GR4 Conversion

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.

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!

Will,

Time to show some more updates...

Fired her up tonight...
I'm thinking the back looks a little naked. Should I go with the Evan's rear bumpers again??
Will

Side View

Did the window mod so the window goes all the way down and doesn't jam into the arm.

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

Awesome! Yes. Add the rear bumpers.

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

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

Just a quick side note. Two earlier pictures on this thread show the rear stabilizer bar fitted BELOW the rear control arm.

And also on this car:

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?

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.

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

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

Car looks Bangin' Will! I can't wait to see it in person.

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

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

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.

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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!!!

Where's my sunglasses?
Yeah, I know, the rest of the car is filthy. I'll get to it....

Will,
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

Another

MORE

Front

Will, you are right. Those wheels really make the car!

Jack

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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.

Now you have to update your avatar!

The car looks incredible!!!!
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!

That is a HOT machine on any level
Very Nice!!

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Are you still planning to add the rear bumpers?

Thanks for the compliments guys.
I haven't decided on the bumpers yet. I like/have both. I'm not going to rush about the decision. I do that all too often, then I regret it.
It's been a long winter. At times I thought I was crazy for cutting up a perfectly good car. Now it's time to drive!
Will

Will,

So.... was it worth it and would you do it again -- I think I know the answer, but inquiring minds want to know.

Mark

Do it again? Yes. But I'm glad That I had Sam Civello to help me with the project. He has what I don't. Patience. And he is really good with metal fab and welding. Otherwise, I would have had to send it to a shop and paid big bucks. He had patience to help me line everything up properly. He and I are happy with the end result. It helps to have the tools and the resourses OR a ton of cash to send it in and have someone else do it.
Will

Love the new avatar. Cat looks amazing from all angles. Can't wait to see and hear it on Saturday at our Canadian Grand Prix Pantera Event.

Will she is SAWEET!!!!!!

Well done Will. You have done a fantastic job! Your wheels really fills the arches nicely.

Johnny

Your Pantera looks bangin' Will! I hope you enjoy the living sh*t out of it! I look forward to seeing it and you in Kingston.

Michael

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Originally posted by Cyboman:
I look forward to seeing it and you in Kingston.

Michael

David, I think this is Micheal's confirmation for Kingston. Yieessss. Hee's baaack. (maybe this time we get to meet his wife, not that his bro wasn't a good guy, but just a photocopy of Micheal )

Denis

Denis

Will, the car looks exactly the way I had hoped it would. The fact that you are even willing to deliver it to me on a trailer this weekend is almost too much. I can't wait to see it. I hope it doesn't have too much drool staining on it now.

Mark

Will:
The car turned out great. I have been waiting to to see how it turned out ever since you started. It looks awesome! That is a lot of work and you turned it around in a real short time. Great Job!!!

Ed...

your car looks stunning, am happy for you.

Perfect Wil ... now a nice smokin hole shot for the picture gallery ! LOL

I've had the pleasure of seeing Will's car in person, it's fantastic. Hey Ron its time to see yours its been in the shop to long.
Richard T.

You pulled if off well brother. Car looks great! You did it well time wise too... less than 6 months. All thumbs up!

Yup. Really nice job.

Real nice job! Kind of reminds me of Steves car below. I hope you keep the rear bumpers off. Did yo ever get those front raisers on the car for speed bumps, critters & such?