bigearl56

Outstanding young man, Outstanding

Earl

beedeepee66

Awesome build!!

Marks Hotrod Garage

Lots of work in the door panels!!! The rear compartment is 7 days of work.

thanks

thank you Earl.


The rear of the car is my favorite at this point. Those are stock LED taillights with machined aluminum trim rings. The exhaust cut out was a labor of love. I have way too much time in it but I really wanted something different. I did change out the outer rims on my 3 piece rear wheels to bring the tires inside the wheel lip. I have never taken apart a 3 piece wheel before so it was a new experience. The rear lower valance was glassed in so it is one piece. It was very interesting putting the body back on the frame with the tank installed. I just wanted the rear of the car smooth.

Ausbrian

Wow, you have done an outstanding job. Really like the interior work and detail.

Ken Sungela

Fine Job! I can appreciate the number of hours that goes into the details. You visualize something, then work, work, work, to make it into reality. True car craziness....

Beggers

Mark, I love the way those new wheels fit tucked under, that was worth the change out. You set the bar so high with your creativity and execution that I just have to say bravo! Brian

Corvette ED

Looks great. How does it drive?

Marks Hotrod Garage

thank you.

I hear you Ken......every idea costs a minimum of $1000 (small idea) and then then get more expensive. I just look at all the cleverness and laugh at the cost.

Thank you Brian! I didn't realize how low I could get this car to sit and ended up moving the wheels in 1". I like the way the car sits.

I am easing into the driving part. It has 2000 feet on it so far. The longest trip was 2 blocks to the alignment shop. With a gentle touch on the throttle it has power. 525 hp is pretty respectable in this light car. I am a little careful right now.......when you build a car from scratch you expect something not to work but so far all is good. I have a slight vibration in the driveshaft to diagnose before putting the hammer down. Brakes feel good, all gauges working, shifts real nice. Its my first hydraulic clutch and its a little tight. You need a decent left leg to hang around in slow traffic.

Marks Hotrod Garage

Here are some shots of the car I took this weekend...its got stance. I raised it up about 1/2 inch today. I wanted the fender lips to be 1/2 way down the sidewall.

Ken Sungela

I'm sure you know this but check the front tire clearance to the fender with the wheels turned and figure some upward suspension travel. I couldn't drive mine that low without the tire rubbing the fender.

Marks Hotrod Garage

Thanks Ken. I did have the foresight to order my front wheels with around a 6" backspace.......I would have to look at my paperwork to know exactly. I knew I wanted to lower the car but it still rubbed just a bit so I have raised both the front and rear so I am about midway on the sidewall. For now it seems to be good.

I had intended on having some custom hood trays machined but have not found time to get this done. We painted the factory trays satin black for a temporary solution. I am heading to the Turkey Rod Run in Daytona this week for the show so we built some custom trays today. They are kind of growing on me. Factory painted trays on right and new version on the left. They are aluminum with stainless bolts.

beedeepee66

Super slick!! Left gets my vote.

rogerp

finally a hood tray I can say I really like, you've shown great imagination and talent in this build. Nice color and contrast with the trim. I've just drooled all over the keyboard..

Marks Hotrod Garage

thank you!

Oh cool that makes me happy about the tray's as I knew it would be dangerous territory. I think they fit right in with the theme of the car. The colors ended up coming together at the last minute and I am very happy with the outcome. I love the art of the build and I am very satisfied.

chgc267

I agree! Great attention to detail throughout! Awesome build!

Marks Hotrod Garage

You know...........the part when you get your car done and you want a bunch of pretty pictures.

Beggers

Yes, you are right Mark, those night pictures are beauty's, the paint almost looks like a satin look in the evening. Sweet! Brian

sonksen_design

Great build with outstanding creativity Mark! Thanks for sharing with us and please keep us posted on this beauty's progress in the awards and magazine articles.

SKT

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Wow, what a top-shelf build! The fit and finish, creativity, etc. is second to none.

Thanks for taking the time to share it with us.

Looking forward to seeing more pics of this beautiful car!

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Marks Hotrod Garage

I think we are going to have to make some posters of these pictures for the office!!

Glad you liked it.