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Re: New Build

Dang, that's gorgeous.  Awesome work.

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177 Reply by steve

  • From: Columbia SC
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Re: New Build

the shaolin wrote:

Dang, that's gorgeous.  Awesome work.


adding some flare to the project

https://scontent-atl3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/13100713_1275854892443094_2280444827201210539_n.jpg?oh=a61476f58ad05c4be9f47f2eddfafe63&oe=57BBE7EB


https://scontent-atl3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/13094377_1275854899109760_936087226985221962_n.jpg?oh=2d3e534ba27f3e71d26c1e0fe9cced3b&oe=57A7B066

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Re: New Build

I'm going w/ a Mach 5 theme.

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179 Reply by steve

  • From: Columbia SC
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Re: New Build

Some more pics, sort of haha.... It appears with all of this white powder that I might be making a delorean

https://scontent-iad3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/13177586_1281460908549159_8920558572960314877_n.jpg?oh=87d45739e2b5916ce13777811b44ae9b&oe=579B0F2D

https://scontent-iad3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/13179234_1281460958549154_8138203252647796423_n.jpg?oh=8550a51c8d6cc7dd606a8e61f5eb239b&oe=57E42C18

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180 Reply by steve

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Re: New Build

DC Doug wrote:

I'm going w/ a Mach 5 theme.


I seriously considered doing that or even the Green monster car from death race but this is going to be something else.

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181 Reply by steve

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Re: New Build

Got some new shoes for it's feet

https://scontent-iad3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/13179459_1281461821882401_8039778772876620812_n.jpg?oh=4ea8434799b5ef93e73b04a1321bbe26&oe=57B50597

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182 Reply by steve (edited by steve 2016-05-05 06:58 AM)

  • From: Columbia SC
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Re: New Build

Also got a little bit of work done on the center gauge panel. It's not bolted in yet or painted but it does fit pretty well, looking at the pics, I may round the bottom edges a bit to keep from sticking a thigh into the corner in case of an accident


https://scontent-iad3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/13133205_1281461578549092_8269320992559744830_n.jpg?oh=387628defc9401c996b7ec7b68378ea9&oe=57E82A67

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Re: New Build

Morrow's Racing is coming for you
http://www.murileemartin.com/UG/LAL15/046-IMG_3426.jpg

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184 Reply by steve

  • From: Columbia SC
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Re: New Build

FPRbuzz wrote:

Morrow's Racing is coming for you
http://www.murileemartin.com/UG/LAL15/046-IMG_3426.jpg

 

That is so cool!!!!!!!  Is that the high top tennis shoe Gremlin under all that wookie fur? Hahaha

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185 Reply by steve (edited by steve 2016-05-17 01:19 PM)

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Re: New Build

Been a slow process on the car with the injury to my arm and wrist but I have managed to work on the dash console a little bit. It is just sitting in there right now in that it should tuck under the dash at the top but I'm just in the mocking up stage right now. And yes that is an old AM/FM/Cassette Alpine stereo from back in the day. I saved room at the top of the plate for a kill switch, fire suppression pull and possibly gauges. And yes it is for the theme that I'm doing. Be there at CMP in September and you'll see why wink


https://scontent-atl3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/13255938_1290700024291914_6660724290133067619_n.jpg?oh=56bb0e1fe2283a01ce52d2b48dee68ec&oe=579AFE70


I do hope to have a lot more done this weekend, but don't think this is all I'm doing, the theme is coming along nicely.

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186 Reply by steve

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Re: New Build

There is a possibility that I may show up for a practice day at AMP in June too

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187 Reply by steve (edited by steve 2016-05-23 05:30 AM)

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Re: New Build

Well I did manage to get the fire system in the car, (took a lot longer than I thought)

https://scontent-atl3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/13239290_1293635910664992_3748691262830333318_n.jpg?oh=1a9407c1e9a1fe25372dfeb187323835&oe=57D844B6

https://scontent-atl3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/13226876_1293635890664994_7997667793521765547_n.jpg?oh=84afc1d7e8721c076f34abe743e9a92c&oe=579BC39E

https://scontent-atl3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/13267775_1293635873998329_7855871757133667311_n.jpg?oh=59505e1ad2a1707607db6a767dccf8b0&oe=57DA0CD2

There are two more nozzles one under the dash aimed at the feet and another aimed at the torso, this one is aimed high to get the chest area.

