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Burning Brakes
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From: Cape Neddick Maine
2020 C3 of the Year Finalist - Modified
New Pictures
ok got bored waiting for spring to arrive so I test fitted some new parts For those that don't know this is a 76 that I have done a conversion on hence the new front bumper. I also just installed the Moon Roofs but they will be painted to match the car.
next upgrade will be seats but I am having a hard time trying to find custom covers for a set of c5 seats. I want the tan outers in leather with perforated suede inners done in a crimson red
next upgrade will be seats but I am having a hard time trying to find custom covers for a set of c5 seats. I want the tan outers in leather with perforated suede inners done in a crimson red
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Burning Brakes
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From: Cape Neddick Maine
2020 C3 of the Year Finalist - Modified
No I am not going with a rear bumper I plan on leaving it alone for a cleaner look.
I am in the process of making a new grill for it out of 316 Stainless Tube 3/8 diameter.
I am in the process of making a new grill for it out of 316 Stainless Tube 3/8 diameter.
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Hi J. As usual, your car is just wicked! Question on the front bumper... Is that a chrome wrap, that new brush on chrome finish or an original made to fit. Inquiring minds wanna know.
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Burning Brakes
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From: Cape Neddick Maine
2020 C3 of the Year Finalist - Modified
That is a chrome wrap. LOL I have an original bumper that I am playing with. Sooooo if I can get it too fit good and mount it up more pictures to follow.
I've been away for work from the shop so not much time to do G jobs. but I have a few I'm presently working on.
*Machining new wheel adapters to take my wheels to a true "Knock Off" status.
*Reworking the front bumper
*Fabricating up the grill
*Custom machining parts for Rescue Rogers lol I just made a set of 6061 rear subframe plates with B16 studs. got bored so they will be going back into the Bridgeport for some custom engine turning(burnishing)
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Burning Brakes
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From: Cape Neddick Maine
2020 C3 of the Year Finalist - Modified
It was actually real easy to do that way. Don make a great part and the part itself is excellent.....the rest of my car just wasn't lol. Its hard to believe sometimes what hacks are out there.....oh wait,... I now own a custom.hahaha
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Outstanding work on your car....that front bumper looks great/wrapped or not! The previous owner of my '68 converted the nose and bumper to a '76.....I changing it back to a '68 
Keep the pics coming!
Keep the pics coming!
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Burning Brakes
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From: Cape Neddick Maine
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Thanks for all the kind replies. I know its not everyone's cup of tea but hey that's fine.
On a different note after installing the Moon Roofs I brought home the painted T tops. I was going to install my new headliners only to realize that they didn't fit. my T top are single lever and the interior panels are for a 68-77 DOH!!! Really wish I had kept the original 78up interior panels now!!
On a different note after installing the Moon Roofs I brought home the painted T tops. I was going to install my new headliners only to realize that they didn't fit. my T top are single lever and the interior panels are for a 68-77 DOH!!! Really wish I had kept the original 78up interior panels now!!
Burning Brakes
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No I am not going with a rear bumper I plan on leaving it alone for a cleaner look.
I am in the process of making a new grill for it out of 316 Stainless Tube 3/8 diameter.
Attachment 48264928
I am in the process of making a new grill for it out of 316 Stainless Tube 3/8 diameter.
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Burning Brakes
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From: Cape Neddick Maine
2020 C3 of the Year Finalist - Modified
just for comparison this is the day I bought it and brought it home. Its gone through a lot of changes in the last four years
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Everything you have done looks great. That's a tremendous transformation from what you started with. Nice job on the stance and wheel/tire choice. 
Last edited by 3JsVette; Apr 15, 2018 at 09:09 AM.