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post Apr 23 2014, 01:49 PM
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Hi Rich. I used the chop saw to cut it.
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post Apr 23 2014, 07:35 PM
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Where did the mirrors come from? I like the look of the car, great lines.
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post Apr 23 2014, 09:48 PM
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There's a chop saw blade you can get for aluminum that will cut a very clean edge. No flash, no cleanup. I had one for many tears and it was worth the investment. The hard part was making sure no one in the shop used it for anything else.
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post Apr 24 2014, 08:54 AM
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Where did the mirrors come from? I like the look of the car, great lines.



So I had bought some aftermarket "custom" mirrors on line and they were junk so one night wile I was out on a run... OK, walk. I saw a Saturn Sky (2007-09) that had the perfect mirror for the look I wanted. I figured they were in the $300 to $400 range being new and electric but I was surprised to see new OEM ones (manual) on line for $45.00 so I grabbed two. I made a base plate/adaptor to make them fit.


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post Apr 24 2014, 08:55 AM
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post Apr 24 2014, 08:56 AM
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post Apr 24 2014, 08:56 AM
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post Apr 24 2014, 09:01 AM
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I covered the door and mirror with mask then packed 3M Kitty Hair under the base of the mirror where it was not quite meeting the contour of the door then hand sanded the piece untill it was a nice shape. Then I primerd and painted it in satin finnish.


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post Apr 24 2014, 09:24 AM
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Very nice touch!!

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post Apr 24 2014, 09:36 AM
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So the piece between the door and the mirror is the only mod? I did not see if you said how you made it, or what it is made from.

They are growing on me. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/piratenanner.gif)

I think the color and shine of the paint, or lack there of, is AWESOME. Alittle too Long Horn orange for me, but it too is growing on me. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/aktion035.gif)
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post Apr 24 2014, 10:09 AM
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So the piece between the door and the mirror is the only mod? I did not see if you said how you made it, or what it is made from.

They are growing on me. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/piratenanner.gif)

I think the color and shine of the paint, or lack there of, is AWESOME. Alittle to Long Horn orange for me, but it too is growing on me. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/aktion035.gif)



Thanks. At the top of the last pic I threw in what I used to make them. It's just Kitty Hair, basicly filler with strands of fiberglass matting in it. Other than the little gap, the mirror fit well.
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post Apr 24 2014, 10:14 AM
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Very nice build!
For how much custom work is going into this build, I would suggest fuel injection over that carburetor.
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post Apr 24 2014, 10:40 AM
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Thanks, Fuel injection is not a bad idea, maybe in the future or on my next one...
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post Apr 24 2014, 07:10 PM
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I thought so, I have set of these also, but your the man. for getting them on the car first.
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post Oct 25 2022, 06:23 AM
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I do not know how I never saw this thread. I can't say enough about Kent's work- he is a metal/paint master of masters. We have seen this car in person several times and the work is excellent. Also, the engine...it just rocks your soul.

My brother and I still talk about Kent's work today with almost 10K miles on my car it still looks new. We both dream of Kent doing metal and paint on our next project....hint, it is likely going to be American muscle and older than my Six. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
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post Oct 25 2022, 10:32 AM
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QUOTE(914350 @ Apr 21 2014, 06:44 PM) *

I will have additional lighing in the bumper but these should be sufficient to light the way and keep the cops from hassling me for the headlights being to low.



Your pics have me wondering if the Italian turn-signal lenses could be "sanded" from the inside to get rid of the fluting (or maybe just where it counts?) for projectors. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/idea.gif)

Always fun to see one of these cars with no headlights...front end takes on a whole different vibe and I dig it.
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post Oct 25 2022, 11:30 AM
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QUOTE(914350 @ Apr 21 2014, 06:44 PM) *

I will have additional lighing in the bumper but these should be sufficient to light the way and keep the cops from hassling me for the headlights being to low.



Your pics have me wondering if the Italian turn-signal lenses could be "sanded" from the inside to get rid of the fluting (or maybe just where it counts?) for projectors. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/idea.gif)

Always fun to see one of these cars with no headlights...front end takes on a whole different vibe and I dig it.

He never did add lights in the bumper and I had to install the horns underneath like my 75 914.
The lights in the turn signal work fine, but are only low beams.
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I do not know how I never saw this thread. I can't say enough about Kent's work- he is a metal/paint master of masters. We have seen this car in person several times and the work is excellent. Also, the engine...it just rocks your soul.

My brother and I still talk about Kent's work today with almost 10K miles on my car it still looks new. We both dream of Kent doing metal and paint on our next project....hint, it is likely going to be American muscle and older than my Six. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)

The car is a work of art. The attention to detail is amazing.
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Been busy with my build and finally got over to Kent's shop. More progress (IMG:style_emoticons/default/aktion035.gif)



This color looks AMAZING. Big risk that paid off in spades!!!
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