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188 Reply by steve

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Re: New Build

Also trying to decide on where to mount the other pull handle for the fire extinguisher. I'm thinking to the right of the kill switch that I'm going to mount on the plate above the radio, maybe near the top of the plate?

https://scontent-atl3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/13255997_1294331740595409_4077563962350332919_n.jpg?oh=133ec6e3789564330c1e0a04b15d9ebd&oe=579AE278

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189 Reply by steve

  • From: Columbia SC
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Re: New Build

Just noticed that I never posted my nearly finished modified fender


Yea Old Can of Bondo
https://scontent-atl3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/t31.0-8/13246224_627092874115944_7773480656731899960_o.jpg


Inverting the flare of the fender
https://scontent-atl3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/t31.0-8/13308477_627093007449264_6470833162515491547_o.jpg

welding the cuts up
https://scontent-atl3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/t31.0-8/13246379_627093027449262_3416952188365412152_o.jpg

Almost done sanding this mess off
https://scontent-atl3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/t31.0-8/13268510_627093144115917_2152266796341196509_o.jpg

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190 Reply by steve

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Re: New Build

Started on the back of the car now:

Got a few extra pieces off that were an over design by Mazda

https://scontent-atl3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/13335997_1299211526774097_3189556819527858869_n.jpg?oh=a38c7c3569a9c52a9a44734e712e7f2b&oe=57E4AFF8

Got the rear spoiler framed out

https://scontent-atl3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/13263749_1299211543440762_2991901393186716660_n.jpg?oh=f872c019f37c2b1c8766e4c810ca2e4b&oe=580CD054

https://scontent-atl3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/13307203_1299211566774093_8183471778072624817_n.jpg?oh=07634b50ca42d544e257ab1adabb3b0f&oe=57C42669

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191 Reply by steve

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Re: New Build

Added some foam to it

https://scontent-atl3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/13310413_1299898093372107_6312559709496702826_n.jpg?oh=3efa808ee33fd1f6dcda790470b3b4f1&oe=57DC557C

Started sanding it into shape

https://scontent-atl3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/13335928_1299898103372106_3861381832462950996_n.jpg?oh=943e7df194b1fd80eb123c6ceee0260d&oe=57D6E5FA

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Re: New Build

steve wrote:

Some more pics, sort of haha.... It appears with all of this white powder that I might be making a delorean

Hahahahha. If I would have had a drink in my mouth it would have been spit all over.

193 Reply by steve

  • From: Columbia SC
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Re: New Build

Quick question, How many of you guys run dual cutoff switches? I want to put one in the center console above the radio in view and reach of the driver plus one over by the passenger side so a corner worker could access it.

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Re: New Build

It is a Miata, there is no place in it a corner worker cannot reach.

195 Reply by steve

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Re: New Build

OnkelUdo wrote:

It is a Miata, there is no place in it a corner worker cannot reach.

Well that's true. When you can wash the whole car and never move from one spot you might have a tiny car.  hahaha

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Re: New Build

steve wrote:

Almost done sanding this mess off
https://scontent-atl3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/t31.0-8/13268510_627093144115917_2152266796341196509_o.jpg

This photo makes it look like you're turning a Miata into a Javelin!

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197 Reply by steve

  • From: Columbia SC
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Re: New Build

dculberson wrote:
steve wrote:

Almost done sanding this mess off
https://scontent-atl3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/t31.0-8/13268510_627093144115917_2152266796341196509_o.jpg

This photo makes it look like you're turning a Miata into a Javelin!


Hmmmmm Japanese Mad Max theme with a javelin wanna be car? What could possibly go wrong

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198 Reply by steve

  • From: Columbia SC
  • Registered: 2010-09-12
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Re: New Build

I did manage to do some carving on the rear foam yesterday

https://scontent-atl3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/13332968_1301482016547048_1082912584791302451_n.jpg?oh=98abe8bfe3b7926e74fdfba140a767f0&oe=57C4F2AB

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199 Reply by steve

  • From: Columbia SC
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Re: New Build

So My Lemons car started foaming at the fenders:

https://scontent-atl3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/13423728_1306219536073296_7858216836775315448_n.jpg?oh=c4091e0379fbc0a22d25a9d995a89ed2&oe=57CF79E5

https://scontent-atl3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/13419049_1306219569406626_4770185934341870528_n.jpg?oh=b764ec9ca11762c3a0b3ba486a69d3dd&oe=57C65D78


https://scontent-atl3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/13427880_1306219582739958_775528160327339592_n.jpg?oh=532cb0807b5d5fc77ccb9550064ef7f6&oe=57C56528

https://scontent-atl3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/13335623_1306219676073282_72421891319514903_n.jpg?oh=84b46454288283bf75630f1c93324aee&oe=580EAD3E

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200 Reply by gunn

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Re: New Build

1) That rear wing kinda reminds me of a viper. You going to a mini-viper look?

2) considering adding a harness so your center gauge panel is easily detachable. I'm now going through my dash again and with only one gauge, having a few wires running from the firewall to the panel wasn't a big deal. With 6 or so gauges now, it's a giant PITA to remove the panel in case one needs to go back there. Don't make more work for yourself and do it right the first time.

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