Mepstein GT build Options

[mepstein]

Started in 2010
Mothballed in 2016
Trucked to Jarred’s in 2025 (to fix and finish metalwork)
Going to paint in 2026

Thank you Jarred! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)


I’m doing a Metalic Blue. Similar to the Max Moritz GT.

[mepstein]

Rory let me borrow these templates to tuck the edge of the flair up under the car. It’s probably good for an extra inch of tire clearance. I’m about 50/50 on the look but I knew I wouldn’t have the chance after I painted the car. If I didn’t do this, I would have probably trimmed the metal. It is a bit wide on the reproduction flares.

[pencap914]

Rory let me borrow these templates to tuck the edge of the flair up under the car. It’s probably good for an extra inch of tire clearance. I’m about 50/50 on the look but I knew I wouldn’t have the chance after I painted the car. If I didn’t do this, I would have probably trimmed the metal. It is a bit wide on the reproduction flares.

I like this approach better than trimming. I was on the fence about what to do about my fenders, either trim or roll. I'm at the point where I'm starting to do the filler work so need to make a decision soon. Did you just put these templates in place and pound the lip of the fenders cold? My car is already in epoxy primer with the raptorliner undercoating....

Also, are these templates available to "rent" when you're done? :-)

[mepstein]

Rory let me borrow these templates to tuck the edge of the flair up under the car. It’s probably good for an extra inch of tire clearance. I’m about 50/50 on the look but I knew I wouldn’t have the chance after I painted the car. If I didn’t do this, I would have probably trimmed the metal. It is a bit wide on the reproduction flares.

I like this approach better than trimming. I was on the fence about what to do about my fenders, either trim or roll. I'm at the point where I'm starting to do the filler work so need to make a decision soon. Did you just put these templates in place and pound the lip of the fenders cold? My car is already in epoxy primer with the raptorliner undercoating....

Also, are these templates available to "rent" when you're done? :-)

I’ll check with Rory. Jarred did the work but I believe he just knocked them into shape with a hammer.