I'm working on painting the rear inner panel. I've got the spoiler mounted and having the hardware painted. Johnny Woods has my A-arms for modification.
Not really worth taking pics right now. No wheels or trim are on. I'll snap a few shots in a couple of weeks.
Will
Looks good Will..!
Will,
I love the color!!! The car is looking great!
I love the color!!! The car is looking great!
Will,
Time to show some more updates...
Time to show some more updates...
Looks awesome Will! I especially love the new "wind in your face" zero-windshield design.
And yes, you should add rear bumpers just for the detail. Go for the metal Euro style in black. After all, it might as well be EXACTLY the way I want it!
Mark
And yes, you should add rear bumpers just for the detail. Go for the metal Euro style in black. After all, it might as well be EXACTLY the way I want it!
Mark
Awesome! Yes. Add the rear bumpers.
Ron
Ron
Will,
Looks awesome, that black is soooo deep and reflective.
I'm in two minds about bumpers, but if any would go with Mark's choice of the small euro bumperettes.
Did you go with Kodiak/Larry Stock wheels in the end then?
Julian
Looks awesome, that black is soooo deep and reflective.
I'm in two minds about bumpers, but if any would go with Mark's choice of the small euro bumperettes.
Did you go with Kodiak/Larry Stock wheels in the end then?
Julian
No I went with Wilkinson. I waited for months for Kodiak/Stock and then cancelled. Then Larry wouldn't give me my money back. I hadd to threaten him with credit card fraud to get my money back.
I then ordered wheels from Precision Proformance and Don tried to send me rear wheels with a ~6" backspacing ( I was asking for 4.375"). That order was cancelled.
Wilkinson was the only one that would look at my drawings and send me what I needed.Steve is a great guy once you get to know him.
Will
I then ordered wheels from Precision Proformance and Don tried to send me rear wheels with a ~6" backspacing ( I was asking for 4.375"). That order was cancelled.
Wilkinson was the only one that would look at my drawings and send me what I needed.Steve is a great guy once you get to know him.
Will
Just a quick side note. Two earlier pictures on this thread show the rear stabilizer bar fitted BELOW the rear control arm.
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And also on this car:
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Mine are mounted above the rear control arm.
What's with these two cars above? Do they have different lower rear control arms or is something wrong with mine?
What's with these two cars above? Do they have different lower rear control arms or is something wrong with mine?
O.M.G.
Great looking car Will !!
After all the discussions we had about wheels, tires, sizes etc. ... The wheels look fantastic. Can't wait to see it in the flesh when I pick up a few things from you.
About the bumpers ...
In your case, my taste would be to go with the Kirk E's. Why? With no muffler cut-outs, and no condensor grill, your rear panel looks very "clean" and "prominent" to me. The Kirk E's would balance against that quite well IMHO. (I am shooting myself in the foot because of the dibs I have - but that is an honest opinion).
HTH.
Robert, Will has the same stock lower A-Arms. He has adjustable anti-roll (stabilizer) bar ends. These were offered by Hall. Don't know if they are still available from the vendors.
Cheers,
B.G.
Great looking car Will !!
After all the discussions we had about wheels, tires, sizes etc. ... The wheels look fantastic. Can't wait to see it in the flesh when I pick up a few things from you.
About the bumpers ...
In your case, my taste would be to go with the Kirk E's. Why? With no muffler cut-outs, and no condensor grill, your rear panel looks very "clean" and "prominent" to me. The Kirk E's would balance against that quite well IMHO. (I am shooting myself in the foot because of the dibs I have - but that is an honest opinion).
HTH.
Robert, Will has the same stock lower A-Arms. He has adjustable anti-roll (stabilizer) bar ends. These were offered by Hall. Don't know if they are still available from the vendors.
Cheers,
B.G.
Thanks for the compliments guys.
I have GR5 sway bar system that was offered by Cory Gelling at Collectors choice. Not too common. I've only seen a few other cars with the same set-up.
Will
I have GR5 sway bar system that was offered by Cory Gelling at Collectors choice. Not too common. I've only seen a few other cars with the same set-up.
Will
Kirk is at the moment refining the small bumper system. His new design looks great. Drop him a line.
Will it does needs some rear bumpers
Awsome Will ... great job ... you have patience of a saint !
Ron
Ron
Car looks Bangin' Will! I can't wait to see it in person.
Michael
Michael
Will,
Your car is looking gorgeous. I think you should polish the stainless bit around the key hole on the door handle. Otherwise it's too much black paint. Here's a pic of how I did mine.
I too think you should put small Euro style rear bumpers on it. Get them form Kirk Evans if he makes them because his stuff always fits perfectly.
Johnny
Your car is looking gorgeous. I think you should polish the stainless bit around the key hole on the door handle. Otherwise it's too much black paint. Here's a pic of how I did mine.
I too think you should put small Euro style rear bumpers on it. Get them form Kirk Evans if he makes them because his stuff always fits perfectly.
Johnny
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I agree Johnny. I should've thought of that when I painted them. Gonna be hard to get the epoxy paint off now.
I will go with the Evan's bumpers because I already have them. Wish I had never filled those holes....
Will
I will go with the Evan's bumpers because I already have them. Wish I had never filled those holes....
Will
That's it: you can't come out west this summer. Cat looks too good!
I think that having filled the holes might be better. Just modify different fittings and glass them into the rear of the bumpers.Doesn't need any more than a couple of 8mm bolts with plate washers on the inside.
quote:Originally posted by 4NHOTROD:
Fired her up tonight...
I'm thinking the back looks a little naked. Should I go with the Evan's rear bumpers again??
Will
your car looks exactly like what my dream car would be. AWESOME!
Bumperettes front and rear.
So I went to Will's house today to look at the car for the first time after paint and I am sooo jealous.The car looks awesome I expect a ride after all this Will!!!
Will,
Don't you think it is about time for some fresh pictures????
Ron
Don't you think it is about time for some fresh pictures????
Ron
OK Ron, here you go.....
Finally got it all buttoned up. Went out today and all went well. Went for gas and smoked a WRX getting on the hiway. About 50 "thumbs up" for a 30 minute drive.
It's nice to feel the rumble after a long winter and alot of work.
Will
Finally got it all buttoned up. Went out today and all went well. Went for gas and smoked a WRX getting on the hiway. About 50 "thumbs up" for a 30 minute drive.
It's nice to feel the rumble after a long winter and alot of work.
Will
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Will, you are right. Those wheels really make the car!
Jack
Jack
quote:smoked a WRX getting on the hiway
Sounds like you're gonna have to take out a mortgage to pay for rubber this summer!
Outstanding work Will, can't wait to see it in person and hear that engine roar.
deniscCaretaker of 8MA1244 '70 Euro Mangusta DRIVE THEM, THEY WERE MEANT TO BE DRIVEN, IF YOU WANT TO LOOK AT ONE, BUY A POSTER!
Now you have to update your avatar!
The car looks incredible!!!!
WHat a transformation!
Are you still planning to add the rear bumpers?
Ron
WHat a transformation!
Are you still planning to add the rear bumpers?
Ron
DAMN! 2 times! First for your cars looks. It is great. I want wide fenders too! Second, for forgetting about those bumpers. They are forgotten in the trunk of my car. Sorry about that. Just PM me your address, and I will have them mailed to you ASAP.
Your car is beautiful. I really like the exhaust exits. Great Job!
Drool. Slobber. Drool some more. Fantastic car!
All I can say is ".... GO GETTEM ...."
There, I said it.
Mark
P.S. Awesome car -- wheels are great!
There, I said it.
Mark
P.S. Awesome car -- wheels are great!