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Dave Lowes 13 Feb 2013, 7:14pm
Any news on headlight covers Chris. I know you said you would put an update on here but i cant find one. Im probably looking in the wrong place mind.
Dave Lowes 24 Feb 2013, 8:01am
After 6 months of wheel stress I have finally found a set :)
seanick 24 Feb 2013, 10:06am
Good news, I know how you feel!
Post a pic when you can.
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Dave Lowes 24 Feb 2013, 4:43pm
Nearly ready to prime.

Dave Lowes 1 Mar 2013, 3:06pm
[IMG][/IMG]New wheels tried on the car and they fit (just). The rears are 9j 16" with 225 50 16 tyres and have an offset of 20. I dont think i will need a spacer which is good. [IMG][IMG]http://[/IMG][/IMG]
peterux 1 Mar 2013, 5:34pm
Dave Lowes wrote:


New wheels tried on the car and they fit (just). The rears are 9j 16" with 225 50 16 tyres and have an offset of 20. I dont think i will need a spacer which is good.


But your wheel studs look a bit short??:fear:
Dave Lowes 1 Mar 2013, 6:45pm
Dont panic, its just that the original nuts are too fat to fit into the wheel so ive ordered some skinny ones.
Dave Lowes 7 Mar 2013, 8:35am
Vents

Decided on these vents on the rear. Just working out how to do the ones on the front wings now. [IMG][/IMG]
garyh 7 Mar 2013, 8:51am
Upside down, very clever...
Hammy 7 Mar 2013, 12:05pm
Arr these the cbs ones?
Dave Lowes 7 Mar 2013, 1:59pm
Hi yes they are the CBS ones. I have put them in flush with the bodywork.
redratbike 7 Mar 2013, 9:18pm
Saw this pic on my mobile earlier and couldn't make out where the vents were...now it's clearer
Dave Lowes 9 Mar 2013, 8:38pm
Primed

High build primer applied. Looks a lot better when its all one colour:)[IMG][/IMG]
seanick 9 Mar 2013, 8:42pm
SNAP! Looks good Dave. Did you spray in the garage or outside?:high5:
Dave Lowes 9 Mar 2013, 8:48pm
Hi seanick. It was kind of half in and half out of the garage. Im not blessed with a huge garage so have to make do. It needs a few more coats of primer but i want to fill the imperfections that its highlighted first. Im hoping to spray it black but it depends how good the body looks once ive finished priming. I have sprayed black before and it really shows up every mark and bump. Looks really nice in black though. This is my inspiration [IMG][/IMG]
seanick 9 Mar 2013, 8:53pm
That looks cool in black. A lot if people ask me if I am to do mine black, as the donor was that colour. It would look good, but black cars are so hot in the summer, and like you say, you need to get the body really good. Will show off the curves well though. Did you have a look st that paint blog with the black beemer?
Dave Lowes 9 Mar 2013, 8:56pm
No, what blog was that?
Tribute Automotive 9 Mar 2013, 9:28pm
Dave Lowes wrote:
High build primer applied. Looks a lot better when its all one colour:)[IMG][/IMG]


That's great Dave. It looks like you have painted it silver in this picture :wink:
Dave Lowes 9 Mar 2013, 9:45pm
It does look silver. Thats another option. Black, white or silver.
Dave Lowes 25 Mar 2013, 9:01pm
Chris's head light covers look great. He is having some trims made to finish them off. Cant wait to get them fitted:). [IMG][/IMG]
chargerstang 26 Mar 2013, 7:57am
That looks amazing.
:eusa_dance:
Has anyone mounted the frame?
fatbloke 26 Mar 2013, 8:19am
That really is the finishing touch.