest "go pedal" application, and w/o even playing the clutch. Too cool.
Hey, on the oil topic... I have a mechanical oil pressure gauge hooked up, and running 2k rpms down the road I have 30-40 psi, spikes up as anticipated on higher RPM, however...when at idle (hot) the pressure drops to ~10 psi. Not too crazy about this. The engine is clearly fresh and quite stout, so can't believe it's "just an old engine". Has anyone else experienced and solved such a situation. I'm considering dropping the pan and putting in a fresh HV/HP pump.
Thx
I've got about 100 miles on the car now. No real issues to speak of... I need to balance the front wheels, need to switch to a thinner or synthetic lube for the gearbox (get occasional crunches which I didn't get before putting in fresh 80/90 weight), replace factory oil sending unit.... nothing major. Really enjoying it. And...she's faster than stink.. whole lotta fun..!! She'll step out sideways with only modest "go pedal" application, and w/o even playing the clutch. Too cool.
Hey, on the oil topic... I have a mechanical oil pressure gauge hooked up, and running 2k rpms down the road I have 30-40 psi, spikes up as anticipated on higher RPM, however...when at idle (hot) the pressure drops to ~10 psi. Not too crazy about this. The engine is clearly fresh and quite stout, so can't believe it's "just an old engine". Has anyone else experienced and solved such a situation. I'm considering dropping the pan and putting in a fresh HV/HP pump.
Thx
I like more oil pressure than that although 10-15 at idle is adequate. It actually is less stress on the drive pins.
I went with an HV oil pump 80 psi cold. about 45-50 hot.
Since I have remote oil filters and and oil cooler the length of the hoses is a consideration. Better off with a little higher pressure than a little low.
I went with an HV oil pump 80 psi cold. about 45-50 hot.
Since I have remote oil filters and and oil cooler the length of the hoses is a consideration. Better off with a little higher pressure than a little low.
Rob, I suspect a problem. I had an engine that suffered similar low oil pressure. I rebuilt it several times replacing the very low mileage worn crank bearings before discovering the cast crankshaft was cracked and at higher RPMs flexing enough to wipe the bearings. It was a frustrating issue and difficult to resolve because the initial magnaflux of the crank after the first experience didn't show the crack.
Also, if you are running a stout clutch, you are likely to see crank thrust surface wear with that low oil pressure.
If you go back in the engine seriously, there is a Thrust Bearing oiling mod (discussed in a POCA newsletter a couple years back).
I can get you more details if you are interested.
Rocky
I can get you more details if you are interested.
Rocky
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