GR4 Conversion

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Originally posted by 4NHOTROD:

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I noticed that the factory Group 4 cars had small round side marker lights and I noticed that no one with "tribute" cars seems to have used them?

I found these LED's. Super bright and slim design. Not quite sure if I'm going to install them. I Like the look at night and the safety factor, but don't want to take away from the look of the car.
Will

I like those. Where'd ya get um?

They are used on truck bodies made by Knapheide (Michigan?). I wouldn't know where to find the invoice. It's been too long.
Will

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I wouldn't know where to find the invoice. It's been too long.
Will

Doug,

These look very much what Will got.

Scroll down the page a bit:

http://tinyurl.com/ya5h8w9

Larry

Nice find Larry.

I got to the door last night and disassembled parts to remove trim.
I've never seen a picture of the wiskers and the burried trim screws, so if you're wondering how they are secured, here's a photo...
The outer wiskers have 3 (under main window) and 2 (under 1/4) window. They were also held on with some type of adhesive. I had to cut away the wisker hair to find the screws. No need to save the wiskers, the vendors sell better ones now.
Under the wiskers, there are 3 screws holding the outer trim on. You don't want to damage that trim, it's very expensive (~$250 each)
Update: Sam finished the front end dolly work and we removed windshield. Found a few tiny holes and welded.
I'm up early today sealing the bare metal with epoxy primer.
Will

So....Hows it coming Will??


Ron

Almost....

Side....

Back. Sweet 1 pc panel. All seams welded and filled...

New Wilkinson deep dish rear 18" 335

Looks like Dumopars (roofit) car, huh?

Wheels require no spacers. Perfect fit.

Color

Once you go black, you never go back???

Car should be painted in the next 2 weeks.It's a custom "House of Kolors" cobalt blue over black with pearl. It's been a long process but with the help of Sam Civello I think it'll be worth the work.
I don't know what I would have done without his help. Thanks Bro!
I'll post pics when there's more progress.
I have to go work my second job now to pay for this thing...
Will (Chippendales dancer)

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Once you go black, you never go back???

Eric. Look REAL close. There's a touch of blue in there! :>)

Thats going to look hot! I see cobalt blue on other cars all the time at shows. But I always wondered what a cobalt blue Pantera would look like, and yours will be darker (nicer!). Look forward to the photos. Dont forget air shocks or risers on the front.

The house of Kolors Cobalt can be diluted in clear and sprayed over any color of base to give it a multitude of different colors. On the website, there are 3 pics of Cobalt blue cars and they all look very different.
I was looking for a deeper blue that only comes out when the sun hits it with very little metal flake. The first samples he showed me looked like they should be on a 80's ski boat.
I'm happy that he was able to mix the formula I was looking for.
Will

She's gonna look awesome! Great colour choice, and you've made a ton of progress since the last time I saw it. Can't wait to see the final result.

Will, the car is going to turn out EXACTLY the way I wanted it. This is fantastic, as it means that Phase One of my evil "plan" is almost finished.

Mark

Looks a very cool color, but I'm still not convinced that fender is gonna fit the Pantera

Julian

That color is AWESOME!!
Keep us updated please.

Ron

Looks Great. I am in the same boat. I have been working my butt off over door fit, headlight bucket fit, etc.

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Originally posted by 4NHOTROD:
Car should be painted in the next 2 weeks.It's a custom "House of Kolors" cobalt blue over black with pearl. It's been a long process but with the help of Sam Civello I think it'll be worth the work.
I don't know what I would have done without his help. Thanks Bro!
I'll post pics when there's more progress.
I have to go work my second job now to pay for this thing...
Will (Chippendales dancer)

OOOO! This sounds fantastica! I tried to do research on blue. The darkest, the deepest, the pearliest the best. Sounds like just what the doctor ordered. Can't wait to see it,

I love the colour too, Will. And the wheels. And the fit. And the exit for your 180s.

Here is a pic of the painted front spoiler

Another shot

Another

rear quarter

AWESOME !!!! What else can I say.
Doug M

Ah, I'm in luv. Can I lick your car? Looks like a grape lolli.

Love the color -- doing a hell of a job; keep it up!

lookin good

SICKE!!!

I think I can see myself in the reflection...

Michael

Looks great! I can't wait to see it finished.

We need an update!!!!!!
Ron

Ron, Will is up here in Canada. We take serious beer breaks you know.

Mark

"Beer Break" time is over!!!! We want an update!!!

Ron

Looking good! Can't wait to see it done.

Somehow I missed this thread in the past and just read it from the beginning. Was surprised to see picks of my car being repaired at PI in there.

I am totally jealous as I really want a GT4 car.